Saturday, March 1, 2025
12:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 2, 2025
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
ALL EXHIBITORS must unload at the upper South Broadway Street lot off the loading dock area and enter through Dock Door 2 (pink arrow).
UNLOADING IS PROHIBITED through the main front door on East Mill Street.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Silent opening 10:45 AM. All booths must be ready to go!
Sunday, March 2, 2025
12:30 PM and 2:30 PM
Sunday, March 2, 2025
4:00 PM
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.
March Exhibitor Manual Introduction (Sent December 11, 2024)
Booth Inspiration & Tips (Sent December 17, 2024)
10 Tips for a Successful Wedding Show (Sent January 8, 2025)
Share the Show Marketing Contest (Sent January 14, 2025)
> March JSK Today’s Bride Exhibitor Manual
> Exhibitor Day-of Staff Ticket
For Exhibitor Incoming Staff ONLY during show hours.
> Event Social Media Banners & Links
> Enter to win a FREE BOOTH, MAGAZINE AD or EBLAST
> John S. Knight Center Floor Plan
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
One-hour guided tour of John S. Knight Center (optional). RSVP to jennifer@todaysbride.com. Please include the company name & who is attending.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Materials for the Pink Stuff It Bag Program due | Order Form
Friday, February 21, 2025
Fill out your Credentials Form (Sign, Name Tags, Specials)
Friday, February 21, 2025
Reserve Space in the Inspiration Galleries (Tables, Gowns, Cakes, Portraits) | Email Abby Frericks Crowder
Friday, February 21, 2025
Order any additional Booth Rental Items or complimentary rentals for the table gallery. Please contact Angel at Miller’s Party Rental: 330-753-9104 or amk@millerparty.com.
> Top 10 Tips for a Successful Wedding Show
> Show Prep Checklist & Packing List
> Rentals, AV & Printing Services
> Amazon Storefront Favorite Show Products
PARKING The CITY lots are free of charge starting at 6:00 PM on Friday and continuing through Sunday. There are other PRIVATE lots available for a fee. See the posted rates for the fees.
FOOD SAMPLE GUIDELINES Selling food products is prohibited. All sampling requests are to be submitted in writing to shows@todaysbride.com before the show. Sampling is limited to a 2-oz. portion for food and a 3-oz. portion for a beverage. The items being sampled must be part of your business services. Alcoholic samples are prohibited. Sternos at this venue is permitted provided the exhibitor has an ABC-rated fire extinguisher in their booth.
DELIVERIES The John S. Knight Center cannot be held responsible for any shipment of goods accepted at the facility. As a building rule, JSK will accept shipments up to three (3) business days (Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm) before the event.
IDENTIFYING BRIDES Engaged attendees will be wearing a “I Said Yes!” Today’s Bride sticker. If the sticker is PINK, that means they already have a venue. If the sticker is GREEN, that means they do not have a venue.
LUNCH OPTIONS Outside food and drink are not permitted to be brought into the John S. Knight Center. Concession areas will be available throughout the show with ample seating.
FREE PUBLIC WIFI Use the “John S. Knight Center Guest” network. Open your internet browser and click on “Agree and Continue.”
ELECTRICITY If an exhibitor wants electricity above the included 10amp service for furnished single booths and larger (not naked booths or table tops), you must order from John S. Knight Center HERE.
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.
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Example text for post: Come see us at the @TodaysBride Wedding Show on March 2nd at the John S. Knight Center in Downtown Akron! Message us for free tickets to the event!
Example text for post: Stop by our booth at the @TodaysBride Wedding Show on March 2nd at the John S. Knight Center in Downtown Akron! 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
