Bridal Expo slated for January at Wilson College

Staff report

CHAMBERSBURG - Future brides and their bridal parties can get a head start on wedding planning after the holidays at J&B Bridals and Tuxedos' Bridal Expo.

The event will feature more than 40 wedding-related businesses at Wilson College in Chambersburg on Sunday, Jan. 6. Doors will open at noon.

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Several of the vendors signed up for this year's expo include:

Karen Rodkey Cakes
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Shabby Chic Event Rentals
Phantom Shadow Entertainment
UV Stems, The Flower Shop
Gartenberg Jewelry
Pure Focus Wedding & Event Photography
Green Grove Gardens
B&M Digital

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Attendees will also have the opportunity to see a New York runway show with gowns by the award-winning bridal designer, Madeline Gardner. The designer and her team of Mori Lee Bridal Fashions will showcase their spring 2019 collection, with several dresses making their national debut. The show will include bridal gowns, dresses for the mother of the bride or groom, and bridesmaid dresses.

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Afterward, soon-to-be brides will be able to meet with the team about the collection and their own gowns.

J&B Bridals and Tuxedos is based in Chambersburg, and offers bridal gowns and other formalwear. According to its website, the salon has been in business for the past 40 years helping brides locally and from the region, including Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia.

Tickets for the expo cost $7, and can be purchased by visiting jbbridalshow.com.