Pop the champagne - the 2021 Bridal Show is happening! It's been more than a year since our last Bridal Show and we're so excited to welcome back all our engaged couples and their families to our April 18 show. It's also the perfect opportunity to let you know our updated health and safety precautions along with our tips and tricks to attending our show. So grab your cozy blanket and some Starbucks and let's chat!

• The Bridal Show is April 18, from 12:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. With more than 50 exhibitors this is a large show, with so many options to help plan and execute your perfect wedding day. You can come and go as you please, so if you need a break or brunch, feel free to leave and come back as you want.

• Wear comfy shoes - you will be walking a lot! Plan for parking, street parking is free, however, those spots will be hard to come by, so we suggest parking at the Main Street parking garage. There are other parking garages in the area. You can find them here.

• Exhibitors are NOT organized on the map by category, we don't like to place competitors near each other. Once you get the program at the entrance, take a moment to find who you want to meet with. Our program offers a map, along with exhibitors listed by category, in case you just want to visit with photographers or some other specific exhibitor. 

• All tickets are purchased online, so you're automatically registered for ALL prizes given out from the stage, including the Ultimate Giveaway. So when you arrive at the Statehouse Convention Center, just head to the General Admission entrance, show your ticket, grab your bag and map and you're good to go. But, if you need to add someone to your party, tickets are available online for $15 each on the day of the show. 

• Masks or facial coverings are required at all times. We also suggest social distancing at all times and using hand sanitizer throughout the day when touching high traffic points. Some exhibitors will have spacing guidelines set up at their exhibit space in order to feel safe. Please respect their rules.

• This show can become overwhelming to some (trust us) so keep that in mind as you're preparing to attend. Take breaks, have a plan and relax and make this a fun experience. If you need help or assistance with anything, please visit the prize booth for help. 

• Follow us across all our social platform @arkbridalshow.

• Questions? E-mail epannell@arkansasonline.com.