Bridal Shows

One of the must-do's after getting engaged is attending bridal shows.  Bridal shows typically occur every year around late February, early March, in the bigger cities they can occur twice a year with a second show taking place in the fall. Do a Google search for bridal shows in your area and be sure to mark your calendar!

Bridal shows are nice because all of the vendors come to you.  This can be a bit overwhelming at times, but have no fear, I have some tips that I will share a bit later.  Not only can you discover vendors in your area but there are a lot of opportunities to win free stuff - who doesn't love free stuff?!!  Each vendor booth will no doubt shove a clipboard in your face and have you fill out a form with your information.  The form not only serves as your entry for their super awesome giveaway, but it gives them permission to enter you into their database.  Get ready to be bombarded with emails, phone calls, and flyers in the mail!

Here is where my tips come in:

1. Create a Gmail account dedicated to all things wedding.
2. Print labels that include your name, your groom's name, address, phone number, your new wedding email address, wedding date, wedding location (if known) - this will save you from having to write all of this information down when they shove that clipboard in your face
3. Bring a camera to take pictures of the booths.  Bridal shows can be overwhelming and it's easy to forget the vendors you spoke with.  You will leave the show with hundreds of flyers and brochures but sometimes it's easier to simply look at a photo.

Hope these help! As always...

Happy Planning,

Anti-Bridezilla