Bridal Show Tips

Check the shows' website to see if you can pre-register.

Be patient at the registration booth - shows use this information to award prizes and vendors use it to send out information about special promotions.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Depending on
the venue, you could be walking on concrete!

Bring preprinted self-adhesive address labels.This will save time and allow you to sign up for giveaways quickly. Bring a pen and print very clearly when registering for anything. Be sure to include your apartment or condo number on the address line.

Bring your checkbook if you want to book a particular vendor's services, or hold your date with a deposit. Read contracts carefully, checking refund policies before giving any money, or signing on the dotted line.

Bring your datebook so that you can schedule meetings with vendors you are interested in talking with after the show.

Collect any information you are interested in -
take it home to look over again when
you have some quiet time.

Most vendors offer show specials that are good for
a week or two following the show.

If you are out of town, send your mother or friend
to collect information on services you need.

It is nice if your fiancé attends - if he is interested. Warn him that it could be up to 3 to 4 hours of his day; you don't want to miss anything because he got bored.