Courtney + Devin: The Venue

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Courtney + Devin

Courtney and Devin got married at the James E Bruce Convention Center. It's always great when a venue can accommodate both ceremonies and receptions, cutting down on travel time and venue expenses. If you're interested in checking out this venue, the Bruce Convention Center is hosting their 10th Annual Bridal Expo THIS SUNDAY, February 23, 2014 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Visit bruceconventioncenter.com to register online for the expo! 

Photos by Cavallini Photography

Click here to view the Courtney and Devin's Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!

James E. Bruce Convention Center

303 Conference Center Drive

Hopkinsville, KY, 42240

Website: bruceconventioncenter.com

Phone: 270-707-7000

Facebook: facebook.com/JamesEBruceCC

Bridal Expo THIS SUNDAY!

Hey Brides & Grooms! Mark your calendars - the 9th Annual Bridal Expo is THIS Sunday, February 17, 2013 from 1 pm to 5 pm at the James E. Bruce Convention Center!

"Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door.
Work Shops, Fashion Shows & Great Prizes Throughout the day!
This is a one-stop shop for every Bride to find all of her needs in one place

If you are interested in joining us or if you have questions regarding the Expo, please contact: Peggy Everett at 270-707-7000 or 877-452-3836 or peggyeverett@bruceconventioncenter.com" -bruceconventioncenter.com

James E. Bruce Convention Center

303 Conference Center Drive

Hopkinsville, KY, 42240

Website: bruceconventioncenter.com

Phone: 270-707-7000

Facebook: facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

Leah Jo & Tim: The Venue

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Leah Jo & Tim

Leah Jo and Tim held their ceremony and reception at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. They won the ceremony and reception space as part of the grand prize package from the convention center's 2011 Bridal Expo. Their ceremony took place in the grand lobby and they held their reception in one of the ballrooms.

(photos by Katie Wright Photography)

James E. Bruce Convention Center
303 Conference Center Drive
Hopkinsville, KY, 42240
Website: bruceconventioncenter.com
Phone: 270-707-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

Leah Jo & Tim: The Photographer

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Leah Jo & Tim

Leah Jo and Tim were the winners of the grand prize package from the James E. Bruce Convention Center 2011 Bridal Expo. They hired Katie Wright Photography to photograph their wedding day and their photos are so fun to view! "I was excited to find out they were going to have a celtic wedding as a vow renewal. The guys wore kilts and they were so fun to photograph. I could take their photograph…but I could never take their FREEDOM! (Sorry I couldn’t help myself with the reference!) I hope you can sense the fun in the photos below because everyone was having a GREAT time!" -katiewrightphotography.org

We have a few of Katie's photos in this post but you can view more by clicking here and visiting the ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding OR you can click here to view more photos from Leah Jo & Tim's special day on Katie Wright Photography's blog.

Katie Wright Photography
Website: katiewrightphotography.org
Phone: 270-881-2543
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katie-Wright-Photography/120122731356896?ref=ts

Bridal Expo

The James E. Bruce Convention Center's 8th Annual Bridal Expo is THIS SUNDAY, February 19, 2012 from 1pm to 5pm. Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Highlights of this year's show will include workshops, fashion shows and great prizes being given away all throughout the day.

James E. Bruce Convention Center
303 Conference Center Drive
Hopkinsville, KY, 42240
Website: bruceconventioncenter.com
Phone: 270-707-7000
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

Antique Truck & Tractor Show

The LBL Lakes Region Coalition presents the 3rd Annual Antique Truck & Tractor Show this Saturday (TOMORROW), October 22 from 9am to 3pm at the James E. Bruce Convention Center! The event includes free admission & registration and you can go to visithopkinsville.com or call 270-885-9096 for more information.

James E. Bruce Convention Center
303 Conference Center Drive
Hopkinsville, KY, 42240
Website: bruceconventioncenter.com
Phone: 270-707-7000
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

GIANT Kitchenware Sale

Giant Kitchenware Sale, presented by Specialty Food America, THIS SATURDAY, October 15 from 8:00am - 6:00pm at the James E. Bruce Convention Center!!! "Gift-giving just got easier with the upcoming Giant Kitchenware Sale. Deep-discounted product sale list may be found at the website:
www.specialtyfoodamerica.com." -Giant Kitchenware Sale, Facebook.com Event Page

James E. Bruce Convention Center
303 Conference Center Drive
Hopkinsville, KY, 42240
Website: bruceconventioncenter.com
Phone: 270-707-7000
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

Women's Show TODAY!

The James E. Bruce Convention Center is hosting the 11th Annual Western Kentucky Women's Show TODAY, Friday, September 30, and TOMORROW, Saturday, October 1, 2011. The annual event features:

*FREE Admission for All Women
*Great Giveaways and Door Prizes
*FREE Valuable Health Screenings
*FREE Samples from Local Businesses
*and more!

The show is today from 10AM to 6PM and tomorrow from 8AM to NOON. Click here to visit the Facebook event page for more information.

James E. Bruce Convention Center
303 Conference Center Drive
Hopkinsville, KY, 42240
Website: bruceconventioncenter.com
Phone: 270-707-7000
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

Tummy Solutions: Upcoming Events

Tummy Solutions is hosting a Chiropractic Health Talk this Thursday at 6:30pm! The event will take place at Tummy Solutions, 225 East Meadow Circle, Clarksville, TN 37043.

Tummy Solutions will also be at the 11th Annual Western Kentucky Women's Show this Friday and Saturday, September 30 - October 1, 2011. The James E. Bruce Convention Center is hosting the annual event, with FREE Admission for all women, great giveaways and door prizes, free valuable health screenings, and more!

Tummy Solutions
225 East Meadow Circle
Clarksville, TN 37043
Phone: 931-906-8083
Website: tummysolutions.com
Email: info@tummysolutions.com

Concert at the Convention Center

Saturday, July 16, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm, check out the 2011 Back to Back Concert featuring Brice Long at the James E. Bruce Convention Center! Tickets are $10.00 (available at the Bruce Convention Center); children age 6 and under are not required to purchase a ticket. The doors open at 6:15 pm. For more information, click here to visit the facebook event page or contact Brent Gilkey at 270-839-2085.

James E. Bruce Convention Center
303 Conference Center Drive
Hopkinsville, KY, 42240
Website: bruceconventioncenter.com
Phone: 270-707-7000
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

Lauren & Alex: The Venue

You can't have a great reception without a great venue! The current Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com, highlighting Alex & Lauren's wedding day this past February, had a rockin reception at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. The Bruce Convention Center is so versatile - the staff there is AMAZING and they can transform their rooms to fit any style for any reception. We're posting some photos by Katie Wright Photography from Alex & Lauren's reception, featuring gorgeous fabrics, uplighting, ceiling drapery, bold flower balls, and all kinds of decor perfectly suited for Alex & Lauren's special day. (click on photos to enlarge)


Don't forget to click here to check out the full Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!

James E. Bruce Convention Center
303 Conference Center Drive
Hopkinsville, KY, 42240
Website: bruceconventioncenter.com
Phone: 270-707-7000
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

Hopkinsville Reception Photos!

I am SO excited!! We've got some gorgeous photos, shot by the wonderful Katie Wright Photography, from a recent reception at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. These photos are fabulous ~ my favs are from the inside of the reception - you can see some of the amazing details that the convention center offers. They've got draping, uplighting, linens, etc. Check 'em out: (click on photos to enlarge)
James E. Bruce Convention Center
303 Conference Center Drive
Hopkinsville, KY, 42240
Website: bruceconventioncenter.com
Phone: 270-707-7000
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

Bridal Expo Recap

We had a great time yesterday at the 7th Annual Bridal Expo at the James E. Bruce Convention Center! Highlights included TONS of cake (yay!), an onstage proposal during the fashion show (she said yes btw!) and an ultimate grand prize drawing that included the wedding ceremony & reception space provided by the James E. Bruce Convention Center.

For more information on the ClarksvilleBrides.com members who participated in the show, you can click on their names below:

Visions by Debra
Tummy Solutions
The Riverview Inn
The Cake Artist
Stella & Dot by Michele Gayler, Independent Stylist
Special Occasions Plus Bridal
Ms. Ann’s Restaurant and TeaHouse
Joan of Art Photography
James E. Bruce Convention Center
Elements Event Planning
Clarksville Linen Rental
Bethany Ann Photography

Bridal Expo this Sunday!!

The 7th Annual Bridal Expo is THIS Sunday, February 27 from 1-5 PM at the James E. Bruce Convention Center!! "Part of the Grand Prize Package for the 7th Annual Bridal Expo (this Sunday afternoon 1pm-5pm) is your Wedding Ceremony & Reception space - provided by the James E. Bruce Convention Center. Come out and enjoy a fun filled afternoon with lots of prizes, work shops, carriage rides and fantastic fashion shows!" -James E. Bruce Convention Center, Facebook

Some of our very own ClarksvilleBrides.com members will have booths at the expo, including:
Bethany Ann Photography
Clarksville Linen Rental
Elements Event Planning
James E. Bruce Convention Center
Joan of Art Photography
Ms. Ann’s Restaurant and TeaHouse
Special Occasions Plus Bridal
Stella & Dot by Michele Gayler, Independent Stylist
The Cake Artist
The Riverview Inn
Tummy Solutions
Visions by Debra
Ya Ya’s Cake Shoppe

Again, the Bridal Expo is this Sunday! Be sure to stop by and visit your favorite vendors! Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. The James E. Bruce Convention Center is located at 303 Conference Center Drive, Hopkinsville, KY, 42240. Contact Peggy Everett at 270-707-7000 for more information.