Bride FAQ

When is your next Bridal Show?

Our Shows are held in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Monterey, and Santa Cruz at various times of the year. For complete details on the location, date, time and cost of the next Bridal Show, go to our Bridal Show Section.

How much does it cost to attend your Bridal Show?

It generally costs $10.00 per person or $15.00 per couple at the door. However, for complete details on the location, date, time and cost of the next Bridal Show, go to our Bridal Show Section.

I don't want to do a lot of shopping, but I still need to get the Florist and Cake for my wedding. Can Central Coast Bride simply have these types of Vendors call me?

Yes, we can have Florists and Bakers contact you directly with information about their goods and services.Simply completing our “One Click” form and the information will be delivered to you via email or US Mail.  We never give our your phone numbers, nor do we sell your contact information to anyone.

How can I receive email notices about Bridal Shows or other promotions?

You can sign up for our emailed Newsletter by clicking on the Newsletter link on the left side of the home page or under the Planning Tools tab. You will not be bombarded with emails from Central Coast Bride. We generally send out about 3 emails per month with information about upcoming Bridal Shows or other events. We never sell our contact list and you can easily opt out at anytime.

Where can I pick up the latest copy of Central Coast Bride Magazine?

You can pick up a copy of our magazine at most of our advertisers, listed Online or at most bridal gown shops, local wedding license registration offices, chambers of commerce, at every Central Coast Bride Bridal Show and at most other Bridal Shows. Feel free to send us an email if you have problems finding a copy and we will help you track one down. Info@CentralCoastBride.com 

Advertiser FAQ

How can we advertise with Central Coast Bride?

We have three ways to advertise with Central Coast Bride, our Magazines, our Website and our Bridal Shows. In the Advertiser Section of this website you will find detailed information on each of these options along with links to pricing details and contracts.

How often are your magazines published?

We publish our Central Coast Bride Magazines once each year. For the San Luis Obispo / Northern Santa Barbara County Magazine, the deadline to sign up to advertise is May 31st each year with completed Ad artwork due to us by June 31st. This magazine is available for distribution in the first week of September. For the Monterey / Santa Cruz County Magazine, the deadline to sign up to advertise is June 31st each year with completed Ad artwork due to us by July 31st. This magazine is available for distribution in the last week of September. Additional details are available in the Advertiser Section.

What Magazine Ad sizes are available?

Complete details of Ad sizes are available in the Advertiser Section.

What are the options for your website listings?

Complete details for listing your business on our website is available on our Advertiser Section including Banner Ad sizes and pricing.

When are your Bridal Shows and how can we participate?

We currently produce Bridal Shows in San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.

• San Luis Obispo Shows. We produce two Bridal Shows per year at the Madonna Expo Center and one per year at The Carlton Hotel in Atascadero. Our Shows are held in February, April and October. Date Details Link. Exhibitor Details Link.
   
• Monterey Shows. We produce one show per year in Monterey at the Convention Center in November. Date Details Link. Exhibitor Details Link.
   
• Santa Cruz Shows. We produce one show per year in Santa Cruz at the University Inn in October. Date Details Link. Exhibitor Details Link.