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BY JAN STEVENSON & SUSAN HOROWITZ

Hundreds of you came to enjoy the empowering atmosphere, to meet almost 100 equality-conscious vendors, taste the amazing food and see the sparkling entertainment and fashion shows.
Thanks to all the Bakers, Bridal shops, Tux Shop, Florist, Venues, Hotels, Caterers, Photographers, Entertainers and DJs, Videographers, Photo Booths, Family Planning Experts, Adoption Agencies, Dancers, Churches, Jewelers, Financial Services, Chocolatiers, Financial and Real Estate Experts, Lighting and Production Experts, Beauty consultants, Attorneys, Restaurants, Wedding Planners – and all the other vendors who made this Expo so very special.

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
MotorCity Casino Hotel
B. Ella Bridal
C & N Party Rental
Comerica Bank

See all of you next year at the 2018 Ultimate LGBT Wedding and Anniversary Expo.

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