The day's event featured entertainment by a live band, a DJ, a relationship expert offering advice, and fashion shows.
Proprietor of Sterling Collections Ann-Marie Singh looks on as Nickeisha Manya fits a ring at her booth.
Guests Nadine Bent (left) and Shanelle Smith
Bride-to-be Lorean Wilson (right) sharing a moment with Marceen Maye-Bailey, Okennie Bailey and baby Kaleece.
Organisers Taneille Elliott (left), sales and marketing manager of Mandeville Hotel, and Nelecia Nelson, owner of Natural Elegance Weddings and Accessories
(From left) Make-up artiste and owner of Making Faces Kerry Ann Murray (left) with her guest Nardea Facey and assistants Marsha Blake and Krystal Murray
Marc Panton and his wife Coleen (2nd right) with Marie Sparkes (left) and Eva Forde at the wedding show.
Andria Gordon (right) and Nicole Walters (left) of Andria’s Wellness Club with guests Franklyn Peart and Bjennin Bennett-Williams. (PHOTOS: GREGORY BENNETT)
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"We had some showers, but it didn't dampen the spirit. We definitely will be staging one next year, and we hope that it will become an annual event," she said.
The hotel, located at the centre of Mandeville, and with wedding store Natural Elegance Weddings and Accessories, were the principal organisers. Among the exhibitors were financial institutions, cake decorators, health and fitness experts, jewellers, make-up artists, souvenir providers, photographers, and clothiers.
Sandals Resorts International, Jamaica National Building Society, ATL Automotive, Manchester Co-operative Credit Union, Reliable Printers, San Flora, Clarendon Hireage, and the Jamaica Observer were among the companies that provided sponsorship.