It was another successful year for the organizers of the Burnaby wedding show and swap.
The annual event, now in its fifth year, saw an estimated 400 people stop by the Riverway clubhouse on Sunday, according to Christine Musgrave, booking coordinator with the City of Burnaby.
“It was fantastic,” Musgrave said. “Every year, it just gets busier and busier.”
This year’s show and sale featured 46 vendors, and it was so popular that Musgrave had to turn some away.
“I think we could get a few more down the hallways and in the lobby, but we have so many people that want to be a part of it that I’m turning them away,” she said, adding she’s already received several emails inquiring about next year’s show and swap.
There are two categories of vendors included in the event, according to Musgrave; the industry professionals who, for a $40 fee, can take part and the swap vendors.
The swap vendors can rent tables for free to sell their own wedding wares and décor. Typically, it’s brides who, after their own weddings, are looking to sell the things they used for their own celebrations, Musgrave said.
“It’s a very affordable show compared to a lot of the bigger wedding shows. We try and make it more of a fun event,” she said, adding admission for guests is also free.
Brides and grooms are invited to bring their families and peruse the different booths and tables. The bar and café at the clubhouse are also open during the event for anyone wanting a refreshment or two.
And the location is perfect, said Musgrave.
“The view is so fantastic, looking over the greens, and there’s a big pond with a fountain. It’s so majestic,” she said. “And it also promotes our buildings within Burnaby and our venues.”
Plans are already underway on next year’s event, which might return sooner rather than later, according to Musgrave.
Anyone wanting to take part in the show and swap as a vendor is asked to email [email protected] or call 604-320-2217.
