Fresno, Long Beach and Santa Barbara are all having bridal shows this weekend. If you’re a bride-to-be, you should go and get ideas about gowns, catering, photographers, flowers and receptions. It’s never too early to start planning, including finding great wedding venues such as California beaches and parks.

WEEKEND WEDDING EXPOS

• FRESNO: Premier Bride Showplace Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, 10am-4pm at Fresno Convention Center, $10, brideshowplace.com
• LONG BEACH: Bridal Showplace Sunday, Jan. 5, 11am-4pm on Queen Mary, $10, bridalshowplace.net
• SANTA BARBARA: Bridal Expo Sunday, Jan. 5, 10am-3pm at Earl Warren Showgrounds, Free, santabarbarabridalexpo.com