The following is a list of upcoming bridal shows in Southern California. Most feature gown fashion shows and wedding vendors, from photographers to caterers. Travel agents often are on hand to promote their services as well.
BRIDEWORLD EXPO
When: June 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Crown Plaza Resort, 300 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach
Admission: $7
Information: (800) 600-7080; www.BrideWorld.com
When: June 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Doubletree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario
Admission: $7
Information: (800) 600-7080; www.BrideWorld.com
When: July 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Universal City, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City
Admission: $7
Information: (800) 600-7080; www.BrideWorld.com
When: July 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn, 25205 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills
Admission: $7
Information: (800) 600-7080; www.BrideWorld.com
When: Aug. 27-28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figuroa St., Los Angeles
Admission: $7
Information: (800) 600-7080; www.BrideWorld.com
When: Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
Admission: $7
Information: (800) 600-7080; www.BrideWorld.com
THE GREAT BRIDAL GIVEAWAY AND WEDDING PLANNING SEMINAR
When: June 25 and July 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Garibaldina Club, 4533 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
Admission: $40
Information: (818) 951-8543; www.events-weddings.com
THE WEDDING PARTY BRIDAL SHOW
When: June 26, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: The Hyatt Regency, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla
Admission: $13-$20
Information: (760) 635-1120; www. SanDiegoWedding.com
FESTIVAL OF BRIDES — THE UPSCALE BRIDAL SHOW
When: July 17, noon to 6 p.m.
Where: The Biltmore, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Admission: $10
Information: (310) 577-7788; www.festivalofbrides.com
When: July 31, noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Park Hyatt, 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Century City
Admission: $10
Information: (310) 577-7788; www.festivalofbrides.com
When: Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Disneyland Hotel, 1150 W. Magic Way, Anaheim
Admission: $10
Information: (310) 577-7788; www.festivalofbrides.com
When: Aug. 14, noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Castle Green, 99 South Raymond Ave., Pasadena
Admission: $10
Information: (310) 577-7788; www.festivalofbrides.com
BRIDAL SHOWPLACE
When: Aug. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bridal Showplace, 10660 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos
Admission: $5
Information: (562) 924-2048; www.bridalshowplace.net
HERE COME THE BRIDES — THE ELEGANT BRIDAL EXPERIENCE
When: Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Quiet Cannon Banquet Center, 901 N. Via San Clemente, Montebello
Admission: $7
Information: (877) 930-2657; www.HereComeTheBrides.net
When: Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: AitTel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys
Admission: $7
Information: (877) 930-2657; www.HereComeTheBrides.net
When: Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Hilton Hotel, 701 West Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Admission: $7
Information: (877) 930-2657; www.HereComeTheBrides.net
When: Oct. 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Marriott Ventura Beach, 2055 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
Admission: $7
Information: (877) 930-2657; www.HereComeTheBrides.net
THE GREAT BRIDAL EXPO
When: Oct. 2, noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim
Admission: $7-$9, per adult; free for children under 12
Information: (800) 422-3976; www.greatbridalexpo.com
When: Oct. 9, Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Hilton Hotel, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City
Admission: $7-$9, per adult; free for children under 12
Information: (800) 422-3976; www.greatbridalexpo.com
WINE COUNTRY BRIDAL FAIRE
When: Feb. 26, 2006, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Pechange Resort, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Admission: $7
Information: (760) 295-9005; www.allwedsites.com
