Alfred Angelo Bridal and La
Quinta Inn & Suites “Arrive”
on Ritchie Highway – Baltimore South
(Glen Burnie, MD – December 29, 2009)
A curious thing is happening along Ritchie Highway,
south of Baltimore Inner Harbor, where a growing
hospitality and wedding industry’s goal
is to increase Maryland hotel and bridal retail
revenues.
Latest arrivals to the Glen
Burnie “wedding retailers’ district”
-- Alfred Angelo Bridal, celebrating its 75th
Anniversary with a new Maryland retail location
and the deluxe 127-room La Quinta Inn &
Suites – Baltimore South -- will join
more than 20 bridal vendors and Sandals Resorts
The Luxury Included® Vacation for the inaugural
Grand New Year 2010 Bridal Expo to be held in
the hotel’s new 1,936 square feet Annapolis
Ballroom at 6323 Ritchie Highway on Saturday,
January 16, 2010, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
“More than ever, in
2010, savvy brides-to-be and practical-minded
engaged couples expect quality and competitively-priced
products and services best suited for the ultimate
dream wedding,” said Dot Colvin, La Quinta
marketing and sales director. “We launched
our cooperative merchant campaign because it
is apparent that our special customers demand
professionals who provide the best in hospitality
services, bridal merchandise, money-saving tips
and “great ideas” for wedding ceremonies,
receptions, and honeymoon options,” she
added.
The bridal event features
door prizes and free chances to win a host of
fabulous gifts including a ZBest Limousine Transportation
wedding day service package valued at $400 and
Alfred Angelo Bridal $500 gift certificates.
A ribbon cutting followed
by Port of Baltimore/ La
Quinta Inn & Suites “ Park,
Sleep n’Cruise” presentations
with American Express/Cruise Planners, a premiere
Sandals Caribbean showcase, Artistic Designs
(Westminster, MD) wedding cake cutting, stunning
Photography by Alexander exhibits, musical entertainment
by PL Productions, exquisite table settings
with specialty linens and floral arrangements,
food & beverage tasting , hair and beauty
demonstrations, dazzling jewelry and bridal
accessories, men’s formal wear and bridal
fashions, bridal party gifts, and reception
room decor will bring the event to life with
lively roundtable discussions led by industry
experts.
| EVENT: |
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Grand New Year
2010 Bridal Expo & Sandals Resorts Caribbean
Showcase |
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| DATE/TIME: |
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Saturday,
January 16, 2010 12 Noon (Ribbon Cutting)
– 4:00 p.m.n Press Luncheon Immediately
Follows (R.S.V.P.)
Exhibitor Hall Photo Op & Hotel Property
Tour |
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| PLACE: |
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La Quinta
Inn & Suites – Baltimore South
(Annapolis Ballroom) 6323 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 |
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| SHOW HOST: |
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Holly Blackett,
Zuriana’s Elegant Occasions www.zurianasoccasions.com |
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| CONTACT: |
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Dot Colvin Mobile: 443.717.3186
dcolvin@hoteleusacorp.com |
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| Press R.S.V.P.: |
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410.636.4300 - La Quinta Inn
& Suites |
