January2025-ShowPreviewGuide by Today's Bride Magazine & Shows

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A

What is a wedding show all about?

A wedding show is a fun way to spend the day with your bridal party, mom, and/or fiancé! Get answers to your questions, advice and special deals from local wedding experts, and inspiration for your big day! You may even win prizes and giveaways. This is your chance to plan your entire wedding under one roof.

What should I bring?

FAQ WEDDING SHOW

We suggest bringing a pen & paper to take notes, your phone to add contacts and take pictures, and a calendar to make appointments. You may decide to make a deposit, so bring along your checkbook or credit card. Knowing your wedding date and having a color scheme in mind, along with a binder filled with inspiration, can be a huge help when communicating your vision to vendors. Com fortable shoes are a must. Print ed address labels with your name, phone number, email, wedding date, and venue will save your hand from cramping from the constant writing. No need to bring a bag for all your pamphlets and goodies—we provide those at the door!

Who should I bring?

That’s totally up to you! Whether it’s just you and your fiancé, your mom and maid/matron of honor, or your entire bridal party, we welcome everyone to our events!

Can I bring children?

Children are welcome to attend our shows, and kids under 6 years old get in free! However, since we recommend planning to spend at least half a day at our shows, we advise against bringing children because they may tire easily. If you decide to bring a little one along, keep in mind that strollers are difficult to maneuver around the booths, displays, and other guests.

How much does it cost to attend?

General admission tickets are $15 at the door, but we suggest buying tickets online to save time and money. Use promo code SHOW5 to save Your ticket grants you access to the show floor, exhibitors, features, and fashion shows.

What do I get?

With your ticket admission, every engaged attendee will receive a free issue of the brand new 2025 Today’s Bride magazine and a handy pink tote bag! (While supplies last)

What is a Beauty Bundle Ticket?

Upgrade your show experience with a Beauty Bundle Ticket! For only $40, receive a deluxe gift bag filled with beauty goodies and special offers from top brands, making it the perfect keepsake from your day of indulgence.

Each bundle includes:

• General Admission to the show

• Keepsake LOVE Glass (drink not included)

• Bride-to-Be or Bride Tribe Sash (your choice)

• Diamond Pen

• Pink Travel Cosmetic Bag

• 24K Gold Eye Masks

• Mini Folding Hair Comb & Mirror

• 2 No-Crease Hair Clips

• Custom Print from SymbolizeIt.com*

• Wedding Bands from ZBJewelers.com*

• 2 FREE Tickets to the next Today’s Bride Wedding Show

• Exclusive discounts and freebies from exhibitors at the show

Will there be food?

Concessions will be available at both convention centers, and some vendors will be offering free samples of their catering and cake options!

Have

any other questions?

Feel free to give us a call at 330-670-9545 or email shows@todaysbride.com!

Who will be exhibiting?

Want to find out who you can meet at the Today’s Bride Wedding Shows? Turn the page for a list of some of the vendors who will be exhibiting at each show!

JAN 25&26

Meet these wedding professionals:

Alterations & Gown

Preservation

Alterations Express

Beauty & Health

European Wax Center

Spa Lavender

The Veil Society

Bridal Attire & Accessories

CLE Bride by Expressions

David's Bridal

Evaline's Bridal Boutique

Galleria Gowns

Love Conquers All Bridal

Terilyn K. Bridal

Cakes & Desserts

Cake Drama

Daisy Pops

The Creamery Cart

You Enjoy My Donuts, LLC

Catering & Bar Service

Always the Bartender, Never the Bride LLC

Barra De Taco

City Barbeque

Gather Food + Drink

La-Vera Catering

LaShon's Catering Specialists

Markee Michelle's

Mobile Mixer

Old Carolina Barbecue

Sausalito Catering

The Thirsty Filly

Village Catering Company

With A Twist

Bartending Service

Ceremony Sites & Officiants

Two Shall Become

One Ceremonies

Consultants & Planners

Better Business Bureau

Doggy I Do

Décor, Lighting, & Rentals

Faux Stems & Co.

J & J Handcrafted

L'Nique Specialty

Linen Rental

Lasting Impressions

Event Rental

Royal Restrooms

DJs, Bands, & Musicians

By Request Djs

C-Town Entertainment

Cleveland Music Group

Event DJs

Flash Jam Entertainment

Lightwave Entertainment

Lovely Night Entertainment

Music & More, Inc.

On The Mic Entertainment

Premiere Strings

Pulse Entertainment Group of Cleveland

Rock The House Entertainment

Selective Sound Events

Sound Precision Entertainment

Synapse Entertainment

VYBE Entertainment

Favors & Gifts

Cleveland Cotton Candy Machines

Featuring You Entertainment

Flowers

Bouquets by Becky

Country Daisies Floral

Elena's Flowers

So Bloom

Home, Finance, & Registry

Howard Hanna Real Estate

Joyce Windows, Sunrooms & Baths

Kitchen Tradition

Bridal Registry

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Ohio State Waterproofing

Renewal by Andersen

Invitations & Stationery

Lemon Drop Papery

Jewelry

Remington Jewelers

Sunshine of Ohio

Men’s Formalwear

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Men's Wearhouse

Rondinelli Tuxedo Company

Ticknors Men's Clothier

Tuxedo Junction

Suit Warehouse

I-X CENTER

1 I-X Center Dr. • Cleveland Sat: 12 PM – 6 PM Sun: 10 AM – 4 PM

Photo Booths

First Choice Photography

Joy Bird Photo Booth

Photography

B. Frohman Imaging & Design

Brittany Joy Photo & Film

Chérie Amour Boudoir

Photography

Cleveland Photo Group

Cuff Link Media

Eighty Eight Photo

EM Event Photography

Hannah and Camera

I Heart Life Photography

John Paul Studios LLC

Katina Alexandria

Photography

Kropp Photography

Lindsey Beckwith

Photography

LMAC Photography

McNair Photographic

Rising Star Photography

Shiny Penny Studios

Shipwrecked Creative

Smashboxx Photography

Stories by Samantha

Todd H Carlson Weddings

Ushine Studios

Rehearsals, Showers, & Parties

Alley Cat Oyster Bar

Collision Bend

Brewing Company

Transportation

CLE Royale

JVS Services

Statement Limousine

Travel & Honeymoon

SunNsand4Travel

Travelmation LLC, Amanda Smith

Veal's Travel and Escapes

Weddings that Wander

Venues

1840 Manor House

Another Place Banquet and Event Center

Ariel Broadway Hotel

Ariel International Center

Ariel LaSalle Theatre

Ariel Pearl Center

Basil Place

Cleveland Metroparks

Zoo - Stillwater Place

Columbia Hills

Embassy Suites by Hilton

Akron Canton Airport

Firestone Country Club

Gervasi Vineyard

Gleneagles Events

Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Greystone

Greystone Event Center

La-Vera Party Center

LaCentre Conference & Banquet Facility

Landoll's Mohican Castle

LaPlace Events

Lorain Brewing Company

Mohican Gardens & Conservatory

Ohio City Penthouse

Pinstripes

Springvale Golf Course and Ballroom

Standing Rock Farms

Tall Oaks Resort

Tanglewood Golf Club

The Agora Theatre & Ballroom

The Ballroom at Park Lane

The Bertram Inn

The Bluebell Barn

The Hive at Honey Hill

The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake

The Milana Ballroom at Amish Door Village

Valley of the Eagles

Event Center

Waypoint 4180

White Birch Barn

Willow Haven Event Center

Willow Haven Lodge

Woodside Event Center

Videography

Cuff Link Media

DreamArchitects

Elite Entertainment

Forever Filmz

Are you a local wedding pro that wants to join these elite vendors at Ohio's largest bridal shows? Email shows@todaysbride.com or call 330-670-9545 for information on becoming a vendor.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING FASHION SHOWS

Parking is $12. Once you are parked near the East Entrance, look for the complimentary Limo Bus Shuttle from Statement Limousine that will take you to the entrance in style!

From I-71 N Exit #237 (Snow Rd.). Turn left on Snow Rd., follow until it dead-ends, then follow directions for Route 237 South.

From I-71 S Take Airport Exit (Route 237) south.

From I-480 E to Grayton Rd. exit; turn right on Grayton Rd. and left at the next intersection (Route 17). Follow signs to Route 237 south.

From Turnpike Exit #161. Follow I-71 north to Snow Rd. exit. Turn left on Snow Rd., follow until it dead-ends, then follow directions for Route 237 South.

SATURDAY: 1:30PM, 3:00PM & 4:30PM

SUNDAY: 12:30PM, 1:30PM & 2:30PM

Featuring:

David’s Bridal, CLE Bride by Expressions, Ticknors Men's Clothier, and Rondinelli Tuxedo Company

Shows last approximately 20 minutes. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Show MC & Stage Production:

Rock The House Entertainment Hair & Makeup: The Veil Society

MARCH 2

Meet these wedding professionals:

Alterations & Gown

Preservation

Alterations Express

Beauty & Health

Mary Kay Cosmetics

Bridal Attire & Accessories

Love Conquers All Bridal

Cakes & Desserts

Acme Fresh Market Cakes

Daisy Pops

Gailz Goodiez

Catering & Bar Service

Acme Fresh Market Catering

City Barbeque

Mission BBQ

Old Carolina Barbecue

Village Catering Company

Consultants & Planners

Calibrations Counseling & Consultation

Complete Weddings + Events

Décor, Lighting, & Rentals

CLP Services - Luxury

Restroom Trailers

Miller's Party Rental Center

DJs, Bands, & Musicians

By Request Djs

Event DJs

Lovely Night Entertainment

Marquee Events

On The Mic Entertainment

Sound Precision

Entertainment

Favors & Gifts

Featuring You Entertainment

Flowers

Acme Fresh Market Florals

Elena's Flowers

The Bouquet Shop

Home, Finance, & Registry

Don Drumm Studios & Gallery

Kitchen Tradition

Bridal Registry

JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER

77 E. Mill St. • Akron

SUN: 11 AM – 4 PM

Ohio State Waterproofing

Renewal by Andersen

Men’s Formalwear

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Men's Wearhouse

Rondinelli Tuxedo Company

Steve's Tailoring & Menswear

Ticknors Men's Clothier

Photo Booths

First Choice Photography

Thanks For The Memories

Photo Booth

Photography

B. Frohman

Imaging & Design

Cuff Link Media

KCBilekPhotography LLC

McNair Photographic

Todd H Carlson Weddings

Ushine Studios

Travel & Honeymoon

Veal's Travel and Escapes

Venues

Embassy Suites by Hilton

Akron Canton Airport

Greystone

Guy's Party Center

Silver Lake Country Club

St. Nicholas Banquet Center

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

The Bertram Inn

The Stables at Arrowhead Lake

Waypoint 4180

Videography

Cuff Link Media

Hardesty Imaging

Visit TodaysBride.com/March to see a full list of vendors at the show. Plus, a sneak peek at show specials and discounts!

Are you a local wedding pro that wants to join these elite vendors at Ohio's largest bridal shows? Email shows@todaysbride.com or call 330-670-9545 for information on becoming a vendor.

Attend the January 25-26, 2025, Wedding Show at the I-X Center in Cleveland and receive 2 FREE TICKETS to the March 2, 2025, Wedding Show at the John S. Knight Center in Akron*

*Must be a registered attendee to receive free tickets

Look for the RING SELFIE STATION at both shows! Snap a photo of your bling and share on social media. Don't forget to tag us @todaysbride.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING FASHION SHOWS

77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308

Parking is FREE in all City of Akron decks on Sundays. City of Akron-owned decks include: Broadway, Cascade, CitiCenter, High/Market & Morley.

The John S. Knight Center is centrally located in the heart of Downtown Akron. Getting here is easy! Interstate 77, I-76, and State Rt 8 all run through downtown Akron, and are just blocks away from the Center. These major highways connect with other regional routes including I-71, I-271, and the Ohio Turnpike.

FASHION SHOW TIMES

12:30PM & 2:30PM

Shows last approximately 20 minutes. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

GALLERIES OF INSPIRATION

CAKE GALLERY

Find the latest trends in cake decorating, from fondant to hand-painting. Help award Bride's Choice by voting for your favorite!

GOWN GALLERY

Don’t have your dress yet? View and compare different silhouettes, styles, and designers from local bridal shops to find the perfect gown!

RECEPTION TABLE GALLERY

See how centerpieces, linens, place settings, flowers, décor, and more come together in our reception table gallery, and vote for your favorite!

PORTRAIT GALLERY

Check out the work of some of the best local photographers to get ideas on poses, lighting, and style. Then, talk to ones you love at the show!

FEATURES! show

Free Hair & Makeup Trial

Step up to the Beauty Bar for a mini-wedding day hairstyle trial and makeup application. Get wedding glam on the go by The Veil Society

Limousine Row

Step inside various limos, party buses, and luxury vehicle options for your wedding weekend needs. All vehicles will be on display on the show floor!

Leaf Your Mark

From carving your initials to practicing your new signature, you can “leaf” your mark on our tree of love! Plus, it’s the perfect backdrop for a bride-to-be selfie!

Bride Tribe Photos

Stop by our step and repeat while at the show to get a photo with your ultimate wedding planning crew!

Taste Your Way Around the Show

From meatballs and barbecue to cake and cookies, enjoy tasting free catering and cake samples to help you choose the perfect menu for your wedding day.

FREE Caricature Souvenir

The perfect souvenir from a fun day with your bridal party or fiancé. Get a live caricature drawing to take home from Featuring You Entertainment Caricatures

Bride-to-be

and Bride Tribe Sashes

Flaunt your status at the show! Bride-to-be and Bride Tribe sashes will be available for only $5 each.

Ring Cleaning

Polish that beautiful ring of yours with a complimentary ring cleaning from the professionals at Sunshine of Ohio!

Upgrade your show experience at the January 25-26, 2025 Cleveland Wedding Show or March 2, 2025 Akron Wedding Show with an exclusive BEAUTY BUNDLE TICKET!

✓ General Admission to the show ✓ Keepsake LOVE Glass (drink not included) ✓ Bride-to-be or Bride Tribe Sash (your choice) ✓ Diamond Pen ✓ Pink Travel Cosmetic Bag ✓ 24K Gold Eye Masks ✓ Mini Folding Hair Comb & Mirror ✓ 2 No-Crease Hair Clips ✓ Custom Print from SymbolizeIt.com* ✓ Wedding Bands from ZBJewelers.com* ✓ 2 FREE Tickets to the next Today's Bride Wedding Show ✓ Exclusive discounts and freebies from exhibitors at the show Receive a deluxe gift bag filled with beauty goodies and special offers from top brands, making it the perfect keepsake from your day of indulgence. What’s included in each Beauty Bundle Ticket:

Signin�AT THE SHOW

Making a decision as big as hiring your wedding vendors is scary no matter when you do it. Procrastinating won’t make your decision any easier, so why wait?

THEY’RE RELIABLE & CREDIBLE

The vendors who will be exhibiting at the Today’s Bride Wedding Shows are reliable and experienced. They are not random Joe Schmoes who sell you a deal and then run off with your deposit. Because they've invested in their booth space, you can rest assured that they will do everything they can to make your wedding perfect.

DISCOUNTS DON’T LAST FOREVER

The majority of vendors offer show specials. This means they have special packages or discounted rates that are exclusive to show attendees and only offered for a limited time! If you go home to think it over and decide three months later to book the vendor, you may end up paying more than you would have if you booked at the show.

GET YOUR DATE BEFORE IT’S GONE

Most vendors are already booking their 2025, 2026, and beyond calendars! By making your deposit at the show, you're reserving your date, so it cannot be booked by any other couple. If you wait too long, you might end up without your favorite DJ, be forced to change your date, or have to choose a different vendor instead.

THEY’RE THE BEST OF THE BEST

You’re going to meet with the best in the industry at a Today’s Bride Wedding Show! These professionals set standards, predict new trends, and execute award-winning work. Sure, hiring your second cousin to do photography may be cheaper, but if you want quality, experience, and professionalism, look to the experts at the show.

SAVE YOURSELF TIME AND STRESS

Don’t sneakily research florists at work or fill your weekends with appointments and consultations. By booking the professionals at the Today’s Bride Wedding Show, you’ll have less to stress about and more time to spend with your fiancé.

ACCESS NEW TRENDS BEFORE THEY BECOME POPULAR

Some up-and-coming trends will be on display at the show. If you want your wedding to be unique and memorable, don’t wait to book these incredible new ideas and innovative technologies.

Remember, always read your contract fully before signing, and never place a deposit without a contract!

Why You Should Create a Wedding Email

Organization is the key to staying on budget and on schedule. One of the easiest and best ways to stay organized is by creating an email account strictly for wedding planning purposes. Consider making a new Gmail account... they're free!

AVOID INBOX INFLUX

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If you give your everyday email to wedding vendors, you’ll have to scroll through store coupons, emails from your boss, and spam promotions just to find your DJ's response about your do-not-play list. Having a separate account just for your wedding will ensure your inbox isn’t overflowing.

KEEP ALL YOUR INFO IN ONE PLACE

EASY TO UNSUBSCRIBE

By creating a wedding email, you’ll be able to keep all of your wedding-related information in one place. Requests for more information, appointment confirmations, and contract drafts are all easily accessible and easy to find!

With one email where everything is saved, you can easily deactivate it after your wedding instead of unsubscribing from each individual business.

Wedding planning is confusing enough as it is. Once you start giving out your email and sorting through the influx of mail, having a separate wedding email address will make a world of difference.

Save yourself time, money, and stress by booking vendors at our wedding shows.

Most of the wedding pros you meet will be offering a special, discount, or savings of some sort that you won't find anywhere else! Get ready to say "I Do" to big savings.

From finding your photographer to booking your venue, the cost of a wedding can add up quickly. That's why it's important to come to the Today's Bride Wedding Shows. Save HUNDREDS on your wedding with the show specials, discounts, savings, and giveaways.

about the freebies! Enjoy all the benefits of being engaged while at the show. Every engaged attendee will receive a FREE pink bag and 2025 Today's Bride magazine right when you arrive. Then, you'll find endless samples, treats, and experiences throughout the show! Plus, you can enjoy a complimentary ring cleaning, caricature drawing, and hair and makeup trial while you're there!

Visit TodaysBride.com for an updated list of show specials, giveaways, and freebies!

WEDDING SHOW SURVIVAL GUIDE

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned veteran, the following tips will help make your Today’s Bride Wedding Show experience both productive and enjoyable!