Lori and Carla from Vacation Designers are fellow The National Association of Wedding Professionals (NAWP) members and they have some great advice to share about how to get the best out of the bridal show. You can see their whole newsletter here.
Vacation Designer’s Top 6
Ways to keep your sanity at a bridal show
1. Dress for a marathon: wear your sneakers or other comfortable shoes. This is not the place to break in the new Manolos.
2. Plan your route: What do you need to get accomplished at this show? Make a list, bring it with you.
3. Dont’ follow the crowd: You have some serious work to do. The 40 person pile-up in front of you is going nowhere fast. Break away from the crowd and start at the opposite end of the show, where the booths aren’t as crowded… yet. If you don’t need to watch the fashion show, use this time to talk with the vendors you are most interested in
4. Make labels: Other than comfy shoes this is the single most sanity saving tip there is. Unless you enjoy writing your name, adress, phone, email, and wedding date 87 times in one day, you should print up labels ahead of time. You don’t want to miss registering for any prizes!
5. Find your Ohm: Focus. Walking in the door can be overwhelming. It’s easy to trudge through a show with your jaw unhinged, staring at all the gorgeous cakes and dresses. Do your sightseeing AFTER you finish your to-do list.
6. Bring the other decision maker: Is that your fiance? Your mother? If there is an individual who needs to be in on decisions, bring them. Whoever this person is, they should start training those biceps, they also get to carry your bag-o-brochures.
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