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90 real weddings / Sunday, September 14, 2014 Victoria Bridal Exhibition Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria bridalexhibition.ca The show is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are $12 in advance online or at any Thrifty Foods locations, or $15 at the door. Sunday, September 21, 2014 Nanaimo Bridal Exhibition Beban Park, Nanaimo bridalexhibition.ca The show is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are $12 in advance online or at any Thrifty Foods locations, or $15 at the door. Sunday, September 28, 2014 Vancouver Wedding & Honeymoon Fall Show Vancouver Convention Centre East vancouverweddingshow.ca This annual show features 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 91. Sunday, October 5, 2014 Bling Boutique Bridal Show Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver 778-835-1091 blingweddingshow.ca Envision your wedding day and meet with Vancouver's top wedding professionals at this elegant fifth annual bridal show. From flowers to favours to photographers, we'll have it all and more! Tickets include hors d'oeuvres, signature drink, live music, special pampering and our beautiful bridal gift bag. Sunday, October 5, 2014 Courtenay/Comox Bridal Exhibition Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay bridalexhibition.ca The show is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and tickets are $12 in advance online or at any Thrifty Foods locations, or $15 at the door. Sunday, October 5, 2014 Fraser Valley Wedding Solutions Bridal Fair White Album Wedding Chapel 42415 Adams Road, Chilliwack valleyweddingsolutions.com Admission is free to this seventh annual wedding fair, featuring a fashion show and thousands of dollars worth of door prizes for registered brides. Open from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2014 24th Annual Brock House Wedding Show Brock House Restaurant (on Jericho Beach, free parking) 3875 Point Grey Road, Vancouver brockhouseweddingshow.com Produced by DreamGroup Productions, this is Vancouver's longest-running boutique wedding show. Come find out why this show is "Unlike Any Other"! Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine, a glamorous fashion show, a decadent gift bag and meet the city's best wedding pros! See our ad on page 46. Sunday, October 19, 2014 Lavish Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power Street, Penticton bridalgradexpo.com The South Okanagan's opulent bridal and grad event is back for its second year. Pamper yourself with hair, makeup and nail trials all for under $15, be wowed by a choreographed fashion show and spend the day meeting the gathered exhibitors. The show runs from noon to 5:30 p.m., and tickets are available online for $10 (or $15 at the door). Sunday, October 26, 2014 Seasons of Love South Asian Wedding Gala Royal King Palace & Convention Centre 8158 - 128 Street, Surrey bigphatindianweddings.com This fourth annual show features a diverse mix of preferred wedding vendors, an interactive stage show of fashion and live entertainment, taste testings and a chance to win the grand prize valued at $30,000. Doors are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and tickets are $10, or purchase a VIP ticket for $25. See our ad on page 73. Sunday, November 2, 2014 Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver inquire@countdownevents.com cremedelacreme.ca Elegant, beautiful, lavish, luxe and unabashedly romantic! CountDown Events is proud to present the 10th annual Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase, Vancouver's most anticipated luxurious wedding show. One day — a culmination of all your dreams and expectations. When the crème de la crème of Vancouver assemble to present infinite possibilities. Tickets are limited to this exclusive event. See our ad on page 27. Saturday & Sunday, January 10 & 11, 2015 38th Annual Wedding Fair Westin Bayshore Hotel 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver weddingfair.ca Canada's longest-running and most successful wedding trade show returns for its 38th 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 91. Sunday, January 11, 2015 Okanagan Bridal Expo Prospera Place 1223 Water Street, Kelowna okanaganbridalexpo.com This fourth annual wedding show connects brides with professionals throughout the Okanagan. Doors open at noon, with a fashion show at 3 p.m. and grand prize draw at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door) and will be available in October 2014. Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 17 & 18, 2015 It's My Wedding 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 and an appearance by Monte Durham of Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta. Sunday, January 18, 2015 Victoria Bridal Exhibition Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria bridalexhibition.ca The show is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are $12 in advance online or at any Thrifty Foods locations, or $15 at the door. Sunday, February 8, 2015 Nanaimo Bridal Exhibition Beban Park, Nanaimo bridalexhibition.ca The show is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are $12 in advance online or at any Thrifty Foods locations, or $15 at the door. Sunday, February 22, 2015 Courtenay/Comox Bridal Exhibition Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay bridalexhibition.ca The show is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and tickets are $12 in advance online or at any Thrifty Foods locations, or $15 at the door. March 2015 The Original Bridal Swap 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. See our ad on page 9. March 2015 A Wedding Affair River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road, Richmond aweddingaffair.ca A special annual event for brides showcasing local wedding exhibitors, produced by Imagine that Events. Tickets available September 2014. Welcome Wagon Showcases welcomewagon.ca Sponsored by the local businesses in your community, Welcome Wagon Showcases are opportunities to meet the people behind the companies with gift bags, door prizes and a bridal fashion show. Tickets are free for the bride and her guest. Showcases are held in each community twice a year, spring and fall. Cinderella Bridal Shows 604-533-5569 cinderellabridalshow.ca Admission is free for everyone! There will be wedding vendors on hand to help you find everything you need for your special day. Cinderella Bridal Shows occur throughout the year for Langley, Fort Langley, Surrey and Delta. Visit the website for more information on the next show. 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