Bridal And Wedding Expo Coming To Charlotte North Carolina This Month

So, you said "yes" and now the planning begins.  There's good news.  The Bridal and Wedding Expo is coming to Charlotte this month.   And, the event takes place at the Park Expo and Conference Center Sunday, March 19 from noon to 5:00 p.m.   Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but with the right guidance it doesn't have to be.  Our best friend is a wedding planner, so we've seen first hand all the decisions that have to be made and the moving parts when it comes to the event.  However, the Bridal and Wedding Expo helps with everything from pre wedding parties to gowns, catering, entertainment, flowers, photos, cake and so much more!  Also, guests of the expo will enjoy fashion shows and band demos throughout the day.  Plus, attendees have a chance to win cash and prizes, according to their website.

The Bridal and Wedding Expo features more than 100 exhibitors.  So, the bride-to-be and the wedding party can visit and get ideas for decor, get glam make up trials and sample food from potential caterers!  And, visit the Centerpiece & Table Pavillion to get inspiration from the pros with beautiful arrangements and displays.  In addition, there'll be photo booth companies on hand to give brides something to think about regarding special elements to add to the big day.  Also, make sure to visit the website and register ahead of time for the event.  Admission is $10 at the door.  But, online registration grants a free pass for one bride or partner and guests.  So, mark your calendar for the Bridal and Wedding Expo coming to Charlotte,  North Carolina March 19.

The 2022 Wedding Season is in full swing. In fact, I just returned from one I was at this weekend. But as someone who seems to be perpetually single, I'm always looking for something to blame that on. And I found something. LawnStarter ranked 2022’s Best Cities to Get (and Stay) Married and North Carolina has none near the top. In fact, only one is in the Top 50 percent. The rest are all around the 100 mark in a ranking of 196 cities.

So if not NC where should you settle down for the best chance at a happily ever after? Hope you're ready to switch coasts for many of them. If you want to stay in the south Atlanta or Orlando will have to do.

But where did these rankings come from? LawnStarter "compared 190 of the biggest U.S. cities across nine key indicators of nuptial success — from current marriage rates to 5-year divorce rate comparisons to wedding-venue access."

Check out where each of the North Carolina cities ranked as well as the top 10 nationwide. No judgment from me if you choose to move since the best cities to get married in are not in North Carolina.

Read the full LawnStarter study here.

Overall Score: 48.35

Marriage Stability: 43

Marriage Potential: 171

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Marriage Potential: 165

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Marriage Potential: 101

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Marriage Potential: 148

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Marriage Potential: 143

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Marriage Potential: 167

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Marriage Potential: 41

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Marriage Potential: 86

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Marriage Potential: 73

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Marriage Stability: 74

Marriage Potential: 30

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Marriage Potential: 32

Overall Score: 59.42

Marriage Stability: 74

Marriage Potential: 30

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Marriage Potential: 27

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Marriage Potential: 20

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Marriage Stability: 44

Marriage Potential: 105

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Marriage Stability: 2

Marriage Potential: 49