Wedding Road Show Helps Make Dream Weddings in the LBI Region, April 17

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - April 11, 2016 - PRLog -- The Long Beach Island region has defined itself as a premiere wedding destination for the Mid Atlantic, and on April 17, the annual Wedding Road Show will give brides and grooms an opportunity to plan their dream weddings in this picturesque coastal region of New Jersey.

The Road Show, now in its eighth year, is a circuit of nine different locations - the area's premiere wedding venues. Five of the venues will play host to 52 of the region's most talented wedding industry professionals, ranging from entertainment to caterers, florists, photographers, stylists, accommodations, officiants, videographers, realtors, travel agents, and more. It's an opportunity for couples-to-be to get a good feel for the area, the venues, products, and services in a friendly, engaged atmosphere.

The tour is self-guided with caterers offering samples throughout the day. 2016 participating venues are Surf City Yacht Club, The Stateroom, Brant Beach Yacht Club, Holiday Inn of Manahawkin, Sea Shell Resort, the Boathouse, Surf City Hotel, LBI Historical Association, and the Gables.

The Wedding Road Show is a cornerstone of the Beach Culture Redefined movement on LBI (#beachcultureredefined) to celebrate the local art, culture, lifestyle and artisan businesses that make Long Beach Island what it is.  Michele Kondash, Assistant General Manager at the Brant Beach Yacht Club was a bride-to-be at the very first Wedding Road Show.

"The Wedding Road Show is one of my favorite events of the year.  I thought I knew the Island inside and out, but when I participated in the Road Show, I was introduced to a whole culture that I had no idea existed. Wedding planning is overwhelming, but the atmosphere at the show didn't feel like a sales-pitch. It was about vendors displaying their talents and a chance to connect directly in a welcoming environment," says Kondash, " Now that I'm on the other side as a wedding professional, I love paying it forward to couples and being able to share the advice and tips I have learned over the years. There's something truly special about having a wedding on Long Beach Island and working with our local vendors. There's a particular camaraderie between everyone and collectively we have worked together to become one of the most sought after regions for weddings."

Whether it is an extravagant formal festivity or the simple elegance of barefoot beach nuptials, the region offers a variety of settings to fit every taste and budget. Wedding industry professionals who are members of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce provide quality service and expertise that will make planning your wedding a relaxed and enjoyable experience, adding a distinctive flair that captures the beauty of this impressive destination.

https://www.VisitLBIRegion.com/weddings is a complete online guide to planning a wedding in the Long Beach Island Region. Couples are also encouraged to stop in the Visitor Center at 265 West 9th Street in Ship Bottom to pick up a large variety of wedding service information including the "Happily Ever After" Wedding Guide, published in partnership with The Sandpaper.

This event is presented in partnership with NJWedding.com, The Knot, Rock the Aisle Bridal, Celebrations, and Volatile Media Management. The Wedding Road Show is funded in part by a grant from the NJ Dept of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.

Long Beach Island Region DMO

Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce

265 West Ninth Street, Ship Bottom, NJ

(609) 494-7211

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