Marriott stages unique bridal fair to elevate Cebu's Wedding Industry

Cebu City Marriott Hotel (CCMH) stages a unique bridal fair which aims to cater to wedding suppliers and engaged couples alike. Love @ First Like, being the first event of its kind is another of the hotels innovative projects which is set to take weddings to the age of social media.

The three-day bridal event which will be held on February 23-25, 2015 will feature a two-day workshop offered to wedding suppliers where they can learn from experts of the craft. Guest speakers include some of the most sought after names in the industry such as celebrity wedding planner Rita Neri, virtual story-teller Jason Magbanua, premier event stylist Teddy Manuel and top photographer Dino Lara to name a few. Certificates will be given to all participants upon completion of the two-day workshop.

With the goal to help elevate the local wedding industry, another feature of the event is the production of a promotional video specific to each partner supplier which will highlight their strength in their field of expertise.

CCMH director of sales and marketing, Cleofe Albiso says, “We wanted to create a marketing platform through digital media wherein our partner suppliers can create a wider network through fan base and be recognized for the work that they have accomplished in making the Cebu bridal industry a success.”

The promotional video is scheduled to launch on the third day of the event during the open bridal fair.

Apart from the featured video, the final day of the event also highlights a panel discussion about digital marketing with social media guru’s – encouraging partner suppliers to discover concepts that thrill todays new age customers.

All are invited to meet and experience first-hand the workmanship of the city’s top wedding suppliers in the open bridal fair at the Sampaguita Grand Ballroom on Feb. 25, 2015.