From San Francisco to Santa Cruz, you’ll find a slew of wedding inspiration throughout the Bay Area and beyond this month. A host of events including designer trunk shows, registry parties, and creative bridal fairs will get those wedding wheels spinning. Here’s the geographic rundown:

In SF, stop by Bella Bridesmaid October 7–9 for the Spring 2012 Ivy & Aster Trunk Show. Then head to Macy’s Union Square on October 13 for the retail outlet’s final Sip & Scan Registry Event of the year.

In the East Bay, Alameda’s Janene’s Bridal Boutique showcases the hottest new couture wares by Essence of Australia and Martina Liana, October 7–9. Plus, bridal innovator Maggie Sottero’s Trunk Show will be in shop October 14–16. Walnut Creek’s The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak plays host to the Fall Bridal Faire on October 16, complete with complimentary champagne and scrumptious treats. Pleasanton’s Marriot Hotel is home to the Bay Area Wedding Fair on October 23. And Fremont’s Palmdale Estates Bridal Show will stage a ceremony on their drool-worthy grounds and feature top-notch vendors on October 30.

A jaunt to Wine Country provides day of sipping libations, sampling delectable treats, and browsing over 90 booths at DoubleTree Rohnert Park’s Dream Day Bridal Show on October 16.

Or for an inspirational getaway, road trip it to Santa Cruz for Central Coast Bride’s Fabulous Fall Bridal Show on October 9. Or make your way to the seaside town on the 23rd for Seascape Golf Course’s Bridal Open House for a peek at their dazzling venue and awe-inspiring setting.