Q. Is there a charge for children?

A. There is no charge for children 11 and under.

Q. Do I have to buy my tickets at the box office or can I buy them online?

A Online Ticket Reservations will be open until noon, Thursday, July 19th. 2023. General admission tickets will be available at the door for $15 each (cash only).

Q. What do I need to bring with me?

A. If you have preregistered, be sure to bring your registration form and your I.D, so you can claim your $500 Wedding Fair Bucks (if you were one of the first 100 to register), and your $200 gift.

Bring a credit card so you can secure your date when you find the vendors that you know you want to book. And… if you do book at the show, be sure to enter the Cash-for-Contracts drawing where you’ll have a chance to win 10% of your contract amount (up to $250). You can enter once for each contract, so multiple contracts give you more chances to win.

A great idea to save time, is to print out address labels (stock is available at most office supply stores or even Wal-mart.) Include your full name, your fiancee’s name, contact information and wedding date. If you haven’t set the date yet, just put TBD. (To be determined). Use these labels to enter the vendors’ contests and when filling out forms. It will save a lot of time by not having repeatedly write your information. That gives you more time to actually speak with vendors and get your questions answered.

If you are not ready to book, be sure to schedule your consultation… and keep your appointment. And here’s an etiquette point: If at any time you are unable to keep an appointment, never, never ‘ghost’ them. The vendors work hard to take care of their clients and potential clients, and their time is valuable.

Q. Who should attend the show with me?

A. Anyone who will be helping you make decisions, especially if they will be contributing money toward your wedding budget. And… of course, your fiancé/fiancee, parents, maid of honor and wedding party! There is so much to see and it’s such fun!

Q. Exactly where is the expo being held?

A. Wedding Fair Coastal Bend is at the American Bank Center Convention Center in the Watergarden Room, on the 2nd floor. You can enter the American Bank Center parking lot on the Chaparral St. side near the Harbor Playhouse entrance.