Here come the brides: Two bridal fairs this weekend

See the latest trends in wedding cakes at Bridal Affair on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 8, at The Chattanoogan.
See the latest trends in wedding cakes at Bridal Affair on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 8, at The Chattanoogan.

Watch for Scenic City Weddings

The Chattanooga Times Free Press is not hosting Bridal Affair this year, the bridal expo sponsored by the newspaper for several years.Instead, watch for a new bridal guide, Scenic City Weddings, to be published March 1. It will be a unique anthology of Chattanooga’s premier wedding and event businesses, showcasing trends within the wedding and event industry.Find out more at sceniccityweddings.com.

So you got a ring for Christmas and now you're planning the wedding of your dreams?

Two bridal fairs this weekend can save you time and gas money when they gather multiple wedding-service professionals under one roof for the convenience of engaged couples.

Southern Charm Wedding Expo

Southern Charm Wedding Expo is Saturday, Jan. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. in the historic Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., in Ringgold, Ga.

Brides-to-be are invited to check out Northwest Georgia vendors from caterers and florists to photographers at this free show.

For more information: 706-935-5290.

The Pink Bride

Nearly 100 bridal vendors will fill the exhibit hall when The Chattanooga Pink Bride wedding expo opens Sunday, Jan. 21. This bridal fair will be held at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stunning vendor displays will help brides envision their perfect celebration. Guests may sign up for giveaways and product discounts as they browse vendors' booths.

Kaiti Gill, Pink Bride operations manager, says runway fashion shows are scheduled for 1 and 3 p.m.

"Each show is about 30 minutes," says Gill. " The first show will feature David's Bridal and Men's Wearhouse. The second show will feature Monica's, Giorgio's and Ever After Bridal."

Tickets are $12 in advance online at www.thepinkbride.com or $15 day of show.

"Your paid Pink Bride ticket includes a one-year subscription to Brides Magazine," says Gill.

"Each bride who attends also receives a copy of the latest Chattanooga Pink Bride Magazine, access to exclusive show-only specials with participating vendors and more just for attending."

For more information: www.thepinkbride.com.

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