Since the wee days of being a budding bride I dreamt of the day that I could attend a Bridal Show as a bride. I dreamt of how I would walk through the door and have vendors everywhere looking for my buisness, cutting me great deals and giving me free treats...just grand, simply grand.
I have been a bride for 7 months, I have gone to countless shows and its not all its cracked up to be. My favorite by far were the free ones...maybe cause im "frugal" so I enjoyed the fact that I was at a free event, or maybe because they were just awsome.
I have gone to the ones that cost 35.00 to 40.00 to get in and all the vendors, and I mean ALL, were out of my range, to "high class" and just not what I was looking for. I found the atmosphere "stuffy" and the "treats" were not all they were cracked up to be.
The best, by far was the Welcome Wagon one that I went to. It was FREE...yes free...no catches. They let the Bride wear a beautiful rose to stand out and feel special and they had affordable, local and "down to earth" vendors that were very helpful (not that the other ones werent). They had a FANTASTIC fashion show that was fun and relaxed and a good bag full of delightful treats including cookie cutters (how cute!) and lastly, you put your name on ONE BALLOT and it was drawn for every prize, instead of putting your name in every.....single....vendor....box..ugh! BRILLIANT.
Well with out further ado, here is a list of all the shows taking place in the lowermainland for the next year (or so);
LANGLEY BRIDAL SHOW (Free)
Tuesday July 6th, 2010 4:00 to 9:00 PM
Ft Langley Community Hall - 9167 Glover Road, Langley
604 533-5569
www.langleybridalshow.com
September 2010
LANGLEY BRIDAL SHOW (Free)
Sunday, September 16, 2010 5:00 pm to 9:00 PM
Pacific Inn - 1160 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC
604 533-5569
www.langleybridalshow.com
WELCOME WAGON – Chilliwack Bridal Showcase (Free)
September 2010 6:30 pm
Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, Chilliwack
A Bride to Be Welcome Wagon
WELCOME WAGON – Abbotsford Bridal Showcase (Free)
September 2010 6:30 pm
Garden Park Towers, Abbotsford
A Bride to Be Welcome Wagon
WELCOME WAGON – Maple Ridge Bridal Showcase (Free)
September 27, 2010 6:00 pm
Meadow Gardens Golf Course, Pitt Meadows
A Bride to Be Welcome Wagon
October 2010
WELCOME WAGON – Langley Bridal Showcase (Free)
October 4, 2010 6:00 pm
Northview Golf & Country Club, 6857-168 St. Surrey
A Bride to Be Welcome Wagon
WELCOME WAGON – Richmond Bridal Showcase (Free)
October 14th, 2010 5:30 pm
River Rock Show Theatre, 8811 River Road, Richmond
www.welcomewagon.ca
VANCOUVER WEDDING SHOW $20/$25
October 2010 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
604 538-9110
www.vancouverweddingshow.ca
LANGLEY BRIDAL SHOW (Free)
October 2010 5 PM to 8:30 PM
Princess and the Pea B&B - 21628 48th Ave., Langley
604 533-5569
www.langleybridalshow.com
BROCK HOUSE WEDDING SHOW $25 ($35)
October 17th, 2010 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
3875 Point Grey Road, Vancouver (Jericho Beach)
Ph: 604-537-3575
www.dreamgroup.ca/weddingshow.htm
WEST COAST WOMEN'S SHOW
October 2010
TRADEX Trade and Convention Centre
1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford (adjacent to Abbotsford Airport)
(604) 298-7469
www.westcoastwomen.net
WELCOME WAGON – Surrey Bridal Showcase (Free)
October 26, 2010 6:00 pm
Compass Point Inn, 9850 King George Highway, Surrey
A Bride to Be Welcome Wagon
November 2010
THE WEDDING SHOW AT NEWLANDS $12
November 2010 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Newland's Golf Course - 21025 48 Ave, Langley
604 533-3288
www.newlandsgolf.com/wedding-shows.htm
URBAN WEDDING GALA (Free - must pre-register)
Sunday, November 2010 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Roundhouse Community Arts & Rec Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
gala@urbanwedding.com
www.urbanwedding.com
CRÈME DE LA CRÈME – grand wedding showcase $35
Sunday, November 2010 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia, Vancouver
604-288-1691
www.cremedelacreme.ca
LOVE STRUCK $45 bride/$35 guest
Sunday, November 2010 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Vancouver Club, 915 West Hastings
604-551-9680
www.lovestruckbrides.com
MISSION WEDDING SHOW (Free - must pre-register)
Tuesday, November 2010 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Best Western Mission City Lodge,
604-287-0038
www.ktbweddingdesigns.com
January 2011
WEDDING FAIR ($20/$25)
January 2011 9:00 am -7:00 pm
Westin Bayshore & Resort - 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
604 251-1217
www.weddingfair.ca
LANGLEY BRIDAL SHOW (Free)
Sunday, January 2011 11:00 am to 4:00 PM
Pacific Inn - 1160 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC
604 533-5569
www.langleybridalshow.com
INDIE I DO - Alternative Wedding Show ($15/$20)
Saturday, January 22, 2011 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Heritage Hall - 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
604 605 1272
www.indieido.com
February 2011
WELCOME WAGON – Maple Ridge Bridal Showcase (Free)
February 2011 6:30 pm
Meadow Gardens Golf Course, Pitt Meadows
www.welcomewagon.ca
WELCOME WAGON – Maple Ridge Bridal Showcase (Free)
February , 2011 6:30 pm
Meadow Gardens Golf Course, Pitt Meadows
www.welcomewagon.ca
WELCOME WAGON – Langley Bridal Showcase (Free)
February 2011 6:30 pm
Langley Events Centre - 7888 200th St, Langley
www.welcomewagon.ca
EAST WEST WEDDING SHOW
February 2011
www.eastwestshows.com
VALLEY WEDDING FAIR ($10)
February 2011 1:00-4:00 pm
Ramada, Abbotsford, BC
www.valleyweddingsolutions.com
March 2011
WELCOME WAGON – Surrey Bridal Showcase (Free)
March 2011 6:30 pm
Eaglequest Golf Centres at Coyote Creek, Surrey
www.welcomewagon.ca
WELCOME WAGON – Richmond Bridal Showcase (Free)
March 2011 6:00 pm
River Rock Show Theatre, 8811 River Road, Richmond
www.welcomewagon.ca
FRASER VALLEY WEDDING FESTIVAL (Free)
Sunday March 2011 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cascades Casino-Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, Langley
778-241-3275
www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com
WELCOME WAGON – Chilliwack Bridal Showcase (Free)
March 2011 7:00 pm
Best Western - Rainbow Country Inn, Chilliwack
www.welcomewagon.ca
WELCOME WAGON – Chilliwack Bridal Showcase (Free)
March 2011 7:00 pm
Best Western - Rainbow Country Inn, Chilliwack
www.welcomewagon.ca
WELCOME WAGON – Abbotsford Bridal Showcase (Free)
March 2011 7:00 pm
Garden Park Tower - 2825 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford
www.welcomewagon.ca
THE BAY ABBOTSFORD BRIDAL EVENT (Free)
Sunday March 2011 12:00 to 3:00 PM
The Bay (China Dept) 7 Oaks Mall, Abbotsford
604-853-7711 x 341 RSVP
WEDDING SHOW AT NEWLANDS (Free)
Thursday, March 20101
Newlands Golf & Country Club 21025 48th Avenue, Langley
604 533-3288
Newlands Golf and Country Club
LANGLEY BRIDAL SHOW (Free)
Thursday, March 2011 5:00 to 8:30 PM
Princess & the Pea B & B - 21628 48 Ave, Langley
604 533-5569
www.langleybridalshow.com
April 2011
PROJECT WEDDING - THE BOUTIQUE BRIDAL SHOW $25/$35
Sunday, April 2011 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel - 15269 104th Ave, Surrey
604-306-4851
www.projectweddingbridalshow.com/
VANCOUVER WEDDING SHOW $20
April 2011 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
604 538-9110
www.vancouverweddingshow.ca
A TASTE OF MANHATTAN WEDDING FASHION SHOW - $25 ($40 for two)
Sunday April 2011 1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Gizeh Centre, 3550 Wayburne Drive, Burnaby
604-421-2711
www.thenewmanhattan.com/tasteofmanhattanshow.html
Truly ladies....enjoy your time as a bride and go to as many shows as possible.
The last one I went to I won the honeymoon!!! but more on that later.....
Friday, April 30, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Cake Topper
I simply MUST do a shout out to Caroline from Made with Love. She just opened the most adorable shop on etsy that makes personal cake toppers.
To me a wedding simply is not a wedding with out all the personal unique touches that lets all the guests know who and what this couple is all about. Is there no better way to do this then with a unique caketopper tailored to your liking?
I know exactly what my topper would be all about? Can anyone guess?
YEAH! You guessed it. How perfect would that be? Although I dont know HOW much Mr. Panda likes the nickname panda...(he ever so often says "Sometimes im just Andrew not Panda") and where exactly the orgin of that nickname came from is unknown to us both but we can both agree that I am obsessed with squirrels!
To me a wedding simply is not a wedding with out all the personal unique touches that lets all the guests know who and what this couple is all about. Is there no better way to do this then with a unique caketopper tailored to your liking?
I know exactly what my topper would be all about? Can anyone guess?
YEAH! You guessed it. How perfect would that be? Although I dont know HOW much Mr. Panda likes the nickname panda...(he ever so often says "Sometimes im just Andrew not Panda") and where exactly the orgin of that nickname came from is unknown to us both but we can both agree that I am obsessed with squirrels!
This is an example of Carolines work...so cute!
Made as an exact replica of a young bride and her future husband and their lovable pets!
Please check her out, such a great inexpensive way to show your guests what you and your hubby love.
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- Bailey's Brides is a small wedding and event planning service based in Prince George. I was a full time wedding and event planner in Vancouver, BC but have recently relocated. I am here to help you execute your dream wedding day and more importantly give you peace of mind. The wedding day goes by way to quickly and I want you to enjoy every moment of it. My services allow you to take in your day to the fullest and allow your friends and family to enjoy it with you. Please contact me for an in depth description of my services. I would love to talk to you and come up with a custom made package.baileysbrides@gmail.com. In the meantime please enjoy my blog as I explore new ideas for weddings and post about gorgeous weddings I have been a part of .