MILWAUKEE, WIS. – A high-energy fashion show will take place at 1 p.m. on both days of the 57th annual Wonderful World of Weddings, Wisconsin’s longest-running and most prestigious bridal show. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 4 – Sun., Jan. 5, 2025, in West Allis, Wis., at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
The choreographed fashion shows, featuring professional models and dancers, will include fashions for brides and bridesmaids, mothers of the wedding couple, grooms and groomsmen, flower girls, mini brides, and ring bearers. The performances will also include trends in clothing accessories and floral arrangements, plus performances by Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ professional dancers. Bouquets containing surprise gift cards will be tossed after each show.
Featured partners for the Fashion Show include:
- David’s Bridal
- DuBois Formalwear
- Feisty Flowers
- Melissa Ann Artistry + Co.
- Men’s Warehouse
“This is not your typical fashion show, as it is more diverse and combines fashions with dancing and excitement,” said Kelly Kohl, producer of the fashion show, who will also serve as commentator for the program. “The show’s segments are broken out by themes, with different genres of music signaling a change in the style focus. We encourage everyone to stay until the conclusion to experience a special show close, plus have an opportunity to catch the bouquet.”
Tips to get the most from the fashion show include…
- Getting a wedding-themed drink at the event bar sponsored by The Bartolotta Restaurants beforehand.
- Being seated about five minutes before the show begins.
- Taking a program to follow along and note your favorite styles.
- Visiting exhibitors’ booths after the show who carry your favorite style(s) to discuss your needs.
More than 120 Wonderful World of Weddings exhibitors will be available to consult with attendees on all aspects of wedding planning, sharing the latest in fashion trends, including wedding gowns, tuxedos, wedding party fashions, wedding cakes and desserts, travel destinations, catering and mobile bartending services, photographers and videographers, florists, reception facilities, musicians and DJs, and event transportation.
Live music, provided by ACA Music & Entertainment, will greet guest attendees as they enter the lobby. Wedding show attendees will…
- Receive a complimentary “bridal bag,” which includes a copy of the new 2025 issue of Premier Bride, Greater Milwaukee’s guide to the perfect wedding.
- Sample desserts and taste test delicacies from local restaurants and caterers.
- Hear music from pop-oriented DJs and string quartets to harpists and brass quintets.
- Experience the scent of floral bouquets and centerpieces.
- See creative new table settings and décor.
- View stunning portfolios by wedding photographers and videographers.
- Plan their honeymoon or a destination wedding.
Attendees can enter to win a Grand Prize Honeymoon Trip Courtesy of First Choice Travel & Cruise, a 4-day/3-night stay at the Royalton CHIC Punta Cana, and round-trip airfare on Funjet Vacations. Guests can have photos taken in front of Jonathan’s Portraits “wings” and receive a QR code to download their images following the show.
The Bartolotta Restaurants will sponsor an event bar with themed beverages, including the Marry Me Mimosa, the Blissful Bride Bellini, Something Old-Fashioned, Bloody Mary’s, and other creative cocktails. Mocktail versions of several of the beverages will also be available.
The Fox World Travel booth will feature a Mimosa Lounge on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Speakers from Fox World Travel and First Choice Travel & Cruise will appear daily on the presentation stage to discuss how to plan a honeymoon getaway for any budget.
Area transportation companies will offer vehicles onsite that attendees can tour to help them decide on the best option for their wedding day, bachelor or bachelorette parties, or other event-related activities they might have planned to celebrate their day.
Advance tickets are available at https://www.wisconsinweddingshow.com/tickets/ – $14 each for ages 13 to 64 and $7 for those 65 and older. Admission at the gate will be $16, with children aged 12 and under admitted at no charge. All military personnel with a military ID card will be admitted free.
For more information on the 2025 Wonderful World of Weddings, visit https://www.wisconsinweddingshow.com/ or call 262-367-5500 ext. 209.
