Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Announces Upscale Wedding Expo to the Emerald Coast

The Modern Bridal Expo! - Sunday, February 19, 2012

DESTIN, FL, Feb. 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, named "Best of Weddings in 2012" by The Knot today announced The Modern Bridal Expo to be held this Sunday, Feb. 19. from 12:30-4 p.m. The expo will be held at Sandestin's Baytowne Conference Center giving brides the opportunity to mix and mingle with leading vendors on the Emerald Coast.

With more than one out of four engagements in November and December, The Modern Bridal Expo in February is the perfect timing for planning brides.

"Brides are finally caught up from all the holidays and engagement excitement and we find that February is the perfect time for them to begin planning their dream wedding," said Barbara Miller, special event manager for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Brides-to-be won't want to miss the opportunity to experience a day full of designer wedding trend ideas, elite vendors and destination wedding experts all gathered in one location. In addition, brides will be able to have one-on-one meetings with the area's leading vendors and experience a fashion forward runway show with the newest designs for bridal gowns and bridal party attire for 2012. Along with the special events planned, attendees will have the opportunity to tour Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and experience all that the leading resort has to offer for planning couples.

In addition to the bridal expo, the Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival will be held in The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 12-4 p.m. With a weekend full of festivities and fun, Sandestin will be the place to be for not only local brides, but also out of town brides. Sandestin has extended their very popular FREE night offer for brides wanting to enjoy the long President's Day weekend and experience everything the area offers.

For more details or to register for The Modern Bridal Expo visit www.floridamodernbride.com.

For more details on Sandestin Weddings or to take advantage of Sandestin's FREE night offer call 866.91.BEACH or visit www.sandestin.com/weddings.

About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
The resort invites guests to a world of 2,400 acres and 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,300 Destin vacation rentals, condominiums, villas, town homes and the best in Destin hotel accommodations. As a member of Visit South Walton, the resort features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 113-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a pedestrian village with shopping, dining and nightlife.

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