About HWG
Hunter Wedding Grapevine is a young, vibrant & innovative organisation. It's currently the largest bridal industry networking group in the Hunter and our membership covers Newcastle, the Hunter vineyards, Maitland, the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & even Sydney!. We currently enjoy a membership of well over 160 businesses which is clearly the largest association of networking wedding businesses in this region ~ perhaps even the biggest in Australia.
We also actively promote our group and members with continuous promotions on NXFM & KOFM ~ we've 'loved up' 5 major promotions in the breakfast shift since 2008!
Hunter Wedding Grapevine is not just a simple directory ~ our members are recognised and selected by Hunter Wedding Grapevine as experienced operators who will do their utmost to make your day something really special.
We are a diverse group ranging from major hotel management chains to smaller businesses like makeup artists, hand made jewellery and award winning photographers!
Our expos are the biggest in the region providing around twice the number of exhibitors than any of our competitors. Our 2010 "Summer at City Hall" expo featured over 100 exhibitors and attracted a crowd of around 1400 people. We attract consistently large crowds full of couples who intend to book services while they enjoy the elegant atmosphere.
We create focused and effective marketing for our group and our aim is to provide our members and the public with:
1. Cost effective, high quality expos at premier venues with a warm, contemporary and prestigious ambience.
2. Well balanced expos with a broad selection across all categories. We have also moved away from the traditional ' flea market ' style of presentation that has so often occurred in the past. Couples want style and substance on their wedding day and that's what our expos are designed to reflect.
3. A support network consisting of a comprehensive web site which is up-dated daily and a high quality booklet / magazine containing the details of all our current members, not just the ones who participated in the latest expo or " temporary members ".
4. To provide networking and marketing opportunities for our members on a continual basis. We have the " Lunch Club " every month, information nights before each expo, other nights such as our ' girls night out ' and our Christmas party.
We also provide brand building opportunities for our members. Following are comments made by Vanessa Anderson of Sugar Rush Cakes who is a fairly new member.
"Hi Andrew, I have just been inundated with orders. Your expos, matched with the contacts and relationships I have accessed from being in your group has been overwhelming! I can't thank you enough. Everyone I have worked with has been just great. Thanks again for everything. I have no regrets choosing your group over all the others.
Cheers,
Vanessa"
Whether you are a wedding business or you are planning your wedding, the Hunter Wedding Grapevine is here to provide exactly what you need either at our expos or through our web site. Hunter Wedding Grapevine for everything weddings!
Hunter Wedding Grapevine also proudly supports HCRF ( Hunter Children's Research Foundation ) ~ since 2006 Hunter Wedding Grapevine has donated $18,123 to this fantastic organisation!
PLEASE NOTE: Our members links are provided to assist in the process of organising your wedding. Please be aware that although these companies are members of our group, we cannot make guarantees regarding their services.
Hunter Wedding Grapevine is not responsible for the content of external web sites.
