Great Tips for Attending Bridal Shows

You are coordially invited to a Bridal Show!!

Stop by our Booth #1409

Please come out and visit DeVine Choices, LLC at the Bridal Extravaganza Show this weekend.

Date: Saturday: July 25, 2009 10-5

Sunday: July 26, 2009 11-5

George Brown Convention Center

Enter Exhibits Halls B- C

Downtown, Houston, Tx

Tips for Attending the Show!

• Set up a separate email account. There are so many services, consider setting up a wedding account through services such as, yahoo, gmail, or hotmail. This will very convenient because only wedding communication will flow though this account. You will also be able to use this account later in your planning process when offering your guest a way to RSVP to your event.
• Print Address labels at home. Save yourself time and money by printing them yourself. Most vendors at the show will want and need to collect your information . Each label should have the Names of both the bride and groom, your mailing address, the wedding email account address, your wedding date and your contact telephone number. Note: Keep in mind once you leave this label with the vendor you have given them permission to contact you regarding their services. If you are not interested in their services then please by all means do not leave your label with them.
• Two bag system . Have two separate bags, Possibly one that you carry and one that your assistant (MOH or MOB) carries. In one bag, place the information that you are truly interested in and intend to research further. In the other bag place the things that you may need to sift through at a later date for last minute items or can possibly pass on to the next friend that gets engaged.
• Be prepared to make decisions and put deposits down AT the show! Most of the vendors will have their appointment books handy to set up appointments. The most prepared will actually complete the consultation on the spot AND offer on the spots discounts. (Please make sure that you have thoroughly researched this company beforehand because most retainers are non refundable!)
• What to wear? Wear very comfortable walking shows as there will be a lot of walking. If you are planning on purchasing your dress, make sure that you wear something that can be removed easily. Also have fun by wearing some personalized t-shirts designed that identifies you and your bridal party as the bride and their roles as well.
• Who should attend? This is a tough question. If you are just browsing and the girls just want to have fun, then invite the entire bridal party. If you will be making major decisions, then bring the major decision makers,Groom, parents and possibly the MOH or your BFF.
• And lastly, please come with an open mind. This is your wedding, and there will be so many new ideas that every couple can add to their plans to truly make it a unique event. Some of the most talented and creative designers, florists, cake artists, wedding planners, gown designers, decorators and accessory designers participate in the show. They are all on the cutting edge of the "latest and greatest." Expect to see lots of new, exciting and beautiful elements to make your wedding day as special as the two of you.
  

source: Wedding-planning.suite 101.com and Bridal Extravaganza Show.com