BUYER REGISTRATION

*National Bridal Market Chicago is open to the Trade. Proof of credentials is required to attend.

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BUYER CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

The National Bridal Market Chicago is a to-the-trade-only Trade Show. To pre-register attendees must be an official buyer and comply with all credential requirements.

Please note: National Bridal Market Chicago does not allow sourcing agents, manufacturers, marketing agencies, factories, shipping companies, textile mills, consultants or Event Planners at the show. The show is not open to the public and show management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone.

In an effort to provide a productive sales environment for exhibitors and buyers alike, we require each buyer to provide the following credentials:

  • Photo Identification

One of the following pieces of business identification:

  • Current Retail Business License

  • Store Commercial Lease

  • Current Tax ID #

One of the following pieces of employment identification:

  • Copy of Payroll Check/Stub

  • Personalized, Imprinted Business Card

  • Copy of W-2 Form

  • Company Credit Card With Employee and Store Name

GUEST POLICY

Each registered buyer is allowed (1) guest. Do not register store employees as guests. Guests do not receive complimentary buyer amenities such as lunch, happy hours, etc.

  • If you have received your badge and need to register a guest you will need to re-register and add a guest here. Guests from previous shows do not automatically roll over.

  • Guests can also be registered on-site.

Questions? Contact nationalbridalmarket@themart.com

NEW BUYERS

If you have not attended National Bridal Market Chicago, you are considered a NEW Buyer. Please pre-register below.

  • Review the list of Buyer Credential Requirements above BEFORE registering for the Show.

  • Once approved by our team, badges will be sent via email and should be printed before arriving to the show.

  • If you have attended the show in the past, you do NOT need to register again. See instructions for RETURNING BUYERS.

RETURNING BUYERS

Buyers that have attended National Bridal Market Chicago in the past, DO NOT need to register again. Badges will be sent via email on August 12, 2024.

  • Each Buyer is encourage to print their badge before arriving to the show.

  • If you have attended the show, and do not receive your badge on August 12th please contact us.

  • Guests that attend the show do NOT automatically receive guest badges.