What to Expect at The Wedding Showcase
Attending a bridal show can be very helpful in planning your wedding. You can meet and speak directly with many wedding professionals - all in one location! It can be a really enjoyable day for you and your wedding party, mother, and/or groom-to-be. Most bridal shows offer prizes and individual vendors may also give away prizes.
- Gather Information
- Talk with Wedding Professionals
- Compare Services and Prices
- Book Your Date Immediately
- Register for Prizes
- Try Samples
- See the Latest Fashions
- Get Great New Ideas
Tips for attending a bridal show:
- Be prepared to wait in line to register. Be patient! This is well worth it.
- Bring preprinted self-adhesive address labels if you have them. This will save you much time and allow you to sign up for anything you want very quickly.
- Bring a pen and print very clearly when registering for anything.
- Bring your checkbook if you want to actually book any services, or hold dates with a deposit. Be sure to check on refund policies before giving any money, and read the contract carefully before signing.
- Collect any information you are interested in - take it home to look over again when you have some quiet time.
- If you are out of town, send your mother or friend to register you for prizes and collect information on services you need.
- Be prepared to wear a "Bride-to-be" sticker to receive special attention from the vendors.
- The later fashion show time are generally less crowded.
- It is nice if your fiancé attends with you IF he is interested. About 30% do attend, so he won't be the only one there!
- Arrive at least one hour prior to the fashion show time that you want to see. Seating is usually first come-first serve.