Upcoming WEdding Showcases
It is Wedding Showcase season! I will be participating in the following showcases this year and wanted to share with you what they are offering and how they can aid in your planning process.
Showcases bring out many reputable vendors in all categories for you to meet in person and explore their offerings. This is a great, low-pressure way to find a bakery, caterer, or bartender by enjoying free samples. For those just starting your planning, you can benefit by touring venues in an informal setting and seeing what it could look like dressed up for an event. For those closer to your date, showcases often have hair & makeup artists doing mini makeovers, alterations and dress preservation, bouquet preservation artists, unique guest book ideas, and calligraphers who do place cards and signage, just to name a few.
Happy planning and hope to see you soon!
Central Coast Bride Expo - Santa Barbara
Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 12:00 pM - 4:00 PM
About the Expo
The Santa Barbara Wedding Expo is a must-attend event for brides, grooms, and event planners alike. With tons of vendors, this expo offers a unique opportunity to connect with the best professionals in the industry and gather inspiration for your special day.
What to Expect
1. Vendor Showcase: Explore a diverse range of wedding and event vendors, from photographers and florists to caterers and event planners. Find everything you need in one place.
2. Inspiration Galleries: Get inspired by stunning wedding setups and event decor. Discover the latest trends and innovative ideas to make your event truly memorable.
3. Special Discounts: Get access to special packages and discounts from participating vendors.
4. Giveaways and Prizes: Get a chance to win exciting prizes and giveaways from our generous vendors.
Admission
General Admission: $12 per person
Group Discount (Up to 8 People): $50
VIP Admission: $50 per person
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Camarillo wedding expo
Sunday, April 19th, 2026, 2:00 pM - 8:30 PM
About the Expo
The Expo is an immersive experience, involving a Sunday drive in the country, visiting seven gorgeous, outdoor wedding venues. You will find them filled with talented and unique vendors who specialize in making your wedding day an unforgettable event. Complete the day with yummy bites from local caterers while staying for the chance to visit the venues at night for the Twilight Tour. Enjoy music and all the twinkling lights of your dreams!
Part 1: The Wedding Expo 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Seven outdoor venues in Camarillo, Moorpark, and Somis await you. Among them you will find a historic farming ranch with orchards and blueberry fields, two lush tropical gardens, a vineyard with a Victorian-style home, a colorful floral garden with a mountain view overlooking an agricultural valley, a ranch with so many palm trees it has been named for them, and a 1918 Colonial-style home and garden. Choose one venue to start your journey, but don’t miss a single one. There will be 20 wedding vendors waiting to meet you at each of the venues.
Part 2: The Twilight Tour 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Once seeing venues in daylight, visiting them at night is amazing! Lights, music, party vibes, candles and sunsets. After you visit all the venues during the daytime, return to your favorites to get a feel for what makes them special once the sun goes down. You may also want to go back to that venue or vendor you connected with earlier in the day to talk about booking. You will also probably be hungry for dinner. The exclusive caterers for each venue will provide a different delicious food station at each stop along the way.
Moorpark Venues: Rancho de Las Palmas and Eden Gardens *This is where I will be*
Camarillo Venues: Maravilla Gardens, Casi Cielo Vineyards, McCormick Home Ranch, Gerry Ranch
Somis Venue: Hartley Botanica
Admission
Tickets: $15 per person through Eventbrite
Tickets will be available for purchase thru 4/18/26. Then, $20 at the door.
