With bridal shows occuring all year-round it can be very overwhelming. Walking the aisles of the show with all different types of vendors around you, it's super easy to get lost and confused. Here are 10 tips for how to attend and make the most at bridal shows.
1. Arrive early - usually those who arrive first receive some sort of prize, with discounts or incentives or a free gift. Not a bad deal just for showing up early if you ask me.
2. Pre-register - registering helps you save time and money. Most shows have online registration that only takes a few minutes to complete, and saves you have to fill out forms manually at the show.
3. Bring friends - not only is it fun to have your friends with you, but it's great to have people to bounce ideas off of while you walk the show floor. Many brides bring their maid of honour and bridesmaids to help with decisions, even bringing your mom or mother-in-law helps them to feel more involved in the planning. It's great to make a day of it, there are often fashion shows, live music, gust speakers, and food being passed around for sampling - sounds like a fun day to me! Believe it or not, some guys are even interested in attending wedding shows - free food, need I say more?
4. Contact info labels - there tend to be lots of ballots to fill out at bridal show booths, so preparing some electronic labels, printed onto sticker paper at home, helps ensure you have time to see everything. Be sure to include: your name, address, phone number, wedding date and email address.
5. Bring a notebook and pen - there will be lots of people you meet, and tons of ideas throughout the show; taking notes will allow you to remember all of this later. Write down things that really jump out and impress you to look over later.
6. Bring a digital camera - bringing a simple digital camera will allow you to quickly remember some of the great things you saw at the show. Did you see a great centerpiece idea? Take a photo to share with your florist in your discussions.
7. Know your budget - setting your wedding budget and knowing who is responsible for each thing will help you make decisions and know what you are looking for while attending the show. Shows tend to feature vendors of all kinds that fit into many different wedding budgets. While one vendor could be more expensive than your budget allows, the next one you meet with could fit your budget and meet your needs just fine.
8. Bring your checkbook - many vendors offer special day-of-the-bridal-show-only discounts. We all love saving money, so be sure to not loose out on this opportunity. Some vendors may also be selling items, so this could be your chance to find the jewelry for your special day.
9. Do your research - know which wedding services you need before you go to the show. Also try to find out which vendors will be exhibiting - this is often listed on the show site. This will help you to know what questions you want to ask and allow you to visit those vendors you are particularly interested in.
10. Take aprt in the prizes offered during the show - different vendors will often have draws throughout the show, and the show itself will often have a grand prize as well for brides in attendance. Imagine having your wedding in a location of your dreams, or your honeymoon taken care of for you!
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