Bridal Show Advice?

libby2483 · January 2012

I'm going to my first brial show with my mom and sister (who is also my MOH) on Saturday. I'm hoping to find a florist, a rental company for chairs and such, a tuxedo place, and get some ideas for invitations. Do any of you ladies have advice about what I should bring, do ahead of time, expect, etc.?

maggiebeth29 · January 2012

I didn't find the one I went to to be too helpful. It was packed, full of pushy people. It was hard to get to vendors.

I would tell you to go for the experience - you are a bride only once! Make sure you get pamphlets, some vendors give discounts if you book that day or within a few days of the show (proof that you went with pamphlet). So bring a checkbook

If you can get a list of the vendors that will be at the show, prior to arriving, and do a little bit of research on who you want to talk to, you will find the show to be more helpful. You also should try to get a general idea of what certain items will cost so you can compare and contrast the vendors you like.

I can say the best part is seeing each vendor and getting to see their personalities quickly. Some you will quickly rule out, some you might really like. Remember they are salesman - so just do a little research

Also, plan on arriving a few hours after the show starts. Usually they do a bridal show at the end and give lots of gifts away Then you won't stand around for four hours! And some of the first brides may be gone - little more room to get close to vendors

I went to my first show a few months ago, with my mom. I was super excited! After about ten minutes I wanted to leave. If it wasn't for my mom I probably would have. I tend to be on the timid side - not pushy. My mom was there to check things off the list- she was on a mission haha.

Good luck and happy planning!

KTina&BJ · January 2012

Ive been to quite a few bridal shows since I like to attend them to help with my schooling. My first bit of advice would be wear comfy shoes. First time I went I made the mistake of wearing cute shoes instead of comfy which was a bad choice. Second bring address labels if you have them. That way when you give vendors your info when you set up meetings you dont have to fill in the same stuff over and over. Also bring your date book (if you have one) to keep track of who you schedule appointments with and when. I think thats it...Good luck and have fun!

maggiebeth29 · January 2012

OOO I forgot to tell you the best piece of advice!! Create a wedding account - gmail or yahoo or something! Don't give your personal email unless you want it full of junk! mrandmrssmith@yahoo.com

best piece of advice I was given

Ajoyd · January 2012

PPs gave very good advice! I don't have anything else to add.

HeatherR45 · January 2012

I've been to a few and didn't really find them very helpful, but I think it is something you should experience. Everyone is very pushy so prepare yourself for that. The address labels is the best idea ever: name, groom's name (sometimes), address, email, phone number, wedding date. They hand out free wedding books (the knot, brides, etc) so take those and all the other pamphelts so even if you don't go with these vendors, you can still get ideas.

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