More than 150 people came to Madison last weekend to attend the Madison-Morgan Wedding Association’s (MMWA) Bridal Show & Venue Tour. The Bridal Show, the organization’s first, was held on Saturday at The Hall at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center and featured 30 vendor booths from local and regional businesses, from photographers, caterers, florists and tent rental businesses to spas, wedding destinations and more. The winners of the “Best Booth,” based on attendee votes, were Hallie Jane’s, first place, and the Rutledge booth shared by LilyBeth’s, The Caboose and Yesterday’s Cafe, second place. According to organizers, some 125 people attended the Bridal Show & Venue Tour on Saturday and another 25 people attended the Venue Tour on Sunday. Kristen Ashley (left) shows off her wares at the show. photo by d. yost

Printed in the February 14, 2013 edition