They're merely weeks away. If you're planning your wedding this summer or next, you've likely contemplated attending one of the many wedding tradeshows coming to your city.If you're one of the many planning to attend the show, here are a few secrets you should know and may not have thought about:
1) Arrive early. Lines can be quite long about an hour after the shows start so if you want to avoid waiting, be there a bit before the show is to start, find a good parking spot and get first crack at the vendors.
** Secret: By getting in as the first people arrive, you'll get to see who of the wedding vendors with booths at the show are ready to go with a smile on their face for the first guests. If the booth isn't ready or the vendors themselves seem unprepared, that can be a real tell for the manner in which they approach everything, including your big day! Your wedding is one of those times that being on time is considered being late. You want someone ready to go long before they are required to.
2) Fill out forms and contest draws only for businesses you want to talk to or services you don't yet have. Unfortunately, many of the booths promote a contest where you can win a grande prize, but the purpose of these draws is not to be nice. It's to get your contact information. If you don't want to be called, follow up with and called some more, don't fill out the information. It may mean you can't win the prize, but if you're like many who hate telemarketing, it's worth it.
3) If you don't intend to watch the fashion show, go to the show at that time with the purpose to speak to the vendors. While everyone else is watching the models, you'll have the undivided attention of the vendors during a time they can actually spend with you. Bridal shows are known for being fast paced and crowded. This is one of the only times it won't feel that way.
4) If you have a specific wedding company you're specifically going to see at the show, call them prior and ask what deals they intend to offer at their booth. Most booths will offer a discount and unless they're crazy, they'll offer it to you just prior to the show. In fact, they'd rather do that than try to sign you up at the show where they likely aren't planning to sign people up. For a majority of the vendors, these shows are far too crowded in a lot of cases to sit down with someone and go through all the paperwork. Take advantage by visiting the business a day or two before the show and get the same deal without the crowds.
5) GO TALK TO EQUINOX SOUND!! For the best in Edmonton and Calgary disc jockey, photography and video, you can get a lot done in one place. Working with great vendors and each one offering discounts the more you book, you'll be pleased you did.
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