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Planning a wedding is an experience that can be both exciting and scary at the same time. There are so many decisions to make while the clock ticks away. A bridal show can help to simplify the wedding planning process. This article explains how. By Sharon LeCompte Planning a wedding is an experience that can be exciting and scary at the same time. There are so many decisions to make while the clock ticks away. Music... dresses... invitations... flowers... These thoughts clutter the mind and allow little time to enjoy the whole wedding planning experience. One way to help simplify the wedding planning process is to attend a bridal show. A bridal show is a one-stop shopping experience where local vendors gather under the same roof to show their products to potential customers. Florists, photographers, bridal salons, and more are available to you to offer their services and expert advice. Visiting with the different bridal vendors in the same location makes it easy to compare prices and services and in turn, to save you time and money. There are several do's and don'ts when it comes to bridal show shopping. Here is a list of tips to help you to become a well-informed bridal show shopper. Tip #1: Register before the show. Most admission is discounted or free if you register prior to the show. Tip #2: Wear comfortable shoes. You will be doing a lot of walking. Tip #3: Bring along a roll of return address stickers. These are useful for prize drawings. Use the stickers rather than filling out the entry forms. Tip #4: Take pen and paper along. You will need to take notes to remember what the vendors tell you. Tip #5: Browse, but do not buy. Meet with the bridal vendors to see what they have to offer, but do not be pressured to book their services at the show. Take information with you to go over at home. Tip #6: Ask questions. Prepare an advance list of questions to ask the bridal vendors. They are there to help you. Jot down any price quotes or tips they may have to offer. Tip #7: Create a new e-mail account. Register for a free e-mail address that you can use when filling out forms. When the wedding is over, you can cancel the account and not receive any unwanted wedding information. Tip #8: Gather information. Take as much literature home as you can. What you may not be interested in today, you may decide tomorrow that you would like to try. Tip #9: Rate bridal vendor information. Take a marker or colored pen in order to rate the vendor information on a scale of 1-10 (10 being best). Mark the flier or business card of the bridal vendor with your rating so that you can remember how interested you were in what they were offering. Tip #10: Bring along a friend. It is fun to have someone to share the experience with and to offer a second opinion. Tip #11: Bring your checkbook. You may want to book a service or give a deposit to hold a date. Tip #12: Relax and enjoy the show. Bridal shows can be hectic, but do not get overwhelmed. Decisions take time, and you do not need to make them in one day. About the Author: For the perfect must have keepsake visit http://www.keepsakeframesandflowers.com. Article Source: Adult Escapes - http://www.AdultEscapes.com More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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