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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A

WEDDING SHOW

What is a wedding show all about?

A wedding show is a fun way to enjoy a day out with your bridal party, mom, 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?

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, color scheme, and bringing along a binder of inspiration can be a huge help when you’re trying to convey your ideas to vendors. Comfortable shoes are a must. And printed address la bels that include your name, phone number, email, wedding date, and venue will ensure that your hand won’t cramp from the constant writing. No need to bring a bag to hold 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! But because we suggest scheduling at least half a day for our shows, we do advise against bringing children because they tire easily. If you do decide to bring a little one along, keep in mind that strollers are hard to maneuver around the booths, displays, and the 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 some time and money. Use promo code SHOW5 to save Your ticket gains you access to the show floor, exhibitors, features, and fashion shows.

What do I get?

With your admission to the show, every engaged attendee will receive a free issue of the brand new 2023 Today’s Bride Magazine, and a handy pink bag for free! (While supplies last)

What is a Diamond Ticket?

Upgrade your show experience with a Diamond Ticket! For only $40, you'll get:

• General Admission to the show

• Keepsake Love Glass (drink not included)

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

• LOVE Insulated Cooler Bag

• Pink Slim Can Koozie

• Diamond Pen

• Custom Print from SymbolizeIt.com*

• Set of Wedding Bands from ZBJewelers.com*

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

Will there be food?

Concessions will be available for attendees at both convention centers. Plus, some vendors will be passing out free samples of their catering and cake options!

Have any other questions?

Feel free to give us a call at 330-670-9545 or jump online and chat live with a Today’s Bride team member at 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 21&22

Meet these wedding professionals:

Alterations

Alterations Express

Beauty & Health

ACE Wellness Rejuvenating Beauty Clinic

Hunter Chiropractic

Listening Touch Therapy

Mobile Beauty Suite by The Veil Society

Tie the Knot Hair Co. LLC

Bridal Attire & Accessories

All Brides Beautiful

CLE Bride by Expressions

David's Bridal

Galleria Gowns

Radiant Bride

Simply Golden

Permanent Welded

Jewelry

Cakes & Desserts

Daisy Pops

Susan's Sugar & Spice

Catering & Bar Service

808 Ice

City Barbeque

LaShon's Catering

Specialists

Markee Michelle's

Mobile Mixer

Mission BBQ - Parma

Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar

Old Carolina Barbecue

Revel Catering

Sausalito Catering

Tap That Mobile Bar

The Road Pop Mobile Bar

The Tangier Catering

Thirsty Filly Mobile

Bar Service

Village Catering

Company

Consultants & Planners

Better Business Bureau

Calibrations Counseling & Consultation

Details by Dr. Arlonda

Doggy I Do

Forevermore Weddings

reInspired Bride

Decor, Lighting, & Rentals

EJS Design

It's Artsee Live

Kings Sanitary Service

Party Time Event

Design & Decor

WeddingChairs.net

DJs, Bands, & Musicians

Burning River

Entertainment Group

C-Town Entertainment

Cleveland Music Group

Entertain With Us

Gary Perl's Rock-On DJ Service

Lightwave Entertainment

LO-KEY Entertainment Services

Lovely Night Entertainment

Music & More, Inc.

Rock The House

Entertainment

Selective Sound

Entertainment

Sound Precision

Entertainment

Steven Vance Electric

Violin & DJ

Favors & Gifts

Crafty Lady Boutique

Featuring You

Entertainment

Scentsy By Cuyla

Flowers

Bouquets by Becky

Elena's Flowers

So Bloom

Home, Finance, & Registry

Howard Hanna

Kitchen Tradition

Bridal Registry

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafGuard

Ohio State

Waterproofing

Invitations & Stationery

Jones Printing Services Inc.

Lemon Drop Collection LLC

Plume & Paper

Jewelry

Sunshine of Ohio

VitaSteel Rings

Men’s Formalwear

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Men's Wearhouse

Ticknors Men's Clothier

Tuxedo Junction

Suit Warehouse

Photo Booths

Beyond Epic Events

Clear Choice

Photo Booth

First Choice Photography

Sweet Water Caravan

Photography

Anytime Picture

B. Frohman

Imaging + Design

Brittany Joy Photo and Film

Cirino Photography

Cleveland Photo Group

Cuff Link Media

Eighty Eight Photo

Jay Kossman Photography

Jodi Hutton Photography

John Paul Studios LLC

Kropp Photography

Lindsey Beckwith

Photography

McNair Photographic, LLC

New Image Photography

Pulsart Media

Photography

Smooth Pics Photography

Todd H Carlson Weddings

Ushine Studios

Rehearsals, Showers, & Parties

Pure Romance

Reception Venues

Ariel International Center

Ariel on Broadway

Ariel Pearl Center

Case Barlow Farm

Columbia Hills

Columbia Woodlands

Embassy Suites

Cleveland – Rockside

Emerald Event Center

at the Residence Inn

Gervasi Vineyard

Gideon Owen

Wine Company

Greystone Event Center

Hale Farm & Village

House of Blues

La-Vera Party Center

Lago Custom Events

Lakeside Event

Space at Nuevo

Landoll's Mohican Castle

LaPlace Events

Mohican Gardens & Conservatory

Penthouse Events CLE

Pinstripes

Red Space

Sawmill Creek

The Ballroom at Park Lane

The Bertram Inn & Conference Center

The Hotel at Oberlin

The Milana Ballroom at Amish Door Village

Valley of the Eagles

Golf Club

White Birch Barn

Transportation

CLE Royale

JVS Services, LLC

Sarchione Luxury

Auto Rentals

Statement Limousine

Travel & Honeymoon

Allure Travel Group

Dream Vacations

Tipping & Sears Travel

Lisa's Dream Getaways

Travel Agency

Videography

Cuff Link Media

DreamArchitects

John Paul Studios LLC

Kayden Kay

Studios Videography

Slim & Merz Creative

The Digital Team

DIRECTIONS & PARKING FASHION SHOWS

Parking is $10. Once you are parked near the East Entrance, look for the complimentary Limo Bus Shuttle that will take you to the entrance in style courtesy of Statement Limousine

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, 2:00PM, & 3:30PM

Featuring: David’s Bridal, CLE Bride by Expressions, All Brides Beautiful, and Men’s Wearhouse

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

Show MC & Stage Production: Rock The House Entertainment Fashion Show Coordinator: Emily Carlier

Hair & Makeup: Mobile Beauty Suite by The Veil Society

MARCH 5

Meet these wedding professionals:

Alterations

Alterations Express

Bridal Attire & Accessories

All Brides Beautiful

David's Bridal

Lavender Bridal Salon

Radiant Bride

Cakes & Desserts

Gailz Goodiez

In The Mix Bakery

Purple Door Bakery

The Mockingbird Bakery

Catering & Bar Service

AA Executive Catering

Mission BBQ - Canton

Village Catering Company

Consultants & Planners

JustRight Events

Spark and Sparrow

Events

Decor, Lighting, & Rentals

Designs By Jo Jo’s

Creations

Miller's Party Rental

Sully’s Rent All

Walnut Ridge

Wedding Rentals

WeddingChairs.net

DJs, Bands, & Musicians

Beach Boyz Entertainment

Lovely Night

Entertainment

LV Sound DJ's & Photo Booths

On The Mic Entertainment

Sound Precision Entertainment

Favors & Gifts

Featuring You Entertainment

Flowers

Country Daisies Floral

Garden by the Gate Floral Design

Suzy Q Weddings

The Bouquet Shop

Home, Finance, & Registry

Kitchen Tradition Bridal Registry

LeafGuard

Ohio State Waterproofing

Invitations & Stationery

Invitations by Kate Jones Printing Services Inc.

Jewelry

Sunshine of Ohio

Men’s Formalwear

Ticknors Men's Clothier

Photo Booths

First Choice Photography

Retro Party Co.

Photography

Capture Light Studio

Cuff Link Media

McNair Photographic, LLC

Todd H Carlson Weddings

Ushine Studios

Reception Venues

AA Executive Catering

Akron Art Museum

Aramark at Quaker Station

Elite Banquets

and Events Venue

Embassy Suites

Akron-Canton Airport

Galaxy Banquet Center

Gervasi Vineyard

Greystone

Greystone Event Center

Guy's Party Center

Hale Farm & Village

Historic Onesto

Event Center

Kent State Hotel and Conference Center

LaPlace Events

Mohican Gardens & Conservatory

Occasions Party Centre

R. Shea Brewing

Roses Run Country Club

Skylar Brook Farm

Spoon Market

Springlake Party Center

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

The Barn at Walnut Drive

The Bertram Inn & Conference Center

The NEW Center at NEOMED University

Thunderhead Pines

White Timbers Winery

Travel & Honeymoon

AAA Ohio Auto Club

Dream VacationsTipping & Sears Travel

Lisa's Dream Getaways Travel Agency

P Ford Travel

Roy's Travel, Tux and Limo

Videography

Hardesty Imaging

A Crystal Clear Sound, Video, Photo

DIRECTIONS & PARKING FASHION SHOWS

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 Route 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.

TIMES: 12:00PM & 2:00PM

Featuring: David’s Bridal, Lavender Bridal Salon, All Brides Beautiful, and Men’s Wearhouse

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

Show MC & Stage Production: Rock The House Entertainment Fashion Show Coordinator: Emily Carlier

GALLERIES OF INSPIRATION

CAKE GALLERY

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

TABLE GALLERY

See how centerpieces, linens, place settings, flowers, decor, and more come together in our reception table gallery and vote 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!

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!

Mobile Beauty Makeovers

Step up to the Mobile Beauty Suite Bus to get a mini-wedding day hairstyle trial and make-up application. Get Wedding Glam to go by Mobile Beauty Suite by The Veil Society

Taste Your Way Around the Show

Limo & Luxury Car Row

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

The

LIVE Painting

Watch and participate with the talented artists from It's Artsee Live as they demonstrate live painting for a wedding event that's both interactive and fun!

Bride-to-be and Bride Tribe Sashes

Wording Your Invitations

Take the guesswork out of wording your invitations. Tips, timelines, dos & don'ts! Sponsored by Plume & Paper

Ring Cleaning

DIAMOND TICKETS

Each Diamond Ticket includes:

✓ General Admission to the show

✓ Keepsake LOVE Glass (drink not included)

✓ Bride-to-be or Bride Tribe Sash

✓ LOVE Insulated Cooler Bag

✓ Pink Slim Can Koozie

✓ Diamond Pen

✓ Custom Print from SymbolizeIt.com*

✓ Set of Wedding Bands from ZBJewelers.com*

✓ Two FREE Tickets to the next Today's Bride Wedding Show

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AT THE SHOW

Making a decision as big as booking 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’re not random Joe Schmo’s who sell you a deal and then run off with your deposit. Because they invested in their booth space, you can rest assured that they will do everything they can to make your wedding perfect.

SHOW DISCOUNTS DON’T LAST LONG

The majority of vendors offer show specials. This means they have special packages or discounted rates that are exclusive to show attendees, and are offered for a limited time! If you go home to think on it and decide three months later that you want to book this 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 2023, 2024, and beyond calendars! By making your deposit at the show, you are reserving your date so that it cannot be booked by any other couple. If you wait too long, you may end up without your favorite DJ, be forced to change your date, or move forward with a different vendor instead.

THEY’RE THE BEST OF THE BEST

Typically, you’re going to meet with the best in the industry at a Today’s Bride Show. These people 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 with the professionals at the Today’s Bride 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 and vendors 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!

You’ll save yourself time, money, and stress by booking your vendors at the Today’s Bride Wedding Show!

@ 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

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 DJs response about your do-not-play list. Having a separate account just for your wedding will make sure your inbox isn’t overflowing.

KEEP ALL YOUR INFO IN ONE PLACE

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!

EASY UNSUBSCRIBE

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

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

Meet wedding experts & experience all things wedding in 2023!

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