1. 13th Annual Bridal Showcase Overview
Sunday, January 19th Noon – 4pm
Date:
NEW LOCATION Central Middle School Auditorium & Gym
Fashion Show: Noon – Auditorium
Vendor Displays: Noon – 4pm
Coordinated by:
Muscatine Journal
301 E. 3rd St.
Muscatine, IA52761
Jaime Weikert
Muscatine Journal Sales
Advertising & Events Manager
Representatives
(563) 262-0543
(563) 263- 2331 Ext 4
jweikert@muscatinejournal.com
You may also contact your Muscatine Journal Sales Representative directly
Set-up time:
Sunday, January 19th, 8am-11am
Saturday set-up or earlier time may be available with prior
arrangement.
Complimentary Lunch served 11am – Noon for all vendors
Hallways & Entrances must be clear by 11am!
You may still be working on your booth between 11am and noon,
but please plan to have your vehicles unloaded and parked in
vendor parking by 11am. Vendor parking location will be supplied
with layout map prior to event.
Tear Down:
Please remain set-up until 4pm.
Payment:
You may be billed for your expo booth if on billing terms with The
Muscatine Journal. All other booths must be paid for in advance.
Deadline:
Businesses who sign up by January 7, 2014 will receive an ad in
the Bridal Guide distributed in the Muscatine Journal and available
in Bride bags. After January 7, 2014, package is for booth space
only.
Promotional Items:
Please let us know if you would like counter cards, in-store posters
or expo graphics made available to you to post on Facebook or
Twitter.
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2. Booth Space Packages
Table Top Display Areas
You will receive the top of 6ft table(s) to use as your display area in the expo hall. Your space may
be end on end with other tables. Free standing signage, easels, walls or arches are not permitted.
All items, including your signage, must be on top of, or fastened to your table(s). Attendees list
provided. Package Includes an e-mail blast to 2013 & 2014 attendees.
Booth Space Package
Single Table Top Display
Double Table Top Display
Bridal Guide Ad Size*
2 column x 2”
2 column x 5”
Upsize Your Ad for $10 per column inch
Package Price
$250
$350
Add Color to your ad for $50
Floor Space Display Areas
You will receive a designated area to display as you choose in the expo hall. Free standing items,
including signage, easels, walls and arches are permitted. 6ft tables are available as shown below.
Additional tables are available for $15 each but must be utilized inside of your space. Attendees list
provided. Package Includes an e-mail blast to 2013 & 2014 attendees.
Booth Space Package
10x10 (Up to 2 tables provided)
10x20 (Up to 4 tables provided)
10x30 (Up to 6 tables provided)
20x20 (Up to 8 tables provided)
Bridal Guide Ad Size*
2 column x 3”
3 column x 5”
Full Color 3 column x 10”
Full Color 6 column x 10”
Package Price
$350
$500
$650
$800
Upsize Your Ad for $10 per column inch
Add Color to your ad for $50
Additional tables - $15 ea
Bridal Guide Ad Only
Booth space not included. Deadline for Ad Space in section January 7, 2014
2x2 - $80
2x3 - $100
2x4 - $120
2x5 - $125
3x5 - $150
3x10 - $275
Half Page - $350
Full Page - $400
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3. Additional Promotional Opportunities
Bride Bag Stuffers
300 Bride Bags are pre-stuffed to be handed out at the expo. Additional un-stuffed bags are
available to other members of the wedding party. Leftover bags are distributed to couples placing
engagement announcements throughout the year. (if applicable)
Bag Insertion Fee
Expo Vendor Insertion Fee: $50
Non-Vendor Insertion Fee: $250
Printing of Flyers (to be stuffed in bags or distributed at your booth)
Deadline of 1/7/14 for printing & insertion:
Design, Printing of 300 Flyers – 1 Sided/Full Color - $125
Design, Printing of 300 Flyers – 2 Sided/Full Color - $200
Travel Grand Prize Partnership
You will receive a FREE Booth for a prize valued at $1,000 & A Full Page in the Bridal Expo
publication in exchange for a travel giveaway valued at over $1,000. Your logo will also be
included in all advance promotion. Trade agreement subject to Muscatine Journal management
approval. (Once contracted). 2013 Partner has first right of refusal
Vendor Hospitality Sponsor
You will receive a flyer stuffed in Bridal Bags in exchange for Breakfast or Lunch provided for
approximately 65 vendors. Licensed kitchens only please.
Fashion Show Sound System Provider
Save $100 when you provide the sound equipment for the fashion show. Available to an expo
participant only. Includes 1st right of refusal for next year.
Floral Provider – Fashion Show
Exclusive Fashion Show florist will be responsible for stage decoration and bouquets/boutonnieres
for models. Available with purchase of a 10x20 booth or larger. (Will be awarded to first one
contracted. If not contracted by 1/7/14, each participating florist will have the opportunity to provide
flowers/stage decoration.)
First 100 Brides Prize Sponsor
You will receive an on-stage interview to describe your product in addition to additional promotion
when you provide a minimum of 100 free gifts, valued at $10 or more for the first 100 brides
through the door. The gift, or a certificate for the gift must be submitted by January 7th. Coupons
are not considered a “gift”. Consumer must be able to use it to receive something or add money to
it.
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4. 13th Annual Muscatine Bridal Showcase Exhibitor Contract
Business Name:
Please print name as it should appear in all print and/or advertising of the Bridal Showcase
Primary Contact:
Secondary Contact
Business Phone:
Fax:
E-mail Address(es):
Website:
Billing Address:
THIS ORDER FOR TIME AND PARTICIPATION IN THE BRIDAL SHOWCASE EVENT IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
MUSCATINE JOURNAL AGREES TO:
1. Conduct the Bridal Showcase event on Sunday, January 19th.
2. Promote the bridal showcase event with announcements in The Muscatine Journal, Quad City
Times, The Thrifty Nickel/ Post and on Muscatinejournal.com.
3. This Bridal Showcase will feature information and businesses of interest to Brides-to-be of
approximately 4 hours in length.
4. Provide covered 6 foot tables as described in the booth space packages. All tables will be skirted
or draped.
5. Provide basic housekeeping throughout the duration of the Bridal Showcase event, but does not
guarantee the advertiser against losses from pilferage.
PARTICIPANT AGREES TO:
1. Decorate the designated booth space with appropriate items and materials of interest and related
to the products or services sold by the advertisers. The Muscatine Journal reserves the right to
refuse any conflicting or questionable material displayed at the Bridal Showcase. No items for any
other business will be included in display nor distributed at the show without written permission
from Jaime Weikert, Muscatine Journal Bridal Showcase coordinator.
2. Provide sufficient manpower to staff the display during the hours that the Bridal Showcase event is
open to the public.
3. Due to the selective and exclusive nature, I fully understand and agree that this contract is firm and
non-cancelable. Further, I agree that I shall wave any rights, whatsoever, based on performance,
or otherwise, with regard to non-payment by me, of any sums that shall become due and payable
under this agreement.
4. Provide a minimum of $50 in goods or services to be given away as a door prize in addition to any
giveaways at your own booth.
Select One (or Bold):
Check (if applicable)
Table Top
Display
Circle: Single Double
Circle: 10x10 10x20 10x30 20x20
Check Here for electricity.
# of Tables
Size of Ad (larger ads available for $10 per column inch)
Total Contract Amount: $
Bill me for the booth, I have an account with
I have pre-paid my booth & ad fee.
The Muscatine Journal
(Cash, Checks & Credit Cards accepted)
Mail to: Muscatine Journal, 301 E. 3rd St., Muscatine, IA 52761 Attn: Jaime Weikert
Fax to: (563) 262-8042 Attn: Jaime Weikert
E-mail to: jweikert@muscatinejournal.com
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