March 2, 2025 Wedding Show – John S. Knight Center, Akron

TICKETS

GENERAL ADMISSION $12

Purchase tickets online and save $3! Online price is $12, or $15 at the door.

Your ticket includes general admission to the exhibits and features. Children ages 6 & under are free.

4-Pack General Admission $34

Save when you purchase a 4-pack online! Sold online only.

BEAUTY BUNDLE tICKET $40

Includes general admission and a cosmetic bag full of goodies! Click here to learn more. Sold online only.

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PARKING

Parking is FREE in all city parking lots around the John S. Knight Center.

Decks include Broadway Deck connected to the John S. Knight Center, Cascade, CitiCenter, High/Market & Morley. Handicapped accessible parking is available at the Broadway deck connected to the building by the Skywalk.

Map: Downtown Parking

ACTIVITIES

There’s so much to do and see while you’re at the bridal show! Take a look at everything that is included with your ticket to the March 2, 2025 Akron Wedding Show.

FASHION SHOWS

See the hottest wedding fashions for you and your entire bridal party up on stage! Fashions provided by David’s Bridal, Rondinelli Tuxedo Company, and Ticknor’s Men’s Clothier. Emcee and AV provided by Marquee Events LTD.

FASHION SHOW TIMES: 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

Shows last approximately 20 minutes. General admission seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

TABLE GALLERY

Gather trends, themes, and ideas for your reception tables! View completely decorated tables with the latest in centerpieces, china, chairs, and linens. Be sure to vote for your favorite one to help award Bride’s Choice 2025!

CAKE GALLERY

Local bakeries show off the latest wedding cake works of art in this delectable gallery. Be sure to vote for your favorite one to help award Bride’s Choice 2025!

GOWN GALLERY

Get up close with the newest bridal gowns on display all day in the Gown Gallery from all of the participating bridal shops!

PHOTO GALLERY

Photographers from the show have chosen some of their favorite photos to showcase, making it easy to compare different styles and get ideas!

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!

CARICATURE SOUVENIR

The perfect souvenir of a fun day with your bridal party or fiancé. Receive a fun and free live caricature drawing to take home from Featuring You Entertainment!

CATERING & CAKE SAMPLES

Taste your way around the show! Stop by our caterers and cake companies while at the show to try a delicious sample!

RING SELFIE STATION

We know you’re dying to show off your new bling, and this is the perfect setting to do just that! Choose from a variety of backgrounds, find the perfect angle, and snap away!

BEAUTY BAR

Brides-to-be step up to the Beauty Bar to get a free mini-wedding day trial hairstyle and make-up application by Paul Mitchell The School Cleveland.

EXTRAS AT THE SHOW

Not only will you meet vendors and take advantage of the free features and activities, you’ll also find the following while you’re at the show.

SASHES

Show off your status with this “bride-to-be” sash and rock your sash around the show! Complete your look with “bride tribe” sashes for all your girls, too. All sashes are $5 each. Perfect for your bridal shower and bachelorette party!

COCKTAILS

Be sure to grab a signature drink in a keepsake LOVE wine glass for only $10! Stop by the two main bars while at the show to enjoy!

GRAND PRIZES

We have 6 incredible grand prizes that we will be giving away after the 2:30 PM fashion show! Visit the 2nd fashion show of the day, grab a ticket from the Today’s Bride Staff, and wait to hear if your ticket number is called after the fashion show ends!

ROMANTIC VACATION FOR 2

Choose from upwards of 3,000 resorts across the world courtesy of Kitchen Traditions Bridal Registry! Value up to $2,500. Airfare, taxes, and resort fees are not included.

BRIDAL MINI DRESS

Get a free bridal mini dress of your choice from Love Conquers All Bridal! Value up to $450.

CUSTOM MADE SUIT

Win $1,000 towards a custom-made suit to measure from Ticknors Men’s Clothier!

MOBILE HAIR & MAKEUP SERVICES

Get free mobile hair and makeup services for the bride and/or groom for your wedding day or pre-wedding event courtesy of Overstreet’s Travel Salon. Value of $500.

LUGGAGE BAGS & TAGS

Get ready to travel in style with these two luggage bags and tags from Today’s Bride Wedding Show!

SUV TRANSPORTATION

Win a luxurious 3 hour, four-passenger SUV transportation giveaway courtesy of JVS Services, a $285 value!

Tax and 20% gratuity not included and responsibility of winner. No cash value, non-transferable and subject to blackout dates. Winner may transfer and apply value of prize to larger party bus (for additional passengers) at prevailing rates and availability. See JVS Services, LLC for complete details.

SHOW SPECIALS

Show specials listed below will be added daily as the show nears. Check back often!

Alterations & Gown Preservation

Alterations Express

Win a $150 gift card to apply towards any of our in-store services: Alterations, Dry Cleaning, or Gown Preservation!

Beauty & Health

Mary Kay

Overstreet’s Travel Salon and Barbershop

Book a preview consultation or package for the bride or groom and receive $100 off the final price!

Spa Lavender

Offering free chair massages, skin analysis, sample bags, and 50% off services booked at the bridal show.

Sugaring NYC

Bridal parties of 4 or more are private parties, 15% off any products bought at the time of appointment, 15% off these services – brazilian, bikini service, full leg service, lash lift with tint, vajacial service, eye & lip mask add on.

Zēl Lifestyle Collective

Save up to $2,000 off bridal beauty & wellness packages.

Bridal Attire & Accessories

Love Conquers All Bridal

Enter to win a free bridal mini dress of your choice (value up to $450) during the 2:30 PM fashion show!

Cakes & Desserts

Gail’s Goodiez

Gailz Goodiez is offering a free tasting package ($15 value) and will have a contest for a chance to win one free dozen cake pops.

Catering & Bar Service

Cafe Arnone

Free gelato tasting, free consultation, and a 20% discount for any couple that books with us from the March 2nd show!

City Barbeque and Catering

Inquire at the show how you can get a FREE tasting!

Forest City Charcuterie Bar

Mention Today’s Bride and save 10% on your booking!

Gallop and Gulp

Get 10% off all bookings when you book in the month of March! You can also stop by our booth and get a sample of our citrus spring sipper mocktail at the show!

Gio’s Pizza Lab

Book now & save 10%! Need to pay in full by March 31, 2025.

Inspired Catering & Events

We will be offering 10% for any couples that book us for their bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or reception. There will also be a gift basket to enter to win at our booth!

Old Carolina Barbecue

Get a FREE appetizer with the purchase of a full-service wedding, $215 value!

Sip Social NE Ohio

Receive 10% off our base rate (alcohol excluded) when you book by March 31, 2025!

Consultants & Planners

Calibrations Counseling & Consultation

Stop by our booth for a chance to win a FREE 12-week Premarital coaching program with two married therapists! Valued at over $1,800! Start your happily ever after on the right foot.

Complete Wedding + Events

$100 off a single service booked or $450 off three services booked. Only a $50 deposit due.

DJs, Bands & Musicians

By Request Djs

$100 off Reception
$200 off Ceremony and Reception
$500 off Dj/Uplighting/Photobooth Bundle

DJ Rox

Book today for last year’s rates. Spin the wheel for a chance at 50% off all DJ Rox packages!

Event DJs

Get $100 off ANY package!

Lovely Night Entertainment

5% discount for all Today’s Bride couples!

On the Mic Entertainment

Get $100 off if booked within 2 weeks of the show. Save $450 when combining DJ and photo booth booking!

Decor, Lighting & Rentals

All Events Rental

Attendees of the March 2nd JSK Today’s Bride Show OR members of Today’sBride.com who reserve the week after the show (between March 2nd and March 8th) will receive 10% off their entire order!

Miller’s Party Rental Center

Get 15% off specialty linens through the end of March! Mention you saw us at the show or use the promo code linen15.

Walnut Ridge Wedding Rentals

Free seating chart print service and application with any contracted rental package on or before April 1st. Use Code: TBFREESEAT25 at the time of inquiry.

Favors & Gifts

Keerie Layne Creative

We are offering 20% off custom bridal/future “Mrs” sweaters that we’ll be making at the booth (these can be customized with bride and groom initials) AND everyone who stops by will be given a ticket to enter a raffle for a bachelorette party essentials basket!

Rekordit

Show Special! Normally $69.99, but only $49.99 for show attendees!

Home, Finance & Registry

Bryan Garra – EXP Realty

All bridal show attendees will receive these exclusive benefits when buying or selling with Bryan Garra, Realtor – EXP Realty. Both buyers & sellers will get a $1,000 cash wedding gift and an exclusive newlywed gift at closing. Buyers will also receive a free deep cleaning before move-in and a $300 home inspection credit. Sellers will also receive a free home staging consultation and a free pre-list deep cleaning.

Century 21 Wilbur Realty & Property Management

Complimentary 1-year home warranty at closing with a home purchase.

Michael & Tera Svetlik with KW Legacy Group Realty

All attendees can stop by our booth for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card—everyone can enter our raffle! Plus, we’ll have a spin wheel where every bride walks away with a logo-branded prize.

Men's Formalwear

Rondinelli Tuxedo Company

Win FREE rentals for the entire wedding party!

Tuxedo Junction Suit Warehouse

Get $60 off each rental plus spin the wheel for extra savings.

Photo Booth

First Choice Photography

$100 off any photo booth rental and free audio guestbook upgrade!

Thanks For The Memories Events

10% off camper Photo Booth when booked within 2 weeks from the bridal show. Free custom wooden guest book when booking the open-air social Photo Booth within 2 weeks of the bridal show.

Photography

A Crystal Clear Sound Video Photo & Photobooth

Book after the show, until March 31st, and take $500 off our Premier Package, or $50 off any individual service. Book AT THE SHOW and add an “extra” at no cost. Choose an engagement session, uplighting, GOBO, or an extra hour of service.

KCBilekPhotography LLC

Get $300 off any photography package for all Today’s Bride attendees.

McNair Photographic, LLC

$500 OFF wedding albums for those who book a consultation during the show!

Thomas & Co Photography

We will be offering a 10% discount if you book from the show.

Rehearsals, Showers & Parties

Hospitality Restaurants

Get $350 off rehearsal dinners when you book by March 31, 2025!

Travel and Honeymoon

The Good Life Travel Company

Free consultation by stopping by our booth. Whether it’s your bachelor/bachelorette trip, destination wedding, or honeymoon, our team of full-time travel specialists will connect with you to personalize your dream experience!

Venues

Embassy Suites – Akron Canton Airport

Book a 2025 wedding reception and receive a free rehearsal dinner or send-off brunch! Plus, enter to win a “mini-moon” including an overnight stay and breakfast for two, or get dinner for two in our “Luggage Room Speakeasy”!

Greystone

Book your wedding by March 1, 2026 and receive a complimentary champagne toast and an upgrade to chiavari chairs (gold or silver), up to $2,600 value!

Silver Lake Country Club

Get a complimentary room rental for any event booked in 2025, or 50% off any 2026 events booked.

St. George Fellowship Centre by TLC Catering, Inc

Book St. George Fellowship Centre for 2025 and receive a 10% discount.

The Bath Church Weddings and Events

50% DISCOUNT for Reception Hall, Rehearsal Dinner and/or Bridal Shower Venue if Booked During the Show. 25% DISCOUNT for Reception Hall, Rehearsal Dinner and/or Bridal Shower Venue if Booked by March 31, 2025.

The Bertram Inn

Get 10% off any wedding package when you book by April 1, 2025. Full-size, Custom-made Wedding Cake, Gold Chiavari Chairs, and Wedding Night Hotel Stay – INCLUDED! Set up your tour time today!

The Reserve at Stone Creek

Schedule a venue tour by March 5, and we will give you and your guests a champagne greeting or toast at the wedding, when you book your big day with us. Up to an $1100 value.

The Stables at Arrowhead Lake

Take $2,000 off all remaining 2025 dates and $1,000 off all 2026-2027 dates if booked from the bridal show!