{"id":18055,"date":"2020-01-16T07:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T12:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=18055"},"modified":"2020-01-16T07:00:59","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T12:00:59","slug":"4-bridal-shows-worth-attending-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/4-bridal-shows-worth-attending-in-2020","title":{"rendered":"4 Bridal Shows Worth Attending in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bridal shows and wedding expos are truly priceless a gift to any wedding planner! You get to meet all sorts of different vendors, make connections and network, and seriously get inspired! The best part? It\u2019s usually dirt cheap to attend. Sometimes, even free. With such a golden opportunity at your disposal, why <em>not <\/em>take full advantage of it? It can only benefit you!<\/p>\n<p>Here are 4 bridal shows \u2013 in no particular order \u2013 that we feel are worth seeing this year!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18058 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-4.png\" alt=\"models wearing bridal gowns on runway at bridal show\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-4.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-4-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/4-bridal-shows-worth-attending-in-2020\/#1_A_Brides_Expo_2020\" >1. A Bride\u2019s Expo 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/4-bridal-shows-worth-attending-in-2020\/#2_European_Bridal_Week_2020\" >2. European Bridal Week 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/4-bridal-shows-worth-attending-in-2020\/#3_Canadas_Bridal_Show\" >3. Canada\u2019s Bridal Show<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/4-bridal-shows-worth-attending-in-2020\/#4_Love_is_Love_An_LGBT_and_Allies_Wedding_Showcase\" >4. Love is Love: An LGBT and Allies Wedding Showcase<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_Brides_Expo_2020\"><\/span>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abridesexpo.com\/Home\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Bride\u2019s Expo 2020<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>March 15th, 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>12:00pm to 5:00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bonaventure Resort &amp; Spa, Weston, Florida, US<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: <\/strong>$5.00 USD<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a destination wedding planner, or are interested in branching out into this field, this bridal show may very well be one of the highlights of your whole year! Founded in 2018, A Bride\u2019s Expo is the first ever Caribbean Wedding Industry and Awards Show, focusing specifically on destination weddings and honeymoons. For this reason, you\u2019ll find that most of the vendors exhibiting at this bridal show are international.<\/p>\n<p>There will even be a presentation, \u201c<em>Destination Wedding and Honeymoons<\/em>\u201d, that will be hosted for guests by destination wedding experts. There, you can learn the different wedding requirements for popular destinations, the different things each location can offer, what services and packages would be best for you, and more!<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, did we mention that among the fashion, food, and door-prizes, one lucky winner will receive a free destination wedding or honeymoon? What more incentive can there be!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-7.png\" alt=\"bride's midriff, hands holding bouquet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-7.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-7-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_European_Bridal_Week_2020\"><\/span>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/europeanbridalweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">European Bridal Week 2020<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>April 4<sup>th<\/sup> to April 6<sup>th<\/sup>, 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>MESSE ESSEN, Essen, Germany<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: <\/strong>FREE for trade professionals<\/p>\n<p>With over 5,000 attendees, 425 exhibitors, 47 visiting countries, and 430 collections from 100 of the world\u2019s most powerful fashion labels in the world of weddings, this bridal show has been deemed \u201cthe largest industry buying event\u201d in Northern Europe!<\/p>\n<p>Two examples of popular collections being shown at this year\u2019s expo are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cymbeline <\/strong>\u2013 a brand famous in France, first launched back in 1978.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark Lesley <\/strong>\u2013 a popular UK fashion designer. His design director is the infamous, Donna Salado.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Its fashion shows have been called \u201cTHE premium destination for bridal and eveningwear collections\u201d that absolutely <em>can\u2019t <\/em>be missed \u2013 and the same is predicted for 2020\u2019s bridal show! With so much to witness and experience, we can\u2019t imagine a better opportunity for a wedding planner to get inspired and connect with others in the industry!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-5.png\" alt=\"bridal expo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-5.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-5-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Canadas_Bridal_Show\"><\/span>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/canadasbridalshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canada\u2019s Bridal Show<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>September 11<sup>th<\/sup> to September 13<sup>th<\/sup>, 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Metro Toronto Convention Center (North building), Toronto, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: <\/strong>$20.00 CAD per day; children are FREE<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1985, this bridal show is the largest wedding show in all of Canada, with a whopping 35,000+ attendees! Among them: GoodLife Fitness, HelloFresh Canada, and David\u2019s Bridal are just a few examples. Wow! If you\u2019re a Canadian wedding planner, and if it\u2019s within your means, <em>this <\/em>is the bridal show of all bridal shows to go see.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun watching their daily fashion show (one for each day of the event!), and enjoy the many complimentary beverages and foods offered to you. With over $50,000 CAD up for grabs in prizes and giveaways, cross your fingers \u2013 you may be a winner! With nearly 400 exhibitors displaying their copious services, you can expect to see:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The latest fashion trends for bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Wedding design and d\u00e9cor trends<\/li>\n<li>Jewelers<\/li>\n<li>Florists<\/li>\n<li>Caterers<\/li>\n<li>Photographers<\/li>\n<li>Videographers<\/li>\n<li>Disc jockeys<\/li>\n<li>And so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18060\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-6.png\" alt=\"midriff shot of bride and bridesmaids in dresses and holding bouquets\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-6.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-6-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Love_is_Love_An_LGBT_and_Allies_Wedding_Showcase\"><\/span>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/localbridalexpos.com\/bridal-expos\/love-is-love-lgbt-and-allies-wedding-showcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Love is Love: An LGBT and Allies Wedding Showcase<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>January 23<sup>rd<\/sup>, 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>5:00pm to 8:00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: <\/strong>FREE<\/p>\n<p>If you live in the Wisconsin area, this event is definitely worth a road-trip! Hosted by the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, this is a very special type of wedding expo, aimed at promoting acceptance and tolerance for all.<\/p>\n<p>Same-sex marriage is still not accepted in all parts of the world. By extension, there are lots of places that refuse to perform an LGBTQIA+ wedding. You\u2019re doing the world a beautiful service by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/same-sex-weddings-establish-lgbtq-market-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">providing this opportunity<\/a> to such couples, so they can be wed in a safe and loving environment. Bridal shows such as this allow you to go one step further, but finding new and fun ways to make their special day even <em>more <\/em>personal and memorable!<\/p>\n<p>It also gives you the chance to meet and network with over 40 LGBTQIA+ vendors! No doubt they\u2019ll offer a variety of services that you might not necessarily see at all other shows. This event is sure to be rife with inspiration, so be prepared to walk away with more creative ideas than you can handle!<\/p>\n<p>Bridal shows of this caliber are guaranteed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/find-event-planning-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get your creative juices flowing<\/a>, and help you go forward in your business with even more passion and determination than ever before! But there are plenty more amazing expo opportunities available to you than just these 4. We\u2019re willing to bet that a simple Google search will reveal plenty upcoming shows in and around <em>your <\/em>area!<\/p>\n<p>See as many bridal shows as you can in 2020, and be the best wedding planner you can be!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Want to strengthen your destination wedding planning portfolio? Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/7-things-clients-look-for-in-a-destination-wedding-planning-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 key things<\/a> to have!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bridal shows and wedding expos are truly priceless a gift to any wedding planner! You get to meet all sorts of different vendors, make connections and network, and seriously get inspired! The best part? It\u2019s usually dirt cheap to attend. Sometimes, even free. 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