Released on = February 3, 2007, 11:28 am

Press Release Author = Lisa Altizer - Mercer Mall

Industry = Retail

Press Release Summary = Bluefield, WV - February 3, 2007 - Mercer Mall\'s fourth
annual Bridal Spectacular will award one very competitive engaged couple a Queen
Size Master Bedroom Suite from Allen\'s Furniture. Eligible couples can enter The
Battle of the Brides - Time Test Challenge by pre-registering for Mercer Mall's
Bridal Spectacular online at shopmercermall.com. Friday, February 9, 2007 at 10:00
a.m. the qualified registrations will be placed in a ballot box from which three
couples will be selected via random drawing. Each of the three semi-finalists will
be assigned to a bed provided by Allen's Furniture on display at Mercer Mall. The
challenge will begin at 5:00 pm Friday, and the couple that remains on their
assigned bed the longest, will win a Cherry Master Bedroom Suite that include a
sleigh bed, night stand, dresser with mirror and chest of drawers.

Press Release Body = In addition to the Battle of the Brides challenge, this years
Bridal Spectacular will feature New York City Creative Wedding Consultant Judith Ann
Graham. Known as a bride's best friend, Judith has consulted for many brides! Her
extensive work prompted her to write, \"MY BRIDE GUIDE, A Wedding Planner for Your
Personal Style\". Judith will be the keynote speaker for the Bridal Luncheon to be
held during the Bridal Spectacular from 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Her topic will be
\"Here Comes the 2007 Bride: Who is She & What Does She Want\". Tickets for the
luncheon are $20.00 and must be purchased no later than Wednesday, February 7, 2007.
Each ticket holder will receive a complimentary copy of Judith's book \"My Bride
Guide\", a $21.95 value. The catered luncheon will include a Chicken Salad
Croissant, fruit cup, bowtie pasta salad, and a heart shaped raspberry filled,
chocolate covered brownie.

The first 200 couples will receive a trendy Manhattan frosted dot shopping bag,
filled with complimentary coupons and fabulous fliers from exhibitors and mall
tenants. Valuable gift certificates from exhibitors will be randomly placed in some
of the bags and are redeemable for prizes and free wedding services. Exhibitor
prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the Bridal Spectacular in Center Court.
Additionally, their will be free wedding workshops on reception planning,
photography, gown selection, bridal registry, non-traditional wedding planning and
Judith Ann Graham will share her expertise on the topics "Exciting New Trends in
Wedding Planning & Bridezilla Beware". Attendees will enjoy two fashions shows
this year, one featuring Bridal Gowns and the other featuring the Wedding Party.

Over 40 bridal professionals will be available to assist couples with all their
wedding planning needs. Mercer Mall\'s Bridal Spectacular is Saturday, February 10,
2007 from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For questions call 304.327.2508 or visit us online
at www.shopmercermall.com.

Web Site = http://www.shopmercermall.com

Contact Details = Lisa Altizer
Mercer Mall
304.327.2507 x224
304.327.8504
laltizer@ershigproperties.com
www.shopmercermall.com