Bridal shows can be completely OVERWHELMING for a bride. There are so many other brides, so many booths, everyone is trying to get from point to point and it can really get crazy. In this special edition of my ezine I'm going to give you some savvy tips and tricks for hitting the bridal fair with style and sass!!
Tip # 1: Wear comfy shoes! - You're going to be walking a mile on a hard tradeshow floor. Yes, it's lovely to look fashionable but the brides in stilettos never last long at the bridal fair. If you really want to see everything and be comfortable think about your feet first! (But be a little elegant and leave the stinky gym sneakers at home... opt for some cute supportive flats)
Tip #2: 1000 Brides Gather In 1 Place - You think it might be a bit of a mob scene? Well then you're absolutely right! If you really want to get some valuable one on one time with the exhibitors I recommend planning the timing of your visit to the Fair. When the fashion show is taking place the booths slow down significantly. This is a great time to chat with an exhibitor or try on dresses at the gown sale. I also recommend first thing in the morning (especially if you want your pick of all those frugally priced gowns).
Tip #3: Your Hand Will Cramp - Many exhibitors will be offering prizes at their booths and you'll be asked to fill out a ballot form. You waste valuable time writing out your contact info again and AGAIN. So print off a couple sheets of labels that include your name, your groom's name, your wedding date, your address, phone number and email. Then it will be easy to just peel and stick your info to the ballots. Then you can spend quality time checking out all the cool stuff on display!
Beware of the Bridezilla - If you think that there wont be a bridezilla at the bridal fair, you are so very wrong. Expect her to be there. She will be pushing your Mom. She will be making fun of your wedding colors. She will push you around to get the prize. She will scream in your ears about how expensive things are. So what will you do when you come across one? Just ignore her. The more attention you pay her, the more aggressive she will get. So forget about her and enjoy the bridal fair!
Be Polite with the Exhibitors - The exhibitors at the bridal fair are the reason why you are visiting the show. So dont be rude and impatient. Be nice to them, request information and wait for them to get through with the previous bride. Believe me; you will end up getting much more if you are nice to them.
Being nice and patient will also help you get some great free advice that you can use at your wedding. Wedding vendors love to work with nice brides and if you are nice to them, you will be surprised to see that they can be really nice to you!
Take Your Water With You to the Bridal Fair - Thousands of people and the heat are definitely going to get to you. And water at the bridal fair isnt going to be free. So bring your own water and stay hydrated. It will prevent you from running away from the show without getting anything out of it!
Make Wise Choices at the Bridal Fair - Agreed there will be lots and lots of booths and lots and lots of vendors. But you dont have to rush to make decisions. The choices are many but you dont want to end up making a choice you regret later on. So here are some tips within this great tip to help you make some wise choices at the bridal fair:
Look For What You Want - If you know what you want, just look around at the bridal fair. As far as the rest is concerned, just have fun! All your vendors dont have to be picked right there. You might like some vendors and you may just not like the others. Get in touch with the ones you like and forget about the ones you dont.
Approach Each Exhibitor Calmly at the Bridal Fair - You cannot run away from the sales pitch. You are there to buy and exhibitors are going to try their best to make sure that you buy it from them. So be calm and ask the exhibitors politely to answer your own personal questions.
Thank Them And Walk Away At The Bridal Fair - If you are not interested, just thank the exhibitor and walk away. Dont take flyers that are of no use to you. Because once you reach home, you are just going to use the ones you liked and store the rest in a box which you will never open! - 16759
Tip # 1: Wear comfy shoes! - You're going to be walking a mile on a hard tradeshow floor. Yes, it's lovely to look fashionable but the brides in stilettos never last long at the bridal fair. If you really want to see everything and be comfortable think about your feet first! (But be a little elegant and leave the stinky gym sneakers at home... opt for some cute supportive flats)
Tip #2: 1000 Brides Gather In 1 Place - You think it might be a bit of a mob scene? Well then you're absolutely right! If you really want to get some valuable one on one time with the exhibitors I recommend planning the timing of your visit to the Fair. When the fashion show is taking place the booths slow down significantly. This is a great time to chat with an exhibitor or try on dresses at the gown sale. I also recommend first thing in the morning (especially if you want your pick of all those frugally priced gowns).
Tip #3: Your Hand Will Cramp - Many exhibitors will be offering prizes at their booths and you'll be asked to fill out a ballot form. You waste valuable time writing out your contact info again and AGAIN. So print off a couple sheets of labels that include your name, your groom's name, your wedding date, your address, phone number and email. Then it will be easy to just peel and stick your info to the ballots. Then you can spend quality time checking out all the cool stuff on display!
Beware of the Bridezilla - If you think that there wont be a bridezilla at the bridal fair, you are so very wrong. Expect her to be there. She will be pushing your Mom. She will be making fun of your wedding colors. She will push you around to get the prize. She will scream in your ears about how expensive things are. So what will you do when you come across one? Just ignore her. The more attention you pay her, the more aggressive she will get. So forget about her and enjoy the bridal fair!
Be Polite with the Exhibitors - The exhibitors at the bridal fair are the reason why you are visiting the show. So dont be rude and impatient. Be nice to them, request information and wait for them to get through with the previous bride. Believe me; you will end up getting much more if you are nice to them.
Being nice and patient will also help you get some great free advice that you can use at your wedding. Wedding vendors love to work with nice brides and if you are nice to them, you will be surprised to see that they can be really nice to you!
Take Your Water With You to the Bridal Fair - Thousands of people and the heat are definitely going to get to you. And water at the bridal fair isnt going to be free. So bring your own water and stay hydrated. It will prevent you from running away from the show without getting anything out of it!
Make Wise Choices at the Bridal Fair - Agreed there will be lots and lots of booths and lots and lots of vendors. But you dont have to rush to make decisions. The choices are many but you dont want to end up making a choice you regret later on. So here are some tips within this great tip to help you make some wise choices at the bridal fair:
Look For What You Want - If you know what you want, just look around at the bridal fair. As far as the rest is concerned, just have fun! All your vendors dont have to be picked right there. You might like some vendors and you may just not like the others. Get in touch with the ones you like and forget about the ones you dont.
Approach Each Exhibitor Calmly at the Bridal Fair - You cannot run away from the sales pitch. You are there to buy and exhibitors are going to try their best to make sure that you buy it from them. So be calm and ask the exhibitors politely to answer your own personal questions.
Thank Them And Walk Away At The Bridal Fair - If you are not interested, just thank the exhibitor and walk away. Dont take flyers that are of no use to you. Because once you reach home, you are just going to use the ones you liked and store the rest in a box which you will never open! - 16759
About the Author:
Ciara Daykin, Calgary's premiere Wedding Plannerspecializes in unique weddings the highlight the bride and groom's personalities. To find out how, check out her FREE Wedding Guide "The Top 10 Tips to Take Your Wedding From Cookie Cutter to Couture".
