Be a bride in the know.Be a BRIDAL SHOW SMART bride.
Whether you have recently gotten engaged or have been planning your wedding for a while, January and February are known to host one of the greatest planning resources valuable to any bride...BRIDAL SHOWS!
Brides scurry from all over to local bridal shows in an effort to gather information from local wedding professionals. This venue provides the bride with a one stop shopping experience. Bridal shows provide the opportunity to see the latest trends from caterers, venues, photographers, florists, tuxedos, bridal gowns and more. To get the most out of your bridal show experience, Tuxedo Junction has some tips on how you can be BRIDAL SHOW SMART.
Tip #1
Rolling Briefcase - Vendors will provide every bride with catalogs, brochures, coupons and business cards. It is important that you bring something where you can store this information. It is common that a bride will bring friends and family to the show with them. If this is the case you may even consider bringing two compartments. One can be the treasure chest where you place the information from vendors that peak your interest. The other you can consider the junk trunk where you place the information that is given to you from vendors by whom you were not impressed. Once you get home you will have a lot of sorting to do. Having the marketing collateral separated in advance is just a simple way to save time and be BRIDAL SHOW SMART.
Tip #2
Address Labels - Many vendors offer "register to win" opportunities at bridal shows. Although at some shows you can purchase labels at the door, the BRIDAL SHOW SMART bride will bring her own. Simply print the following information on a standard mailing address label: Bride and groom names, mailing address, telephone numbers, email addresses and wedding date. Many vendors offer mailing list. What a great way to have information delivered right to your door or inbox.
Tip #3
Notebook and Pencil - Whether the bridal show is big or small you can quickly become overwhelmed with the information shared with you by vendors. By the end of the show it is common to have seen something you love for your wedding and not be able to remember where you saw it. Be BRIDAL SHOW SMART and bring a notebook. Ddesignate a mom or maid of honor to take notes for you. Once you leave the show you will be ahead of the game by having a list of specifics things you saw and the vendors that offered them.
Tip #4
Take advantage of Bridal Show deals - Many vendors offer "one day only" bridal show deals. Brides are able to take advantage of these bridal show promotions by placing a small deposit to lock in the price. Many times vendors offer a 100% refundable deposit policy for payments made at bridal shows. What a win-win offer. As long as you are at the show you might as well lock in a good deal if the money you paid is refundable if you cancel. BRIDAL SHOW SMART brides understand that vendors normally put their best foot forward at bridal shows.
Tip #5
Attend the Fashion Show - Every bridal show normally presents a fashion show. Wedding gowns, mother of the bride dresses, bridal party attire and men's formal wear are normally the highlights of these shows. A BRIDAL SHOW SMART bride will be introduced to the different styles, colors and options available. Be sure to find a seat early as they fill up fast.
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