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80 real weddings planning guide 2015 wedding show & event calendar Sunday, January 4, 2015 My Dream Wedding vancouver Marriott Pinnacle downtown mydreamweddingshow.com The finest wedding professionals in the Lower Mainland gather under one roof to help you plan the most magical day of your life. Plus, get pampered in the exclusive beauty lounge, enjoy the couture fashion show and visit the bridal gown sample sale room. Show open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 My Dream Wedding ramada Plaza & conference centre, abbotsford mydreamweddingshow.com My Dream Wedding also comes to the Fraser Valley this year! Show open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 10 & 11, 2015 38th Annual Wedding Fair westin Bayshore hotel, 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 81. Sunday, January 11, 2015 Okanagan Bridal Expo Prospera Place, 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). Saturday, January 17, 2015 Inspirations Wedding Fair sechelt First nations Band hall 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 photobooth rental. Admission is free and doors are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 17 & 18, 2015 It's My Wedding tradex trade & exhibition centre, 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, January 25, 2015 Kamloops Bridal Fair campus activity centre thompson rivers University, Kamloops tru.ca/kamloopsbridalfair.html Admission is free to this 15th annual wedding show, including a luxury fashion show. Pre-register by January 9 to guarantee yourself a complimentary gift bag. Saturday, February 7, 2015 Modern Bride Show Bay centre, victoria modernbrideshow.com Admission is free to this event running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and including live entertainment, swag bags and giveaways. Sunday, February 8, 2015 Nanaimo Bridal Exhibition Beban Park, nanaimo 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 22, 2015 Toes in the Sand the waterfall Building #205-1540 west 2nd avenue, vancouver MarshaSteevesDestinationWeddings.com B.C. Reg #1787 Vancouver's annual "Destination Wedding Show," be dazzled by this tropical and fun-filled showcase produced by Marsha Steeves Destination Weddings B.C. Reg #1787. 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. RSVP at toesinthesand.ca Sunday, February 22, 2015 Dare to Dream Bridal Show Pan Pacific hotel, vancouver somethingborrowed.ca This fourth annual show is hosted by Something Borrowed Event Management & Design. Tickets are $25 or $40 for two. To purchase, email events@somethingborrowed.ca, call 604-767- 3779 or purchase online. Sunday, February 22, 2015 Just Add Love heritage hall, vancouver justaddloveshow.com "Bringing together a variety of small local businesses bundled up into one heartfelt event," this boutique event features vendors ranging from gown shops to bakers. Sunday, February 22, 2015 Head Over Heels Wedding Fair langley golf & Banquet centre langleygolfcentre.com Over 40 vendors come together at this show, featuring hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting, champagne, music and a deluxe $10,000 bridal giveaway, plus a prize draw for 40 gift baskets. Doors open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 online or at any Thrifty Foods locations, or $15 at the door. Sunday, March 1, 2015 A Wedding Affair Presented by imagine that events river rock casino resort, richmond aweddingaffair.ca Over 50 wedding vendors will be in attendance, plus enter to win door prizes and the $10,000 grand prize. Open from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and admission is free for pre-registered brides. see our ad on page 77. Monday, March 2, 2015 Fraser Valley Wedding Festival cascades casino resort, langley fraservalleyweddingfestival.com Open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., this annual bridal event offers a fun girls' night out, including an interactive fashion show, complimentary bridal tea, chocolate fountain and cake decorating contest, plus live entertainment and plenty of prizes. Admission is free for brides, or $10 at the door for general admission. Saturday, March 7, 2015 Hush terminal city club, vancouver tcclub.com/weddings.aspx For the third year, Terminal City Club presents Hush 2015. This wedding soirée features two floors of Vancouver's finest wedding vendors, bubbles and bites, entertainment and endless inspiration to help future brides and grooms plan their special day. Visit the website for more details. Thursday, March 12, 2015 The Wedding Show at Newlands newlands golf & country club newlandsgolf.com Enjoy a fashion show, wedding dance demos, meet with a variety of exhibitors all in one place and enter to win door prizes and the grand prize. Admission is free and doors open at 5 p.m. see our ad on page 83. Sunday, April 12, 2015 The Original Bridal Swap croatian cultural 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. Sunday, April 12, 2015 Vancouver Wedding & Honeymoon Spring 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 plenty of inspiration. see our ad on page 81. Sunday, October 4, 2015 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 plenty of inspiration. see our ad on page 81. Sunday, October 18, 2015 25th Annual Brock House Wedding Show Brock house restaurant, vancouver (on Jericho Beach, free parking) 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 and meet the city's best wedding pros! Fall 2015 Bling Boutique Bridal Show rosewood hotel georgia, vancouver 778-835-1091 • blingweddingshow.ca Envision your wedding day and meet with Vancouver's top wedding professionals at this elegant sixth annual bridal show. From flowers to favours, we'll have it all and more! Tickets include hors d'oeuvres, signature drink, live music, special pampering and our beautiful bridal gift bag. Fall 2015 Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase Four seasons hotel 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. read more on upcoming events at realweddings.ca