Calling all New England brides! After the holiday celebrations have ended and a sparkling diamond ring adorns your left hand, be sure to put the WERZ 29th Annual Bridal Showcase at the Whittemore Center in Durham, New Hampshire on your calendar. On January 16th, 115 of New England’s top vendors will be available to answer your planning questions and this event is sure to help you get started down the road to wedding day bliss. But don’t wait! Be sure to register at the WERZ website. Look for your copy of the all new GALA Weddings magazine in your complimentary gift bag!

Last weekend, www.eleGALA.com hit the road and headed to the always-gorgeous Shelburne Farms for the Vermont Wedding Affair. This was no ordinary wedding expo. We entered an enchanting wedding world filled with some of Vermont’s finest industry professionals who presented their craft with fearless creativity and original flair. From the vintage carnival theme to the opulent floral displays and delectable passed hors d’oeuvres, we were in wedding heaven.

Caterers put their very best foot forward with gorgeous displays and delicious fare like mini-fish tacos and butternut squash soup from Spice of Life Catering, and a sprawling, elegant, country-style spread of Vermont cheese, fresh bread, and delicious pickled beets from The Barn Door at 1824. Talented photographers and gorgeous gowns designed by Ava Bishop flanked the entrance to a room featuring deejay tunes by Top Hat Entertainment and complimentary spa services by Cynthea’s Spa. The event closed with a couture fashion show presenting the latest trends in wedding gowns, while brides sat sipping champagne (Zonin Prosecco, delicious) and signature lemongrass cocktails.

The entire event was a flawless display of industry elegance, and we congratulate Vermont Vows/WellWed on a job fantastically done.