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/
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