Blizzard can’t stop brides: Hormel Historic Home hosts Austin Wedding Showcase

Published 10:51 am Monday, January 27, 2014

Model Katie Subra shows off a wedding dress at the Austin Wedding Showcase inside the Hormel Historic Home Sunday. -- Trey Mewes

Model Katie Subra shows off a wedding dress at the Austin Wedding Showcase inside the Hormel Historic Home Sunday. — Trey Mewes

More than 100 brides attended the annual event, which featured dozens of business, such as photographers, wedding planners, transporation companies, formal wear fitters and more. While a few vendors weren’t able to attend the event because of inclement weather, Holly Johnson, HHH executive director, was pleased with the turnout. “We were just thrilled with the turnout,” she said.

 Wedding showcase coordinator Amanda Fett shows off one of the many wedding dress styles seen at this year’s Austin Wedding Showcase at the Hormel Historic Home Sunday.

Wedding showcase coordinator Amanda Fett shows off one of the many wedding dress styles seen at this year’s Austin Wedding Showcase at the Hormel Historic Home Sunday.

About $3,000 worth of wedding-day gifts were awarded, and Kelly Foster won the $2,000 grand prize package, which included a free dinner/shower at the Hormel Historic Home, discounted groom’s dinner, photography, Belles and Beaus gift certificate and much more.

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