Coming Jan. 9, 2011: Philadelphia's Lovesick Expo! A wedding expo that WON'T make you want to die!
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on December 14, 2010
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I've read countless horror stories on the Tribe about brides who went to bridal expos just to see what they could see, only to find themselves running out of the building as if it were on fire, feeling skeeved out, pissed off and as if they had escaped from the depths of hell itself.
But Offbeat Bride sponsor, Philadelphia's Lovesick Expo is about to change all that! It's a bridal expo that won't make you want to want to run screaming. Lovesick is an exclusive expo showcasing a diverse group of Philly-area wedding vendors — featuring hand-crafted and eco-friendly goods and services that appeal to, well, YOU GUYS. Seriously, I just looked over the featured vendor list and saw a lot of familiar names that have been previously featured Offbeat Bride! (That's totally a good "this isn't going to be your typical wedding expo" sign.)
Besides awesome wedding vendors, Lovesick will also feature…
When?January 9, 2011
10am — 3pm
Where? World Café Live, in the heart of Philadelphia.
How much? $6.50 online, $10 at the door.
- live-spinning DJs
- neo-burlesque performances
- a cash bar
- alternative bachelor/bachelorette party ideas
- green tips
- giveaways
- seminars
The event will also be a green affair through the purchase of carbon offsets and other eco-friendly practices.
The event sponsor, Hi-Society Entertainment is a two-man DJ team (and featured OBB vendor!) that has been spinning at offbeat weddings for several years.
"We want to expose more couples to the cool, different, and atypical ways to pull off a wedding that we get to experience each weekend."
-- Hi-Society owner and DJ, Jon Holmes.
Offbeat brides in Philly, you're prayers have been answered: a non-traditional, eco-friendly wedding expo with a cool, cocktail party vibe has arrived! So, buy your tickets now (psst: they're only $6.50 online and $10 at the door) and then have some actual FUN at a bridal expo!
About Megan Finley
Megan Finley is the Managing Editor for Offbeat Bride and the Associate Publisher for the Offbeat Empire. When she's not slaving away for the Empire, she's sharing her dork side on her own blog and on Twitter @meganfinley.
Aurora Paige said
Oh this sounds like fun! I wish I could go. Please give us updates if you do!
Mike Allebach said
We'll be there…you should be there too!
Jessica said
Awwwww, I want to go!!!!
So sad!
Scarletduran said
Now why can't they do something like this for the Washington DC/Baltimore area??!!
Carina said
Most of the vendors would travel to that area given the chance.. you should come!
capriciousbee said
Wow! Thanks for this! I would never have known otherwise! I'm so there.
Jessica Mirch said
Maybe this is just the beginning! If this expo goes well, maybe we will see similar popping up all over the country!…the world even!
I know I have my fingers crossed…
Ariel said
There are actually alt wedding shows that happen all over Northern America! I've heard of 'em being organized in Seattle, Portland, LA, New York, Toronto…
Kelly said
OMG thank you for posting this, sounds awesome. I need some inspiration.
Bahee said
Too bad I'm already married! That sounds like a bridal expo worth attending!
Elizabeth said
Grr! I'll be back in Cleveland before then! Anyone know of anything similar headed to the Cleve? There must be other OBBs around here!
Taylor said
They did a bridal expo like this in Pittsburgh too! http://handmadeinmarriage.com/
I do like going to "traditional" bridal shows, but woohoo for indie bridal expos! They must be even more fun!
It already went down this year, hopefully it will be back up again, but the website is still up with all the vendors who participated on it. Great place to look if you're on the other side of PA or near the border in Ohio
KT said
Ugh, I'm in the right place at the wrong time! I live in the Philadelphia area but am nowhere close to getting married! Maybe I'll go check it out anyway…
Sharon Murphy said
I am a loooong way from PA but hopefully something with crop up in the AZ (ie: the surface of the sun)
Mindyjoy said
We need this in L.A.!
Nicola Wardle said
Andy and I WISH we were going to this!
Hannah said
O wow! I love this! Wish I lived near Philly and my wedding wasn't already over!
Anna said
Oh wow, I wish I lived close by, but it's a wee bit to far from Sweden…
Chava said
Of course this is happening in the city I live, a week before I get married, when I will be out of town. Sounds amazing!
Sequoia M. said
Woot! The Future-Husband & I booked our tickets for this a while back and then I found out two super-talented friends are participating vendors. Should be fun!
heylo said
Aw, I'm kinda disappointed that the "not want to die" tag is not the official one for the show. But awesome that it exists. I'm stunned that I haven't heard of this in NorCal (hello SF?)… yet. Although I loved suggesting it to vendors at the more typical fairs and watching their eyes glaze over, lol.
Vanessa said
I'd love it if OBB could send someone to this and report back! Maybe a reader who lives in the area….pay their admission and a drink or two in exchange for an account of their experience there! I live in Chicago but I'd love to hear about this event.
Jennifer said
Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!
Offbeat Intern said
It's confirmed. I'm going and will report back! Whoo-hoo! -Becca
carina said
definitely come say hi to us! we'll be there!
Shannon Hays said
Hey-this is my home! Woohoooooo I am there!
Roxy said
Thank you for posting this – I wouldn't have ever known. Just got my tickets with the hubster and we're excited to get us some vendors :} See y'all there!
Raven said
I wish they had something like that near Dallas, Texas! I would definitely attend. Sounds fun!
Kat said
If only they can come down under to NZ *sigh*