7 Tips & 7 Booths to Visit at the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show this Weekend
Thursday, September 20, 2012
I love bridal shows! As you can probably imagine, I've been to my fair share - some a great, some not so great. But, this Sunday's Perfect Wedding Guide show is sure to be a treat. For that reason, I highly recommend that you go. But, there's a skill to attending bridal shows to ensure maximum benefit and effectiveness. Yes, you could just go. But, you want to make sure you see and find what you need to make the most of your time and your dollars!
Here are 7 simple tips for how to be a savvy bride at this weekend's bridal show:
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Set your overall budget before you start wedding shopping.
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Wear comfy shoes and bring a bottle of water to drink. Maybe something salty - you will need it after your third piece of yummy cake.
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Print 50 info labels that contain your first/last name, email, phone, mailing address - this will save you lots of time when you enter contests and/or give vendors your information.
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Take a notepad and a pen to write down your favorites.
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Take a camera to capture the ideas you like.
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Plan ahead by bringing a shopping list of the vendors that you need and your estimated budget for the category.
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Go with one friend to keep you focused on your objectives - which vendors you need at which budget.
Booth #1: The Enchanted Florist
Service - Caprice and her talented crew are floral designer extraordinaires. This top-notch team will make your wedding design dreams come true. Trust me!
Before the bridal show - Swoon over their previous work at www.enchantedfloristtn.com and then be sure to visit Caprice and team at Sunday's bridal show. Tell them Ashley of Ashley's Bride Guide sent you.
Booth #2: Elliott Events
Service - Elliott Events is a wedding planning and design company. They love brides looking to think outside the box and add their own personality to their day. They also are known to transform ANY room from drab to fab.
Before the bridal show - Check out their wedding planning services and their design portfolio via www.elliottevents.com and add them to your list to see on Sunday. Tell them Ashley of Ashley's Bride Guide sent you.
Booth #3: Noah Liff Opera Center
Service - The Noah Opera Center is a remarkable, modern, and relatively new location for your Nashville wedding.
Before the bridal show - You really need to see it in person to appreciate its beauty but check out one of our inspiration weddings via this link to get an idea of how it looks. Then, visit www.noahliffoperacenter.com for package info before you visit their booth on Sunday.
Booth #4: First Dance Pictures
Service - First Dance Pictures provides quality, timeless, wedding videos. They capture memories that will truly last a lifetime.
Before the bridal show - Since the video tells the story, you simply must see one of theirs to see how they capture weddings. So, before Sunday, do just that. Visit www.firstdancepictures.com and peruse a few of their wedding video highlights. Then, stop by their booth, let them know I directed you there, and learn more.
Booth #5: Oakwood Cleaners
Service - Oakwood Cleaners is our go-to gown care expert. From alterations and preservation, to bridesmaids measurements, to vintage gown restoration, there is NO job too large or too small. They are a locally-owned and operated business and the owner, Rhonda, is always willing to educate and help ABG brides.
Before the bridal show - if you have any gown needs - before you purchase (i.e. measurements, advice on buying vintage or sample gowns) or after (alterations, preservation, restoration), be sure to stop by the Oakwood booth. They will be a tremendous help with anything regarding gown care. Learn more about their expertise at www.oakwoodcleaners.com.
Booth #6: Street Tuxedo
Service - Street Tuxedo is a family owned and Nashville-based business. Since they are local, so is their vast inventory; and, since they are family owned, customer service is taken seriously.
Before the show - visit their website at www.streettuxedo.com to learn more about this amazing company and why Nashville wedding pros recommend Street Tuxedo over national chains. Then, enjoy a sample of their inventory in person at the bridal show.
Booth #7: Greenfinch Floral Design
Service - Greenfinch Floral Design is an eco-friendly, floral design company. Denise, the owner and lead designer, is a sweetheart whose heart beats for brides. She wants to serve you well and makes pretty bouquets and floral decor with love for her clients, and the earth.
Before the show - visit www.greenfinchfloraldesign.com to learn more about Denise and to see her recent weddings. Then, get to know her in person at Sunday's show.
About the Author:
Ashley of Ashley's Bride Guide
Hey - I'm Ashley! I started AshleysBrideGuide.com to give Nashville brides, or folks planning a Nashville wedding, a local resource for inspiration and resources. Hope to see you at a bridal show soon! Happy Planning.
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Posted on September 20, 2012 |
Filed under: Advice & Planning, Bridal Shows & Events
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Posted on September 24, 2012 @ 11:57am