a dv e rt i s e | ex hi b i t | pro mot e Award Winning Bridal Shows & Wedding Planning Resources { Table of Contents } a dv e r t i s e | ex hibit | promote Award winning bridal shows & wedding planning resources. The wedding day is likely the most anticipated event of a woman’s life. Today’s bride is very sophisticated, savvy and cultured, yet needs guidance in her pursuit. While many brides try passionately to fulfill their lifelong vision of that perfect day, many are uncertain. After all, a bride is about to spend more money than she has ever spent, on things she has never purchased… who can she trust? {Meet Forever Bridal Productions Ltd.} Since 1995, Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. has been giving brides access to the top wedding vendors in the community. Our approach is simple; connect the beautiful bride with the perfect company. Our goal has been to inspire and motivate both the bride and the local business. We have been successful in being a part of tens of thousands of marriages in North Carolina. 03 digital advertising���������������������� 3 If you aren’t there, you are simply being missed 04 Bridal show exhibits������������������� 4 Be where the brides are, they want to meet you 05 gallery opportunities���������������� 5 Exciting ways to create big impressions at our bridal shows 06 Become a sponsor������������������������ 6 As wedding marketing specialists and industry trade show leaders, our creative products and services make a strong impact on the local bridal market. Aside from bridal shows, we offer the bride a wedding organizer designed to give her local information, plus a set of online tools to help her stay organized. Get the recognition your company deserves We also pride ourselves in keeping local wedding businesses connected through our monthly e-newsletter. INSPIRED keeps you up-to-date on news from Forever Bridal and your fellow Triangle wedding businesses. 07 wedding organizer���������������������� 7 {Meet OUR Bride} The bride’s true passion is to fulfill the experience of a lifetime. However, the wedding brings about lifestyle changes that will impact the bride’s buying decisions for years to come. She will establish new business relationships and brand loyalties that will last a lifetime. With the world at her fingertips, today’s bride is older and more educated than those of previous generations. She is motivated, and with fast approaching deadlines, her decisions cannot wait. She wants to buy now! And, she has financial resources to make her wedding day all she ever dreamed of. at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net Dream it. Plan it. Live it. Rates & agreement����������������������� 8-12 We’ll help you select the best options to promote your business 2 Website Levels Platinum • T op of page listing on your vendor category page. •V endor profile with 100 words of text to promote your business; ability to update as needed. page 03 DIGITAL adverti si ng We’ll bring your business to the brides. WEBSITE Today’s bride is motivated. An estimated $72 billion has been spent on weddings in the past year.... Are you getting your share? More and more couples are using the Internet as their main source for researching products and services for their wedding. Did you know? Over 80% of brides-to-be spend countless hours seeking wedding professionals online. If you are not out there, you are simply being missed! You can’t afford to miss this business opportunity. But, how can you be two places at once? Simple. Take a prominent position on our website and we will bring your business to the brides. Let us be your source that never closes. Our expertly designed My Bridal Suite™ provides many great features for the bride. The bride is able to send our vendors questions through our Ask the Vendor feature, keeping her in contact with you during her planning process. She also has other great planning tools such as the Checklist, the Budgeter, and the Guest List Manager - all in a printable format to insert in her Wedding Organizer! Brides now have an interactive solution to their planning, which means they will be on our site throughout their wedding planning. When she is ready to buy, you need to be in front of her! With three specialized levels of advertising on our website, you will definitely get the competitive advantage you’ve been looking for. Website advertising packages may be purchased independently or combined with other services. DIGITAL FASHION SHOW SCREENS Today’s bride is technically savvy. Our rotating tile ads for our fashion show screens offer continued visibility at our bridal shows. Ads are created in landscape format to a 16 by 9 aspect ratio. Resolution is 1280 x 720 or 1920 x 1080. Ad file format must be submitted as a .gif, .jpg, .ppt •R otating tile {150 wide x 100 tall pixels} to appear on Forever Bridal home page and show pages. • T ile {75 wide x 100 tall pixels} to appear on your vendor category page{s}. • Daily access to brides information. • Six-month minimum contract. Gold •L isting above Silver and Bronze subscribers on your vendor category page. •V endor profile with 50 words of text to promote your business; ability to update as needed. • T ile {75 wide x 100 tall pixels} to appear on your vendor category page{s}. • No minimum contract required. Silver •L isting above Bronze subscribers on your vendor category page. • Company name and phone with web link. •V endor profile with 25 words of text to promote your business; ability to update as needed. • No minimum contract required. Bronze { Complimentary with Bridal Show or Full Page Wedding Organizer ad } •O ne-year listing on your vendor category page • Company name and phone with web link website pricing { page 9 } Digital Media Screen • Rotating ad tiles on fashion show screens digital media pricing at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net { page 9 } 3 Exhibit Space •Standard exhibit booth 10’ x 10’ complete with 8’ draped back wall and 3’ sides. For a seamless look, all our booth drape is black. Larger booth sizes available. •Bring your display to life with tables available in the size of your choice, complete with table coverings and chairs, if needed. Also included: electricity, wireless internet access. page 04 •For a more unique look, consider renting your linens and other décor items from a local rental supplier. br idal s how exhi b i ts Meet hundreds of motivated brides. Our Bridal Shows offer the most comprehensive and cost-effective way to promote and increase your business. That part is easy. You simply have to be there! Our formula for success begins with four annual shows, giving you the opportunity to reach the newly engaged bride before she sees anyone else. Our year-round show schedule brings the largest attendance of brides face-to-face with the area’s leading wedding experts. More than 7,000 people, including more than 2,500 brides, attend our shows each year. How are you reaching them? Our extensive marketing campaign combines state of the art photography and graphic design that appeals to today’s bride. Strategic use of broadcast, print, direct mail, and internet advertising ensures maximum exposure to attract a quality bride. Social media platforms, FaceBook and Twitter keep us in front of the bride-to-be day in and day out. {The Wedding Show} is held annually every January. Our 2-day show gets your year started off right. We’ve designed this show to maximize your exposure. Every minute and every detail of the show places your business on center stage. {Southern Bridal Show & Expo • April} is brought to you in the Spring. Meet hundreds of motivated brides-to-be, accompanied by their fiancés and family, all of them hungry for information and all in the market for your services and expertise. {Southern Bridal Show & Expo • August} wraps up the summer with a 2-day event. Where else can brides see, hear, taste, touch and smell everything they need to plan the wedding of their dreams? All in one place, all in one weekend! {Triangle Bridal Showcase} is held at the beautiful Sheraton Chapel HIll; it is the perfect setting for this event. Held every October, this show provides an elegant atmosphere for the upscale bride. All of our Bridal Shows feature spectacular Fashion Previews highlighting the latest bridal & formal fashions, hair up-do’s, wedding day make-up and fabulous florals. These previews attract interest and increase attendance without distracting from your selling opportunities. Website Listing •12-month bronze website listing with return link, puts you in front of thousands of brides who visit our website each month, including many who do not attend... Vendor Account •With 24-hour access, simply login to your vendor account through our website and select your booth preferences such as number of tables & sizes, linens, chairs, electricity, wi-fi, name badges, floorplan location and give-aways. Vendor Blender •Networking begins here at our elite after-show party for vendors. We highlight first-time exhibitors and best booth displays! RSVP to this fun event online, through your vendor account. Show Leads •Access to registered/attending brides. •Available online through your account. •Utilize this comprehensive list for the ever-crucial follow-up to maximize your results from the show. Show Promotions •Display our full color poster, with convenient easel back, to let brides know that you’ll be part of the show. Marketing Awareness If you’re not there, she’s talking to someone else! •Schedule a meeting to get all the ins and outs of show marketing. We cover everything from booth design & staffing, to creating show goals and how to follow-up. Mandatory for First Time Vendors at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net exhibit pricing { page 9 } 4 Fashion Gallery •Mannequins must be supplied by vendor, dressed and displayed at the time of exhibitor move-in. page 05 •A 3”x5” identification card will be provided with company name. GALLERY Opportuni ti es Little extras create a big impact. Forever Bridal Productions is proud to offer 5 additional exhibiting opportunities for our bridal show vendors to gain exposure and impress the bride. Best of all, these opportunities are FREE to vendors participating in our shows. Based on a first come, first served basis, these opportunities won’t last long. {Wedding Fashion Gallery} Give brides an unforgettable experience. Bridal and Formal wear companies, display your fashions on the Wedding Fashion Runway and set your business apart from the competition. Brides will be able to stroll down the aisles, accented with fabulous fashions for their entire bridal party, while enjoying the neighboring exhibits. {Photography Gallery} Join the area’s best wedding photographers in our Photography Gallery and display images that will speak to the brides, reflecting both your style and character. This classic and contemporary gallery will be a tribute to our talented photographers, and definitely a show stopper for all brides. {Table Top Design Gallery} The enchanting Table Top Design Gallery is comprised of a plethora of business categories designed to give the brides a preemptive look and feeling of their own wedding reception. While this Gallery covers all aspects of design and display, the brides will get an immediate sense of elegance and romance as they pass through this show hallmark. {Cake Gallery} So sweet, you can almost taste it! Tempt the brides with your fondant and frosting and create a stunning display of your baking talents. Wedding cakes will be prominentaly displayed in our Cake Gallery offering the brides and their guests a sneak peak at all that you can create. {Flower Gallery} Colorful inspiration is the theme of our Flower Gallery. Showcased in the fashion show seating area are unique floral arrangements, capturing ideas for the couples reception and cocktail tables. But that’s not all, our models are showcasing their attire with rich bouquets giving visual life to every brides wedding dreams. Photography Gallery •Images may be your medium of choice (black + white, color, etc.). •Images must be single or double matted. •A 3”x5” identification card will be provided with company name. Table Top Design Gallery •Tables will be provided as [naked] 60” rounds - design your own or team up with others. •Table identification will be provided •Eligible business categories include, but are not limited to: Hotels, Reception Venues, Caterers, Rentals, Favors, Wedding Coordinators, Florists, Invitations, Wedding Cakes, Gift Registry. •Design + Display items include, but are not limited to: Chairs, Dinnerware, Silverware, Stemware, Centerpiece, Linens, Invitations, Favors, and Cake. Cake Gallery •Cakes will be displayed on tables of various heights with linen and identificaiton provided. Flower Gallery •Floral arrangments will be showcased on bridal lounge tables in the Fashion Show area. •Bouquets will be provided for Fashion Show models and showcased on stage. details & restrictions { page 12 } at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net 5 { Single Show Sponsorship Details } The Wedding Show •Up to 4 inclusive booths •Company name included in show advertising: posters, postcards, email and newspapers page 06 •Company name included in 60 second radio advertising: G105 FM, Mix 101.5 FM, Kiss FM, Pulse and WQDR Be com e a sponsor Get the recognition you deserve. •On-air radio promotions •Company name or logo included in TV advertising: WRAL TV 5 (CBS) •Company tile on sponsors page of www.foreverbridal.net website •On stage recognition •Bride bag participation Become a sponsor with Forever Bridal Productions and stay one step ahead. Your association with us brings a powerful and widely diversified advertising strategy. Tens of thousands of people will be exposed to our $100,000 + marketing campaign through out the year and your company name will be right there with it. This wide exposure and positive publicity creates heightened visibility for your products and services. This marriage is exactly what Forever Bridal Productions is striving for in our local bridal market... the means to make a difference without getting lost in the sea of millions of brides throughout the US. Sponsorship of our bridal events is a significant way to create competitor differentiation. Your company name has the opportunity to stand out above your competition. What better way to build brand loyalty than to have our brides perceive you in a positive way. Brides, who are already cautious, see you as a leading supporter of our events and our community efforts. But they’re not the only ones. The corporate and media community also views you as a “good neighbor”, contributing to the Triangle’s economic growth and creating goodwill. No other marketing opportunity provides as much targeted exposure for such a reasonable price. Multiple Show Sponsor Packages {Maximize your visibility throughout the year} Our multiple show sponsorship packages combine exposure in our bridal shows, wedding organizer and on our website. Diamond Sponsor Show sponsor in 4 annual shows • 4 booths per show, Full page ad in our wedding organizer • Platinum listing on foreverbridal.net Emerald Sponsor Show sponsor in 4 annual shows • 2 booths per show, Full page ad in our wedding organizer • Platinum listing on foreverbridal.net Custom Packages Available Upon Request Southern Bridal Show & Expo •Up to 4 inclusive booths •Company name included in show advertising: posters, postcards, email and newspapers •Company name included in 60 second radio advertising: G105 FM, Mix 101.5 FM, Kiss FM, Pulse and WQDR and on-air promotions •Company name or logo included in TV advertising: WRAL TV 5 (CBS) •Company tile on sponsors page of www.foreverbridal.net website •On stage recognition •Bride bag participation Triangle Bridal Showcase •Up to 2 inclusive booths •Company name included in show advertising: posters, postcards, email and newspapers •Company name included in 60 second radio advertising: G105 FM, Mix 101.5 FM, Kiss FM, Pulse and WQDR and on-air promotions •Company tile on sponsors page of www.foreverbridal.net website •Bride bag participation at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net sponsorship pricing { page 9 } 6 Details •Sturdy 3-ring binder with belly band for securing keepsakes and documents. page 07 •Expertly designed interior pages and worksheets WEDDING ORGANIZER •Scrapbook and keepsake quality to preserve the brides wedding planning memories Dream it. Plan it. Live it. Advertiser Benefits •Access to show leads after each show averaging 3,000 brides per year for full page ads •Bronze status on Forever Bridal website for one year •Presence with brides after shows and for a lifetime – brides see the binder as a keepsake Distribution •Sold at select book stores •Free to all registered brides who attend shows throughout the year cocktails pricing and contract {available upon request} ad sales and design in conjunction with {Opus 1 Inc.} email us kristyt@opus1inc.com -orvictoria.g@foreverbridal.net at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net 7 effective 4/24/2014 RATES & AGREEMENT Advertise. Exhibit. Promote. Contact us to verify availability for our events & services. We’ll help you select the best options to promote you business. Complete pages 9-11 of this agreement and fax or mail to us. Forever Bridal Productions, Ltd. at Midtownplace 3708 Benson Drive | Raleigh, NC 27609 | FAX 919.873.9952 | PHONE 919.873.1700 Legal Business Name Business Name (for use on web/print) Contact Person This is my first show with Forever Bridal YES NO Street Address CityStateZip Business Phone (FBP use only) Cell Contact Phone (for brides :: to appear on website) Fax Website Email FacebookTwitter Password (for online account access) I, the advertiser, or authorized representative for the advertiser, have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set forth on this contract. I agree that a contract transmitted by facsimile or email shall be deemed to be an original document and enforceable thereas. SignatureDate Printed Name Category Listing: Select your primary category (first column) and secondary category (second column), if applicable. associations bakeries balloon decor bridal wear calligraphy catering ceremony site consultant/planner/director cosmetics/skin care/beauty dj’s faith & marriage/counseling financial services/planning floral preservation florist formal wear gift registry gifts/favors/accessories guest accommodations health/fitness home décor honeymoon/travel/resorts internet services/media invitations/paper goods jewelry/jewelry cleaners kitchen accessories/cookware lingerie musical entertainment officiants/clergy photo booth photography publications real estate/homes/apartments reception/rehearsal dinner sites rental – attire/accessories rental – supplies/services specialty items transportation videography wedding gown cleaning/preservation at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net 8 effective 4/24/2014 Southern Bridal Show & Expo Jim Graham Building NC State Fairgrounds Saturday, August 9, 2014 Open to public: 11 am - 4 pm BOOTH PRICING Single Double Triple Quad Sponsorship Sunday, August 10, 2014 Open to public: 11 am - 4 pm ADD ON Triangle bridal showcase DISPLAY PRICING Guaranteed Corner Fashion Show Digital Media Ad Sheraton Chapel Hill Sunday, October 19, 2014 Open to public: 1pm - 4 pm Vendor & Bride Reception 4 pm - 5 pm The wedding show 2014 Jim Graham Building NC State Fairgronds Saturday, January 3, 2015 Open to public: 10 am - 4 pm 8’ x 8’ Display Area* 8’ x 16’ Display Area* Roaming Fashions Sponsorship BOOTH PRICING Single Double Triple Quad Sponsorship SHOW ADD ON’S Southern Bridal Show & Expo BOOTH PRICING Guaranteed Corner Fashion Show Digital Media Ad April 2015 TBD Open to public: 11 am - 4 pm $ 200 $ 500 $ 75 $ 675 $1150 $ 300 $2500 * Drape not applicable * 6’ Tables only this show Sunday, January 4, 2015 Open to public: 11 am - 4 pm Jim Graham Building NC State Fairgrounds $ 995 $1395 $1695 $1995 $4000 Single Double Triple Quad Sponsorship ADD ON Guaranteed Corner Fashion Show Digital Media Ad GALLERY OPPORTUNITIES Fashion Gallery Photography Gallery Table Top Design Gallery Cake Gallery Flower Gallery BOOTH PREFERENCES DUE: 07/25/14 1. Login to your Vendor Account @ foreverbridal.net 2. Click on Bridal Shows, Select Booth Preferences GALLERY OPPORTUNITIES Fashion Gallery Photography Gallery Table Top Design Gallery Cake Gallery BOOTH PREFERENCES DUE: 10/03/14 1. Log in to you Vendor Account @ foreverbridal.net 2. Click on Bridal Shows, Select Booth Preferences $1195 $1995 $2700 $3500 $6000 GALLERY OPPORTUNITIES Fashion Gallery Photography Gallery Table Top Design Gallery Cake Gallery Flower Gallery BOOTH PREFERENCES DUE: 12/19/14 $ 300 $ 500 $ 75 $ 795 $1195 $1445 $1995 $4000 1. Log in to you Vendor Account @ foreverbridal.net 2. Click on Bridal Shows, Select Booth Preferences GALLERY OPPORTUNITIES Fashion Gallery Photography Gallery Table Top Design Gallery Cake Gallery Flower Gallery BOOTH PREFERENCES DUE: 03/21/14 $ 200 $ 400 $ 75 1. Login to your Vendor Account @ foreverbridal.net 2. Click on Bridal Shows, Select Booth Preferences website advertising Promote it online packages Platinum $225/month [web only] Gold $ 67/month [web only] Silver $ 42/month [web only] Find more information on page 3. Platinum $200/month [with any bridal show] Gold $ 50/month [with any bridal show] Silver $ 25/month [with any bridal show] at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net 9 effective 4/24/2014 Multiple Show Sponsor Packages Contact us for customized packages Find more information on page 6. Diamond $17,500 Emerald $13,500 DEPOSIT | payment terms REQUIRED •BRIDAL SHOW VENDORS: A $300 deposit is required and is non-refundable. If registering for more than one event, deposit will be equally applied to all contracted events. •WEBSITE ADVERTISERS: Minimum term of one year applicable for Platinum Advertisers. Platinum, Gold & Silver require 30 days cancellation notice. Payments are charged monthly on the 25th to the credit card on file. payment information Be sure to attach all contract pages [9-11] when faxing or mailing bridal show[s] total $__________ | website total $__________ TOTAL DUE: $ Select payment amount[s]: $300 bridal show deposit | Other $____________ Select payment method: Visa | Master Card | Check enclosed #____________ BALANCE DUE: $ Credit Card number 3 digit security code expiration date [month|year] billing zip code Billing AddressCitySTZip Name on CardSignature exhibitor Payment & Cancellation Terms {initial} Show balances are due 14 days prior to each event and will be invoiced or charged as specified. Agreements signed within 30 days of event date require full payment. Overdue balances may automatically result in charges to your credit card on file. {initial} Cancellations with less than 30 days notice may result in full charges to your credit card. This 30-day courtesy enables Forever Bridal to make use of booth space to exhibitors on our wait list. at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net 10 Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. Trade Show Terms & Conditions For and in consideration of the show fees specified in the Exhibitor Agreement, Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. grants exhibitor/advertiser a revocable license to occupy space in the show(s) that are indicated on Exhibitor Agreement. SHOW DEPOSIT: Bridal show booth reservations require a $300 minimum deposit to hold said booth. Verbal and signed commitments are not recognized as sold booths until a $300 minimum deposit has been made. Any and all deposits are non-refundable should the exhibitor/advertiser wish to withdraw from bridal show participation. SET-UP/BREAK DOWN: Exhibitors may enter show facility for the purpose of exhibit setup as outlined in the exhibitor kit materials. Exhibitors must use authorized loading areas and remove vehicles from loading area immediately after unloading. Set up of exhibit must be completed no later than 1 hour prior to show start time (advertised public show hours). Should Exhibitor fail to occupy its space during the scheduled setup period, Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. shall have the right to take possession of said space without liability for a refund of exhibitor fees. Exhibits may not be dismantled before the show has closed. In the event Exhibitor violates this provision, Exhibitor shall: (a) forfeit its rights to the list of show attendees, (b) be precluded from participation in future shows, and (c) be subject to a fine of $300.00. Exhibits must be removed no later than the 2 hours after show end time. Exhibitor shall be liable for all storage and handling charges resulting from failure to remove exhibit material from the show before conclusion of break down period. The use of porters, if available, to assist loading and unloading is at exhibitor’s own risk, and Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. shall not be liable for any resulting damage or claim. EXHIBITOR NAME BADGES: Exhibitor personnel must wear an official exhibitor badge, which will be provided on the day of the show. COMPETITOR SHOW CLAUSE: Exclusion from these programs is determined solely by what Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. deems as a “competing” or “rival” production of/ or sponsorship of another bridal trade show(s), sixty days prior to or after any Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. Bridal Show, and/or within a fifty-mile radius from any Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. Bridal Show exhibition site. LIMITATIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND SHARING OF BOOTHS: Exhibitors will be permitted to demonstrate products and/or services, solicit orders, and distribute advertising materials (including, but not limited to, signs, literature, or business cards) only from their assigned exhibit space and only for products and/or services which are provided in the exhibitor’s normal operation of business. Distribution or display of advertising materials from non-exhibitors, and distribution of advertising materials in aisles, registration areas, lounges, seating areas, or grounds of show facility is prohibited. Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine if a breach of this clause exists. Exhibitor may not assign its contract for exhibit space or permit any other person or company to use any part of such space. Exhibitor agrees to be held liable for any unauthorized use of its exhibit space and that the damages to Show Management resulting from each unauthorized use will be set at a dollar amount equal to the fee for the Exhibitor’s space in the Show. Exhibitors are restricted from handing out publications, which have non-exhibitors in them without prior permission. PUBLICITY / USE OF PHOTOS OR VIDEO: Exhibitor agrees that Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. may list the Exhibitor in show promotional materials and use photography and/or video taken at the show for publicity purposes without compensation to Exhibitor. EXHIBIT RESTRICTIONS / SAFETY ISSUES: All displays erected for the show must be free standing and may not exceed the boundaries of exhibit space. Exhibitors are prohibited from attaching anything to walls, columns, windows, or fixtures of show facility. Exhibitor shall leave space occupied by them in the same condition as at the time when first occupied. Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. reserves the right to restrict displays which, because of noise or method of operation, interfere with other exhibitors, and to prohibit or remove such displays and/or personnel which in the opinion of Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. become objectionable and/or detract from the character or appearance of the Show. The use of audio and/or video equipment is an exception to the rule, not a right, and Show management reserves the right to determine at what point audio and/or video constitutes interference with others and must be discontinued. Exhibitor is charged with having knowledge of and compliance with all laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to licensing, sales tax, health, fire prevention, public safety, copyright, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Exhibit materials, decorations, and display items must be fire safe. If an exhibit does not comply with these regulations, or otherwise presents a hazard or danger, Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. may remove the exhibit with no liability for refund of exhibit fees. EVENT DATES AND ATTENDANCE: Exhibitor understands and agrees that Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. makes no guarantees regarding weather conditions or attendance at the event. If Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. is prevented from producing the event herein by reason of any act of God, fire, flood, public disaster, act of terror or any other cause or reason either within or beyond the control of Forever Bridal Productions Ltd., such condition shall be deemed a valid excuse for delay or cancellation of the event. Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. reserves the right that the event may be rescheduled for another date and/or location chosen by Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION: Reasonable precautions will be taken by Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. to protect persons and property during the show; neither Forever Bridal Productions Ltd., show facility, nor representatives of any of the same, shall be responsible for the personal safety of the Exhibitor or its representatives from injury, nor for the safety of the property of the Exhibitor from theft or damage. Exhibitor waives all claims of every kind against Forever Bridal Productions Ltd., show facility, and representatives of the same including, without limitation, all claims for damages based on personal property damage, destruction, loss or theft, personal injury or death, and any other act or failure to act of Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. harmless from all claims, including expenses, damages, costs, and attorney’s fees, by Exhibitor, Exhibitor’s agents, employees, contractors, or by any other person, arising out of any act or omission in any way related to Exhibitor’s participation in the show, whether negligent or not. LIABILITY FOR DISTRIBUTION OF EDIBLE ITEMS: Distribution of food, cake, drink or other ingestible items is subject to approval by Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. and subject to any rules or restrictions set forth by the show facility. Exhibitors who distribute ingestible items agree to assume all liability, and indemnify and hold harmless Forever Bridal Productions Ltd., show facility, and representatives of the same, for damage or injury, which might ensue by reason of such distribution, and must provide proof of liability insurance with limits of not less than $300,000. Alcoholic beverages may NOT be sold, but may be given free of charge (in sample size) to any attendee with proper identification. PAYMENT TERMS / CANCELLATION POLICIES: Exhibitor shall not be permitted to bring any equipment or display any material into the show without prior full payment. If payments are not made in accordance with the due dates specified in this agreement, Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. may terminate this agreement and reassign space to another exhibitor. All payments are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and space reservations may not be canceled less than 30 days prior to event date(s). Exhibitor shall pay a fee of $30.00 if any check presented for payment is returned by the bank. In the event of breach of this agreement by Exhibitor, Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. reserves the right to cancel the agreement without liability for a refund of fees paid. The exhibitor is considered to be in breach of this agreement if the Exhibitor (1) transfers or attempts to transfer exhibit space to another party; (2) files for bankruptcy or is declared bankrupt; (3) fails to fully comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement. Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. reserves the right to cancel this Exhibitor agreement for any reason by giving 15 days written notice to Exhibitor. In the event that Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. cancels this agreement, the liability of Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. shall be limited to a return of any amounts paid by Exhibitor without interest or penalty. REGISTERED BRIDE LIST: The Bridal Lead List is established for Forever Bridal Exhibitors, Furthermore, the list is coded to enable us to monitor its use. Upon signing this agreement, Exhibitor recognizes that the BRIDAL LEAD LIST is the exclusive property and trade secret of Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. and is provided for the sole use of the Exhibitor to use only as a direct service provider. It is further understood and agreed that the Exhibitor shall not under any circumstances lend out, sell, reproduce, exchange, copy, or share in any unauthorized way the information provided in the BRIDAL LEAD LIST. If this information is used or threatened to be used in an unauthorized manner, Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. shall be entitled to seek relief in any court of competent jurisdiction, including but not limited to injunctive relief, actual and punitive damages, reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and any and all other expenses. Exhibitor agrees that under no circumstances you will use the list or permit the list to be used to promote any other multi-business bridal or weddings related show or event, including your participation within such an event, and that damages to Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. for each such use will be set at a dollar amount no less than $3,000.00. CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS: The promotional and instructional information provided by Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. to exhibitor is accurate as of its publication; however, Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. reserves the right to change or modify details of the show without notice. Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. may issue additional rules, as it deems necessary for the orderly presentation of the show. Any rule may be amended at any time by show management provided that such amendment shall not substantially diminish the rights or increase the liability of Exhibitor. This agreement shall represent the entire agreement between Exhibitor and Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. shall not be bound by any representation or understanding not expressly set forth in this agreement. No provision of this agreement shall be modified except by the written mutual consent of the parties. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Any Exhibitor requiring assistance under the Americans With Disabilities Act must notify Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. in writing no later than 30 days prior to the show. FAX AGREEMENTS: For the convenience of the Exhibitor, Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. will accept submission of this agreement by facsimile. The parties agree that, if a signed copy of this agreement is transmitted by facsimile, the facsimile copy shall be deemed to be an original document and fully enforceable there as. SEVERABILITY: If any clause of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the agreement shall continue in full force and effect without regard to the invalidated clause. Forever Bridal Productions at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net 11 Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. Advertising Terms & Conditions SIGNED AGREEMENTS: This contractual agreement between Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. (to be known as “Publisher”) and the customer/business, either directly or through its advertising agency and/or authorized representation (jointly and collectively to be known as “Advertiser”) is effective immediately upon its signing by Advertiser. Signed agreement automatically confirms: A) Profile advertising space reservation in Wedding Organizer B) Display advertisement reservation on the company website and C) to fill said space whether provided by Advertiser or Created by Publisher. ADVERTISING PAYMENTS: Advertisements are payable in full at the time of contract date. Verbal and signed commitments are not recognized as contractual agreements until a $600 minimum deposit has been made for full page advertisements and a $400 minimum deposit has been made for half page advertisements. Any and all deposits are non-refundable should the exhibitor/advertiser wish to withdraw from participation. CANCELLATION POLICY: No Profile advertising space reservation and/or display advertisement reservation may be canceled or withdrawn once this agreement is signed, except pursuant to other provisions of this contract. If Publisher agrees that contract shall be canceled, Advertiser agrees to pay a cancellation fee in the amount of 50% of the total cost of EACH unpublished ad and/or display. This contractual agreement shall not be reassigned or transferred to another Advertiser and absolutely no modifications shall be made to the contract without the mutual consent of the parties. Platinum Advertising package is designed and sold as a 12 month program. Advertisers who complete 12 billing cycles will retain access to the leads generated for the shows during the 12 month cycle. Advertisers terminating the Platinum Advertising package prior to 12 billing cycles will lose access to leads obtained during their tenure as a Platinum advertiser. TOTAL DUE: The Advertiser and it’s agent or authorized representative agree to be jointly liable to pay the Publisher the full amount due. Plus any and all production costs. If required (for advertisement(s) upon credit approval) automatic monthly service charge of 1.50% shall be added to past due accounts. The parties agree that if Advertiser defaults, 25% of the unpaid balance shall be added to the amount past due as liquidated damages. Furthermore, Publisher shall be entitled to receive from the Advertiser; reasonable attorney’s fees together with court costs and any and all expenses incurred by Publisher or its representatives if this contract is breached in any way. Payment plans (available only through prior arrangement) require an additional $3.50 per month processing fee. Non-sufficient funds checks may be electronically collected and a service fee of $30.00 will be charged. LATE CONTRACT: If Advertiser contracted after deadline, due to time restrictions in this case, Advertiser may not be provided with a proof for final approval. Advertiser remains obliged to pay the full amount of the confirmed ad and/or display space reserved and the display advertisement for said space under the same conditions as stated above, and waives any claim or defenses resulting from error or omission by Publisher. ADVERTISING RATES: Advertising rates are based on Advertiser providing completed “camera-ready” artwork that is sized to fit. Additional production charges for any special artwork, logos, redesigning of advertisement, enlargements, reductions, photo sizing and reshoots, or custom design work will be charged at current prevailing rates. Please allow lead-time of four weeks. FINAL PROOF: Final proof will be provided for Advertiser’s review where possible, as noted above. Publisher is not responsible for errors missed by Advertiser when provided with proof. All articles are property of Publisher. Publisher is not responsible or liable for any errors, misprints, misquotes, or omissions. Quote from Advertiser in any article is a privilege, not a right, and is not subject to Advertiser’s prior approval for content. OBJECTIONAL MATERIAL: Publisher reserves the right to cancel, reject, or withdraw any advertisement deemed unacceptable due to objectionable material. Publisher reserves sole right solely and exclusively at its discretion without right of claim by Advertiser. Publisher will not permit price to be printed in any advertisement with the exception of discounts or “dollar off” information. SOLE RESPONSIBILITY: Advertiser shall retain sole responsibility for any advertisement provided by Advertiser, and shall, at its own expense, defend Publisher and any other seller and/or distributor of Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. against any and all damages. UNENFORCEABLE: If any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the agreement shall remain enforceable. Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. GALLERY Opportunities Terms & Conditions WEDDING FASHION GALLERY: • Available to contracted apparel vendors only • Mannequins must be supplied by vendor and must be approved by Forever Bridal Productions • A minimum of 5 mannequins is permitted and no more than 10 will be allowed per company • Fashions must be approved in advance, and are at the discretion of Forever Bridal Productions • Mannequins must be dressed and displayed at the time of exhibitor move-in [no later than 8 PM the day prior to show day] and must be removed at the conclusion of the show. • A 3” x 5” identification card will be provided for each mannequin. PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY: • Available to contracted photographers only [on a per show basis] • Participation is free, but limited to the first twenty-five [25] photographers. • Up to 2 images may be submitted per company • Content and /or subject matter must be “family-friendly”, wedding related (of course), and is subject to approval by Forever Bridal Productions • Images may be your medium of choice (black + white, color, etc.) and may be horizontal or vertical • Images must be single or double matted on [blank] white mat board, not to exceed 16”x20” [overall size including mat] • Mat border surrounding image must be no less than 2 inches • A 3” x 5” identification card will be provided for each mannequin. • Company name and/or logo may NOT be included in the image • Matted image must also include a backing of mat board, chip board or foam core for ease in mounting • Submissions must be presented at time of exhibitor move-in [no later than 8 PM the day prior to show day] and must be removed at the conclusion of the show TABLE TOP DESIGN GALLERY: THE WEDDING SHOW : SOUTHERN BRIDAL SHOW & EXPO • • • • • • • • • • • Available to contracted vendors only [on a per show basis] Participation is free, but limited to the space allocated at each show Tables will be provided as [naked] 60” rounds Alternate tables and/or sizes are permitted by the vendor upon approval Table Top Design Gallery is NOT intented for literature display Any vendor or group of vendors may participate – design your own table top or team up with others Eligible business categories include, but are not limited to: Hotels, Reception Venues, Caterers, Rentals, Favors, Wedding Coordinators, Florists, Invitations, Wedding Cakes, Gift Registry Design + Display items include, but are not limited to: Chairs, Dinnerware, Silverware, Stemware, Centerpiece, Linens, Invitations, Favors, Cake Vendors may choose to theme their table top displays Table identification will be provided by Forever Bridal Productions and will include all participating vendors’ company names Table top set-up will take place during exhibitor move-in and must be removed at the conclusion of the show TABLE TOP DESIGN GALLERY: TRIANGLE BRIDAL SHOWCASE: • In addition to the above guidelines; • Tables will be provided at either 54” round or 36” x 72” rectangle; please specify CAKE GALLERY: • Available to contracted cake/bakery/catering vendors only • Cakes must be supplied by vendor and must be approved by Forever Bridal Productions • A minimum of 2 cake displays is permitted and more than 4 will need Forever Bridal Productions approval. • Cake identification will be provided by Forever Bridal Productions • Displays must be received at the time of exhibitor move-in and must be removed at the conclusion of the show. • A cocktail table 48 high x 24 round will be provided with a floor length (120” black) linen. Alternative linens may be provided at the vendor’s expense. FLOWER GALLERY: • Available to contracted floral vendors only • Flower gallery vendors must supply table top arrangements and/or fashion show bouquets. Exact number of arrangements/bouquets will be determined 30 days prior to event. • Identification will be provided by Forever Bridal Productions • Displays must be received at the time of exhibitor move-in and must be removed at the conclusion of the show. •Forever Bridal Productions is excited to offer ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES for our vendors to gain exposure and impress the brides. • These opportunities are FREE to vendors participating in our Bridal Shows. • Based on a per show, and first come, first served basis. • Display of products and/or services will be at the discretion of Forever Bridal Productions Ltd. Forever Bridal Productions at midtownplace | 3708 benson drive | raleigh, nc 27609 | 919.873.1700 | www.foreverbridal.net 12
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