Yes, it is that time of year. The holiday season brings many joys, including new engagements! So, with that being said...many CONGRATULATIONS to all the newly engaged couples! This is truly an exciting time!
In planning your wedding, you will need to be informed, and what better way than attending Houston's most elite Bridal event...I DO! Bridal Soiree, brought to you by Weddings in Houston Magazine.
In planning your wedding, you will need to be informed, and what better way than attending Houston's most elite Bridal event...I DO! Bridal Soiree, brought to you by Weddings in Houston Magazine.
Only the creme de la creme of wedding professionals will be there to help you in creating your perfect wedding!
If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, you can do so now! You truly will NOT want to miss out on this event...and from what I hear they are almost sold out! We are excited and looking forward to planning your spectacular day!
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With so many engagements, come many bridal shows and Open Houses, so we wanted to provide you with some tips when attending any of these events. NOTE: Some of our tips will apply to certain events and not others and vice versa. We wanted to ensure we covered all grounds for you to better prepare you for a more pleasant experience...
TIPS WHEN ATTENDING A BRIDAL SHOW|OPEN HOUSE:
We can't stress enough on the following tips we will provide you when visiting any bridal trade show and/or wedding open house. Be sure to follow these tips {feel free to print it out} to ensure a pleasant and relaxing experience!
- Be sure you have at least three {3} hours, minimum, to spare when visiting the show.
- It makes your experience much simpler having goals in mind. For example, if all you need is a wedding planner, cake vendor, a florist or a photographer, then focus on those booths and don't accept promotional items for other vendors you don't need. {This will decrease your "baggage"!}
- Be sure to prepare pre-printed labels, maybe 3 sheets worth, with the following information:
- Name of Bride & Groom
- An email address {I recommend you create a wedding email address for this purpose only}
- Telephone number {your choice of home or cell}
- Wedding Date
- Number of expected guests to attend
- Mailing Address {optional if you'd like to receive mail}; personally, I wouldn't provide it on the labels, stick to email! :) Remember, your address will already be provided when you register at the show. Decrease duplicate mailings! :)
- Only distribute your labels to those vendors you ARE interested in. Don't be afraid to say "No" to a vendor who insists you give them a label. It is YOUR choice, not theirs, so if you don't want to provide a label, then don't! :)
- Please wear comfortable shoes for plenty of walking and standing
- Bring some snacks or prepare to pay for food in cash. Some food vendors don't offer credit card purchases.
- Don't bring in too many people with you; sadly not everyone is into your wedding! :) We usually recommend you have either your parents {mom}, your fiance {if he's a willing participant for the show} and your maid of honor or willing bridesmaids.
- If the fiance isn't into the wedding planning, don't force him to go, as it will only make for a long and miserable time. {As vendors, we've witnessed plenty of bored and upset grooms to be, who'd rather just not be there}. In the end, it makes for a not so pleasant experience. Worst, your groom will be rushing you! :)
- If you are unsure of what services you need, use Saturday as your "window shopping day", review the important vendors that night and go back on Sunday to "close the deal" or "set up consultations".
- Take a backpack or a tote bag to use for your preferred vendor promotional items. Don't just grab a flyer/pamphlet because it was handed to you. If you're not interested in the company, don't take the flyer/pamphlet! Remember, it only adds unnecessary weight. ;)
I hope you have found this information useful! Happy Planning!
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