The Wedding Experience has been reimagined for a new generation of engaged couples, wedding pros, and local event partners.

RICHMOND

Wedding Experience

Greater Richmond Convention Center

April 11, 2027

Tickets Available Soon

Wedding Experience | Wedding Expo & Bridal Show in Richmond, VA

Inspiring Design Ideas
Meet Wedding Pros
A Fun Day For Everyone
Money Saving Deals
Enjoy Catered Treats
Prizes and Swag
Taste Delicious Cakes
Shopping and Planning

Parking & Info

Convenient parking is available at the Greater Richmond Convention Center parking garage, located at 3rd and Marshall Streets.  The third-level walkway connects the parking garage and the Convention Center. A charge of $10 per vehicle applies.  Additional parking is available in nearby lots and garages, including the parking garage behind the Richmond Marriott Hotel.  Public transportation is also available, and the GRTC Pulse stops at the Convention Center.

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“My fiancé and I just got engaged 3 weeks ago. Even though we had not even set our date, everyone was so warm and welcoming. We were able to get ideas for our wedding without feeling overwhelmed or pushed into anything.”

-- Carrie

 

“Even my fiancé had fun. It was like a wedding planning date!”

-- Kristi

 

“This was the best show I have been to by far! Every exhibitor was super helpful. Not one of them pushed themselves on me or my girls. We knew what we went there for and we were able to accomplish it.”

-- Sharanda

 

“There were so many great deals ... and the cakes were delicious!”

-- Brianna

 

“We had a great time! There was an unbelievable number of vendors there, and the food samples were amazing! I highly recommend the Wedding Experience for anyone planning a wedding.”

-- Sherlyn

What You Will See

5 mannequins wearing white wedding gowns of various designs at Caryn's Bridal booth. A black curtain serves as a backdrop.
Wedding booth display featuring a wood table with greenery, 2 chairs, and candle holders, flanked by shrubs and a wall of greenery with wood accents.
A luxurious black limo behind an elegant white seating set with chairs and a bench in a wedding expo space.
A group of people watch a demo at a wedding expo, where a person is applying makeup to a seated model under a ring light.
A black limo with its door open is parked next to a red carpet. A standing banner for TNT Limousine Service is visible to the right.
2 women in black stand at a wedding photo booth decorated with photographs, flowers, and rustic elements. A sign reads BAKERTURE.
4 women sit on a white couch at a booth with a backdrop of green hedge and flowers and a table with decorative items and brochures.
Two people at a mobile bar inside a vehicle at a wedding expo. A sign advertising mobile bar services is displayed in front.
A booth displays the Onyx Ensemble sign. A harp and a cellist are present. Several decorated tables and an adjacent booth are visible.
A wedding expo booth with 3 men behind a table. Banners list services such as DJ, MC, lighting, special effects, and photo booths.
A setup featuring a counter with floral arrangements and illuminated I DO letters, against a brick wall backdrop.

This Isn’t Your Typical Wedding Expo

Wedding planning can get overwhelming fast. Pinterest boards, endless searches, dozens of tabs open—and somehow you still have to figure out how everything will actually come together.

That’s where The Wedding Experience is different.

We’ve reimagined the traditional wedding expo as a day designed around the way you actually plan a wedding. Instead of simply walking rows of booths, you’ll explore four inspiring neighborhoods, each filled with ideas, experiences and talented local wedding professionals ready to help bring your celebration to life.

See It. Taste It. Experience It.

Taste the cake. See the flowers and décor up close. Discover the latest styles. Meet photographers, venues, caterers, entertainers, travel experts and other professionals face-to-face. Ask questions. Compare ideas. Find things you didn’t even know you were looking for.

Because choosing your wedding team is about more than scrolling through photos and reviews. Sometimes you need to experience it for yourself.

Come With a Wedding Idea. Leave With a Plan.

Whether you just got engaged or you’re checking off the final few things on your list, you can accomplish more in one afternoon than you might in weeks of searching online.

Bring your fiancé, family, wedding party, or whoever is helping you plan. Come ready to explore, be inspired and have some fun along the way.

Your wedding is an experience. Planning it should be one, too.

Tickets Available Soon!

Interested in Exhibiting?

Put your business in front of engaged couples who are actively planning their wedding. The Wedding Experience gives wedding professionals a fresh, experiential way to showcase what they do and make meaningful connections with prospective clients.

Interested in joining us? Email stephanie@weddingexperience.com to learn about exhibitor opportunities.

Greater Richmond Convention Center

403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219

Start time: April 11, 2027 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM