Are Bridal Fairs and Shows Helpful for Planning a Wedding?
There is nothing that says “bridal heaven” then a Bridal Show. There are many brides who have found these shows to be their one stop shop for their wedding. There are other brides that have attended bridal shows after most of the planning was done and found it to be the perfect place to tie up loose ends. For some brides it’s a second opinion because they find that some of the vendors they have used or could have used are offering great specials at the bridal show.
Are you a bride or helping to plan and wedding and have never experienced a bridal show? Below we have listed a few reasons why we think you should.
Money Saver: The vendors at bridal shows have spent a large amount of money to be in these shows. They do so because they want to gather as much business as possible from the people that are looking for their services. Because of this there is tons of competition that is also taking place at the bridal shows, vendors offer great discounts, have giveaways, drawings, and much more. If nothing else it allows you to do price shopping all in one location, which cuts down on the travel expenses of planning your wedding.
Business to Client Contact: Bridal shows allow you to have the attention of the business owner. It also allows you to get their pricing and bounce ideas off of them. The greatest benefit of talking with them is it allows you to see if they have a personality you desire to deal with for the entire planning process of your wedding. This is especially important if you plan on hiring a wedding planner.
Try Free Samples: There is nothing like getting to try free samples before you pay for a tasting or unwanted food at your wedding. This is really important for wedding cakes and caterers. Not only do you get to sample food but often times people will show case their favors, music, decorating skills, photography skills and much more.
Relieve Some Stress. The one stop concept allows you to relieve the stress of your big day. The bridal shows are full of the vendors you will need for your wedding. This is also a great place to find new ideas that you may not have thought of. Nothing inspires the imagination like seeing certain colors together, or certain decoration ideas placed in a special kind of way.
If you are planning you or a friend’s wedding you should visit a few bridal shows, it will save you money, give you great ideas, and allow you to network and find vendors of your choice. Don’t be afraid to go to a few before making your final choice.