International Wedding Festival — Local services in Modesto

As it was a very rainy day in Modesto, there was no standing in line. Our bride paid 20 dollars for each of us to attend the festival. Yet, as we checked in there was no mention of the online pre-registration and payment. Some women behind us seemed surprised that there was a fee as they heard us talking - yet they walked right into the festival. There were some vendors that were from outside of the area. Only one wedding cake lady. The fashion show served to promote a bridal shop located in Sacramento. The shop sells donated new dresses with most of proceeds going to charity. While admirable, was not as expected. We wanted to see local wedding dress vendors. All vendors want your name, email, phone number etc. in order to get prices and further info. It was good to see local vendors - wish...

If I could give zero stars I would! Horrible experience. I had to ask several people how to get my VIB bag, then when I got it barely anything in it. Bridal bucks were given and told we use with vendors that signed up to the event, no vendor was aware and refused for the use of the bridal bucks..maybe 10 total vendors no extra gifts at each vendors table as explained in special VIb bag. Waste of money! So disappointed with the unorganized event. They had my 5/10 photographers insurance real estate I mean come on where the hell are flowers bakeries dresses...

It was nice for the most part. I was thinking there would be more to see though. I wish there were vendors there for catering, stationary, more bakeries, and florists. It was mostly venues and photographers which we already have, but I know that is still helpful for others. Also, the fashion show was hit and miss. Mostly, not my style personally and judging by the audience, I wasn’t alone in that thought. For what all I saw at this one, I’d really only recommend it for couple just starting their planning. It wasn’t very...