Eight Local Wedding Expos and Events to Check Out This Month
Tasty treats, amazing vendors, and endless inspo await.
Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina / Photo by Sara Zarrella
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
Sip, Savor and Say “I Do”
Tour the Rose Island Ballroom at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, where couples exchange vows with stunning views of Narragansett Bay. There will also be music, prizes, and a photo booth for all to enjoy.
Free, 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m., Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, One Goat Island, Newport, RI, gurneysresorts.com.
Fairest of Them All Expo
Set on the Topsfield Fairgrounds, Coolidge Hall will host its annual expo to show off the North Shore’s best wedding vendors, including Ipswich Ale Brewery and Flourish Bake Shoppe.
Free with pre-registration, $5 at the door, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Coolidge Hall, 207 Boston St., Topsfield, topsfieldfairweddings.com.
Photo courtesy of Gus & Ruby
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Gus & Ruby Letterpress Pop-Up
Nothing adds a personal touch to your big day like custom wedding stationery, and Gus & Ruby offers just that with its handmade letterpress and foil-stamped suites. At the shop’s mobile, appointment-only pop-up, experts will walk you through paper samples, designs, ribbon, and more while you enjoy bubbly and snacks.
RSVP at hello@gusandruby.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Danversport Bridal Show
This North Shore event showcases everything from makeup to videography to tasty cakes. Not only will you walk away with an endless supply of great ideas for your big day, you’ll also get a chance to see a live bridal-fashion show and win prizes.
$10 online, $15 at the door, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Danversport, 161 Elliott St., Danvers, danversport.com.
Photo courtesy of the Lenox Hotel
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Wedding Showcase at the Lenox
Lenox wedding coordinators and local vendors such as Peak Event Services will be on deck and eager to assist at this event, which will be held in the hotel’s stunning Dome Room. Enjoy live music from Boston-based cover band Hot Mess, as well as samples from purveyors such as Bully Boy, Lord Hobo Beer, Bantam Cider, Union Square Donuts, and Ben & Jerry’s. PSA: There will also be a doughnut wall and an ice cream sundae bar.
$25, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., the Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., Boston, lenoxhotel.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Westford Regency Inn Wedding Tasting Event
Indulge in hor d’oeuvres and mimosas at the Westford Regency’s complimentary wedding event, where you can get the inside scoop on the hotel’s brand-new wedding menu while touring the space. You’ll also get to meet the venue’s wedding coordinator, executive chef, and some local vendors such as 4Chicas event stylists, Moonstone Paper, Signs and Snippets, and more.
Free, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd., Westford, eventbrite.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
Rustic Wedding Expo
Held in a charming barn that typically plays host to line dancers, local music, and (of course) weddings, this Rhode Island-based event is set to be totally Pinterest-worthy. Couples can explore the venue while also meeting local vendors such as Blushing Brides of Boston and Forget Me Not Florist.
$5, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Mishnock Barn, 200 Mishnock Rd., West Greenwich, RI, eventbrite.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
Wed
Not sure where to begin your wedding planning journey? You’re in luck: At Wed, local experts will be readily available to offer advice on each aspect of your big day, from setting your budget to hiring vendors to creating a memorable experience for your guests. The fun-filled day will also include 20-minute style consultations with bridal boutique owner Malinda Macari, a cake tasting with Mayflour Events, a Bubbly Brunch hosted by Boston Weddings—the event’s media partner—and so much more.
From $100, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Artists for Humanity, 100 W. Second St., Boston, experiencewed.com.
