w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Fr id ay , Se pt em be r 1 0, 2 01 0 1 8 Bridal Show this weekend An annual wedding planning resource is returning to the formerly known International Centre, now called Direct Energy Centre. The National Bridal Show will take place this weekend (Sept 10-12). The event is one of Torontos longest running bridal shows and connects Toronto area brides and grooms with wedding professionals from across Ontario. The show brings all the resources together under one roof to help couples save time and money while planning their wedding. There will be everything from florists, designers, caterers, event ven- ues, DJs, photographers, cake design- ers and couples have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the experts. Couples can visit with hundreds of exhibitors featuring bridal products and services in the GTA. Brides and grooms looking to get a head start on their registry can visit with professionals from well-known registries, including The Bay and Sears, and can even begin selecting items for their registry while at the show. See the latest fashion and decora- tion trends for the upcoming wedding season from exhibitors. Discover tons of creative ideas for your wedding and get inspiration to help plan your wedding. All thats new and fresh in wedding fashion takes front and centre at the onsite fashion shows. The shows pres- ent the latest in apparel for the entire wedding party. Fashion show times are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. The fairy Godmother of weddings, Jane Dayus-Hinch, will make an exclu- sive appearance at the show at each of the fashion shows and will be available immediately afterwards for a meet and greet and to sign autographs. The Direct Energy Centre is located at Exhibition Place in Toronto. The event hours are 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15 at the door or $16 online at www.nationalbri- dalshow.com. For more information visit the website.