A number of bridal fairs and wedding shows take place in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. They are great for people planning to get married.
There is the Fraser Valley Wedding Festival, All Dressed in White Bridal Show, Crème de la Crème, West Coast Wedding Show, and the Engaged Wedding Show. There is also the Vancouver Wedding & Honeymoon Expo.
WEST COAST WEDDING SHOW
A great bridal fair in early 2025 is the West Coast Wedding Show. It takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Burnaby on February 23rd. (TIP: If you buy your tickets by January 31st you’ll save $4. Also, if you use the promo code WCWS25-250FF you’ll save an additional 25% on admission. )
For full details about the event, see the West Coast Wedding Show‘s website.
Vancouver Wedding Expos and Bridal Shows
Planning a wedding can be a difficult task, but there are lots of special shows and events in the Vancouver region that can make things a little easier for couples. Events range from bridal fashion shows to huge fairs with vendors for any and all wedding needs. In addition to being one-stop events for wedding planners, most of the shows also feature valuable giveaways ranging from bridal gift bags to expensive honeymoon trips.
In this article we share details about some of the best wedding-related expos and shows to check out throughout the year. If you or someone you know is looking for the perfect gown, photographer, cake, decorations or anything else needed for a wedding, we recommend going to one or more of the events listed below.
West Coast Wedding Show
The West Coast Wedding Show is a fancy bridal exhibition full of the region’s top vendors. There are dozens of wedding professionals offering advice, products and services. It’s a one-day affair that also includes fashion shows and other forms of entertainment. Admission comes with the chance to win one of several prizes.
In 2025 the event takes place on Sunday, February 23rd. It happens at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown located at 6083 McKay Avenue in Burnaby. The event begins at 10:00 am and finishes at 4:00 pm. Tickets cost about $20 per person.
For more information about this event, check out our article about the West Coast Wedding Show. To see footage from last year’s event, watch the video below.
(Note: The music in this video is Exciting Day by Oleksii Holubiev from Pixabay.)
All Dressed in White Bridal Show (ADIW)
The All Dressed in White Bridal Show is a fun event for engaged couples and friends looking to plan their dream wedding. There are many great local vendors on-site, including but not limited to photography teams, venue representatives, hair stylists and caterers. Engaged couples in attendance can win valuable prizes as well.
There are two ADIW shows in the Lower Mainland in 2025. The first is on February 2nd at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel which is at 15269 104 Avenue in Surrey, BC. The second event is on March 30th at the Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre at 405 North Road in Coquitlam.
For more information about this event, see our articles about the All Dressed in White Bridal Show website.
Crème de la Crème
The Crème de la Crème event describes itself as “the most opulent event of the year.” It features an elegant fashion show for upcoming brides. The event also includes manicures, makeovers, food and more. It’s a relaxing day full of pampering. Types of exhibitors you can expect to see at Crème de la Crème include videographers, entertainers, jewellers, décor services, and more.
In 2025 the event takes place on February 16th at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver at 39 Smithe Street. The wedding showcase runs from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. Early bird tickets cost $40 each online.
To learn more about this event, click Crème de la Crème.
WESTIN BAYSHORE HOTEL, VANCOUVER
There are lots of great hotels for honeymoons and wedding receptions in the Lower Mainland. A great one is the Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver. We’ve never had a wedding there, but we have stayed at the hotel a few times and loved the place. To learn about our experiences, see our articles about Our Westin Bayshore Summer Staycation and Our Westin Bayshore Winter Staycation.
Fraser Valley Wedding Festival
The Fraser Valley Wedding Festival is “the longest-running wedding show in the Fraser Valley.” There are usually three events each year in either Abbotsford or Langley. The first event of 2023 was on March 26th. Other shows that year happened on September 24th and November 5th. In 2024 they had an event on October 27th. 2025 details are to be confirmed.
At this show you can expect to see a large marketplace, fashion shows featuring styles from multiple stores, and gift bags valued at over $1,000 for early guests. The events also feature DJ music and a bar for adults.
For more information about the event, see our Fraser Valley Wedding Festival article.
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Engaged Wedding Show
Previously known as the Original Bridal Swap, the Engaged Wedding Show offers both new and used items available for purchase. There are used decorations along with new products and treasures to browse.
In 2025 the event happens on January 26th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm and from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. The event takes place at the Pipe Shop, located at 115 Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver.
To learn more about this event, see the Engaged Vancouver website.
Vancouver Wedding Expo
The Vancouver Wedding Expo is a one-stop event for wedding planning. It happens at the same time and place as the Vancouver International Travel Expo, which also makes it a great event for honeymoon planning. There are over 200 exhibitors to check out, including travel experts, venue representatives, hair and makeup artists, caterers and other wedding professionals. Attendees are automatically entered into draws to win valuable prizes.
In 2025 the Vancouver Wedding Expo is in Hall B at the Vancouver Convention Centre on September 20th. It starts at 11:00 am and ends at 4:30 pm. General admission costs about $15 per person.
To learn more about this event, see the official Vancouver Wedding Expo website.
Other Information
To learn more about wedding shows in the Lower Mainland, see the website bcweddingguides.com.
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