Attendees will purchase a pre-selected time slot to arrive to the event:
VIP HOUR 12:00PM-1:00PM + RESERVED FASHION SHOW SEAT
GENERAL ADMISSION 1:00PM - 2:00PM
GENERAL ADMISSION 2:00PM-4:00PM
Clean up and tear down will not be permitted prior to 4:00PM
BOOTH INFORMATION
Draped Walls will be black and 8 feet tall - standard booth size is 6 x 8'
CHROM EXPO SERVICES
Our partnership with Chrom Expo Services allows us to offer some exciting additions to our events. You will have access to a range of enhanced exhibit furnishings, display equipment, standard tables & more
Please read the section below for "Exhibitor Amenity Orders" for instructions to access their online order form.
Please contact Ellaina Cullen with Chrom Expo Servicesat 612-979-7778 or ellaina.cullen@chromexpo.com if you have questions.
Exhibitor Amenity Orders
All exhibit amenity orders will be placed through Chrom Expo Services
All orders will be placed online at the link here:
Please note, load in & load out time within the loading dock should be limited to approx. 20 minutes within the dock. Following loading/unloading, exhibitors should plan to park in a surrounding parking ramps.
There will be no provided carts or ladders, due to insurance and liability changes.
Plan to bring your own cart if you are able!
HOTEL STAY
If you'd like to stay at the Radisson Blu MOA the weekend of the show, we have a room block set up with them here for $189/night. Book by 2/26/2025 if you'd like to recieve this discouted rate.
REQUIRED SALES TAX FORM (ST-19) All exhibiting businesses are required to complete the Minnesota Department of Revenue form ST-19. All exhibitors must complete an ST-19 prior to the show. If you filled this out for the Minnesota Wedding Show on February 23rd, 2025, you do not need to complete again.
If you are sampling a sample larger than 3 ounces, you may need to apply for a temporary food service license. You may find this application here. We recommend keeping all food samples smaller than 3 ounces and where applicable, individually packaged.
Food Service/Sampling Within Venue:
Any request to serve food and/or beverage samples for consumption at Group's Expo event must be approved by Radisson Blu.
Advance notice of such request is required at least (10) days prior to the Event start. We agrees that the following requirements are met:
Protective plastic floor covering under the exhibitor's booth offering approved samples (available for purchase from Radisson Blu - reach out if required)
No cooking or food preparation will occur in Radisson Blu event space; all cooking and food preparation must take place in Hotel's kitchen, under supervision of Hotel's culinary staff.
No food and/or beverage being served by an exhibitor(s) will replace a meal function and/or break service that would have normally been supplied by Hotel.
Samples must be under 2 oz.
Don't forget to tag @minnesotabride and use hashtag #mnbride
Clean up and tear down will not be permitted prior to 4:00PM
OTHER EVENTS AT RIVERCENTRE
While there is not a Wild game or any concerts the weekend of the event, we are aware that there are a few other small events that weekend happening within the RiverCentre complex. The MSHSL Girls Hockey & Gymnastics tournaments will be taking place that weekend, a gala on Saturday night within the RiverCentre, a PWHL Frost Hockey game on Sunday, and a hockey banquet on Sunday. This information is helpful when planning ahead for time and parking.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Draped Walls will be BLACK and 8 FEET TALL
CHROM EXPO SERVICES
Our partnership with Chrom Expo Services allows us to offer some exciting additions to our events. You will have access to a range of enhanced exhibit furnishings, display equipment, standard tables & more
Please read the section below for "Exhibitor Amenity Orders" for instructions to access their online order form.
Please contact Brad Allred with Chrom Expo Servicesat 952-994-4137 or brad.allred@chromexpo.com if you have questions.
Exhibitor Amenity Orders
All exhibit amenity orders will be placed through Chrom Expo Services
All orders will be placed online at the link here:
Please note, load in & load out time within the loading dock should be limited to approx. 20 minutes within the dock. Following loading/unloading, exhibitors should plan to park in a surrounding parking ramp or find available street parking.
There will be no provided carts or ladders, due to insurance and liability changes. Plan to bring your own cart if you are able!
ELECTRICAL ORDERS All electrical orders are processed directly through the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
The most common electrical order exhibitors need is a 120 volt, 20 amp. Wireless Internet is complimentary through the RiverCentre.
REQUIRED SALES TAX FORM (ST-19) All exhibiting businesses are required to complete the Minnesota Department of Revenue form ST-19. All exhibitors must complete an ST-19 prior to the show.
Food Sampling Permits: Questions or need to find out if what you're sampling needs a permit?
Email Jodie at MDA.FoodLicensingLiaison@state.mn.us
Don't forget to tag @minnesotabride and use hashtag #mnbride
If you have general show questions, please contact hello@irondiamondmedia.com
