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Expo is a welcoming and affirming destination for LGBTQIA+ couples! Pink Dot Concepts, in partnership with Eclectic F\u00eate Events, celebrates the 6th anniversary of \u201cSay I Do!\u201d\u2014the ultimate LGBT Wedding Expo\u2014on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at the luxurious Embassy Row Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., from 1 to 5 p.m. Say I Do! stands as a pillar for love and equality and is the revered event for gay and lesbian couples and singles alike in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. This event gives LGBT couples and their straight allies a forum to meet LGBT-affirming vendors\u00a0such as\u00a0Bloomingdale’s – Chevy Chase Maryland, CYork Photography, Rodan + Fields,\u00a0Rony Tennenbaum Jewelry, and Floral Affairs by Jean Marie. Visit sayidoexpo.com\u00a0for a full list of vendors.  This year\u2019s vendor showcase will be hosted by Miss Gay Arlington 2014 Coco B. Colby and DJ Edward Daniels of Scorpio Entertainment and will feature over two dozen vetted and approved LGBT-affirming businesses, informative workshops, dessert tastings, over $5,000 in raffles and prizes and much more. Hundreds of couples from all states around the DC metro area and beyond come to Say I Do! each year to learn not only how to plan a wedding, but also receive critical information on starting a family, financial planning and relationship counsel as it pertains to LGBT couples.Say I Do attendees will have the chance to win a myriad of prizes, such as a\u00a0custom-designed veil or a custom-designed vest and tie from White Dress by Greta Kay;\u00a0$500 off The Forever Wedding Collection PLUS a free Premium Lay flat Wedding Album from CYork Photography; a\u00a0Schott Zwiesel Pure Decanter from Bloomingdale’s Chevy Chase and a wine package from Say I Do! LGBT Wedding Expo; discounted Entertainment Services from Scorpio Entertainment; a\u00a0free\u00a0beauty service from Resurgence Beauty Lounge; a\u00a0tricked out Say I Do! gift from The Welcoming District; a\u00a0Destination Wedding Voucher from Perfect Reflections Travel; a\u00a0weekend staycation from The Embassy Row Hotel Washington DC – A Destination Hotel; and more.\u00a0Only registered attendees are eligible to win. You must be present to accept the prizes.The Say I Do! Wedding Expo\u00a0is the ultimate\u00a0LGBT wedding and marriage\u00a0destination for\u00a0before\u00a0and after\u00a0your I dos. Explore the rock star expo with other excited same-gender couples who are eager to meet LGBT-friendly wedding businesses and attend workshops designed to address issues as they relate to our community.As the total event usually lasts about four hours, please dress casually and comfortably\u00a0and be photo-ready for\u00a0CYork Photography, the\u00a0in-house paparazzi, and a photo booth hosted by EKate Photography.Feel free to bring a friend or to and some information if you are hosting a wedding or an event, but no other information is required other than open hearts, minds, and email addresses.Ticket prices range from $10-$30.\u00a0Purchase tickets to the Say I Do LGBT Wedding Expo.Photos: Jon Fleming PhotographyThis is a sponsored post from the Say I Do LGBT Wedding Expo.\u00a0If your business is interested in supporting Equally Wed\u2019s award-winning editorial mission of showcasing gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, queer and allied couples\u2019 weddings through advertising via sponsored posts, banner ads, other partnerships or you have any other ideas for us, please reach out to advertising@equallywed.com."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Say I Do! 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