LA Bridal & Social Occasion Market

Wholesale bridal trade show · Trade only

The West Coast's bridal market week

Bridal, bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride, prom, pageant, quinceañera, special occasion and accessory collections, shown to independent retailers in one place every spring and fall. Write orders, book appointments and see next season's styles in person.

Register as a buyer Apply to exhibit

Why Los Angeles

A market close to the stores you sell to

Retailers in California, Arizona, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest no longer need a flight to Chicago or New York to see your line.

Trade onlyEvery buyer is checked before badges are printed.
On-site hotelThe Sheraton Fairplex sits on the venue grounds.
Free parkingLarge surface lots; easy freeway access from the 10, 57 and 210.
Bilingual floorEnglish and Spanish-speaking staff for designers and retailers.

At the market

More than booths

Buyers come for the collections and stay for the shows, classes and parties.

Show floorBridal, bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride, prom, pageant, quinceañera and accessory lines under one roof.
Island showrooms20 ft × 20 ft spaces open on four sides for full bridal and quinceañera collections.
Runway showsNew-season bridal on day 1, prom and special occasion on day 2.
Retail seminarsShort morning sessions on buying, pricing, staffing and social media for store owners.
Buyer loungeComplimentary lunch, coffee and a quiet place to review orders.
Meet & GreetMonday evening reception for designers, retailers and press.

For retailers

Buyers

  • Free registration for owners and buyers of bridal, prom, pageant, formalwear and quinceañera stores
  • Complimentary breakfast and lunch, plus the Monday Meet & Greet
  • Book showroom appointments with designers before the market
  • Market-only pricing, show specials and trunk-show bookings
  • Required: seller's permit or resale certificate, plus a business card or store website
Request buyer registration

For designers & manufacturers

Exhibitors

  • Standard, premium corner and island spaces on a 142-booth floor
  • Pre-market buyer list so you can schedule appointments early
  • Runway show slots and sponsorship packages
  • Breakfast and lunch on show days, Meet & Greet invitation and a hotel group rate
Request the exhibitor packet

Booth options

Spaces for every size of line

Booths are assigned first come, first served once the deposit is received.

SpaceSizeIncludesGood for
Standard booth10 ft × 10 ft6 ft table, 2 chairs, booth ID sign, online directory listingAccessories, veils, capsule lines
Premium booth10 ft × 10 ft cornerEverything above, on an aisle cornerLines that need more visibility
Island20 ft × 20 ftFour booths open on all four sidesFull bridal and quinceañera collections
Runway slotAdd-onLooks shown on the market runway, program listingLaunching new seasons

Pipe and drape, panels, racks and electricity can be ordered separately. Prices are in the exhibitor application.

Schedule

Two market days

Hours are proposed and will be confirmed with Fairplex.

Sun, Mar 28

Move-in

Exhibitor setup

Mon, Mar 29

Market opens

Breakfast and lunch · Bridal runway · Meet & Greet, 6–9 pm

Tue, Mar 30

Runway day

Breakfast and lunch · Quinceañera, prom and special occasion runway

Wed, Mar 31

Move-out

Exhibitor teardown

Travel

Getting there and staying close

Venue

Fairplex

1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

About 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Ontario International Airport (ONT) is 20 minutes away; LAX is about an hour.

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Official hotel

Sheraton Fairplex

601 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 · All-suite hotel on the Fairplex grounds.

A group rate for exhibitors and buyers is being arranged. The booking link will be posted here.

Questions

Before you register

Can brides or the public attend?

No. This is a wholesale market for retailers, buyers and press. Badges are checked at the door.

What do buyers need to register?

A seller's permit or resale certificate and proof of a bridal or formalwear business, such as a business card, store website or recent invoice.

Can exhibitors sell off the floor?

Exhibitors write wholesale orders. Cash-and-carry sales to the public are not allowed.

How do I reserve a booth?

Send the signed exhibitor application with a 60% deposit. The balance is due February 26, 2027.

Contact

Get the packet or reserve a badge

Email us with your company name, website and whether you are a buyer or an exhibitor.

Email
info@labridal-socialmarket.com
Phone
Norma Capitanachi · 714-900-9816
Instagram
@labridalmarket
Website
labridal-socialmarket.com