I hope you all will have a wonderful New Year! Many of you may have started 2009 with a new sparkle in your eyes and on your left marriage finger...congratulations!
This is the time of year you will either eagerly anticipate or absolutely loathe. Yes, you will have by now been overwhelmed by the amount of wedding shows available in your local area. You do not have to go to all of them and certainly do not drag your fiance to each of them (unless he really wants to go with you or refused to let go the financial purse strings).
Wedding shows can be a lot of fun and if you prepared, it can go smoothly. Remember to bring water with you and if attending a large venue, a comfortable pair of shoes. It also helps to bring someone with you as well: groom-to-be, mother, MILTB, bridal party, sisters, brothers, father, etc.
Many of the shows will want your information: address, phone number, email, etc. If you do not wish to give out your current email address, set up one exclusively for bridal show/wedding information with Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, or set up a secondary email with your ISP provider. You are not obliged to give out your phone number--you can give your email address or cell number instead. As you will be giving out primarily the same information, create labels giving your full name, full address, contact number and/or email address plus your wedding date and/or groom's full name.
The businesses you will find at these wedding shows want to see you, talk to you and get your business. Take business cards and brochures and be sure to note on them anything about their table/booth that caught your attention.
Whether you are at a large opulent event or small intimate affair, you are bound to find a business to help you make your wedding dreams come true. Have fun and enjoy the bridal moments!
