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View our 2023 Wedding Showcase at Carmon’s.
Photo Credit: Jessica Crane Photography
Are you a modern couple getting married in Central IL? Join us for an interactive, immersive and inspirational wedding showcase for the modern Midwest couple. Our wedding showcase brings professional vendors from all over Central Illinois to showcase decor, trends and fashions so you can create a magical wedding!
The Event
“Better Together”
Join us for an interactive, immersive and inspirational wedding showcase for the modern Midwest couple. Our wedding showcase brings professional vendors from all over Central Illinois so you can create a magical wedding.
Our premier showcase allows couples to learn, connect, design, and book services to take your dream wedding to the next level, with the best of the best in the wedding community.
The Location
Our Presenting Venue
Carmon’s
Your Event. Your Way.
Imagine your wedding at Carmon’s in 10,000 square feet of modern industrial elegance, located in a repurposed historic gem centrally located in downtown Champaign.
Impeccably designed with exposed beams, polished concrete floors, and a stunning 25’ lofted sassafras ceiling, you’ll host up to 500 guests in style with plenty of room to meet, eat, and dance. Carmon’s will elevate your gathering with customized lighting, premium amenities, and available planning professionals to make every detail flawless.
Bring your unique vision—we’ll do the rest.
2023 Showcase Sponsors
Forever Sponsors
Local LOVE Sponsors
Schedule
9AM – 1PM
Wedding Vendor Registration
All participating vendors will check-in to ensure we are ready for all of our couples on time! Learn more about what is included in your vendor ticket with our information sheet.
11AM – 1PM
The Busy Bee Social
To thank our participating vendors for all their hard-work being a busy bee to set up a premier experience for couples, so let’s toast to you! Enjoy complimentary lunch and drinks to relax & connect with fellow creative vendors. (Included in your vendor ticket purchase.)
2PM – 5PM
Wedding Showcase Presented by Carmon’s
Say Yes! Get your general admission ticket for the ultimate 3-hour wedding showcase. You will not find a more exclusive, knowledgeable, professional, interactive and immersive Wedding Showcase for the modern couple in Central Illinois. Get design inspiration, connect with talented vendors and start planning your big day at the premier wedding venue, Carmon’s
2PM Dan Wild Caricature
Get your own caricaturist illustration by the talented Dan Wild, who caricatures at events in central Illinois and Indiana. He has over 20 years of experience caricaturing at events, and he’d love to caricature at yours!
He can draw two-minute caricatures and can easily draw over 25 people an hour for a great party favor or guest experience!
3PM Photo Time
Grab your friends and take a selfie infront of the amazing paper flower wall by 3 Chicks Designs on the trendy lounge furniture from Flowers by Kristine!
4PM Raffle Giveaways
All participating vendors as well as attendees will get a raffle tickets for multiple giveaways as well as the “pink ticket” for the opportunity to win a 5-day for 2 adults & 2 children to Mayan Palace Getaway*!
*some limited details. Airfare not included.
4:30PM Wedding Q&A with Amanda Jean
Ask our expert wedding planner and founder of Inspire YourⓇ Wedding & Events any wedding question! She will be live on stage providing couples with one-on-one advice on their wedding planning.
Where else in Central IL can you have a few minutes to get your must-have questions answered before the big day!
Hotel Accommodations
The Hyatt Place in downtown Champaign will be offering participating showcase vendors & attendees discounted room rates, when booking your room(s) for this weekend only.
Tickets
Attendees can get bundle discounts! Buy 2 tickets get 10% off, Buy 4 tickets get 15% off (seen at checkout).
2023 Showcase Team Lineup
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