Traditional and beyond: My Wedding My Way showcases wedding options

For brides and grooms-to-be looking to do it themselves, or who want their special day to be offbeat, funky, eco-chic or traditional with a twist, Green River Community College presents My Wedding My Way.

For brides and grooms-to-be looking to do it themselves, or who want their special day to be offbeat, funky, eco-chic or traditional with a twist, Green River Community College presents My Wedding My Way.

The wedding show – featuring local crafters, photographers, cake decorators and other wedding vendors – runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 9 at the Lindbloom Student Center,12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

Parking and admission are free.

My Wedding My Way offers couples a day of hands-on workshops, vendors, live band performances and fashion shows. More than 40 retailers are scheduled to attend.

“Last year, we welcomed over 200 people to our event,” said Jaime Simmons, My Wedding My Way’s creator. “We are hoping to exceed that this year and help connect couples to vendors that understand their visions.”This marks the second year for the event that showcases traditional and offbeat wedding professionals from throughout the South Puget Sound region.

For more information, contact Simmons, 253-333-6010 or jsimmons@greenriver.edu, or visit www.facebook.com/greenriverevents or mwmw2013.