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January 2026 Show Preview Guide

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A

WEDDING SHOW

What is a wedding show all about?

A wedding show is a fun way to spend the day with your bridal party, mom, and/or fiancé! Get answers to your questions, advice and special deals from local wedding experts, and inspiration for your big day! You may even win prizes and giveaways. This is your chance to plan your entire wedding under one roof.

What should I bring?

We suggest bringing a pen & paper to take notes, your phone to add contacts and take pictures, and a calendar to make appointments. You may decide to make a deposit, so bring along your checkbook or credit card. Knowing your wedding date and having a color scheme in mind, along with a binder filled with inspiration, can be a huge help when communicating your vision to vendors. Com fortable shoes are a must. Print ed address labels with your name, phone number, email, wedding date, and venue will save your hand from cramping from the constant writing. No need to bring a bag for all your pamphlets and goodies—we provide those at the door!

Who should I bring?

That’s totally up to you! Whether it’s just you and your fiancé, your mom and maid/matron of honor, or your entire bridal party, we welcome everyone to our events!

Can I bring children?

Children are welcome to attend our shows, and kids under 6 years old get in free! However, since we recommend planning to spend at least half a day at our shows, we advise against bringing children because they may tire easily. If you decide to bring a little one along, keep in mind that strollers are difficult to maneuver around the booths, displays, and other guests.

How much does it cost to attend?

General admission tickets are $15 at the door, but we suggest buying tickets online to save time and money. Use promo code SHOW5 to save Your ticket grants you access to the show floor, exhibitors, features, and fashion shows.

What do I get?

With your ticket admission, every engaged attendee will receive a free issue of the brand new 2026 Today’s Bride magazine and a handy pink tote bag! (While supplies last)

What is a Beauty Bundle Ticket?

Upgrade your show experience with a Beauty Bundle ticket! For only $40, receive a deluxe gift bag filled with beauty goodies and special offers from top brands, making it the perfect keepsake from your day of indulgence.

Each bundle includes:

• General Admission to the show

• Keepsake LOVE Glass (drink not included)

• Bride-to-Be or Bride Tribe Sash (your choice)

• Diamond Pen

• Pink Travel Cosmetic Bag

• 24K Gold Eye Masks

• Mini Folding Hair Comb & Mirror

• 2 No-Crease Hair Clips

• Custom Print from SymbolizeIt.com*

• Wedding Bands from JVLJewelry.com*

• 2 FREE Tickets to the next Today’s Bride Wedding Show

• Exclusive discounts and freebies from exhibitors at the show

Will there be food?

Concessions will be available at both convention centers, and many vendors will be offering free samples of their catering and cake options!

Have

any other questions?

Feel free to give us a call at 330-670-9545 or email shows@todaysbride.com!

Who will be exhibiting?

Want to find out who you can meet at the Today’s Bride Wedding Shows? Turn the page for a list of some of the vendors who will be exhibiting at each show! Additional businesses added weekly!

JAN 24&25

Meet these wedding professionals:

Alterations & Gown

Preservation

Alterations Express

Beauty & Health

European Wax Center

Bridal Attire & Accessories

CLE Bride by Expressions

Evaline's Bridal Boutique

Foot Petals

Galleria Gowns

Love Conquers All Bridal

Radiant Bride

Rebel by Lily B.

Cakes & Desserts

Buehler's

Catering & Bar Service

Buehler's

City Barbeque and Catering

LaShon's Catering Specialists

Mariola Italian Catering

Mission BBQ

Old Carolina Barbecue

Sharcuterie By Shanell

Sip Social NE Ohio

The Thirsty Filly

Village Catering Company

Ceremony Sites & Officiants

Two Shall Become One Ceremonies

Consultants & Planners

Better Business Bureau

Doggy I Do

Décor, Lighting, & Rentals

L'Nique Specialty Linen

Lasting Impressions

Event Rental

Sun Rental

DJs, Bands, & Musicians

Absolutely Unbelievable

Entertainment

All About You Entertainment

C-Town Entertainment

Cleveland Music Group

Event DJs

Lightwave Entertainment

Lovely Night Entertainment

Music & More, Inc.

Northeast Ohio Suzuki Strings

Premiere Strings

Rock The House Entertainment

Selective

Sound Events

Sound Precision Entertainment

Favors & Gifts

Featuring You Entertainment Caricatures

Laser Focused Crafts, LLC

Pop the Date

Flowers

Bouquets by Becky Buehler's

Mrs. Dougherty Designs

So Bloom

Home, Finance, & Registry

Cook Insurance Group

Howard Hanna

Joyce Windows, Sunrooms & Baths

Kitchen Tradition

Leaf Home Bath

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Ohio State Waterproofing

Renewal by Andersen

Unique Home Solutions

Invitations & Stationery

Lemon Drop Collection

The Bride's Secretary

Jewelry

K'Linkd Permanent Jewelry

Sunshine of Ohio

Men’s Formalwear

Jos. A. Bank Clothier

Men's Wearhouse

Rondinelli Tuxedo Company

Tailor Sages Bespoke

Ticknors Men's Clothier

Tuxedo Junction

Suit Warehouse

Photo Booths

First Choice Photography

Joy Bird Photo Booth

Pretty Handsome Photo Booth

Photography

B. Frohman Imaging + Design

Be More Photography Limited

Brittany Joy Photo & Film

Cherie Amour Boudoir

Cuff Link Media

Eighty Eight Photo

EM Event Photography

Hannah and Camera

John Paul Studios LLC

Katina Alexandria Photography

Lindsey Beckwith Photography

LMAC Photography

McNair Photographic, LLC

New Image Photography

Oak Lane Studios LLC

Shipwrecked Creative

Stories Forever Weddings

Todd H Carlson Weddings

Ushine Studios

Rehearsals, Showers, & Parties

Hospitality Restaurants

Transportation

CLE Royale

Statement Limousine

Travel & Honeymoon

Travel with Awestruck

Venues

Ariel Broadway Hotel

Ariel International Center

I-X CENTER

Ariel LaSalle Theatre

Ariel Pearl Center

CF Ranch & Cattle Co.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Columbia Ballroom

Columbia Hills

Embassy Suites

Akron-Canton Airport

Gervasi Vineyard

Gideon Owen Wine Company

Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Greystone Event Center

LaPlace Events

Mohican Gardens

Nature Valley Lodge

Penthouse Events CLE

Residence Inn by Marriott at The Emerald

Springvale Golf Course and Ballroom

Standing Rock Farms

Tall Oaks Resort

The Ballroom at Park Lane

The Bluebell Barn

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Lantern Room

The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake

The Milana Ballroom at Amish Door Village

The NEW Center at NEOMED University

Union Manor Wedding and Event Center

Valley of the Eagles Golf Club

Waters Edge Event Center

White Oak Event Center

Videography

Cuff Link Media

Aerial Artistry Drone Services

Elite Entertainment

The Digital Team Videography

Visit TodaysBride.com/January to see a full list of vendors at the show. Plus, a sneak peek at show specials and discounts!

Are you a local wedding pro that wants to join these elite vendors at Ohio's largest bridal shows? Email shows@todaysbride.com or call 330-670-9545 for information on becoming a vendor.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING FASHION SHOWS

Parking is $12. Once you are parked near the East Entrance, look for the complimentary Limo Bus Shuttle from Statement Limousine that will take you to the entrance in style!

From I-71 N Exit #237 (Snow Rd.). Turn left on Snow Rd., follow until it dead-ends, then follow directions for Route 237 South.

From I-71 S Take Airport Exit (Route 237) south.

From I-480 E to Grayton Rd. exit; turn right on Grayton Rd. and left at the next intersection (Route 17). Follow signs to Route 237 south.

From Turnpike Exit #161. Follow I-71 north to Snow Rd. exit. Turn left on Snow Rd., follow until it dead-ends, then follow directions for Route 237 South.

SATURDAY: 12:30PM, 2:00PM & 3:30PM

SUNDAY: 12:30PM, 1:30PM & 2:30PM

Featuring:

CLE Bride by Expressions, Ticknors Men's Clothier, and Rondinelli Tuxedo Company

Shows last approximately 20 minutes. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Show MC & Stage Production:

Rock The House Entertainment Chivari Chairs courtesty of: WeddingChairs.net

MARCH 8

Alterations & Gown

Preservation

Alterations Express

Beauty & Health

Mary Kay Cosmetics

Bridal Attire & Accessories

Foot Petals

Love Conquers All Bridal

Cakes & Desserts

Acme Fresh Market Cakes

Catering & Bar Service

Acme Fresh Market Catering

Inspired by Kravitz

Mission BBQ

Old Carolina Barbecue

Village Catering Company

Consultants & Planners

Complete Weddings + Events

Décor, Lighting, & Rentals

Miller's Party Rental Center

DJs, Bands, & Musicians

Event DJs

Lovely Night Entertainment

Marquee Events LTD

On The Mic Entertainment

Sound Precision Entertainment

Favors & Gifts

Featuring You Entertainment

Flowers

Acme Fresh Market Florals

The Bouquet Shop

Home, Finance, & Registry

Cook Insurance Group

Don Drumm Studios & Gallery

Kitchen Tradition

Bridal Registry

Leaf Home Bath

Ohio State Waterproofing

Real of Ohio - Sara Eddy

Renewal by Andersen

Unique Home Solutions

JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER

77 E. Mill St. • Akron

SUN: 11 AM – 4 PM

Men’s Formalwear

Rondinelli Tuxedo Company

Steve's 1950

Ticknors Men's Clothier

Photo Booths

First Choice Photography

Photography

B. Frohman Imaging + Design

Cuff Link Media

KCBilekPhotography

Luxco Photos

McNair Photographic, LLC

Todd H Carlson Weddings

Ushine Studios

Travel & Honeymoon

Firefly Travels LLC

Venues

Doubletree by Hilton Canton Downtown

Embassy Suites

Akron-Canton Airport

Greystone

Guy's Party Center

Loving Memories Event Center

Oak & Ivory Wedding and Event Center

St. George Fellowship Centre

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

The NEW Center at NEOMED University

The Stables at Arrowhead Lake

Union Manor Wedding and Event Center

Videography

Cuff Link Media

Hardesty Imaging

PARTNER FEATURED

Are you a local wedding pro that wants to join these elite vendors at Ohio's largest bridal shows? Email shows@todaysbride.com or call 330-670-9545 for information on becoming a vendor. Meet these wedding professionals:

Visit TodaysBride.com/March to see a full list of vendors at the show. Plus, a sneak peek at show specials and discounts!

Look for the RING

at both shows! Snap a photo of your bling and share on social media. Don't forget to tag us @todaysbride.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308

Parking is FREE in all City of Akron decks on Sundays. City of Akron-owned decks include: Broadway, Cascade, CitiCenter, High/Market & Morley.

The John S. Knight Center is centrally located in the heart of Downtown Akron. Getting here is easy! Interstate 77, I-76, and State Rt 8 all run through downtown Akron, and are just blocks away from the Center. These major highways connect with other regional routes including I-71, I-271, and the Ohio Turnpike.

FASHION SHOWS

FASHION SHOW TIMES

12:30PM & 2:30PM

Shows last approximately 20 minutes. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

GALLERIES OF INSPIRATION

CAKE GALLERY

Find the latest trends in cake decorating, from fondant to hand-painting. Help award Bride's Choice by voting for your favorite!

GOWN GALLERY

Don’t have your dress yet? View and compare different silhouettes, styles, and designers from local bridal shops to find the perfect gown!

RECEPTION TABLE GALLERY

See how centerpieces, linens, place settings, flowers, décor, and more come together in our reception table gallery, and vote for your favorite!

PORTRAIT GALLERY

Check out the work of some of the best local photographers to get ideas on poses, lighting, and style. Then, talk to ones you love at the show!

FEATURES! show

Free Hair & Makeup Trial

Step up to the Beauty Bar for a mini-wedding day hairstyle trial and makeup application. Get wedding glam on the go!

Limousine Row

Step inside various limos, party buses, and luxury vehicle options for your wedding weekend needs. All vehicles will be on display on the show floor!

Leaf Your Mark

From carving your initials to practicing your new signature, you can “leaf” your mark on our tree of love! Plus, it’s the perfect backdrop for a bride-to-be selfie!

Bride Tribe Photos

Stop by our step and repeat while at the show to get a photo with your ultimate wedding planning crew!

Taste Your Way Around the Show

From meatballs and barbecue to cake and cookies, enjoy tasting free catering and cake samples to help you choose the perfect menu for your wedding day.

FREE Caricature Souvenir

The perfect souvenir from a fun day with your bridal party or fiancé. Get a live caricature drawing to take home from Featuring You Entertainment Caricatures

Bride-to-be

and Bride Tribe Sashes

Flaunt your status at the show! Bride-to-be and Bride Tribe sashes will be available for only $5 each.

Ring Cleaning

Polish that beautiful ring of yours with a complimentary ring cleaning from the professionals at Sunshine of Ohio! (January 2026 Show)

Upgrade your show experience at the January 24-25, 2026 Cleveland Wedding Show or March 8, 2026 Akron Wedding Show with an exclusive BEAUTY BUNDLE TICKET!

Receive a deluxe gift bag filled with beauty goodies and special offers from top brands, making it the perfect keepsake from your day of indulgence. What’s included in each Beauty Bundle ticket:

✓ General Admission to the show

✓ Keepsake LOVE Glass (drink not included)

✓ Bride-to-be or Bride Tribe Sash (your choice)

✓ Diamond Pen

✓ Pink Travel Cosmetic Bag

✓ 24K Gold Eye Masks

✓ Mini Folding Hair Comb & Mirror

✓ 2 No-Crease Hair Clips

✓ Custom Print from SymbolizeIt.com*

✓ Wedding Bands from JVLJewelry.com*

✓ 2 FREE Tickets to the next Today's Bride Wedding Show

✓ Exclusive discounts and freebies from exhibitors at the show

Signin�AT THE SHOW

Making a decision as big as hiring your wedding vendors is scary no matter when you do it. Procrastinating won’t make your decision any easier, so why wait?

THEY’RE RELIABLE & CREDIBLE

The vendors who will be exhibiting at the Today’s Bride Wedding Shows are reliable and experienced. They are not random Joe Schmoes who sell you a deal and then run off with your deposit. Because they've invested in their booth space, you can rest assured that they will do everything they can to make your wedding perfect.

DISCOUNTS DON’T LAST FOREVER

The majority of vendors offer show specials. This means they have special packages or discounted rates that are exclusive to show attendees and only offered for a limited time! If you go home to think it over and decide three months later to book the vendor, you may end up paying more than you would have if you booked at the show.

GET YOUR DATE BEFORE IT’S GONE

Most vendors are already booking their 2026, 2027, and beyond calendars! By making your deposit at the show, you're reserving your date, so it cannot be booked by any other couple. If you wait too long, you might end up without your favorite DJ, be forced to change your date, or have to choose a different vendor instead.

THEY’RE THE BEST OF THE BEST

You’re going to meet with the best in the industry at a Today’s Bride Wedding Show! These professionals set standards, predict new trends, and execute award-winning work. Sure, hiring your second cousin to do photography may be cheaper, but if you want quality, experience, and professionalism, look to the experts at the show.

SAVE YOURSELF TIME AND STRESS

Don’t sneakily research florists at work or fill your weekends with appointments and consultations. By booking the professionals at the Today’s Bride Wedding Show, you’ll have less to stress about and more time to spend with your fiancé.

ACCESS NEW TRENDS BEFORE THEY BECOME POPULAR

Some up-and-coming trends will be on display at the show. If you want your wedding to be unique and memorable, don’t wait to book these incredible new ideas and innovative technologies.

Remember, always read your contract fully before signing, and never place a deposit without a contract!

SPECIALS & DISCOUNT

Save yourself time, money, and stress by booking vendors at our wedding shows. Most of the wedding pros you meet will be offering a special, discount, or savings of some sort that you won't find anywhere else! Get ready to say "I Do" to big savings. From finding your photographer to booking your venue, the cost of a wedding can add up quickly. That's why it's important to come to the Today's Bride Wedding Shows. Save HUNDREDS on your wedding with the show specials, discounts, savings, and giveaways.

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