Wedding Shows

Most vendors will have some special drawing for gifts and prizes. Having these labels available will save you time and effort. Include your full name, address, phone number, wedding date and email address. Imagine writing all that information down 30-50 times.

If you choose to fill out forms by hand, make sure to print VERY clearly. You’d hate to miss out on a door prize because they can’t read your handwriting!

Quality vendors will be reaching out to you after the show to provide specific wedding information and tips along with any special offers they might have will be helpful. You’ll receive the most information immediately after the show and it will slow down dramatically thereafter. Consider getting a separate email address for these purposes. It’s free and it makes it easier to manage the mail. Plus, you can delete it after your wedding to save your inbox.

Providing phone numbers to individual vendors is usually fairly safe since these vendors seldom use their contact information for anything other than a legitimate follow up.

Yes, your fiancé should come along especially if it’s just the two of you. Decisions could be made on the spot and he/she will have a good time! If you choose, you can bring a couple friends or even a whole entourage. If it’s a large group, make sure everyone has cell numbers. Some of these shows are really large!

Depending on the size and length of the show along with the type of vendor you’re talking with, it might be appropriate to schedule an appointment at another time for a more in-depth conversation. Usually any show “specials” will also apply if a date and time is made for a follow-up discussion.

There are times when you might want to book something right at the show such as limited availability and your date is still open. Or, you might have already met with a vendor prior to the show and are ready to make the commitment. Otherwise, a personal appointment when you can talk one on one, making sure you’re comfortable with him/her and they can fully meet your needs, is a better option.

Many vendors offer on the spot “Discounts and Show Special” which may require a small deposit. But if you don’t have the opportunity to talk with them in depth, how do you know they are right for you? Vendors really should offer you their show price for at least 24 or 48 hours.

Some shows feature a fashion show highlighting wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and formalwear—often paired with beautiful bouquets and boutonnieres. If this is a priority for you, plan to arrive early to secure good seating. Larger shows may offer multiple fashion show times; when that’s the case, the second show is typically less crowded and easier to find seats.

An added bonus: while the fashion show is happening, the exhibit floor tends to be much quieter. This can be an ideal time to move around, connect with vendors, and have more meaningful conversations without the crowds.

There are usually larger prizes given by the Wedding Show producers along with smaller prizes by individual vendors. At smaller shows, you might have to be present to win. That’s usually not the case for larger shows.

Wear comfortable shoes. The odds are you’ll be on your feet for quite a while. You don’t want to leave until you’re ready, and not because your feet are too tired. Pressing onward when you’re feet hurt just isn’t any fun.

Avoid bringing small children to the show, if possible. While you might not have a choice or it may be tempting to bring your flower girl along to see the neat wedding stuff, they are sure to tire more quickly then you.