Bridal Show Season is upon us!
For all of the newly engaged couples out there, this is a great time to jump start your wedding planning. If you are wondering whether or not to attend a show, here are a few reasons why you should…
1. Meet a lot of vendors. There are a many vendors that you will need to hire for your Big Day! The efficiency of meeting this many in one day and place is totally underrated. It can seem overwhelming, definitely, but by asking a few questions you can get a lot of research done in one afternoon. Plus, there will be some vendors to you have never heard of before.
It’s also great to be able to meet the vendors in person. Looking at websites and speaking with people through e-mail and phone is a great start but the face to face is crucial. Tone and personality can get lost in an e-mail and it’s important that you connect with your vendors. Meeting everyone in person will give you the opportunity to see who you feel more comfortable with. You can tell a lot about the potential of a working relationship in those first few minutes at their table or booth.
2. Get Ideas. Most vendors decorate their booths with items that are popular right now. Using the internet is a good start to look at what is trending for favors, décor ideas or fashion, but seeing these things up close can make a huge difference. Maybe you were deciding on what kind of photobooth to get, seeing the full set up may help you make that decision.
3. Bond with your family & friends. Wedding planning can be a stressful process. Bring along your maid of honor or mother and have a great bonding experience that is relaxing and a lot of fun!
4. Get lots of Goodies. Who doesn’t love free stuff? The vendors at bridal shows want you to be able to experience first-hand what they have to offer. Samples will help you remember which vendor or product you liked the best. And ok, free cupcakes and champagne don’t hurt either :0)
5. Take advantage of bridal show specials. A lot of vendors will be offering special discounts just for meeting them at the show or will be raffling off free products or services. Typically the show itself will have many door prizes raffled off as well, so make sure you sign up for as many as you are interested in. Bringing personalized address labels with your name, address, phone # and e-mail makes signing up for give aways a snap!
Longfellows will be at the Saratoga Today show on Sunday, 2/26…stop by our booth!
