ABOUT
HOW IT ALL STARTED
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Grand Wedding Expo was founded by Cris Raposo in 2005. After more than 30 years of involvement
in the wedding industry, Cris put all his resources together and created Grand Wedding Expo, Inc. with
the main purpose of bringing together planning couples and wedding professionals in a relaxed, fun
and organized manner, where couples and vendors can meet face-to-face and explore the possibilities
of reaching the common goal of planning fabulous events!
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Our Expos as well as this website offer anyone planning their wedding the opportunity to browse and
get to know some of the best wedding professionals. Our mission is to help couples from Boston to
Providence and everywhere in between plan the wedding of their dreams! You will find exceptional full
service in Bridal, Formalwear, Transportation, Catering, Photography, Floral Arrangements, Cakes &
Desserts, Rentals & Decor, and much more, all executed with exquisite attention to detail, and managing your wedding planning to your complete satisfaction.
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We bring it all together for you, all under one roof. You will engage all of your senses to experience the looks, fragrances, tastes, textures and sounds, inspiring you to choose from the most amazing merchandise selection, the products and services your heart desires for your perfect wedding day.
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Dazzling displays of wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, tuxedos, flowers, photography, video, wedding venues, catering, wedding cakes and desserts, honeymoons, wedding invitations, limousines, wedding officiants, disc jockeys, live bands, decor rentals, uplighting, hair and makeup, personalized gifts, and much more!
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And our online resources offer you a list organized by category with top wedding professionals serving the New England area.
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CLICK the "FIND WEDDING VENDORS" tab for a complete list.
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Happy planning!
RANDY FENOLI IN 2013
Randy Fenoli, accomplished designer and popular presenter of TLC's TV hit series "Say Yes To The Dress", was our special guest in 2013 at the Rhode Island show.
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Everyone enjoyed Randy's presentation and the meet-and-greet session where Randy was so gracious to endure 2 hours meeting everyone.
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We would like to address a special thanks to our title sponsor Alexandra's Bridal Boutique of Fall River, MA for being a big supporter of this event.
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Update - Randy has designed a new wedding dress collection, and the result is as stunning as you can imagine. The feedback from the debut of his new line for Spring 2018 was phenomenal. The bridal
veteran has channeled his skill and charm into an amazing assortment of dresses. The 25-piece collection is stylish, elegant, and sexy—how's that for a fashion trifecta? Big beaded flowers, body-hugging lace, and button-up backs are just a smidgen of the appeal. There are even convertible options in the mix, as if the dresses weren't wow-worthy already. Overall, the designer's namesake brand is a welcome addition to the wedding world. Now, for the big question: Will you say "yes" to a Randy Fenoli dress?
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Condensed article courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings