Holy cow…THREE shows in one day?!! Yes, yes, and yes! So excited! Who’s joining us?! Here are the details:

EVENT:  International Wedding Festival – Lodi Bridal Show
WHEN:  Sunday, February 20, 2022
TIME:  11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE:  Hutchins Street Square at 125 S Hutchins Street in Lodi
COST:  $15; click here to get your tickets now!
REAL WEDDINGS GIVEAWAY:  Stop by the Real Weddings booth to get a complimentary copy of the newest issue along with our groovy reusable tote bag, and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to The Spa at Wine & Roses!

Redding Bridal Show & Wedding Expo

EVENT: Redding Bridal Show
WHEN: Sunday, February 20, 2022
TIME: 12 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Redding Civic Auditorium at 700 Auditorium Dr. in Redding CA
COST: $10—click here to buy your tickets now!
REAL WEDDINGS GIVEAWAY:  Stop by the Real Weddings booth to get a complimentary copy of the newest issue along with our groovy reusable tote bag, and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to Urban Retreat Day Spa!

Stockton Wedding Show

EVENT: Love and Elegance Stockton Winter Bridal Showcase
WHEN: Sunday, February 20, 2022
TIME: 1 – 5 p.m.
WHERE: Stockton Golf & Country Club at 3800 W Country Club Blvd. in Stockton
COST: Tickets are only $5, and they can be purchased here!
REAL WEDDINGS GIVEAWAY: Stop by the Real Weddings booth to get a complimentary copy of the newest issue along with our groovy reusable tote bag, and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to Elevate Skincare & Spa!

Photos courtesy of the respective events.

Before you head out to the area’s wedding and bridal show event and venue open houses, check out this handy little list of tips to make the most of the experience:

  • Create a “wedding” only email— you’ll want to have a specific email address just for your wedding business. You’ll be getting a lot of information sent to the email that you register with at bridal shows, so it’s nice to have it all in one place separate from your work and/or personal email.
  • Don’t go it alone—bring a bridesmaid, your mom or a friend (or dare we suggest, your fiancé?). It will be helpful (and more fun!) to have their input and advice.
  • Bring labels—many vendors offer prizes and contests, and additionally, you may want to request more information from selected vendors. 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, fiancé’s name and when you’re getting married.
  • Bring a notebook or make sure you’ve got enough space on your phone for photos—no matter how good your memory is, you’ll want to take some notes (either old school in a dedicated wedding notebook or on your phone) on vendors and ideas that catch your eye.
  • Bring a sturdy tote bag—you’ll be picking up business cards, brochures, etc. Or, come to the shows where Real Weddings Magazine will be and we’ll give you one of our groovy reusable bags!

Cannot wait to meet each and every one of you!