Wedding Shows/Expos - Do you go?

Knottie33178319

Hello, Are there wedding shows/expos/trunks that you recommend? Is it worth it to go? Have you found it valuable? Thanks!

ltleen

I think I went to two bridal shows/expos and never used a single vendor from one of the shows. In my opinion, they are useless for practically purposes. Go for the experience, but heed this advice: give them fake contact info. They will give your contact information to all of the vendors, and it's a real PITA to get them to stop emailing and calling.

thisismynickname2

It's fun to go because it's such a "bridal" experience. I actually really enjoyed the fashion show for the one I went to, even though I knew already what I wanted to get. 

Go to one that is most local for you or where you plan to get married, otherwise it's a waste of time. I didn't realize location would matter and went to one in the suburbs even though we're having a city wedding.  I didn't use a single vendor because of that. 

Create a whole new e-mail address for wedding stuff and just give that to vendors. 

Knottie33178319

Thanks so much for the advice. 

AngelWings8

What if you live in the Chicago suburbs but the wedding will be in a whole different state altogether? Would it even be worth going to one? TIA!

mrscinema

Only the experience, really. There isn't a lot of time to talk to vendors and if you aren't looking to bring your vendors to the other state, is there much of a point other than a swag bag and trying some cake samples?