PRESS RELEASE 

Win $10 000 at the 5th annual Gala Expo!

Moncton Coliseum, New Brunswick, February 3rd, 2013.  The fifth annual Gala Expo returns to the Moncton Coliseum February 3rd, 2013, and this year someone is going to walk away with a $10,000 cash grand prize!

The Gala Expo has become one of Canada's most successful wedding consumer shows, attracting thousands of people and hundreds of Brides- and-Grooms-to-be from across the Maritimes. Gala Expo, presented in collaboration with major sponsors, returns to Moncton to offer consumers everything from an expansive selection of exhibitor displays and industry specialists, high energy entertainment, an enormous gown sale with dresses up to 90% off, fashion shows showcasing beautiful wedding gowns and formalwear from the world’s foremost designers, big prizes, lots of prizes, not to mention everything wedding related and a chance to win a $10 000 cash grand prize, all under one roof! There will also be a Brides Only Prize Package valued at $1000! And all of this is only $13 a ticket!

Come check out Design Studio & Co’s exhibit to help you plan your big day or simply style your life! At Zachary Samuels' display you'll find clothing that will lend an air of distinction to any wardrobe! Get your ring cleaned at the Inglis Jewelers’ display and get a great deal on jewelry for Valentine’s Day! Tickle your taste buds with some delicious samples from assorted caterers, cake decoraters, and sweets specialists. Give your eyes some candy by checking out the various photographers’ displays. Everything you need to plan an event including venues, transportation, spa, hair, financial, travel, entertainment, and so much more will be presented at the Gala Expo!

Enjoy the live entertainment with the Jared Lutes Band and The Thirsty Rangers. Be on the edge of your seats with dance performances by Dance Chaos, DansEncorps and Pink Fitness! Check out Gala Expo on facebook for even more information and prizes!

Doors open at 10AM and the gown sale starts at noon. Brides-to-be should come comfortably dressed in leggings and a tank top or something that they can try dresses over. There are many change rooms available. We also recommend that they bring their entourage, bridesmaids and moms and friends to help them out! The more the merrier!

Here is a link to the website for the frequently asked questions about the show; http://www.acsformals.ca/site/Galaexpo_gownsale.htm

To learn more, please contact;

Amanda Flanagan or Johan Levyssohn with Gala Promotions

830 Coverdale Rd, Riverview, NB, E1B 5E2

(506) 386-3889

thegala@rogers.com

GalaExpo- Feb 3, 2013 - Moncton Coliseum - www.galaexpo.ca

ACS Formals - 830 Coverdale Rd, Riverview E1B5E2 - www.acsformals.ca

Check out Gala Expo on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Gala-Expo/107264682679318

EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors are drawn from across Atlantic Canada. Businesses attending are all those marketing towards brides and grooms, grads, and all those planning a special occasion. There will be several interactive booths showing services on site, internet will be present, and thousands of dollars in exhibitor prizes will be drawn by the end of the day. Featured Exhibitors include and not limited to... Beauty & Cosmetics, Bridal & Prom Fashions, Bridal Showers Bachelor(ette) Parties, Caterers, Dance Studios, Decorators, Drycleaners Preservation, Engravers, Esthetics, Financial Services, Flowers, Gifts, Hair Salons and Stylists, Health Fitness, Home, Honeymoon & Travel & Accomodations, Invitations Stationary, Jewellers - Diamond Gold, Jewellery & Accessories, Limosine & Transportation, Marriage License, Music Entertainment, Officiants, Photographers, Rentals, Seamstresses, Spas, Tanning, Teeth Whitening, Tuxedos Suits, Venues, Videographers, Wedding Planners Consultants.

A full directory of sponsors can be viewed at http://www.acsformals.ca/site/Galaexpo_directory.htm .

CHARITY
Charitable Causes are very much an important facet to the Gala Expo.  There are 500 Wedding Bells Magazines available at $2 each, and coat check of which all proceeds will be given to non-profit organizations. Local schools will also be involved for their respective ticket drive fundraising.