Love is a popular thing, and spontaneous displays tend to increase around roaring fires and time with family, so chances are you know someone who got engaged over the holidays. Now in its 36th year, the Wedding Fair is the longest-running wedding tradeshow in Canada, and it falls conveniently the first week of January (Jan. 5 and 6 at the , 1601 Bayshore Dr.) With more than 150 exhibitors and 170 booths, brides- and grooms-to-be, along with their family and friends, can find inspiration, fresh ideas and industry professionals to help them plan the wedding of their dreams. Featured exhibitors include everything from invitation vendors, gown shops, cake makers, jewelry designers, photographers, decorators, musicians, wedding planners, honeymoon destinations and representatives from some of Vancouvers finest venues. Complementing the fun will be the annual Fashion Show Extravaganza featuring gowns, bridesmaids dresses and honeymoon lingerie. With over 1,000 unique prizes and gifts valued at over $250,000 (including the always divine Dream Wedding), this show can be a highlight in the planning process for any newly engaged couple.
