Tips For Attending

Cavanaugh's BrideShow is committed to providing the information you need to plan your perfect wedding. To help you make the most of this experience, here are some tips to prepare you for the show. Still need help? Contact Us.

Can I buy tickets at the door for the BrideShow?

Yes. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the show for all of our shows. Discount Coupons received at vendor establishments or in the mail may be used at the door. We always have tickets available at the door.

Advance Ticket Sales You can purchase discount tickets in advance on-line. To purchase tickets use our secure web site. Tickets will be sent to you via email. If you need to have tickets sent via US mail, please call our office at 412-206-0096 and have your credit card ready (visa or mastercard). There is a 75 cent service fee per ticket. Tickets to be mailed must be ordered 7 days in advance of the upcoming BrideShow.

Should I bring someone with me to the event?

Yes! Your fiancé, family members, wedding party, and friends can be a great asset to you as you plan your wedding. They can collect information, provide valuable input, give you support, and assist in decision making.

Can I bring my husband-to-be?

Yes! About 20% of show attendees are men.

Can I make bookings that day?

Yes, many vendors will take bookings or deposits. Be sure to bring your checkbook and to inquire about refund policies.

What time should I arrive?

It's best to arrive early and allow yourself time to experience the Walk Through Fashion Show featuring over 200 gowns on display!! You can stay as long as you want. Remember, you'll need the time to meet with hundreds of bridal businesses, sample wedding cakes and wedding caterer offerings, enjoy wedding DJ music, watch the hourly bridal fashion previews, and much more! So wear comfortable shoes and enjoy your day!

How many, and what types of businesses will I see at Cavanaugh's BrideShow?

Over 100 different wedding businesses exhibit at our Pittsburgh Marriott show, and over 170 at The Wyndham Grand Downtown show (formerly the Pittsburgh Hilton). The more than 60 types of wedding products and services exhibited cover everything from the necessities you'll need for your wedding day, to planning your honeymoon and even settling into your new married life.

What should I bring to the event?

· Pre-Printed Address Labels/Business Cards

Many of the vendors will ask you for contact information and enter you in drawings to win prizes for your wedding day. Filling out your name and phone number over and over can get tiring. Business cards are another option. By using computer printed business cards you can include other information not found on a typical address label such as groom's name and wedding date. Printing the cards on your home computer and save on the cost.

· Checkbook

Some vendors offer special show discounts if you book them the day of the show. Keep in mind certain vendors can only handle one wedding per day and their date books fill quickly. For that must-have vendor, be ready to reserve your date!

What will I see at your fashion shows?

Ever been to a fashion show where you have to sit too far to see, or once you find the gown of your dreams you have to wait till the end of the show to see it again. Cavanaugh's Bridal Show is proud to bring to Pittsburgh the trend that is sweeping across the nation - A Winter Wonderland of Wedding Gowns - Walk through Fashion Show. Only Cavanaugh's has Pittsburgh's TOP Bridal Salons exclusively. You will only find The Bridal Beginning, Catan Bridal, The Exquisite Bride, Carlisle's, and The Fabric Place at our show! In addition we will feature Ribbon Bridal, MB Bride, Sorelle Bridal and David's Bridal.

This new format allows for a more "personal experience" for the brides. Walk through the over 200 manniquins and live models, get up close and touch the gowns, see the detail, compare dresses on the spot, talk to the owners of the bridal salons, all while taking your time, shopping at your pace. Not sure which dress is perfect. Visit the over 165 wedding professionals and then come back for a second look. We have the largest selection in the city of bridal, bridesmaids, and mother of bride and groom gowns on diplay, showcasing a full range of gowns to fit into every bride's budget.

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