Meet Angela 'Big Ang' Raiola at the Long Island Bridal Showcase

Friday March 15, 2013 3:11 PM By Virginia Dunleavy and Julie Gordon

Photo credit: Getty Images | Angela “Big Ang” Raiola of TV reality show “Mob Wives” will be at The Long Island Bridal Showcase at Old Bethpage Village Restoration Exhibition Hall March 19.

March 18-24

View the Paula Varsalona trunk show of elegant cocktail dresses and gowns (with designer on Saturday), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, at Mieka, 45 Glen Cove Rd., Greenvale; 516-200-5501

March 19

The Kaufman Franco trunk show features informal modeling of the women's fall/winter 2013 collection, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Hirshleifers, Americana Manhasset; 516-627-3566

Angela “Big Ang” Raiola of TV reality show “Mob Wives” will be at The Long Island Bridal Showcase with a full array of wedding vendors, 6-9 p.m., at Old Bethpage Village Restoration Exhibition Hall, 1303 Round Swamp Rd. Admission is free. RSVP suggested: 516-933-4444.

March 21

Cosmetic Surgery Fashion Show. Dr. Stephen Greenberg and Fox/5 reporter Jill Nicolini co-host a runway fashion show (7 p.m.) with patients as models and commentary on procedures as well as the outfits. Tickets are $25 ($20 in advance) at Carlyle at the Palace, 1600 Round Swamp Rd., Plainview; 516-364-4200

C. Wonder celebrates spring with treats, raffle prizes and more, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at all stores including Roosevelt Field; spend $100 and get 20 percent off, spend $150 or more for a 25 percent discount. RSVP to events@cwonder.com. For locations, go to cwonder.com.

March 21-24

Victor Harper bridal trunk show, with designer visit Saturday, is hosted by The Wedding Salon of Manhasset, 1468 Northern Blvd., Manhasset. By appointment only; 516-869-8455

March 22-24

Sample sales

Shop the Maggie Sottero bridal trunk show, by appointment only, at Bridal Suite of Centereach, 2449 Middle Country Rd.; 631-585-6040

Twinkle by Wenlan Women's wear is deeply discounted, including archival and classic pieces from the brand's 12-year history, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. March 20-23, at 545 Eighth Ave., 17th floor, Manhattan; 212-625-8710