Advertise with Bridal Resource Center, Albany Weddings.com

Why should you advertise here?

Because we are number one... according to Google, Yahoo!, AltaVista, Excite, Infoseek, AOL, and MSN...
We rank #1 for the search results for the phrase "Albany Weddings".

What our customers say...

"I wanted to take a second and thank you for having me on your site! I couldn't believe the number of weddings I've booked in such a short time! The first week alone I had six brides contact me!

I'm now booked up through September and receiving requests for 2008 and 2009 - even from out of state brides! (lol) So, again, thank you for inviting me to join.

I heard good things about your site, but this is completely unexpected."

Thank you again!
Tara Rumpler
"A Slice of Heaven Confections"

Membership Options

AlbanyWeddings.com Website is designed to give business owners like yourself the opportunity to advertise on the Internet for a minimal cost. Compared to newspaper, radio, yellow pages and TV advertising, AlbanyWeddings.com offers the lowest rates and maximum exposure. When you become a member you can be confident that AlbanyWeddings.com is an investment into your company. A web site is only as good as your marketing strategy!

AlbanyWeddings.com - General Membership ($199.00 per year) Includes:

One listing in the category of your choice ($50.00 each additional category)
Easy to read bridal leads sent to you via email
Organized and visually appealing category pages
The AlbanyWeddings.com original "At Your Fingertips" information retreival concept including direct links to your email, web site, availability, packages, demo, song list, photo gallery, online shopping mall, sample menu, map, and/or contact us page for efficient client decision making
Video profile including a 500 by 75 pixel banner, a 30 second to 3 minute video or flash demonstration, a 40 word description of your products and services, and all contact information.
Complimentary listing on albany.weddingblvd.com upon site completion.

AlbanyWeddings.com is proud to announce the opening of the all new

Bridal Resource Center in Crossgates Mall!

Are you one of many wedding vendors that have always wanted to lease space in a high traffic mall but could not afford the over-head. Well, here is your chance!

Crossgates Mall is the largest shopping mall in upstate New York and the third largest in the state. Albany's Crossgates Mall boasts a large and diverse blend of stores and shops spread over two floors and 1.6 million square feet. There are seven anchor stores and eight sit-down restaurants along with eighteen cinemas, over 250 mall shops, and 30 additional eateries. You can easily spend an entire day at the Mall and never be bored. Regular Shopping Hours are Monday - Saturday 10AM - 9:30, Sunday 11AM - 6PM

The Bridal Resource Center is located just above the Main Movie Theater and is adjacent to a bridal shop, a make-up studio, a men's formalwear shop, as well as Macy*s for gift registry services, so basically, the center is situated IN THE CENTER of WEDDING CORNER!!!

Want to take part in this fantastic opportunity... Here's how...

Bridal Resource Center - Monthly Featured Vendor Includes:

includes a 6 foot space on the "mall line" and the feature banner (500 x 200 pixel) on the home page of the website. It's like your own personal bridal show! Great for the company wanting Crossgates exposure but does not want to be responsible for a 6 or 12 month sponsorship.

$500.00 per month, no minimum monthly requirement

Bridal Resource Center - Monthly Main Sponsorship ($500.00 per month) Includes:

includes a 6 foot space on the mall line portion of the center. Includes a home page side banner (150 x 150 pixel), a top category banner (500 x 100 pixel) on your category page, and a side category banner (150 x 150 pixel) on your or any other category of the website. Store Sponsors are able to host advertised "wedding workshops" such as wedding cake tastings, product demonstrations, engagement photo sessions, food and catering samplings, champagne limo rides, "how to" seminars, etc., etc. Yearly Store sponsors also includes website membership and a complimentary booth at all bridal shows produced by AlbanyWeddings.com. Store sponsors have the ability to "work the mall" and have presence at the Bridal Resource Center on scheduled evenings to promote your products and services.

$500.00 per month, This is available in 6 or 12 month lease only. Vendor is responsible for first and last month of lease payment upon signing.

Bridal Resource Center - Monthly Shared Sponsorship Includes:

includes a 3 foot space in the inside portion of the center. Includes a home page side banner (75 x 150 pixel), a home page text listing, and a side category banner (150 x 150 pixel) on your category page. Shared Sponsors are able to host advertised "wedding workshops" such as wedding cake tastings, product demonstrations, engagement photo sessions, food and catering samplings, champagne limo rides, "how to" seminars, etc., etc. Yearly shared sponsors also includes website membership and 25% off booth fees at all bridal shows produced by AlbanyWeddings.com. Shared sponsors do not receive category exclusivity. Shared sponsors have the ability to "work the mall" and have presence at the Bridal Resource Center on scheduled evenings to promote your products and services.

$250.00 per month, This is available in 6 or 12 month lease only. Vendor is responsible for first and last month of lease payment upon signing.

Bridal Resource Center - Center Membership Includes:

Includes the abillity to display your brochures, business cards, sample menus, photo albums, sample videos, etc., etc. in the vendor library section of the center. Center members are also given access to "The Meeting Place", the portion of the center reserved for vendors to meet with their clients. Yearly Store members also includes 15% off of any booth at all bridal shows produced by AlbanyWeddings.com.

$50.00 per month, no minimum monthly requirement, automatically billed monthly to the credit card of your choice, or billed yearly with a check

Bridal Resource Center - Wall Sponsorship Includes:

Includes the abillity to place a photograph (any size) on an inside wall of the Bridal Resource Center.

$100.00 per month per photograph (multiple picture discounts may apply), no minimum monthly requirement, automatically billed monthly to the credit card of your choice, or billed yearly with a check

Bridal Resource Center - Loop 37 Sponsorship

Includes the abillity to display a looped video presentation of your company on one of our 2 37" LCD monitors. One monitor is in the sitting area and the other in the Meeting Place.

$100.00 per month, This is available in 6 or 12 month lease only. Vendor is responsible for first and last month of lease payment upon signing.

Bridal Resource Center - Loop 61 Sponsorship

Includes the abillity to display a looped video presentation of your company on our 61" LCD monitor located on the Mall Wall. This montor is visible from hundreds of feet away as one approaches the center.

$200.00 per month, This is available in 6 or 12 month lease only. Vendor is responsible for first and last month of lease payment upon signing.

Bridal Resource Center - ALL MEMBERS OF THE CENTER RECEIVE...

unlimited access to "The Meeting Place", the portion of the center reserved for vendors to meet with their clients. It comes complete with a conference table and a 37 inch LCD set up for both video (DVD) and computer (both Mac and PC) presentations. bridal leads retrieved at the center using the bridal registration kiosk will go only to the vendors associated with the center itself, this is included for feature vendors, sponsors, and members... ability to leave promotional materials such as business cards, broshures, sample menus, photo albums, demo DVD's, etc., etc. have first refusal for center sponsorships when the opportunities arise.
MORE TO COME!

WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

Think about how much you are spending on advertising - whether it be print, radio, or tv - and compare it with the amount of exposure you will get at Bridal Resource Center - Crossgates Mall. Remember, once a radio or tv spot plays, the moment is gone. How long does the print ad you're paying top dollar for stay in the hands of the reader???

Look at this as a permanant bridal show..., you may display your products and services taking advantage of the package that works best for you and your company. You can be there personally as often as you like representing your company, and it does not end at 4pm with you hurrrying to break down your display only to get ready for your next bridal show.

Other Options Include (AlbanyWeddings.com Website and Bridal Resource Center Store):

Home Page Banner - 150 pixel Banner for $1,500.00 or 100 pixel banner for $1,000) per year (one per category only please, call for more information)
Top 600 x 87 pixel Banner (one per category only) - $500.00 per year (call for more information)
Side 150 x 100 Banner - $250.00 per year (more information)
30-60 second demonstration video production (call for more information)
Banner or graphic creation - contact for information.