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wedding show & event calendar Saturday, January 4, 2014 My Dream Wedding Show Renaissance Hotel Harbourside 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver 778-929-0534 mydreamweddingshow.com Along with two couture-inspired fashion shows showcasing the hottest 2014 wedding trends, the guys can enjoy the Gentleman's Lounge while the ladies indulge in the Beauty Lounge. Prizes this year include a honeymoon package, bachelor and bachelorette prizes and much more. Saturday & Sunday, January 4 & 5, 2014 are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance (online or at Thrifty Foods) or $15 at the door. Saturday, January 25, 2014 Indie I Do Heritage Hall 3102 Main Street, Vancouver • indieido.com Bringing together local independent, edgy and innovative exhibitors, this sixth annual show provides alternatives to express your unique personalities and style. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and featuring roaming fashion shows and entertainment. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Sunday, March 2, 2014 A Wedding Affair River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road, Richmond • 604-329-0754 info@imaginethatevents.ca • aweddingaffair.ca A special event for brides at Richmond's River Rock Casino Resort showcasing 40 local wedding exhibitors and over $10,000 in prizes. See our ad on page 79. Saturday, March 8, 2014 Hush It's My Wedding Saturday, January 25, 2014 Tradex Trade & Exhibition Centre 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford • itsmywedding.ca A unique large-scale wedding show in the Fraser Valley featuring two fashion shows daily. Prizes this year include a dream honeymoon in the Dominican Republic. Sunshine Coast Bridal Affair Seaside Centre, Sechelt sunshinecoastweddings.ca This 14th annual wedding show features bridal fashions, prizes, draws and more. Free tickets available by registering online. Terminal City Club 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver tcclub.com/catering/hush-wedding-show.aspx Hush is Vancouver's only evening wedding event set in an intimate cocktail party atmosphere giving brides and their entourages the chance to sip, mingle and get inspired. Tickets on sale beginning January 2014. Sunday, January 5, 2014 Sunday, January 26, 2014 Sunday, March 9, 2014 Prospera Place 1223 Water Street, Kelowna • okanaganbridalexpo.com The Okanagan's biggest bridal show connects brides to top wedding industry professionals in the Valley. Admission is $15, and the show runs from noon until 4 p.m. when the grand prize is drawn. Campus Activity Centre Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops tru.ca/kamloopsbridalfair.html Admission is free to this annual wedding show, including a luxury fashion show. Vendors will be on hand to allow you to compare prices, sample items and set up future appointments. Pre-register to ensure you receive a complimentary gift bag. Heritage Hall 3102 Main St, Vancouver justaddloveshow.com Bringing together a variety of small local businesses bundled into one heartfelt event, this new show consists of handpicked vendors specializing in locally sourced products. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Sunday, January 26, 2014 Thursday, March 13, 2014 Executive Hotels & Suites, Richmond modernbridesweddingexpo.com This second annual show offers plenty of bridal inspiration for fashion, décor, favours and much more. Newlands Golf & Country Club 604-533-3288 • newlandsgolf.com Enjoy a fashion show, wine and treats, meet with a variety of exhibitors all in one place and enter to win door prizes. Over $20,000 in prizes will be awarded. Admission is free and doors open at 5 p.m. Okanagan Bridal Expo Saturday & Sunday, January 11 & 12, 2014 37th Annual Wedding Fair The Westin Bayshore Hotel 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver • weddingfair.ca Canada's longest-running and most successful wedding trade show returns for its 37th year with over 150 exhibitors and 170 booths offering inspiration, fresh ideas and reputable industry professionals to help couples plan the weddings of their dreams. To complement the fun and excitement, the annual Fashion Show Extravaganza features gorgeous gowns, bridesmaid dresses and honeymoon lingerie. Plus, over 1,000 prizes and gifts valued at over $250,000 will be given away, including the $100,000 Dream Wedding. See our ad on page 81. Sunday, January 12, 2014 Courtenay Bridal Exhibition Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay • bridalexhibition.ca The Courtenay/Comox region's largest wedding show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 and available at the door, online or at all Vancouver Island Thrifty Foods locations. Saturday, January 18, 2014 Sunshine Coast Inspirations Wedding Fair Sechelt First Nations Band Hall 5532 Xweus Avenue, Sechelt sunshinecoastweddingfair.ca The Sunshine Coast's newest bridal event features a fashion show, table décor inspiration, prizes and more. Register online in advance for a chance to win a free two-hour photo booth rental. Admission is free and doors are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kamloops Bridal Fair Modern Brides Wedding Expo Saturday, February 1, 2014 The Enchanting Wedding Show Bear Mountain Arena 1767 Island Hwy, Victoria theenchantingweddingshow.ca Meet vendors from across Vancouver Island all in one place. Doors open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance from select retailers (pre-register your tickets online to receive a gift bag and early entry) or $15 at the door. Sunday, February 9, 2014 Nanaimo Bridal Exhibition Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo • bridalexhibition.ca Doors open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance (online or at all Vancouver Island Thrifty Foods locations) or $15 at the door. Saturday, February 14, 2014 SWISH Location TBD, Nelson • tapestristudio.com Brought to you by Tapestri Studio, SWISH returns to Nelson with the Kootenays' only luxury-chic wedding event. This year will be an evening affair starting at 5 p.m., with tickets available for $20. Just Add Love The Wedding Show at Newlands Sunday, April 27, 2014 Vancouver Wedding & Honeymoon Spring Show Vancouver Convention Centre East vancouverweddingshow.ca/spring Fall into love at this annual spring show featuring top wedding and honeymoon professionals showcasing the best in Vancouver's wedding industry, plus fabulous grand prizes, luxurious dresses, culinary creations, delicious décor and inspiration aplenty. See our ad on page 81. Sunday, April 27, 2014 The Original Bridal Swap Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver bridalswap.ca Her something old is your something new! Connecting past brides and brides-to-be in a fun atmosphere to buy and sell gently used wedding items. Wedding dress consignment featuring the hottest designer labels. Chat with wedding pros and win door prizes. Get tickets online. Thursday, May 1, 2014 Sunday, January 19, 2014 Saturday, February 22, 2014 Head Over Heels Wedding Show The Vancouver Club 915 West Hastings Street, Vancouver vancouverclub.ca/weddings/engage The Vancouver Club's third annual boutique bridal showcase features a live runway show featuring couture wedding fashions. The Waterfall Building #205-1540 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver MarshaSteevesDestinationWeddings.com B.C. Reg #3256 At Vancouver's first "Destination Wedding Show," be dazzled by this tropical and fun-filled showcase produced by Marsha Steeves Destination Weddings B.C. Reg #3256. Learn about the fastest-growing way to wed in picture-perfect destinations and enjoy the opportunity to win some amazing travel prizes. Tickets $35 online. See our ad on page 79. Sunday, September 28, 2014 Engage Sunday, January 19, 2014 Victoria Bridal Exhibition Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria • bridalexhibition.ca Billed as Vancouver Island's largest wedding trade show, doors 78 Toes in the Sand Langley Golf & Banquet Centre langleygolfcentre.com Open from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., this fourth annual spring wedding show features more than 40 local vendors and a chance to win a $10,000 deluxe bridal package. Vancouver Wedding & Honeymoon Fall Show Vancouver Convention Centre East vancouverweddingshow.ca/spring real weddings planning guide 2014 p78-79_Calendar.indd 78 13-11-26 12:12 PM