The Southern Charm Wedding Expo will be at the Historic Ringgold Depot Jan. 16
The Southern Charm Wedding Expo will be returning to the Historic Ringgold Depot on Saturday Jan. 16. The free event will be opened to the public from 12-4 p.m. and features many Chattanooga and North West Georgia area wedding vendors and professionals.
The event will feature caterers, event planners, photographers, DJ's and a variety of other wedding professionals who will offer samples and information about their services.
"Each year we fill the Depot with a variety of about 20 vendors," explained Pam Green, the lead coordinator for the event, "and we have anywhere between 500 and 600 people come through in just those four hours so it's an exciting atmosphere."
This year will mark the fifth annual Expo inside the Historic Ringgold Depot. "Every year we add new vendors and see new and exciting trends happening for weddings," said Ms. Green. Vendors will be setup inside the Historic Ringgold Depot to meet interested couples or others planning a wedding in the near future.
"So many people are doing a lot of their planning online,' said Ms. Green, "but the Expo allows someone to walk into the Depot and take care of all your planning in one day."
The Expo will feature live music performances and free samples from area catering companies.
"Visitors will also be able to pick up applications to book events at the Historic Ringgold Depot and talk to Ringgold Depot Associates about what the Depot has to offer," explained Main Street Manager Rhonda Johnson.
There is still time for vendors to participate. Vendor inquiries can be made to rjohnsonrch@gmail.com. or at 706.935-3061. Space is very limited and subject to certain restrictions.
Public parking is available on the north and south side of Nashville Street. For more information go to facebook.come/depotexpo or visit www.cityofringgold.com.