Bridal Show Tips                                         

Attending a bridal show for the first time can be overwhelming.  All these vendors, all compacted in one area - and I have to talk to all of them?  Not to worry.  Bridal shows are there for your convenience, not to add stress to an already stressful amount of planning that lies in your future.  Here are some helpful tips.

1.  Be prepared.  Know what you're looking for at the show.  When you arrive, there's going to be a multitude of vendors from every category.  Spend the most time with those that you still need their service.

2.  Bring address labels.  Most vendors, as well as the registration table, will want to know your address, phone number, wedding date, etc.  To save time, print them out beforehand so you don't spend time writing your information over and over again.  Or get writer's cramp!

3.  Collect any information you're interested in to review when you're at home in a relaxed environment.  Write notes to yourself so you remember what you liked about the vendor or star them on your program.

4.  Plan to spend a good part of the afternoon at the show.  If you still have a lot to book, you're going to want to be exposed to all of it.  If you spent five minutes with each of 50 vendors, you'd spend over four hours at the show!

5.  Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.  There's a lot of walking around at a bridal show.  You don't want sore feet by the end!

6.  Try to bring your fiancé to the show.  It's his day too and he could be a lot of help in the planning.

7.  Have fun!!  Relax and enjoy yourself.  Many shows are four hours or longer so take your time to wander around the event.