Why You Should Go: While you're uber-supportive of your cousin's college photography project and your mom's friend's foray into baking, you'd rather not do a family favor when booking your wedding vendors. Find the professionals you need to create the wedding of your dreams at the Georgia Bridal Show on August 5 at the Cobb Galleria Centre or September 9 at the Gwinnett Center.

Why You’ll Love It: All that wedding planning takes time and effort, which is why having all your resources in one spot saves you a big headache. You’ll meet face-to-face with wedding pros, from sampling your future caterer’s cuisine to examining a photographer's pictures to picking out your future gown and groom’s tuxedo, and more.

What’s Extra: In addition to tons of great ideas and a first glimpse at the latest trends, registered brides will also receive a free one year subscription to Brides Magazine and will be eligible to win a deluxe, all-inclusive honeymoon.