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02.17.19

Bridal Expo at The Grounds – February 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
February 17, 2019
2/17/19 12:00 pm - 2/17/19 5:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
The Grounds Placer County at 800 All-America Blvd., Roseville, California 95678

EVENT INFORMATION

Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, special occasion, holiday party or corporate event, this show is for you!

FREE parking (with plenty of spaces to park). Tickets are only $8 online!

Meet the professionals who can make your event the best it can be! Photographers, DJs, musicians, florists, wedding & formal wear, beauty experts and more!

Register to win a honeymoon stay in Italy, Mexico or Las Vegas – or other services for your wedding or special event!

Register online for a special drawing: ww9.bridal-expos.com

02.22.19

The Palms Chico Open House



EVENT DATE & TIME
February 22, 2019
2/22/19 5:00 pm - 2/22/19 8:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
The Palms Chico at 2947 Nord Ave. in Chico

EVENT INFORMATION

Stop by the beautiful venue, meet preferred vendors and sample local catering.

RSVP to thepalmschico@gmail.com.

02.23.19

Woodland Bridal Show and Event Faire – February 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
February 23, 2019
2/23/19 11:00 am - 2/23/19 3:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
Woodland Community & Senior Center at 2001 East Street in Woodland

EVENT INFORMATION

Free admission. Enjoy a fashion show, raffle prizes and the area’s finest wedding vendors!

For more information, log on to cityofwoodland.org.

02.24.19

The Live + Love Expo – San Francisco – February 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
February 24, 2019
2/24/19 2:00 pm - 2/24/19 6:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
Argonaut Hotel , 495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

EVENT INFORMATION

Wedding Fair + Bridal Show at The Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf! The Ultimate Bridal Event and Wedding Planning Experience!

Experience: Complimentary Cocktails, Bites + Libations, Desserts, Bridal Fashions & Inpirations, Day of Show Promotions you wont want to miss + Ton’s of Prizes + Games + Deals!

SPECIAL: $10,000 Wedding Trunk to 1 Lucky Bride + over $25,000 in other Prize Giveaways

(Stage and Vendor Giveaways)

Get tickets here:

Produced by Love Expo

Like their FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheLiveLoveExpo/

And, be sure to check the show producer’s website for more upcoming events: https://www.theliveloveexpo.com/

USE PROMO CODE “RWM” FOR FREE TICKETS!

 

02.24.19

Redding Bridal Show – Redding – February 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
February 24, 2019
2/24/19 12:00 pm - 2/24/19 4:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
Redding Civic Auditorium

EVENT INFORMATION

Presented by NorCal Weddings www.norcalweddings.com the Redding Bridal Show provides a fun & informative way to meet local professional vendors & businesses who can help you prepare for your wedding, honeymoon & new home!

Meet the individuals behind the businesses & discover the rich talent & assortment of professional vendors from Northern California while enjoying samples of amazing food from local caterers & tasty treats from local bakeries. Meet local photographers, florists, DJ’s & more all from the convenience of a single location! And that is just the beginning! With over $5,000 Guaranteed Prizes (most shows top $15,000+ in total prizes) the Redding Bridal Show is a fun & exciting experience for you & your future spouse, friends & family!

Visit reddingbridalshow.com for more information.

03.03.19

Sonora Wedding Faire – March 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
March 03, 2019
3/3/19 12:00 pm - 3/3/19 4:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
Mother Lode Fairgrounds {Main Building} at 220 Southgate Drive in Sonora

EVENT INFORMATION

Admission is free. Enjoy over 40 vendors and a fashion show at 2 p.m.

For more information, log on to sonoraweddings.net

03.10.19

LGBT Wedding Expo – Sacramento – March 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
March 10, 2019
3/10/19 12:00 pm - 3/10/19 4:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
Hyatt Regency Sacramento at 1209 L Street in Sacramento

EVENT INFORMATION

Save-the-date for LGBT Wedding Expo Sacramento!

What you can expect to enjoy:

  • Food / Cake Tastings
  • Wine Tastings
  • A Fashion Show – Tailored to LGBT Brides and Grooms
  • A “Battle of the Wedding Djs!”
  • Great Raffle Prizes
  • And much, much more!

Remember this event will be free of charge to attend and open to the public (straight or gay). Also there will be plenty of free parking!

For more information, visit: saclgbtweddingexpo.com and be sure to “like” their Facebook page:  facebook.com/SacLbgtWeddingExpo

03.13.19

Arden Hills Bridal Open House – Sacramento – March 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
March 13, 2019
3/13/19 5:30 pm - 3/13/19 8:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
Arden Hills at 1220 Arden Hills Lane in Sacramento

EVENT INFORMATION
You’re Invited!
 
Come join us and meet one-on-one with the area’s top vendors! Enjoy tasty appetizers and refreshments while touring our gorgeous resort with Three Elegant Ballrooms, Two Lush Wedding Courtyards, The Villas Bed & Breakfast for an overnight stay, and our Award Winning Spa & Salon!

Admission is free. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and tour the resort.

For more information, log on to ardenhills.club or call 916-480-1170.

And, save the date for future Arden Hills Open Houses:

April 3, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.
May 15, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.
July 21, 2019, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
September 4, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.
October 20, 2019, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
November 13, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.

 

04.07.19

Wedding Treasure Hunt Bridal Expo | Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown Arena – April 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
April 07, 2019
4/7/19 12:00 pm - 4/7/19 4:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown Arena at 300 J Street in Sacramento

EVENT INFORMATION

Look for Treasure in Old Sacramento!

Explore the many wedding venues, products and services Old Sacramento has to offer. As you explore the shops and other businesses and post about them, you’ll get points toward winning a Wedding Treasure!

It’s more than a scavenger hunt and will take some wit, a little courage and some problem-solving to get the most points!
-Clues, photos, Facebook & Instagram posts and other exploits.
-Karaoke challenge, bouquet toss, cake eating contest & more!
-Your team is made up of friends, family, your spouse-to-be (or all of the above).
-Based on a point system (not a race, so you can take your time).
-Treasures include wedding products and honeymoon stays!
-Local wedding professionals who will be part of the hunt!

You could win a honeymoon stay in Italy or Mexico – or win Bridal Expo Dollars to purchase products and services from exhibitors!

 

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AT BRIDAL-EXPOS.COM!

05.19.19

Gold Hill Gardens Open House – May 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
May 19, 2019
5/19/19 11:00 am - 5/19/19 2:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
Gold Hill Gardens at 2325 Gold Hill Road in Newcastle, CA 95658

EVENT INFORMATION

Gold Hill Gardens invites you to their 2019 Open House—here’s your chance to tour their beautiful venue, enjoy food and wine tastings, meet their professional on-site coordinator and wedding partners.

Admission is complimentary with RSVP, info@goldhillgardens.com. 916-996-8813.

For more information, click here.

10.20.19

Wedding Tours of Yolo County – October 2019



EVENT DATE & TIME
October 20, 2019
10/20/19 10:00 am - 10/20/19 6:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION
The Lawley Ranch 40298 Best Ranch Road Woodland, California 95776

EVENT INFORMATION

Join us for a fun filled day of touring 5 of Yolo County’s top wedding venues. Venues participating are The Lawley Ranch, Yolo Fliers Club, Windmill Vineyard, Historic Oakdale Ranch and The Yolanda Ranch! Each of these venues will be set-up as a mock wedding and will be staffed with some of Yolo County’s finest wedding professionals!! At each venue you can do some wine tasting, have some snacks provided by local caterers and chat with the wedding professionals that have helped to create the wedding experience at each of these venues! We will have everything from wedding planners and photographers to signage and officiants!

Come join us for a great day in Yolo County and plan your entire wedding in one day!! Transportation will be provided to each of the venues and then return you back to your vehicle! Brides bring your groom, your mother or your bridesmaids but make sure you don’t miss this great new and exciting way to plan your wedding!!

Each bride will be given a tour stamp card! Make sure you visit all the venues, get your card stamped and then turn it in at the end of the day! We have a raffle for some great prizes from our local wedding professionals!

Event Registration begins at 10:30 am and ends at 12:30 pm!

Event produced by Events by Wise and KLJ Studios!

TO GET TICKETS CLICK HERE:  weddingtoursofyolocounty.com

12.31.19

Bridal Show Tips! Read before you go to the shows….



EVENT DATE & TIME
December 31, 2019


EVENT LOCATION


EVENT INFORMATION

We love meeting many of you at the bridal shows that we attend, and we love the feedback that you give us about the magazine, that it’s really helpful to you as you plan your wedding. That’s what we’re here for!

With that in mind, at recent bridal shows that we’ve been a part of, we’ve noticed that some of you haven’t been coming as prepared as you should.

Bridal shows should be not only fun and inspiring, but you should be getting useful information from the vendors to help you plan your dream wedding.

So to help you be better prepared, we’ve put together a handy little list of tips so that you can get the most out of the experience:

  1. Don’t go it alone — bring a bridesmaid, your mom or a friend (or dare we suggest, your fiance?). It will be helpful (and more fun!) to have their input and advice.
  2. Bring labels — many vendors offer prizes and contests, and additionally, you may want to request more information from the vendors attending the show. By bringing pre-printed labels, you will save time and the hassle of having to complete this information booth after booth. Information that you might want to include: your name, address, phone, email, fiance’s name and when you’re getting married.
  3. Bring a notebook — no matter how good your memory is, you’ll want to take some notes on vendors and ideas that catch your eye.
  4. Bring a sturdy tote bag — you’ll be picking up business cards, brochures, etc…and, don’t forget really comfortable shoes!