Tickets are on sale for the 31st annual Leader Wedding Fair to be held in early February.
Katelyn Mary Skaggs, Leader Publications’ digital marketing manager, said tickets are $3 in advance or $5 at the door. The Wedding Fair will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Corpus Christi Event Center at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Imperial.
“But once again we are giving away a limited amount of Wedding Fair tickets in advance,” Skaggs said. “You may get those free tickets by going to myleaderpaper.com/weddings/ and entering the code ‘WEDDINGBELLS.’”
Each year, the Leader donates proceeds from the sale of wedding fair tickets to a local charity. This year, the Leader will donate to the Spotlight Community Theatre organization. It was founded in 2022 and provides opportunities for people of all ages from Jefferson County and beyond to take part in musical and other productions, both on stage and behind the scenes.
“In Wedding Fair history, more than $51,000 has been raised for local charities,” Skaggs said.
She said she is excited to see the wedding fair being held at the Corpus Christi Event Center again. Last year, more than 400 people attended the wedding fair at the venue.
Skaggs said anyone who plans to get married soon should check out the event.
“If someone has popped the question to you or if you suspect a wedding proposal is in your future, this is a great place to start your planning or even finalize your plans,” she said. “Whatever stage you are in, definitely come out. Every year we have a wide range of vendors: photographers, caterers, event planners, travel agents, dress shops, tuxedo shops and more.
“I highly recommend bringing your whole wedding party. Make a fun afternoon of it.”
This year will offer a little something extra, with two fashion shows scheduled, Skaggs said.
Savvi Formalwear of St. Louis will have a tuxedo and suits fashion show.
“The models will be members of the Spotlight Community Theatre,” she said.
Clarice’s Bridal of St. Louis will once again put on a wedding dress fashion show.
“We will also have speakers related to planning and coordinating your day,” Skaggs said.
A lot of women who are not engaged attend the fair to get ideas for future weddings, and others who are planning different special events also attend, Skaggs added.
“It’s just a fun day,” she said.