Today’s bride wedding show
Akron Wedding Show
March 8, 2026
Address: 77 E. Mill St, Akron, OH 44308
Plan your dream wedding this spring!
The Today’s Bride Akron Wedding Show is a Northeast Ohio couple’s dream! Gather your wedding party, mom, and fiancé and plan your entire wedding under one roof on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the John S. Knight Center in Downtown Akron! Shop everything you need to create your dream wedding – with over 75+ of Northeast Ohio’s best wedding professionals – and take advantage of special discounts, deals, prizes, and giveaways.
View our galleries up close and get inspired by the latest trends in reception tables, décor, cakes, photography, and fashion. Then watch as the latest designs for the entire wedding party take on the runway at our live fashion shows! Take advantage of the perks at the area’s most talked-about bridal show. Visit the Today’s Bride Wedding Show on March 8, 2026 to experience Akron’s longest-running and most popular wedding show!
Add the Bridal Show to Your Calendar
Sunday, March 8, 2026
11AM – 4PM
Buy Tickets
General Admission $12
General admission is $12. A discounted rate of $10 is available online only through Sunday, March 1st, 2026. 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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Featured Exhibitors
Experience the Show
Video courtesy of Elite Entertainment
Never experienced a Today’s Bride Wedding Show before? Take a look at what you can expect when you join us on March 8, 2026!
Why settle for a brochure when you can see a live fashion show, taste cake samples, browse fully-dressed reception tables, and snap selfies with photo-worthy backdrops? At the show, you’ll find a Gown Gallery, a Table Gallery, a Beauty Bar for a mini make-up and hairstyle trial, and more. Today’s Bride Wedding Shows are not just about talking to vendors—it’s about experiencing what your wedding could feel like, all in one place.
Helpful Tips for Attending Your First Bridal Show
Frequently Asked Questions About Bridal Shows
What is a Today’s Bride 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.
How much is 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
How much does it cost to attend the bridal show?
General admission is $12. A discounted rate of $10 is available online only through Sunday, March 1st, 2026.
Your ticket includes general admission to the exhibits and features. Children ages 6 & under are free.
What should I bring to the bridal show?
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. Comfortable shoes are a must. Printed 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!
What do I get with my ticket?
With your ticket admission, every engaged attendee will receive a free issue of the brand new 2026 Today’s Bride Magazine and a hand pink LOVE tote (while supplies last).
Exhibitors
From stunning floral designs and breathtaking venues to delicious cakes and talented photographers, you’ll find top wedding pros in every category at the March 8, 2026 Akron Wedding Show.
By the time you leave, you’ll feel more than just “I saw some vendors.” You’ll walk away saying, “I know what we want. I met the people we like. We have momentum.” Because when an event is set up like an experience—interactive, visually rich, fun, not just transactional—you leave feeling ready. Our goal is that couples leave smiling, excited, and one step closer to “yes” for their perfect wedding day.
Show Sponsor
Exhibit with Us
Become part of the show, space is still available!
Alterations & Gown Preservation
Beauty & Health
Bridal Attire & Accessories
Cakes & Desserts
Catering & Bar Service
Ceremony Sites & Officiants
Consultants & Planners
Decor, Lighting & Rentals
Entertainment
Favors & Gifts
Guest Accommodations
Home, Finance & Registry
Invitations & Stationery
Jewelry
Men's Formalwear
Photo Booths
Photography
Transportation
Travel and Honeymoon
Venue
Videography
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 8, 2026 Akron Wedding Expo.
Fashion Shows
See the hottest wedding fashions for you and your entire bridal party up on stage. Featured partners include David’s Bridal, Rondinelli Tuxedo Company, Ticknors Men’s Clothier, and Marquee Events LTD.
FASHION Show Times
12:30 PM & 2:30 PM
Shows last approximately 20 minutes. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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!
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 award Bride’s Choice 2026!
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!
Cake Gallery
Find the latest trends in cake decorating from fondant to hand painted cakes from local bakeries. Help award Bride’s Choice 2026 by voting on your favorite!
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 mini-wedding day trial hairstyle and make-up application from Paul Mitchell The School Cleveland. Get wedding glam to go!
Pink & White Sashes
Show off your status with style with this ‘Bride-to-Be’ sash! For just $5, wear your sash proudly around the show and complete the look with matching ‘Bride Tribe’ sashes for your entire squad. Perfect for your bridal shower, bachelorette party, and beyond!
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!
Signature Drinks
Enjoy a signature drink while at the show in a keepsake LOVE wine glass for only $11! Stop by either bar to grab yours.
Live Caricature Drawings
The perfect souvenir from a fun day with your bridal party or fiancé! Get a live caricature drawing from Featuring Your Entertainment to take home with you.
What You Get
Freebies for all registered attendees!
- FREE Love Pink Tote Bag*
- FREE Issue of the brand new Today’s Bride Magazine*
*While supplies last.
Show Specials
Show specials listed below will be added daily as the show nears. Check back often!
Bridal Attire & Accessories
David’s Bridal
10% off any in-store appointment—including bridal, bridal party, and mother of the bride—when guests schedule their appointment at the show and enroll in Diamond Loyalty.
Venues
Silver Lake Country Club
Complimentary venue fee when booked from the show.
The Stables at Arrowhead Lake
$500 off all remaining 2026 dates for show attendees only.