Photography courtesy Jingles
June 2
The Greater Virginia Bridal Show
Discover this season's bridal fashions at a runway show. Thousands of dollars in door prizes are available, including a European honeymoon for two. Sponsored by Virginia Bride Magazine and The Science Museum of Virginia. 1 to 4 p.m. $7. Science Museum of Virginia. 822-1768 or vabridemagazine.com.
June 9
miLA Bridal Open House
Refreshments, live music and a designer meet-and-greet. Free. miLA Bridal. 330-3118 or milabridal.com .
June 21-22
Watters and Wtoo Trunk Show
Preview the fall collection from Watters Brides and Wtoo. Please call for an appointment. Jingles Bridal. 11739 W. Broad St. , 364-4009 or jinglesbridal.com .
June 23
Richmond Elegance in Bridal Show
Peruse more than 50 vendors offering workshops, a fashion show and various door prizes. Noon to 4 p.m. $10. Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center. 675-2900 or eleganceinbridalshow.com.
July 14
Richmond Wedding Expo
Celebrate the 19th year of this bridal showcase featuring a wide variety of vendors including bands, registries and florists. Noon. $10. Hilton Hotel & Spa at Short Pump. 789-9110 or richmondweddings.com .
August 24
miLA Bridal Trunk Show
miLA House of Design's fall collection. Free. miLA Bridal. 330-3118 or milabridal.com .
August 25
Distinctive Weddings Bridal Expo
Prizes galore at this bridal event, including a wedding band giveaway. Those who preregister are eligible to receive free printed wedding invitations. 2 to 5 p.m. $10; grooms attend for free. Holiday Inn Virginia Beach – Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center. (757) 676-2211 or showbride.com .
August 25
Richmond Bridal Showcase
Take advantage of a free one-year subscription to Brides Magazine and dozens of other special
offers. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10. Greater Richmond Convention Center. 591-0505
or richmondbridalshowcase.com .
September 9
Washington Wedding Salon Bridal Show
Partnering with Martha Stewart, this event has been showcasing luxury wedding goods across the country since 2004. The show routinely welcomes celebrity stylists and planners.
4 to 8 p.m. $75 admits two. The Madison , 1177 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. (212) 631-7777 or weddingsalon.com .
September 29
InStyle Bridal Showcase
The first 50 brides to register will enjoy VIP pre-show consultations with vendors and preferred seating for both fashion shows. 1 to 4 p.m. $10. Crowne Plaza Downtown Richmond. 396-2546 or instylebridalshows.com .
November 2-9
James Clifford Trunk Show
View the Spring 2014 collection from this couture bridal designer. Please call for an appointment. Jingles Bridal. 364-4009 or jinglesbridal.com .
November 14-16, November 21-30
Estate & Antique Jewelry Event
Join Schwarzschild Jewelers as it features an eternal collection of gems at both its Carytown and Midlothian locations. 1200 Alverser Plaza from Nov. 14 to 16, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 3124 W. Cary St. from Nov. 21 to 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 344-0152 (Midlothian), 355-2136 (Carytown), or schwarzschild.com .