If you are recently engaged or planning your wedding, you’ll want to attend a couple of Bridal and Wedding Shows in Columbus for inspiration and guidance. Why do months worth of research looking for the best venues, florists, wedding cake bakers, DJ’s, photographers, and other wedding service providers when you can meet them and see what they have to offer in one place?
You’ll get inspiration from Fashion Shows, hair and makeup designer, reception decor, and even Honeymoon destinations. Most of the shows offer giveaways and door prizes, so you could walk away with some awesome swag.
Bring your fiancé, your mom, or all your friends, and get inspired and excited about your upcoming nuptials! There’s so rule that you have to be engaged to attend, so if you are hoping or expecting to become engaged soon, you can come too!
I’ve gathered all of the upcoming bridal shows in Columbus, and will add to the list as others are scheduled. Please drop a line to me at info@columbusonthecheap.com if you know of any others that should be included. We are accepting ads and sponsorship opportunities of this page from wedding shows and wedding vendors; please contact ads@columbusonthecheap.com for details.
August Wedding Shows in Columbus
The Columbus Premier Bridal Expo at Polaris
When: Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 11am to 4pm
Where: The Hilton Polaris, 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus – Polaris, OH 43240
Details: Photographers, DJ’s, Florists, Caterers, Reception Sites, Travel Agencies, Videographers, Wedding Cakes, Gown Stores, Tuxedo Stores, Jewelers, Invitations, Health, Beauty and more! There are door prizes and a Grand Prize honeymoon package, plus other freebies for couples attending.
Admission: Tickets are FREE if you Pre-Register in advance ($10 at the door). Tickets are limited! Register here.
September Wedding Shows in Columbus
When: Sunday, September 19 from 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: The Grand Event Center at Grandview Yard, 820 Goodale Boulevard, Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Details: You’ll meet a range of diverse wedding professionals that are looking to help you plan and execute your wedding day! Swag Bags, Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, Product Samples & cocktails! Cake Tastings, Treats, and Giveaways. “Ask The Expert” Luxury Lounge Area is for couples/brides to have some REAL face time with local wedding professionals. The First 100 Brides will receive Swanky Swag Bags, Complimentary Drink Ticket for a Glass of Wine OR Champagne + a cute Bridal Sash!
Admission: Tickets are $9-$12 and go on sale on July 4
October Wedding Shows in Columbus
The Wedding Experience
When: October 24 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites Columbus Dublin, 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017
Details: Uniquely themed “Through the Seasons” rooms showcase mini mock-wedding receptions to give you great decor visuals for every season of the year! Amazing food, cake samples, thousands of dollars in prizes given away, over 70 of the best wedding pros in Columbus, dance lessons, updos, caricatures, design and decor inspiration, music, swag bags, grand finale, and so much more. Please visit the website for more information!
Admission: $12-$15 (tickets on sale closer to the show
November Wedding Shows in Columbus
Ohio Bridal and Wedding Expo
When: Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Details: Meet the wedding experts to plan your dream wedding, with Photographers, DJ’s, Florists, Caterers, Reception Sites, Travel Agencies, Videographers, Wedding Cakes, Gown Stores, Tuxedo Stores, Jewelers, Invitations, Health, Beauty and more! The show is an interactive event, with food to taste, dresses to see, flowers to enjoy, music to dance to and fun to be had. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day filled with laughter, ideas and inspiration at the Bridal & Wedding Expo! There will be cash prizes and giveaways that you don’t want to miss out on!
Admission: Register in advance for free passes, or pay $10 at the door. Note: tickets for the November event will likely not be available until after the April event.
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January Wedding Shows in Columbus
- When: January tba from 12 pm – 4 pm
- Where: Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, OH 43123
- Details: The Winter Bridal Spectacular encompasses all things related to weddings and health and beauty by gathering a select group of top exhibitors from Columbus and beyond. Choose your wedding dress, photographer, photo booth, travel agent, hotel stay for guests, wedding planner, caterer, cake, and sweets, just to name a few choices available to you at the event. $100 in “bonus bucks” up for grabs. There will be a “bonus bucks” drawing for $100 at 3:00 pm. You will use the $100 as a cash payment to secure the services or product for any vendor at the show. You must be present to win. Convenient, free parking close to the entrance makes attending a breeze. Over 30 additional door prizes, food and cake samples and much more.
- Admission: Save 50% off the admission ticket price when you buy online. Ticket includes raffle entry. Tickets $4.99 online and $10.00 at the door. Children are admitted free.
- When: January tba from 12pm-4pm
- Where: The Shops at Worthington Place, 7227 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085
- Details: Join recently engaged couples for a truly unique bridal show experience. This bridal show is designed to provide you with the knowledge and expertise you will need to navigate through the wedding planning process. We will cover topics that are essential to ensuring you have a successful wedding and help you work within your budget in discussions from 12:00 – 1:30 PM. Vendor Mixer 1:30 – 4:00 PM. This show is focused solely on VENUES I CATERERS I PLANNERS. These are the first steps in the planning process and we would like to start you off on the right foot.
- Cost: FREE
Columbus Weddings Show
When: Saturday, January 15 and Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Ohio Expo Center—Cardinal Hall, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
Details: The show features +100 of the area’s wedding professionals to help answer your questions and bring your dream wedding to life. The Columbus Weddings Show is here to inspire you with the latest styles and trends from top designers on our runway, delight your palate with scrumptious bites to sample from bakeries and caterers, and offer show exclusive specials and fabulous prizes. Celebrity guest, Randy Fenoli from TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress,” who will do a Q&A with the audience to get your toughest wedding questions answered from the professional Fashion Director himself.
Admission: $6-$12. Meet and Greets are additional. Parking is $5 cash per vehicle.
Franklin Park Conservatory Wedding Showcase
- When: January tba from 6-9 p.m.
- Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203
- Details: Vendors to help plan every aspect of your wedding including caterers with tasty samples, musical entertainment, wine tastings & bubbly bar, fashion, and prize drawings. Admission is $20 per person in advance, or $25 at the door. Call 614.645.1800 or purchase tickets online.
The Columbus Wedding Show & Expo
- When: January tba from 11am to 4pm
- Where: Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH 43219
- Details: Photographers, DJ’s, Florists, Caterers, Reception Sites, Travel Agencies, Videographers, Wedding Cakes, Gown Stores, Tuxedo Stores, Jewelers, Invitations, Health, Beauty and more! Take photos in the photobooth, sample wedding cake, and have a cocktail or two while enjoying fashion shows. There are door prizes. Mother of the Bride door prizes, and a Grand Prize honeymoon package that will be given away at approximately 3 pm, the start of the second Fashion Show. Must Be Present To Win!
- Admission: Tickets are $8 per person, save $2 by purchasing tickets online. Only accept CASH or CHECK at the Show. Children 12yrs and younger are free. Purchase Tickets here.
February 2021 Wedding Shows in Columbus
A Columbus Bridal Affair
When: Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Marriott Columbus Dublin, 5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017
Details: This is a FREE event, but reservations ARE required!! Every couple receives a special Wedding Gift Card, value $200! There will also be the chance to win wedding rings and they will be giving away $10,000 worth of gift certificates!!
Admission: FREE! Register here.
Bridal Brunch and Learn by The Paper Vow
- When: February tba from 11:30 am – 2 pm
- Where: Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane, Upper Arlington, OH 43220
- Details: Get a rare, inside scoop on how to choose your perfect wedding vendor team & the best ways to check off your to-do’s till the “I do” by learning from the top wedding pros in Columbus! Bring all the questions swirling in your head and prepare to have them answered by the time you leave. Brunch will be served along with a mimosa bar! Sit down with the wedding panel in front to go over FAQ’s in Photography Venue & Transportation, Invitations, Dress Shopping and Makeup, DJ and Cake, Florals and Linen, and Wedding planner tips and more! Come see the latest wedding dress styles, get a free mini makeover, taste yummy treats and more!
Worthington Weddings Bridal Show
- When: February tba from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Where: Worthington Community Center, 345 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, OH 43085
- Details: Over 70 wedding professionals at your fingertips so you can find the best of the best to meet your needs. From cake to flowers to dresses and more, you can plan the wedding of your dreams.
March Wedding Shows in Columbus
Wedding Resale Market with Devoted Columbus
When: Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 11am – 2 pm
Where: Makoy Center, 5462 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026
Details: Brides Helping Brides! Shop from past brides for some amazing deals on new and gently used wedding decor, dresses, accessories, jewelry, favors, candles, chargers, centerpieces, signs, wedding gifts, easels, champagne glasses, card boxes, cake cutters, and so much MORE!
Admission: Tickets are $6 regular early admission or $12 VIP early admission. Tickets available at the door after 11:15 am for $8 cash.
Wedding Resale Market
Wedding Upcycle Pop-Up
When: Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 10am – 2 pm
Where: Robbins Hunter Museum, 221 East Broadway, Granville, OH 43023
Details: Shop gently used props and decor from some of the Columbus areas elite wedding designers! Meet wedding vendors from the area and learn about the beautiful venues located in historic Granville Village. All attendees will receive a small SWAG bag valued at over $25 PLUS save on Just WRITE custom wedding invitations.
Admission: $4.00 for 30 minutes of shopping. 100% of proceeds from the ticket sales goes towards to the Robbins Hunter Museum.
The Events and Bridal Expo 2020
- When: March tba from 1 pm to 7 pm
- Where: Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington, 6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
- Details: The Events and Bridal Expo 2020 is an event that will showcase top Events and wedding vendors in the surrounding Columbus Ohio area.
- Admission: Free
April Wedding Shows in Columbus
The Wedding Experience Columbus
When: Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 12:30 pm to 4pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington, 6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
Details: Be a wedding crasher when you explore multiple mock receptions for all of the seasons to get ideas for your own perfect wedding reception! Talk to vendors, grab a swag bag, enjoy samples and drinks, and stick around for lots of giveaways at the Grand Finale!
Admission: $5-$10 in advance. Early bird $5 tickets available through February 12. Order here.
Spring Fling Bridal Spectacular
- When: April tba from 12pm-4pm
- Where: Aladdin Shrine, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123
- Details: This Spring Fling Bridal Spectacular encompasses all things related to weddings and health and beauty by gathering a select group of top exhibitors from Columbus and beyond
- Cost: Save 50% off the admission ticket price when you buy online. Ticket includes raffle entry. Tickets $4.99 online and $10.00 at the door. The more you buy the more entries you get. Children are admitted free.
Events not currently scheduled for 2021
The following events were not scheduled at the time of publishing in Januray 2021. We are leaving them below, as some may be scheduled once health and safety risks are determined closer to the dates of the shows.
Columbus Weddings Summer Boutique Show presented by Worthington Jewelers
- When: August tba from 12 – 4 p.m.
- Where: Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center,
- Details: Chat with some of central Ohio’s most talented wedding professionals and check some boxes off your to-do list in an intimate, boutique setting. Win a meet and greet with Randy Feloni from Say Yes to the Dress and Randy to the Rescue. Enjoy a free mimosa from ReVision Lasik and Cataract Surgery Center. Enter to win prizes and giveaways, and taste delicious samples.
- Admission: Tickets are $7 in advance (with $1.38 fee). This ticket includes (1) one complimentary mimosa and each bride and groom-to-be will receive a boutique tote bag. Price at the door is $10.
The Gifted Wedding Reveal & Wedding Show
- When: August tba from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Where: La Navona, 154 N Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230
- Details: Come see options for your special day, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, and how to make your wedding a GIFTED wedding at 104.9 the River’s Gifted Wedding Reveal & Wedding Show, sponsored by Thrivent Financial.
- Admission: FREE, but tickets are required. Sign up here.
- When: Sunday, November tba from 11 am – 2 pm
- Where: Makoy Center, 5462 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026
- Details: Come and shop over 40 booths of past brides selling some amazing items from their weddings. You might find things like decor, candles, vases, signs, dresses, jewelry, linens, accessories, gifts, and so much more! Some vendors will also be on hand selling their items as well, Most vendors only accept cash so bring plenty. Parking is always FREE!
- Admission: Tickets $6-$12
May Wedding Shows in Columbus
Ohio Bridal and Wedding Expo
When: Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Battelle Ballroom, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Details: Meet the wedding experts to plan your dream wedding, with Photographers, DJ’s, Florists, Caterers, Reception Sites, Travel Agencies, Videographers, Wedding Cakes, Gown Stores, Tuxedo Stores, Jewelers, Invitations, Health, Beauty and more! The show is an interactive event, with food to taste, dresses to see, flowers to enjoy, music to dance to and fun to be had. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day filled with laughter, ideas and inspiration at the Bridal & Wedding Expo! There will be cash prizes and giveaways that you don’t want to miss out on!
Admission: Register in advance for free passes; advance reservations required for capacity compliance
Wedding Pros + Friends Happy Hour Meetup
When: Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Seventh Son Brewing Co. 1101 North 4th Street, Columbus, OH 43201. Upstairs seating area.
Details: Join the Season Journals team to celebrate the start to a wonderful wedding season + enjoy the company of the Columbus wedding community. Mingle with familiar faces and meet new members of the wedding community as well. Friends and family are welcome! Your first drink is free! Find Annette for your drink ticket.
Tickets: No ticket required, but RSVPs are greatly appreciated!
June Wedding Shows in Columbus
The Mill Event Center’s Wedding Showcase
When: Sunday, June 27, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: The Mill Event Center 431 S Columbus St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Tickets: $10; purchase here.
Details: The Mill Event Center is hosting an exclusive Wedding Showcase on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Brides, grooms and their closest confidants can partake in an upscale engagement celebration with thoughtfully selected representatives from some of the finest wedding businesses. Representatives will be present to ensure each guest leaves feeling prepared to create his or her wedding day vision. Experience our full service bar, and take advantage of our $1 Bloody Mary’s and $1 Mimosas. Brides or grooms in attendance will receive a special gift.
Married At The Manor (Season 1) – Open House & Bridal Show
When: Sunday, June 27, 2021 from Noon to 6 PM
Where: The Henry Manor, 1755 Cedar Hill Road, Lancaster, OH 43130
Tickets: $10 – purchase at marriedatthemanor.eventbrite.com
Details: Tour the venue, meet planners, caterers, photographers, florists, officiants, party supply stores, DJ’s, limo drivers and more! Win a Grand Prize Wedding Package worth over $12,000!
July Wedding Shows in Columbus
Wedding Resale Market with Devoted Columbus
When: Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 11am – 1pm
Where: Makoy Center, 5462 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026
Details: Brides Helping Brides! Shop from past brides for some amazing deals on new and gently used wedding decor, dresses, accessories, jewelry, favors, candles, chargers, centerpieces, signs, wedding gifts, easels, champagne glasses, card boxes, cake cutters, and so much MORE!
Admission: Tickets are $6 regular early admission or $12 VIP early admission. Tickets available at the door after 11:15 am for $8 cash.
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