Photos: Bridal showcase held in Norfolk

By Stephen M. Katz
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 16, 2012

Celebrity guest Preston Bailey, a world-famous floral and event designer, mingles with guests at the Uniquely Yours Bridal Showcase on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at Scope in Norfolk. The annual event is designed to give brides-to-be a fairytale experience with scores of specialty vendors to help them plan their special day. (Stephen M. Katz | The Virginian-Pilot)

Celebrity floral designer Preston Bailey signs copies of his newest book, "Flowers," at the Uniquely Yours Bridal Show - one of the year's most anticipated wedding showcases - at the Scope Arena in Norfolk on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. (Stephen M. Katz | The Virginian-Pilot)

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No one is asking any of you

Submitted by vabeachlocal95 on Mon, 01/16/2012 at 1:27 pm.

No one is asking any of you for money. Last time I checked, it's their special day and their money to do with as they please. Why would you be so negative?

Amen. The world is full of

Submitted by ah12108 on Mon, 01/16/2012 at 3:08 pm.

Amen. The world is full of so much negativity as it is. Let people live their lives.

ignore the hype// save the bucks for something more substantial

Submitted by capt-carl-OV on Mon, 01/16/2012 at 4:52 am.

A House! property of any kind - money that makes money.. share it - invest it - that's the joy of matrimony - build a relationship...
one dress one drink andd get over it... the future is investing in ones dreams.. forever..

Extravagant Weddings Are So Passe

Submitted by Katetb on Mon, 01/16/2012 at 12:47 am.

Okay, at 64 I will admit I am cynical, but come on, is there anything on the planet, with the possible exception of exorbitant funerals, that is more ridiculous than fancy weddings? First off, the divorce rate alone should make shelling out hundreds of dollars on a silly white gown in addition to hundreds (thousands) more on flowers, food, drinks, tuxedo's, music, hall, church, candles, invitations,...oh, I am feeling nauseous just thinking about it. Please, for the love of all that is holy, women, take the money you would get for a wedding (Dad or your own money) and buy yourself a home or invest in gold or feed the hungry or invest in a retirement fund.

I agree, and to add insult

Submitted by notfiveo on Mon, 01/16/2012 at 2:24 am.

I agree, and to add insult to injury after shelling out thousands of dollars for a party for friends and family, you end up with a bunch of cheap gifts not worth returning to the store. Had I known how cheap everyone was, I would have made it a BYOB, no other gifts please.