First State Bridal Expo Rescheduled to March 8 After Weather Delay

The First State Bridal Expo, which had been scheduled for February 22 at Evergreen Farms near Dover, has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 8, 2026 because of anticipated snow and ice. Organizers pushed the date to avoid hazardous travel after forecasters predicted snow and ice for the original weekend.

"Due to the snow and ice forecast for Sunday, February 22, the First State Bridal Expo has been rescheduled in the interest of ensuring the safety of all vendors, guests, and staff," reads the organizer notice circulated around Feb. 20. The event will remain at Evergreen Farms and "will be held during the originally scheduled hours from 1 pm to 3 pm," a separate statement confirms.

Evergreen Farms sits at 2826 Seven Hickories Road, Dover, DE 19904, and the venue features a modern barn known as "The Coop," soaring ceilings, hand-made farm tables, a picturesque pond and a covered bridge. Maryland Bridal Shows & Wedding Expos had promoted the February 22 date as a chance for couples to "see the venue in action" and scout photography backdrops, language that still applies to the March 8 plan.

Promotional listings show the expo as an interactive planning event with a wide vendor mix. The Dover event listing and Marylandbridalshows copy list DJs, limos, photo and video services, officiants, luxury travel agents, and barn, hotel, bay and beach wedding planners among the exhibitors. The marketing described samples and gifts for brides and an opportunity to meet venues and destination wedding experts in a hands-on setting.

Ticketing language in source material reflects both a free-entry position and a ticket-prompt. Townsquaredelaware states plainly, "The First State Bridal Expo is free for guests to attend," while the Marylandbridalshows promotional page displays a "GET TICKETS" button. Both elements appear in the event materials distributed ahead of the reschedule.

Organizers have thanked participating vendors, partners and couples for their flexibility. "Organizers expressed appreciation for the flexibility and understanding shown by participating vendors, partners, and couples," the announcement notes, signaling that the team expects the vendor lineup to reconvene for the March date.

Expect the same 1 pm to 3 pm window on Sunday, March 8 at Evergreen Farms, with the venue’s signature features—The Coop, the pond and the covered bridge—available for couples who want a hands-on planning day and venue walkthrough. The move prioritizes safety while keeping the expo’s planning resources and vendor access intact.