Events

April 3, 2011 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fashion Show 2 p.m. – Bridal Expo Chicago 
You will discover the area's best wedding professionals in a one-stop shopping environment. See over 65 lavish exhibit displays at each event, sip champagne, sample gourmet wedding cafe and win prizes given by show sponsors. Plus, find "show only specials" and the best deals from local vendors. See this season's hottest bridal trends on the runway for the bride and the entire party.
2401 W. Higgins Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 

Thursday, April 7, 2011 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Spring Bridal Bash at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Snag a swag bag from Anjenu, smell the roses from Botanicals, sample Limelight Catering's inventive cuisine and experience LOLA Event Productions' imaginative big-day ideas. RSVP required by April 4, to rentals@naturemuseum.org or 773-755-5155 naturemuseum.org 

Friday, April 8, 2011 – 8am to 9pm Running of the Brides - Filene's Basement - world famous event held annually and guaranteed to create lasting bonds and memories between a bride and her entourage.  Win a gift certificate towards a bridal gown of your choice at Filene's Wedding Wire

Saturday, April 9, 2011 – Belle Vie Sample Sale- 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. only $999 gowns, first come, first served.  Belle Vie Bridal Couture 34 E. Oak Street Chicago, IL Ph: 312.751.2222

Sunday, April 10, 2011 – 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Orland Park Bridal Expo
Sample wedding cake, listen to live music, meet photographers, hold flowers and experience more than 60 Chicago vendors in one place. Fashion show at 2 pm. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 847.428.3320 or bridalshowexpo.com   Georgios Hotel 8800 W. 159th St. Orland Park, IL 847.428.3320

Sunday, April 10, 2011 – Bridal Bouquet Trend Show 1-5 p.m. at Christine Noelle Design
Get inspired with Christine Noelle Design as they unveil the top 10 bridal bouquet trends for the spring season. From traditional to avant-garde, you're sure to find the style that suits you best. 
http://christinenoelledesign.com  106 W. Oak Street Chicago, IL Ph: 312.475.1500
Thursday, April 14, 2011 – 5-7 p.m. April Showers Bring Wedding Flowers at Weddings 826 
Mingle with local florists and find the perfect petals for your special day! Smell the roses with vendors like Dilly Lily and Larkspur while nibbling on tasty treats from Flour. 
Kindly RSVP 773.529.8871 or weddings826.com 826 W. Armitage Chicago, IL.
 
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 12 - 4 pm Ciao, Bella!  A Locally Inspired Bridal Event
Enjoy an eclectic collection of art while browsing through over 20 local vendors with information on cakes, invitations, photobooths, photographers, designers and more.  Tickets $7 in advance, includes fashion show, raffle entry and swag bag.

Purchase Tickets on EventBrite.  Held at Artists Central Exchange, 4866 North Clark
Sunday, June 12th, 2011 - 11:30 am - 4 pm (Haute Couture Fashion Show @2pm) Bridal Luxury Expo - see the best weddings in the Windy City.  Over 80 displays and 160 wedding professionals
Bridal Expo’s luxury shows allow you and your entire bridal party to sample wedding cake, hear music, meet photographers, talk to wedding vendors face-to-face, sit in a limo, and gain hundreds of wedding ideas and tips.