Top 10 Tips for Bridal Show Success

So you've signed up for a bridal show, but not sure exactly what the rules are to get the most out of your experience? Well, below we have listed what we believe to be the top 10 tips for bridal show success!

1) Wear Comfortable Shoes: This is key because you will be doing tons of walking around from vendors to wedding galleries to exhibits to fashion shows and on and on and on. So you will definitely want to keep your footsies comfy!

2) Pre-Register for the Show: If you register early for a bridal show, not only do you guarantee a ticket for the busy day but you usually will get a discount for registering early.

3) Bring your Peeps!: Put those bridesmaids to work! You'll need all the advice you can get from your loved ones as you will be faced with tons of vendors which means tons of decisions. And who wants to make a decision without their bestie by their side?

4) Prepare Mailing Labels: This makes it easier when you are filling out information to leave with vendors or if you are entering any sort of prize drawing. Be sure to include your name, address, email address and phone number. Labels help you save the time you would normally spend filling out forms.

5) Ask Questions: Vendors and sponsors come to bridal shows so they can help today's brides, aka YOU! So be sure to take advantage of this and ask all the questions you may have. Vendors are happy to give you advice and answer all the questions you have in order to make your wedding day perfect.

6) Bring Your Checkbook: Chances are at a bridal show there will be some killer savings and discounts offered by the vendors. You are going to want to take advantage of these opportunities, so be sure to bring your checkbook along and have your budget in mind. Bridal shows are the perfect place for some great wedding-must have deals! So be sure not to miss out because you left your wallet in the car.

7) Bring a Notepad, and Take Notes: As I'm sure you've learned by now, bridal shows include a wide variety of options for a bride. So don't be afraid to whip out your pen and paper and start jotting down your ideas. Having your options laid out on paper can sometimes help make a bridal show seem more manageable, and help you compare your choices when trying to make decisions.

8) Arrive early: As the saying goes, "The early bird gets the worm." The same goes with bridal shows. The earlier you arrive the easier it will be for you to get one-on-one time with a particular vendor or designer before the masses start arriving. Take advantage of the earlier time to really get some face time with the vendors you're most interested in. Which leads me to #9...

9) Do Your Research: Be sure to check out what designers, photographers, and other vendors will be showcased at the bridal show you are attending. Knowing a little about the vendors before you arrive, helps you to have a better understanding of what exactly you may be looking for and where you should spend the majority of your time. Stay tuned here for more updates about the top name vendors who will be showcased at the 2010 Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta!

10) Have fun!!: Last but definitely not least, enjoy yourself! Bridal shows are supposed to be a fun experience for all involved. So if you only choose to follow one of these tips, be sure it is this one. Every bride deserves a fun wedding planning experience and that's what bridal shows are all about!

A special thanks to the other bridal show enthusiasts who helped inspire the content of this Top 10 List.

• http://blog.romanticentertainment.com/top-10-tips-for-success-at-a-bridal-show
• http://www.pbshowplace.com/show-tips.php
• http://www.articlealley.com/article_460336_41.html
• http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/weddingblissters/2007/02/bridal_show_tips.html
• http://blog.thebrideandgroom.com/utah-wedding-planning/10-tips-for-attending-a-bridal-show/

Social Media Brides

In this day of age terms like Facebook, Twitter and blogging have becoming common terminology. Celebrities are tweeting. Parents are "Facebooking" their kids. And there is a blog about just about anything you can imagine.

So where does the time-old tradition of weddings fall into this rapid stream of social media?

Well, the answer is -- just about everywhere!

Today there are sites like The Knot, Get Married, and Wedding Wire that are taking the bridal experience online. By using the vast resources of the Internet, these sites (and many others like them) are connecting brides to each other, to wedding industry specialists and to other useful wedding planning resources.

So where should today's bride start? Well chances are, if you're reading this post you've already got your foot in the door. So become a fan of your favorite wedding site via Facebook, or follow their updates via Twitter. Whatever facet you're most comfortable with, go ahead and use it to your advantage.

The Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta is just now scratching the surface of the social media web. So be sure to become our fan on Facebook and follow our updates on Twitter. Just like all the other wedding social media gurus out there, we are here to help make your wedding day the best day of your life.

So join us, as we help take your wedding from ordinary to extraordinary!

Also, feel free to share your favorite wedding sites with us! We love to hear about new and upcoming ideas/features of the wedding industry, especially those ideas that please our brides the most!

So go on! Get out there and discover your inner social media bride!

Is your Wedding "Crash" Worthy?

"True love is your soul's recognition of its counterpoint in another."

These famous words from character John Beckwith in the popular 2005 film "Wedding Crashers" are a touching description of how a young bride must feel upon meeting her husband-to-be.

Once the love has been discovered, the pair must

celebrate their union in a fashion that is worthy of "crashing" as the daring duo in the film do.

But what makes a wedding worth attending? Is it the venue, the photography, the colors, the cake, the dress? These questions and more will be addressed during the 2010 Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta!

Brides will spend the afternoon soaking up the latest designs at the couture fashion shows while browsing through isles of themed wedding galleries, not to mention getting wedding advice straight from the professionals during the "Ask the Expert" Seminars.

Not only will brides be able to mingle with some of the top names in the wedding industry, but they will also have the chance to win a $25,000 shopping spree, a free honeymoon giveaway or thousands more in door prizes!

This will be the experience of a lifetime for future brides at the affordable cost of $8 for advance tickets and $10 for tickets purchased the day of the show. The event begins at 12 noon and runs until 5:00 PM, but registration opens at 11:00 AM so be sure to get there in plenty of time!

So in the spirit of "Wedding Crashers" join us on Sunday January 10, 2010 and allow us to help you make your special day worth "crashing!" And just for your entertainment, enjoy the clip below of the "Wedding Crashers" lovebirds during a scene from the wedding.

As always, if you have any question about the event or would like more information visit our website or contact Donna Jakulski at djakulski@gmail.com.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPCx7gwG6k0

Proposal...Now What?

This question plagues many of today's brides as they wallow through the sea of photographers, designers, colors, flowers and more on their quest towards the perfect wedding. Before the honeymoon, the "I do," and the "til death do us part" comes the most essential aspect of the perfect wedding day - the planning!

To most, planning a wedding is a new exciting and terrifying adventure with endless possibilities. But with endless possibilities comes the overwhelming sensation of not knowing if you've explored all the alternatives. Wouldn't it be nice for today's bride to have the opportunity to explore the options of several of the wedding industry's top vendors in one place? Well, on January 10, 2010 that is exactly what they can do!

The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia will be hosting the first annual Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta. Brides will experience the thrill of wedding planning without having to dedicate weekend after weekend to meeting with different photographers, designers, or bakeries. Plan-It Productions invites you to join us as we take the stress out of wedding planning, while showcasing the latest trends in the wedding industry!

The show will include seminars held to educate brides on how to take their weddings from ordinary to extraordinary as well as offering thousands in prize giveaways to registered attendees! Brides will be inspired as they encounter the themed wedding galleries, couture fashion shows and food tastings, all courtesy of our sponsors.

Advance tickets will be coming available for purchase online soon for only $8, and tickets purchased the day of the show are $10. Conveniently planned for a Sunday afternoon from 12 noon to 5:00 PM, the Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta is the ideal way to get a jump-start on your wedding planning. All future brides, family and friends are invited to attend the event along with prominent Atlanta event planners.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to discover the latest trends in the wedding industry while we assist you in planning for your special day!

Feel free to contact us with any question or comments, and check back here regularly for updates on the event as we approach the show's debut! And join us on January 10, 2010, and experience first hand the reason the Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta is the show everyone is talking about.