About 650 people attended Sunday’s 23nd annual Bridal Show, conducted at The Commons and presented by The Republic.
The free event featured more than 50 vendors, including caterers, florists, dress shops, photographers, cake bakers and designers, musicians and travel agencies.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People walk on the 1821 Trail during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Jennifer and Brian Monge eat churros during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Anna Navarro, left, and Noemi Paran prepare food at the Philippines booth during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Franklin Abella grills up pork on a stick at the Philippines booth during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Franklin Abella grills up pork on a stick at the Philippines booth during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People check out a vendor booth during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People gather on First Street for Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People gather on Washington Street for Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Jema Borneo serves up food at the Trinidad and Tobago booth during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People sit under a tent ot eat food during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bella Skuya makes a crepe in the France booth during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People walk past booths during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bella Skuya, left, and Cherish Meehan make crepes in the France booth during Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Three area women who attended the show and are planning their weddings won prize packages consisting of value that can be used to secure services among participating bridal show vendors for their weddings. The winners: Hannah Fisher, Nashville, $500; Aerial Pettit, Columbus, $200; and Whitney Browning, Columbus, $100.
For more information on the bridal show, contact Kathy Burnett at 812-379-5665.




