Bridal Showcase a huge success

Times Contributor

 

There was a little excitement in the air at the Strathmore Civic Center this past weekend as Amanda Bazant held the first Bridal Showcase for upcoming brides in and around the area.

Well over one hundred people attended the well-crafted event, from moms and daughters to engaged couples and girlfriends. Twenty three exhibitors displayed their wares and offerings. 

Everything that a bride could think about was available to help make their special day everything they wanted it to be, from Herbal Magic to help you lose that little bit of extra weight, to Sew Delicious out of Carseland  (a company that focuses on dress making, alterations and cake design). Jewelry home-based businesses like Stella and Dot (Heather Fabris in Strathmore) and Fifth Avenue Jewelry and Lia Sophia had their jewelry there for potential brides to try on.

All those who came to the event had their names put into three draws that took place at 3 p.m. The Grand Prize was a three month lease on a Ford Fiesta from Byron Smith Ford (won by Stacey Groeneveld). There was also a prize of a month of Wedding Coordination courtesy of Studio B Events and a Handy Bride Set courtesy of Home Hardware.

Bazant began thinking about the Showcase during a school project she was working on. She graduated from Mount Royal with an Event Management degree. Her instructors at the time thought her idea to be something new and innovative to offer to a community outside of the hustle and bustle of Calgary. So after a year of planning, while she worked full time at ATB Financial in Calgary, this project became a huge reality.

One of the many exhibitors, Cody Gregory (a local photographer) has known and has had many opportunities of working with Bazant since high school days. 

Bazant “is awesome and definitely has worked hard to get here,” said Gregory. “What sets her apart from other event planners is that she is so organized and everything she works on is a well thought out plan. (Bazant) researches everything and keeps up to date with new, current and trendy ideas. She also has an amazing creative flair that you can see showcased here today.”

Bazant already has plans for next year and would like to not just focus on brides, but to encompass all types of events in the community including anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas parties and corporate events. 

She wants to be able to showcase through her exhibitors what Strathmore and area truly has to offer – a rapidly growing community outside of Calgary that thinks outside the box and has some big city ideas with small town charm and professionalism.

Any and all information for next year’s event, especially for those who want to participate please contact Amanda Bazant at Studio B Events in Strathmore.