Eight Tips When Attending A Bridal Show By April Wolf |
| Posted on Jan 16 2008 |
Here are some tips to follow when attending a Bridal Show. By following these tips you should feel more prepared and hopefully a little less overwhelmed after attending.
Before You Go…
- Pre-register Online: Bridal shows often charge an entrance fee. This fee may range from $5-10 at the door. Most Bridal Shows offer a discount or free entry for the bride or groom when you register online. There is usually a “ticket” to print at the end of your online registration—be sure to have a printer handy to ensure you receive the discount/free ticket.
- Make Labels for Prize drawings: A lot of vendors have prize drawings that you may enter while visiting their booth. Save time and your hand by using mailing labels. They are easy to make on a computer. You will want to include your name, address, telephone number, email address and wedding date (For more information visit a website like www.avery.com--they have free templates to use with their products)
- Create a Wedding Email Account: One way to avoid having unwanted email in your personal inbox is to set up an email that is just for your wedding day. So many websites offer free email accounts--this is an affordable option that keeps your wedding details separate from other personal emails. Be sure to use this email on your labels for prize drawings and your registration at the Bridal Show.
- Make A List: Make a list of the vendors you still need to look for at the show. If the show has a website, visit it to see if they have the vendors listed who will be participating in the show before going. This allows you to know the name of the companies whom you need to speak with. On the day of the show, you can look for them on the Bridal Show map or listing when you arrive.
While You Are There…
- Ask Questions: Be ready to ask the vendors that you still need some key questions. The questions will depend on what service or product they provide. Not sure of what questions to ask? You can search online for questions to ask or pick up a bridal planning guide that has questions for each type of vendor.
- Dress for Comfort: Make sure you have comfortable shoes. You will be on your feet, walking from booth to booth. This is not the day to break in a new pair of shoes.
- Bring A Friend Or Two: Most shows will give you a bag at the registration table for you to put information in from each booth. You will be gathering a lot of information. If you bring a friend, have them be your designated “Assistant”. This allows you the freedom of focusing on each booth, as well as being able to easily try food samples from the carters at the show.
- Go Back To Your Favorites: If you have time, go back to your favorites. Schedule consultations with them or if you are completely ready to book with them, ask them if you can sign a contract at the show. Wedding vendors that are most important to book are your Ceremony & Reception Venues, Photographer, Videographer, and DJ. These vendors usually only book one wedding per date available; therefore, your favorite may not be available on your date in a week. Be prepared to act quickly.
Written By:
April Wolf
A & F Productions
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