Welcome to the Columbus Weddings Show

The 2019 Columbus Weddings Show presented by Worthington Jewelers will be held Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ohio Expo Center’s Kasich Hall. As central Ohio’s biggest and best bridal expo, the show will feature a mix of old favorites and new, exciting experiences.

“We work hard all year to make this a fun, engaging event for central Ohio brides and grooms alike,” said Stephen Zonars, general manager of Dispatch Consumer Shows. “From bringing in a variety of celebrity guests to ensuring that the best vendors in the region are on hand to answer couples’ questions, everything our team does is designed to help brides and grooms find all the resources they need to plan their perfect wedding.”

Their efforts are paying off. The Columbus Weddings Show is known as a one-stop shop for all your wedding needs, from the engagement ring through honeymoon travel planning.

Many of the 125-plus vendors at the show offer exclusive discounts to attendees who book at the expo, and still more offer service samples ranging from hors d’oeuvres to cake pops to mini-makeovers.

“Engaged couples are excited about their weddings, of course,” Zonars said. “We want them to leave the show excited about planning their wedding.”

In addition to the vendors, four fashion shows — two each day — will showcase dozens of the latest styles for brides, grooms and bridal parties.

And Monte Durham, co-star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, will give a stage presentation each day, when he’ll talk trends and take questions from the audience.

The Columbus Weddings Show is also known for its wide range of door prizes, from Bliss Buck$ that can be used with participating vendors to the grand prize giveaway: a $2,500 gift certificate to Worthington Jewelers. Entering for any of the show’s giveaways is easily done via the bridal registry kiosks set up at the show’s entrance.

Tickets to the show are $12 at the door or $10 online, courtesy Twirl. VIP Meet-and-Greet tickets with Monte Durham are $25 and include entry to the show, a private small group meet-and-greet (12:45 p.m. check in), professional photograph with Monte and VIP seating for his stage presentations each day at 2:15 p.m. You also can purchase a Squad Pack — three tickets for $27— and bring along your partner, friends or parents. Parking at the Ohio Expo Center is $5, cash only.

A version of this story first appeared in the Spring/Summer 2019 issue of Columbus Weddings magazine.