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Bridal, Prom and Event Market Showcases Local Event Services in Ocala | PHOTOS

Bridal, Prom and Event Market Showcases Local Event Services in Ocala | PHOTOS

The Ocala Downtown Market was host to the Bridal, Prom and Event Market on Jan. 25, 2026. Photo: Saga Communications/Amber Battillo/352today


OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Downtown Market was host to the Bridal, Prom and Event Market on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. The market, produced by Smile Time, The Event Warehouse and Airhead Balloons, showcased local event services that Ocala has to offer with catering services, bouquet services with bridal consultations and design services. Here are some of the services that Ocala has to offer for soon-to-be grooms and brides or anyone looking to host private events.

  • A red truck with a white logo has red letters reading, "Timeless Treats." A serving window features a tip bin, a card holder and a card reader.
  • Three women with matching shirts stand behind a table with small bites and heated containers at a market.
  • A booth at a market features a picturesque background with flowing drapes, flowers, chairs, candles and a sign with white letters on it. The sign reads, "She said yes! Now what? We got you tew."
  • Martini glasses are filled with foggy and brown drinks with a silver shaker behind them on a bar stand.
  • A table with a pink and white tablecloth features jewelry and shirts.
  • A coffee stand features menus and a straw cup around the stand. On the sides of the building, black words read, "Sipping Grounds."
  • Handmade soaps in various colors and shapes sit on fake grass on a table.
  • Canopies are set up around an open-air market with crowds of people walking around.
  • A woman stands behind a long table with a white tablecloth and bouquets of flowers.
  • A man stands in front of an open metal oven with wood board and pizza cutters in the background.
  • Two women stand behind a booth with a decorative tiered cake with flowers on it to the left, empanadas in the center and small cupcakes to the right.

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