2009 BRIDAL EXPO in Auburn, Alabama

SUNDAY, January 11th at 1:00 p.m. the Opelila-Auburn News and the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Program have teamed up as sponsors for the 2009 BRIDAL EXPO at the Grand Mariott National Lodge and Conference Center . This annual event has been presented by the OA News since 2000, catering to brides-to-be with dozens of professional vendors, offering ideas and services for the wedding day. This year is more exciting than ever, with the co-sponsoring by the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Program, who are providing professional speakers to present two, information and inspiration-packed talks, in support of healthy relationships and the concept of forever : "Keep Your Marriage Sizzling" and "Keys To Blissful Communication."

I had a chance to speak with Melissa Blackburn, the marketing coordinator for the OA News who organized the Expo. Her bubbling enthusiasm had me smiling as she described another new item for the expo, being the GROOMS LOUNGE! That's right, this is going to be fun for BOTH the brides and grooms-to be! These guys will be able to "lounge" with a golf expert (who will share tips to improve anyone's game), sports on a big screen, some refreshments and fun.

Vendors will cover photography, jewelry, catering and cakes, invitations, venues and lodging, music, rentals, and, of course, bridal gowns! Brides-to-Be are eligible for $5000 in Door Prizes! A beautiful Clothes Rack Fashion Show begins at 4:00. Tickets for the entire afternoon event are $8 at the door. For more info about the expo, visit their website.

I am personally looking forward to attending this event with my daughter, Hilary, who is planning an August wedding!

This event comes on the heels of HEALTHY MARRIAGE Month in the state of Alabama, designated as February by Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Mrs. Patsy Riley. For some delightful reflection and motivation on marriage, visit www.alaba,amarriage.org and read some of the essays collected from eighth graders across the state, who wrote about "The Best Marriage You Know." PRICELESS!

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