subject: The Bridal Show: Why you absolutely need to go to one! [print this page] The Bridal Show: Why you absolutely need to go to one!
Brides- Why you absolutely need to go to a bridal show when planning your wedding?
The experience- you're getting married a bridal show is dedicated to helping you out with your wedding. There's pretty decor, inspiration, ideas, tips, tricks, food and fashion. A ticket of $10-15 is nothing compared to the savings you can receive from the show and its way better than going to a movie . It's a great date for you and your fianc to bond and discuss the wedding.
Make planning your wedding easier- there will be a variety of vendors there to help you with your needs, talk to them, learn about them, you may save yourself hours and hours goggling.
The savings & discounts- many booths will offer you special show discounts just for being there, search them out, see if you get along great with that vendor and if they are the best fit for your wedding
The free stuff- pens, food, trinkets I'm amazed at the sort of freebies you can get at the shows. But behave yourself, don't take a handful. And talk to the vendor to at least hear what they have to say, nothing worse than feeling like someone just came over to eat or get freebies. Even if you don't intend to hire them you never know when someone else you know could use their services or if you need a plan B.
It's FUN!
What to expect
Sign ups & draws- come prepared with pre-signed labels that include your name, address, phone number, email address, wedding date.
Sore feet- wear comfy shoes and wear comfy clothes. That doesn't mean look like you're going to the gym. You're engaged! Dress up like you're going out and glow.
Have a strategy in place- The bridal show producers post the vendors and their booth information on their site. Make sure you use this information. What vendors are you looking for; check out their sites where are they on the floor plan. Write down some questions you want to ask them and go and speak to them face to face at the show.
Bring your groom- more and more grooms are becoming involved with the wedding plans, make sure he can come and attend the show with you. I'm sure you won't be making decisions without his input anyways so make him come.
