For New Exhibitors
National Bridal Market is currently at capacity for new exhibitors. If you're interested in showcasing your brand at a future show, we encourage you to join our waitlist. Share a few details about your company using the link above, and a member of our team will reach out if opportunities become available.
Learn more about exhibiting at National Bridal Market below.
ABOUT EXHIBITING
National Bridal Market Chicago is the leading tradeshow for bridal & special occasion needs, offering the latest styles from the industry’s top designers for fifty years. Twice a year, best-in-class bridal apparel manufactures exhibit, introduce, and announce the latest fashion trends to buying industry retailers from one floor of the iconic Merchandise Mart.
Our mission is to help connect the bridal fashion business of over 3,000 buyers and 300+ global bridal designers by supporting, enriching, and cultivating business partnerships.
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3,000 attendees
1100+ stores attend annually
Buyers from 28 countries
Stores from moderate to couture price point
400+ designers exhibiting
All categories represented
200+ U.S. exhibitors presented
28+ International designers
20+ new designers launched each season
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Enhance relationships with your current stores.
Ability to generate new business and contacts.
Strengthen your branding with our focused marketing opportunities.
Showcase your collection(s) to key buyers
Access to industry press and influencers
Mid-west show location is central to U.S. for easy access and special hotel rates
World-class Trade Show operations with hands-on concierge service before, during, and after show
Marketing & PR Support includes:
Inclusion in email campaign to over 6500 buyers approximately six (6) times before each show
Listing on show website with link
Full company listing in Show Directory handed out to all attendees
Show promoted in VOWS Magazine - double-page ad spread, 4x a year
VOWS Magazine Market Editorial coverage – 2x a year
Highlights on Social Media on Instagram and Facebook – 25k followers
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Booth Pricing
Determine how much space you need
Pricing is by one (1) booth unit. Each booth unit is approximately 10ft by 10ft (100 Square Feet) and is an all-inclusive price. Minimum space allowed is 1 Booth unit (100 Square Feet)
For every unit purchased it will include four (4) lights and focusing. Additional lights can be purchased.
Show Fee
Helps provide Buyers breakfast and lunch as part of the buyer amenities program
Two (2) consecutive show pricing available
Booth includes:
Hard-wall Booth construction with eight (8) foot walls
Lighting: four (4) SPOTLIGHTS included PLUS one (1) 2 ft x 4 ft overhead fluorescent light for each Booth Unit purchased (or approx. 100 square feet purchased)
Equipment: tables, chairs, racks, risers, wastebasket (link to exhibitor manual section)
Booth Signage
Electrical outlets - one (1) per Booth unit
Company contact listing in Show Directory and Show website with link
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In partnership with onPeak, we have secured discounted rates at a selection of Chicago hotels. We know plans change, so to help ease your travel planning, onPeak, the only official hotel provider for National Bridal Market Chicago, offers convenient hotel options with flexible change and cancellation policies. We encourage you to book through them early for the best selection and price.
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Presentation is everything! Make sure your booth stands out with:
Upgraded furniture
Logo decals
Photo murals.
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Promoting your brand before & during the show is vital to your success. We have several Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities to help.
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Need some ideas on how to set up your booth? We've selected a few examples to help inspire you.
New Exhibitor FAQS
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We are an appointment driven show so making appointments beforehand is recommended, but you are able to walk into booths at the show, as well.
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