Next Wedding Show: March 2, 2025 in Akron Buy tickets here.

Plan your dream wedding this spring!

The Today’s Bride Akron Wedding Show is a Northeast Ohio bride’s dream! Gather your wedding party, mom, and fiancé and plan your entire wedding under one roof on Sunday, March 2, 2025 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 bridal 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 2, 2025 to experience Akron’s longest-running and most popular wedding show!

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 moreSold online only.
CAN’T FIND YOUR TICKETS? You may have your ticket confirmation email resent to you by visiting the following link here.

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

EXHIBITORS

From florists and venues to bakeries and photographers, find wedding professionals from all categories at the March 2, 2025 Akron Wedding Show. Interested to know who you will meet?

Interested in exhibiting? We’re still accepting new exhibitors! BUY A BOOTH

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.

WHAT YOU GET

Freebies for all registered attendees!

*While supplies last.

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.

Vendor List

    Alterations & Gown Preservation

    Beauty & Health

    Bridal Attire & Accessories

    Cakes & Desserts

    Catering & Bar Service

    Ceremony Sites & Officiants

    Consultants & Planners

    DJs, Bands & Musicians

    Decor, Lighting & Rentals

    Favors & Gifts

    Flowers

    Guest Accommodations

    Home, Finance & Registry

    Jewelry

    Men's Formalwear

    Photo Booths

    Photography

    Transportation

    Travel and Honeymoon

    Venues

    Videography

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

    Beauty & Health

    Mary Kay

    Register at our booth to win free products and a beauty session for you and your bridal party.

    Overstreet’s Travel Salon and Barbershop

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

    Catering & Bar Service

    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!

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    Vendor List

      Alterations & Gown Preservation

      Beauty & Health

      Bridal Attire & Accessories

      Cakes & Desserts

      Catering & Bar Service

      Ceremony Sites & Officiants

      Consultants & Planners

      DJs, Bands & Musicians

      Decor, Lighting & Rentals

      Favors & Gifts

      Flowers

      Guest Accommodations

      Home, Finance & Registry

      Jewelry

      Men's Formalwear

      Photo Booths

      Photography

      Transportation

      Travel and Honeymoon

      Venues

      Videography

      EXHIBIT WITH US

      Become part of the show, space is still available!

      Learn More

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        Seeing many options in one place, especially for photographers and the venues not listed on The Knot, we found several new venues to check out in the Cleveland metro.

         – Jackie V., Cleveland, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        Meeting so many businesses in my area that I wouldn’t have found otherwise.

         – Savannah H., N. Canton, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        I enjoyed getting to meet face-to-face with a variety of vendors!

         – Alexa T., Akron, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        I really liked being able to meet a variety of vendors because now I have a big list of options that I can further look into to help me decide who I want to use.

         – Aleah B., Canton, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        I appreciated the opportunity to meet vendors, discuss prices, and get to know their personalities a bit.

         – Lindsey L., Tallmadge, OH 

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        I enjoyed having 1-on-1 conversations with the photography and dj vendors. I also enjoyed the fashion show seeing all the different styles and suite options.

         – Katie W., Akron, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        The number of vendors was amazing! I was looking to make various connections with as many vendors as I could, from photography to caterers to invitations!

         – Karlie B., Cleveland, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        Seeing all those vendors in one place, getting pricing, asking questions, and seeing samples at the show was so helpful. My favorite part was watching the fashion show!

         – Ernestine B., Twinsburg, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        I enjoyed getting to interact with and meet so many vendors! It was very nice to meet face to face.

         – Maria P., Westlake, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        I really liked talking to the DJs and Photographers while at the show! In addition, it was nice to taste the food as it helps me make a more informed decision when it comes to how we can serve all our guests and what we like the most.

         – Kaitlyn L., Medina, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        I am the mother of the bride and I enjoyed the day with my daughter, her future mother-in-law and her friends! We had a blast at the fashion show.

         – Chris W., Akron, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        Just the excitement of being there was fun! I’m just starting to plan so it was fun getting into the spirit.

         – Amanda M., Parma, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        I loved seeing the different vendor options in Northeast Ohio . There are some really great ones!

         – Deana P., Cuyahoga Falls, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        I loved getting to meet with the vendors and try their products without having to set up consultations!

         – Cristina H., Atwater, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        Going in there I felt special as a bride. The whole event was fun and engaging and gave great ideas for my special day!

         – Peyton H., Alliance, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        This event saved us time and money and we found the most amazing vendors here!

         – Taylor C., Copley, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        The entire show experience was SO fun and easy! No hard pressure sales.

         – Brittany L., Canton, OH

      • BRIDE TESTIMONIAL

        The show was great because we were able to go to one location and get an idea about flowers, photography, venues, etc! There was no way my fiancé would go to several places, but having it all under one roof and it had food and drinks… sold!

         – Christina W., Stow, OH

      Stan Hywet Hall
      Alterations Express
      Embassy Suites Akron
      Bertram Inn & Conference Center

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