{"id":205,"date":"2009-08-27T22:25:08","date_gmt":"2009-08-28T05:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hansonellis.com\/blog\/?page_id=205"},"modified":"2015-08-29T14:28:08","modified_gmt":"2015-08-29T21:28:08","slug":"bridal-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hansonellis.com\/blog\/bridal-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Before Coming to a Bridal Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Shopping
\nMade Easy…<\/strong>
\nBridal Shows<\/p>\n

You may find that the more time you can save in planning you wedding, the
\nbetter. A bridal show can be the one stop shopping experience you need to plan
\nyour wedding if you go prepared and are ready to get the job done. Here are a
\nfew tips on how to get the most out of your local bridal shows.<\/p>\n

Plan in Advance<\/strong>
\nFirst of all, you will need to have a budget planned. Make a list of what you
\nneed most and what your budget will allow for each item and service. When you
\nget there, go first to those service providers who have what you need the most.<\/p>\n

Remember, some wedding service providers can only do one or two weddings a day
\nbecause they are one or two person operations. They will be the ones who will
\nfill up their date books first. These providers include videographers, DJs.
\nbanquet facilities, balloon decorators, photographers and wedding consultants.
\nPlan to spend at least half the day with these kinds of vendors. The more time
\nyou can spend, the more you can plan.<\/p>\n

Be Ready to Make Decisions<\/strong>
\nBring the major decision-makers to the bridal show with you. If you are the
\nmajor decision-maker, bring someone you can bounce ideas off of. Other important
\nitems to bring are swatches of material in the colors of your wedding. This will
\nassist the florist, baker and many of the other professionals in helping you
\nplan your event. A checkbook and date book are also necessities. If you are
\ngoing to book that perfect photographer, you are going to need to give them a
\ndeposit. You\u2019ll need a date book to schedule appointments with potential service
\nproviders.<\/p>\n

Dress for the Occasion<\/strong>
\nRemember to wear comfortable shoes. There is no doubt that you will be doing a
\nlot of walking.<\/p>\n

Fashion Forward<\/strong>
\nBring a notepad with you to any dresses you like during the fashion shows that
\nwill surely take place while you\u2019re there. You may also have the opportunity
\nduring these shows to see DJs and even bands perform.<\/p>\n

Get Ready to Win<\/strong>
\nOften times, the exhibitors will have drawing boxes available for you win
\nprizes. To avoid having to name, address, phone number and wedding date 50
\ntimes, it is a good idea to have some address labels made up. Most local print
\nshops can do address labels quickly and inexpensively.<\/p>\n

The important thing to remember is that the show is there to assist you in every
\naspect of planning your wedding. When you take advantage of a bridal show, you
\ncan plan major parts of your wedding in just a few hours.<\/p>\n

Reference: Premier Bride<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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