About Us:  The Bridal Spectacular has been bringing engaged couples and the wedding services they need together since 1991.

Karin Webster, Director of Operations 

Karin has joined the team of Bridal Spectacular Events, and comes to us with years of experience both as a vendor and a show producer.  She produces two events a year in Oregon, both the Portland Bridal Show and the Willamette Wedding Expo.  She is very knowledgable on all aspects of the wedding industry and an expert in using social media. You will find her very helpful to work with. Karin is also a member of Bridal Show Producer’s International which represents only quality wedding expos in the US and Canada.

Laura Hansen:  Account Executive, Art Director, and Fashion Show Production

Laura graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with a Bachelors Degree in Education as an Art Teacher. However, after graduation she decided to join the family business, Bridal Spectacular Events, Inc.. She has been working with her family since her teens producing Las Vegas’ top bridal show.  The Bridal Spectacular fashion show has won many international awards through Bridal Show Producer’s International for their fashion shows. Laura is the fashion show coordinator and commentator.  In addition, Laura, is now Vice President of the company and the Sales and Marketing manager.   Laura and her husband Charles are now parents of two boys, Charlie and Ty.  Laura is also an Art and ELA teach at Nasri Academy.

Laura has also served on the board of Bridal Show Producer’s International  and  Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce.

Joan Barge, Account Executive, Show Production

Joan  joined the team in November of 2015 and is already a great asset to the company. You will find Joan actively involved in every aspect of producing our events. She is also the customer relations manager and always willing to help with a smile. She is also our Social Media and special project manager. In her spare time she is also a fitness instructor.  She has two children and a travel business which allows her to travel to bridal shows all over the US.

Debra Hansen, President – Retired
Debra has been intricately involved in the wedding industry starting over 50 years ago.  Her family owned a bridal shop in Vero Beach, FL when she was a teen where she worked for several years. With just a few years deviation in careers like insurance sales, insurance investigator and ball room dance teacher, she then settled in Vegas in 1980. There she opened a wedding specialty flower shop in Las Vegas for 12 years while at the same time her husband, John ran a DJ company for 20 years. This background has made it possible for her to understand the needs of her vendors. A wedding expert in the wedding industry Since 1991, she has produced Las Vegas’ best Large size and boutique wedding events. As CEO of the company, Debra handles all bookkeeping, show promotion and marketing. As of October 2022 she is also Director of Finance at AV Vegas.

Debra has been a member of Bridal Show Producer’s International as a charter member in 1996 and served on its board in all positions for 14 years.  Her life long goal has been to service the wedding community by bringing the brides and the services they need together while doing business with honesty and integrity.  She is also the mother of two grown children who work with her in the business and has been married for over 38 years to her husband, John Hansen. She is also now a grandmother and loving spending time with her grandsons!