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64 real weddings planning guide 2016 Saturday & Sunday, January 9 & 10, 2016 39th Annual Wedding Fair Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver weddingfair.ca Canada's longest-running and most successful wedding trade show returns 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. Sunday, January 10, 2016 Okanagan Bridal Expo The Delta Grand, Kelowna okanaganbridalexpo.com The Okanagan Valley's largest wedding show features a large-scale fashion show with eight local bridal stores participating, SUN FM's Brian Mack and deejay Jeff Hay as MCs, plus plenty of giveaways. Saturday, January 16, 2016 Inspirations Wedding Fair Sechelt First Nations Band Hall sunshinecoastweddingfair.ca Get elegant modern-day wedding inspiration from expert vendors at the Sunshine Coast's newest wedding show. Doors open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 My Dream Wedding Show Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront Hotel 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver mydreamweddingshow.com This boutique wedding show gathers together the Lower Mainland's finest wedding professionals under one roof. Enjoy a glass of bubbly, get pampered in the exclusive Beauty Lounge, grab a seat for the couture fashion show and check out the Bridal Gown Sample Sale. Saturday & Sunday, January 16 & 17, 2016 It's My Wedding Tradex Trade & Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford itsmywedding.ca This unique large-scale wedding show in the Fraser Valley runs over a full weekend and features two fashion shows daily, plus an appearance by Monte Durham of Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta. Sunday, January 17, 2016 Victoria Bridal Exhibition Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria bridalexhibition.ca Vancouver Island's largest wedding show is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are $13 in advance online or $15 at the door. Sunday, January 24, 2016 Nanaimo Bridal Exhibition Beban Park, Nanaimo bridalexhibition.ca The show is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are $13 in advance online or $15 at the door. Saturday, January 30, 2016 Modern Bride Show Crystal Garden, Victoria modernbrideshow.com This exclusive annual event features a dream dress giveaway, a race for a diamond ring, a long-table culinary experience, and a grand prize of a $35,000 wedding package. Sunday, January 31, 2016 Kamloops Luxury Bridal Fair Thompson Rivers University tru.ca/kamloopsbridalfair.html Admission is free to this annual wedding fair, opening its doors at 10 a.m. in the Campus Activity Centre, with a fashion show at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016 Just Add Love Wedding Show Heritage Hall, Vancouver justaddloveshow.com This annual show brings together a variety of small local businesses bundled up into one heartfelt event. Each handpicked vendor brings you the best of the best, from gowns to desserts. Doors open from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016 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 the door. Sunday, February 21, 2016 Head Over Heels Wedding Show Langley Golf & Banquet Centre langleygolfcentre.com Meet over 40 vendors offering ideas and services for your upcoming wedding. Among the highlights are champagne fairies, door prizes, wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres and a $10,000 deluxe bridal giveaway. Sunday, February 28, 2016 A Wedding Affair River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond imaginethatevents.ca This boutique wedding show returns for another year to the River Rock Casino Resort's Whistler Ballroom. The show runs from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature more than 50 vendors and a $10,000 grand prize. Saturday, March 5, 2016 Hush Wedding Soirée Terminal City Club, Vancouver tcclub.com Vancouver's elegant evening wedding show is not your typical affair. Terminal City Club's two floors come alive with extravagant décor, roaming models, bubbles and bites, a men's lounge, live entertainment and endless inspiration for your special day. Monday, March 7, 2016 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 prizes. Saturday, April 2, 2016 The Bridal Swap's Wedding Dress Pop Up Shop Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver bridalswap.com Shop our selection of over 300 wedding dresses at 40 to 80% off retail prices! Sample sale dresses, consignment dresses and some of the best designer names out there. Sunday, April 3, 2016 The Original Bridal Swap Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver bridalswap.com 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. Shop our selection of over 300 wedding dresses at 40 to 80 per cent off retail prices! Sample sale dresses, consignment dresses and some of the best designer names out there. Chat with wedding pros and win door prizes. Tickets online. Sunday, April 3, 2016 Dare to Dream Bridal Show Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver somethingborrowed.ca Hosted by Something Borrowed Event Management & Design, the theme of this fifth annual bridal showcase is "My Big Fat Multicultural Wedding." This year, enjoy an exclusive designer fashion show by Cachè Couture Atelier. May 2016 Valley Wedding & Honeymoon Spring Show Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre vancouverweddingshows.com The producers of Wedding Fair present a day showcasing the Lower Mainland's wedding industry. Featuring fabulous grand prizes, luxurious dresses, culinary creations, delicious décor and inspiration aplenty. Sunday, September 18, 2016 Vancouver Wedding & Honeymoon Fall Show Vancouver Convention Centre vancouverweddingshows.com This annual fall show brings together the Lower Mainland's wedding industry under one roof. Featuring prize giveaways, fashion shows and much more. October 2016 Brock House Wedding Show Brock House Restaurant 3875 Point Grey Road, Vancouver brockhouseweddingshow.com Produced by DreamGroup Productions, this is Vancouver's best boutique-style wedding show. Come find out why this show is "Unlike Any Other." Chat with some of Vancouver's most sought-after wedding pros, enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine, a glamorous fashion show and our epic bride's gift bag! Fall 2016 Seasons of Love South Asian Wedding Gala Royal King Palace & Convention Centre 8158 - 128 Street, Surrey bigphatindianweddings.com This sixth 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. Fall 2016 Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver inquire@countdownevents.com cremedelacreme.ca Elegant, beautiful, lavish, luxe and unabashedly romantic! CountDown Events is proud to present the 12th 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. 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 in Langley, Fort Langley, Surrey and Delta. Visit the website for more information on the next show. Read more on upcoming events at realweddings.ca wedding show & event calendar

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