 There are so many wonderful resources available to soon-to-be brides - magazines, helpful web-sites, etiquette books, etc. Perhaps the best event planning tool is the showcase.
Very helpful in saving you both time and money will be attending showcases and expos.
During the show, you will have the opportunity to gather information from exhibitors in a variety of services, making it possible to plan your party or wedding in the least amount of time possible!
BEFORE THE SHOW:
• If pre-registration is available, pre-register – consider it your RSVP.
• Dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes!
• Arrive early to ensure you have enough time to visit each vendor’s booth and ask plenty of questions.
• Don’t go alone…. Bring a friend or two along to act as a second opinion.
• Bring material or ribbons in your party colors so exhibitors can provide useful suggestions catered to your needs.
• Bring a tote bag. It will help you stay organized and gather as much information as possible.
• Bring your appointment date book so you can organize your appointments.
• Make the best of the day by having questions ready.
• Take pen and paper for note taking.
• Bring your checkbook. Maybe you’ll want to reserve a date or book a service; great discounts will be offered the day of the show.
• Bring adhesive peel-off labels with your name, address, phone number, e-mail, and event date printed on them. Also you can make them yourself on the computer. It will save you time because you will need to write your name and address to register for the various prizes and promotions
• .Bring bottled water and some snacks to keep your energy up.
DURING THE SHOW:
• If you did not pre-register, register as soon as you enter.
• Give everything the once over. Try to visit each exhibitor at least once – you may see something you didn’t know you wanted. After go around a second time to speak to specific vendors.
• Make appointments with vendors for a later date to discuss your event in depth.
• Sign up for every contest that you possible can. There are some vendors give discounts for their services and others give everything from toasting glasses to a free cruise.
• Collect as much information as you can from each of the exhibitors. After the show you will have plenty of time to look at the information at home in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Think that you don’t need information on ice sculpting, but there is no such thing as being over-prepared.
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