Kim Moss owner of Black Bag Productions, an event planning company based in Laurel, MD created the Wedding Wednesday Cocktail Party™ with Marie Crawford's Bridal in 2012 to change the way brides plan weddings.

Designed to be a simple, relaxed and fun filled atmosphere for brides and vendors alike to unknot their nerves and provide a unique experience. The return on investment for the invited vendors is exceptional since it is a midweek opportunity to meet potential clients without the canned show script that quickly becomes stale and unenthusiastic. Moss and Crawford, both of whom are certified wedding planners, agreed there had to be a better way for brides and vendors to connect. Moss noted, “Traditional bridal shows have a tendency to leave brides feeling overwhelmed, more stressed, exhausted, and with the sentiment that they have no clue as to what they really want. The Wedding Wednesday Cocktail Party™ aims to shift the paradigm by providing brides an opportunity to relax and genuinely have fun while planning this life event. It enhances the planning experience for bride and vendor making it a win-win scenario.”