Friday, January 24, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Drive-in passes are permitted. Parking is free on Friday.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Drive-in passes are NOT permitted.
Parking is $12 per car all day.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Drive-in passes are NOT permitted.
Parking is $12 per car all day.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Silent opening at 11:30 AM.
There will be an Exhibitor Networking Cocktail Hour 6 PM – 7 PM on Saturday, January 25 2025. We invite your team to stay, enjoy a drink, and network with the other vendors! 2 drink coupons will be provided to each exhibitor.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Silent opening at 9:45 AM.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Drive-in passes may enter the building at approximately 5:00 PM or later based on safety precautions determined by I-X Center.
No exhibits may start tearing down until after 4:00 PM. The takedown, removal, or repackaging of booth materials and/or displays during posted bridal show hours is strictly prohibited. Not only is this disrespectful to attendees and neighboring booths, but it poses a hazard while transporting said materials through the event facility. Early tear-down will result in forfeiture of the lead list and a $100 fine.
> Rules & Regulations (I-X Center & Today’s Bride Shows)
> Exhibitor Day-of Staff Ticket
For Exhibitor Incoming Staff ONLY during show hours.
> Event Social Media Banners & Links
> Spread the Word Contest
Enter to win a FREE BOOTH, MAGAZINE AD, or EBLAST when you post on social media!
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM
One-hour guided tour of I-X Center (optional). RSVP to jennifer@todaysbride.com. Please include the company name & who is attending.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Materials for the Pink Stuff It Bag Program due | Order Form
Monday, January 6, 2025
Last Day to Order Electric at Discounted Rate (if not included in your booth package)from Edlen at advanced discounted rates. | Visit ordering.edlen.com
Friday, January 10, 2025
Fill out your Credentials Form (Sign, Name Tags, Specials)
Friday, January 10, 2025
Reserve Stage Show Commercial & Big Screen Video space | Order Form
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Reserve Space in the Inspiration Galleries (Tables, Gowns, Cakes, Portraits) | Email Abby Crowder
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
To order additional Booth Rental Items, contact Angel at Miller’s Party Rental: 330-753-9104 or amk@millerparty.com.
To order complimentary rentals for the Gallery of Tables, contact the sponsor Lasting Impressions Event Rentals at 216-591-1177 or veronica@lirents.net.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Food sample approval deadline | Sample Authorization Request Form
Friday, January 17, 2025
Pre-order Parking Passes at $10/day (versus $12/day) | I-X Parking Pass & Drive-in Order Form
Friday, January 24, 2025
Pre-order Drive-in Passes ($35 one way passes, $50 round trip passes) | I-X Parking Pass & Drive-in Order Form
> Top 10 Tips for a Successful Wedding Show
> Show Prep Checklist & Packing List
PARKING PASSES: Parking is $12/day for both Saturday & Sunday. Pre-order parking passes for $10/day by Friday, January 17, 2025. Passes are not mailed. You’ll pick them up at I-X Customer Service during move-in on Friday. To order, please visit I-X Parking Pass & Drive-in Order Form.
FOOD SAMPLE GUIDELINES Selling food products is prohibited. All sampling requests must be submitted to I-X Center at least 10 days in advance (form: Sample Authorization Request Form). Sampling is limited to a 2-oz. portion for food and a 4-oz. portion for beverage. The items being sampled must be part of your business services. Alcoholic samples are prohibited.
WIFI I-X Center offers Internet Service for a fee through Smart City Networks. See flyer HERE with sample rates. They do not accept pre-orders. Order during move-in or the day-of the show from your device.
ELECTRICITY If an exhibitor wants electricity above the included 10amp service for single booths and larger, you must order from Edlen directly at ordering.edlen.com. Order by January 6, 2025, to receive discounted rates.
DELIVERIES Deliveries from common carriers (UPS, FedEx, 3rd parties, etc) will incur drayage charges for receipt of their delivery, storage, delivery to booth, and then return to docks to send out after the event. Call Miller’s Party Rental, 330-753-9104, to discuss arrangements & fees ahead of time.
IDENTIFYING BRIDES For easier identification engaged attendees will be wearing a pink “I Said Yes!” Today’s Bride sticker.
LUNCH OPTIONS Outside food and drink is not permitted to be brought into the Convention Center. Concession areas will be available throughout the show with ample seating.
OHIO TRANSIENT TAX LICENSE Retailers selling at the show are responsible for complying with all vendor-licensing requirements. For additional information or to apply for an Ohio Transient Vendor’s License call 888-405-4089 or visit tax.ohio.gov.
Exhibitor Manual Introduction (Sent November 7, 2024)
Promote Your Presence Before the Show (Sent November 25, 2024)
Booth Inspiration & Tips (Sent December 2, 2024)
10 Tips for a Successful Wedding Show (Sent December 5, 2024)
Time to Prep Your Marketing Materials (Sent December 11, 2024)
Consider these Add-ons for a Successful Show! (Sent December 17, 2024)
Bring potential customers to see you by promoting your presence at the show (don’t forget to give them free tickets!).
Not only will it help bring more engaged attendees to the show, but you’ll also get points toward our Spread the Word Contest.
First-place winner gets a FREE booth, the second-place winner gets a FREE ad in the upcoming magazine, and the third place gets a FREE e-blast to our entire database. Learn more about how to enter the program here!
Download one of the images below to share on your social media or add to your website! Open the link below for whichever size, right-click & save the image to your computer.
Square Image (600px by 600px): https://pros.todaysbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Square-January2025.jpg
Instagram Image (1080px by 1350px): https://pros.todaysbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Instagram-January2025.jpg
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Example text for post: Come see us at the @TodaysBride Wedding Show on January 25th & 26th at the I-X Center in Cleveland! Message us for free tickets to the event!
Example text for post: Stop by our booth at the @TodaysBride Wedding Show on January 25th & 26th at the I-X Center in Cleveland! We’ll be offering [insert discount or promo here] to all engaged attendees. Message us for free tickets!
Share this event on Facebook or link to the Show Page on TodaysBride.com.
Jim Frericks, Chief Marketing Officer Jim@TodaysBride.com | 330.670.9545 x16
Jennifer Judy, Vice President Jennifer@TodaysBride.com | 330.670.9545 x14
Abby Frericks Crowder, Client Services Manager Abby@TodaysBride.com | 330.670.9545 x12
Kelsey O’Hearne Bohl, Account Manager Kelsey@TodaysBride.com | 330.670.9545 x22
Phil Bell, Account Manager phil@TodaysBride.com | 330.670.9545 x23
