Testimonials
New York International Bridal Week received overwhelmingly positive reviews from exhibitors and retailers alike. See what the industry has to say...
Exhibitors:
"We've had the pleasant surprise of meeting a lot of new faces, and particularly, a lot of new international accounts that I was not aware of. I think this kind of exposure was something that I could not have gotten, if I had been isolated in a hotel somewhere."
-Anne Barge
"We exhibit at the New York International Bridal Week for one reason, and that is that everything's under one roof. It's a very clean, white, elegant space in which to showcase your collections. Everyone's on the same floor. There's no elevators or stairs to go up and down. It makes it very easy for the buyers to be able to locate each designer and each manufactuer."
-Ian Stuart
"New York International Bridal Week has really brough fashion back to the bridal industry. I have to tell you, after 25 years in the business, there is no other company that does it like MMPI. There is no other venue that has made it so exciting, so efficient, so buyer friendly, and so vendor friendly."
-Maria Prince, Watters
"This particular market is our first one, and it has been a total success. We did not stop yesterday. I have seen 36 accounts, and I mean I feel blessed. I am so happy. I just can't wait to be here next October."
-Millie Maisonnet, Eve of Milady
"NY International Bridal Week at Pier 94 was wonderful, and our best market ever! We created a private suite that had an inviting, yet intimate mood which was perfect for working with our clients. Our formal runway show was a huge success with press and buyers! I had editors of top magazines thanking me for showing at the Piers, and buyers loved the ease of seeing so many designers in one location. The show management is extremely professional and helpful, so planning and set-up went seamlessly. We look forward to many successful bridal seasons to come at the Piers!"
-Claire Pettibone
"Having arrived from a long trip from England we found Michelle and her team extremely professional and helpful. Showing in an open exhibition gave us great visibility as well as maximum exposure to both, buyers and press. I am sure the exhibition will go from strong to stronger. We look forward to joining them in April."
-David Fielden
"The New York bridal show at Pier 94 was the best New York show for Dessy Group, since the bridal building was at full capacity over 20 years ago. It’s high time that our industry had a real trade show operator run the New York market. The venue was bright, beautifully decorated and organized. We could not have been happier with the results, and we plan to exhibit at the piers indefinitely."
-Alan Dessy, The Dessy Group
Retailers:
"They have combined designers from all over the world. It's very nice for us to be able to find designers all in one place. It makes it easier as a buyer to shop open booths. We can do up and down, and look. If I see something I'm interestedin, I stop."
-Zola Keller
"I think my favorite thing about the show is that it is so open and that you can go into your booth and have some exclusive time, one-on-one time with your designer, but you can walk by and see some lines that you may not have seen before. And the convenience of an onsite cafe is priceless."
-Beth Chapman, The White Dress by the Shore
"Congratulations on accomplishing a monumental project. Well done!"
-Mara Urshel, Kleinfeld’s Bridal
"We usually run all over town and it is very inconvenient, but this venue has been fabulous!"
- Carol Hood, A L’amour Bridal
"We’re really enjoying this experience because of eh openness of the venue. It is much easier than going from floor to floor to shop. We get to see and touch everything!"
-Janet Sampiari, The White Gown
