Over the past 28 years I have grown up attending every different type of bridal show there is. Actually, I attended my first bridal show when I was less than one year old; even to this day BobHawkins.com still exhibits at no less than six bridal shows a year.
Because I have seen every trick in the book, I am writing this article to let couples know what to expect at a bridal show. What I have to write may upset some vendors because I am revealing information that they don't really want couples to know, but I believe that the information I am providing here will help couples make informed decisions about their most important event in their lives.
Think about the different types of bridal shows that you would like to attend. If you want to go to a bridal fair or bridal expo then you will find these kind of show are typically larger in scale. They offer the bride-to-be a wealth of possible wedding events, wedding professionals, products and services, including Toronto DJ companies and pastoral services. The largest bridal show is held twice a year in Las Vegas and is known as The Bridal Spectacular. This is a very high quality event with a great reputation and usually offers about 150 vendors or more for you to meet with.
The types of shows I will discuss in this article are the "area" and "regional" bridal shows.
Area bridal shows tend to be much smaller and are held more frequently throughout the year and will showcase the businesses that are within a smaller local area. These are usually beneficial for those looking to save some money on their wedding and build relationships with local vendors and wanting a personal touch.
First of all, an area bridal show is more common than a regional bridal show, as these shows focus on vendors located in or near a certain town or within a certain distance from where the bridal show is taking place. These shows usually take place in a banquet hall, or at a golf course. The cost to attend such shows can range from zero to about $6.00. I recommend that couples visit at least one of these shows to see what vendors are located in the neighborhood of your reception. Vendors at such shows are likely to be familiar with your venue; also, they are unlikely to charge traveling fees.
Keep in mind that you will probably be asked to complete a registration card, the information of which will be shared with every vendor at the show. (Privacy concerns aside, this is not a bad idea, as it may allow vendors to contact you for a more personal proposal of what they can do for you. I have more to say on this subject later in this article.)
Regional shows are much bigger and will often take over a convention center and offer hundreds of vendors from a wide geographical area. You will find a greater choice and variety of services including, Toronto DJ companies, florists and cake bakeries.
Regional shows are usually only held twice a year at the busiest of times. They take much longer to organize and are much more expensive to put on. They will offer a wide variety of services and products and have a number of different companies for each service and product. There will be a number of Toronto DJ companies, several gift supply chains and even wine and liquor stores to give you an idea of what kind of drinks you could offer at your reception.
Another aspect to the regional shows that is important to be aware of is the price. The entrance fee alone can be up to $25. The higher end vendors will be in attendance at these shows as well.
Free is Not Always Free
Because I have seen every trick in the book, I am writing this article to let couples know what to expect at a bridal show. What I have to write may upset some vendors because I am revealing information that they don't really want couples to know, but I believe that the information I am providing here will help couples make informed decisions about their most important event in their lives.
Think about the different types of bridal shows that you would like to attend. If you want to go to a bridal fair or bridal expo then you will find these kind of show are typically larger in scale. They offer the bride-to-be a wealth of possible wedding events, wedding professionals, products and services, including Toronto DJ companies and pastoral services. The largest bridal show is held twice a year in Las Vegas and is known as The Bridal Spectacular. This is a very high quality event with a great reputation and usually offers about 150 vendors or more for you to meet with.
The types of shows I will discuss in this article are the "area" and "regional" bridal shows.
Area bridal shows tend to be much smaller and are held more frequently throughout the year and will showcase the businesses that are within a smaller local area. These are usually beneficial for those looking to save some money on their wedding and build relationships with local vendors and wanting a personal touch.
First of all, an area bridal show is more common than a regional bridal show, as these shows focus on vendors located in or near a certain town or within a certain distance from where the bridal show is taking place. These shows usually take place in a banquet hall, or at a golf course. The cost to attend such shows can range from zero to about $6.00. I recommend that couples visit at least one of these shows to see what vendors are located in the neighborhood of your reception. Vendors at such shows are likely to be familiar with your venue; also, they are unlikely to charge traveling fees.
Keep in mind that you will probably be asked to complete a registration card, the information of which will be shared with every vendor at the show. (Privacy concerns aside, this is not a bad idea, as it may allow vendors to contact you for a more personal proposal of what they can do for you. I have more to say on this subject later in this article.)
Regional shows are much bigger and will often take over a convention center and offer hundreds of vendors from a wide geographical area. You will find a greater choice and variety of services including, Toronto DJ companies, florists and cake bakeries.
Regional shows are usually only held twice a year at the busiest of times. They take much longer to organize and are much more expensive to put on. They will offer a wide variety of services and products and have a number of different companies for each service and product. There will be a number of Toronto DJ companies, several gift supply chains and even wine and liquor stores to give you an idea of what kind of drinks you could offer at your reception.
Another aspect to the regional shows that is important to be aware of is the price. The entrance fee alone can be up to $25. The higher end vendors will be in attendance at these shows as well.
Free is Not Always Free
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