Useful Tips for Attending a Bridal Show

Nowadays, there are so many bridal show events that take place in a city that it can be too overwhelming to attend all of them. But the main reason why there are so many of them is because there is always someone getting engaged on a weekly basis. With the help of these shows, newly engaged women can start planning their own wedding as early as they can.

If this is your first time to attend a bridal show, it is important that you know what to expect and what to bring. This is so you can make the most of the event and not have to wait for another to get the help you need.

·      Bring a companion. Whether you bring your fiancé or bridesmaids, it is always a good idea to have someone accompany you to one of these shows. This is because there are a number of participants in the event. If you just go on your own, you might be overwhelmed in meeting and talking to all of them.

·      Arrive with a plan. If you have a companion to help you look at these bridal show participants, you need to plan out something with them. This is so you don’t end up looking at the same supplier.

·      Bring an organizer. When you attend a bridal show, you are meeting people who may become your wedding supplier. You will have to meet up with them on a later date. When you have your organizer with you, you can easily set your schedule without forgetting anyone.

·      Bring business cards. Most of the time, the vendors that participate in bridal shows collect potential clients’ business cards and raffle off some prizes or free services. By bringing business cards, you get to save time and cover more ground instead of writing down your name and address repeatedly.

When you are in a bridal show, expect to be there at least two hours. This is because you will be meeting a lot of people and talking to them about your wedding. One key tip is to wear comfortable clothes so that you don’t get tired. And like your entire engagement phase, enjoy! Do check out our upcoming bridal show events!

How to Coordinate Your Vendors

A great wedding is a group effort. You’ll be working with a venue, a caterer, a florist, an officiant, and a whole host of other wedding vendors. To ensure that everything comes together as you want it to, you’ll need to know how to coordinate your vendors.

Many vendors’ work will begin to overlap as you get into your planning. If you have decided on fresh flowers to decorate your wedding cake, for example, you’ll need to make sure your florist and caterer are communicating with each other to make this happen. Every vendor will need to be in contact with your venue, if only to find out when and where they will need to set up on the day.

Coordinating vendors can be tricky, and if you are hiring a wedding planner, they will be able to help with the coordination. If you aren’t, it can be helpful to choose vendors who have worked together in the past.

One way of doing this is to get a list of recommended vendors from your venue. Another great way of coordinating your wedding vendors to meet and book them at one of our Southern California bridal shows. You’ll get a chance to meet SoCal’s best wedding vendors all in one place, which can be a great first step towards coordinating their work.

Come to one of our upcoming shows to find out more:

October 6 -- Buena Park, Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel

November 3 -- Pasadena, Hilton Hotel

Wedding Invitation Tips

You know who you want to invite to your wedding, but are you still a bit confused about wedding invitations and the etiquette that goes with them? Don’t worry, we’ve got some great tips for navigating everything from save the dates to RSVPs.

When to send?

Your invitations should go out around six to eight weeks before your wedding date for a local wedding, and two to three months before the big day for destination weddings. If you want to send something out earlier, go with a save the date card.

Why send save the dates?

If your wedding is in peak wedding season, a prime vacation time, or around a holiday, sending a save the date can allow guests to loosely reserve that weekend for you. They can also serve as fantastic engagement announcements.

How to handle RSVPs?

Set your RSVP date two to three weeks before your wedding. This gives guests enough time to reply, while also giving your vendors enough notice for your final numbers. If you’re worried about guests sticking to the date, offer alternative RSVP methods, like email or phone, but keep a good record!

Still have questions?

Come to one of our upcoming Southern California bridal shows to chat with our area’s best wedding vendors. They can help answer all your wedding planning questions and you can book them for your big day!

Wedding Vendor Spotlight: Glow Concepts Fine Linen Rentals

Your wedding linens can make your big day fabulous. They’re a way to really transform any venue into a dream wedding space. If you’re looking for a fantastic Southern California linen rental company, check out what Glow Concepts has to offer.

The Santa Fe Springs company offers and extensive selection of table linens, overlays and chair covers. More than just the standard colors many firms offer, Glow Concepts can provide linens in different patterns and textures. This means you can perfectly match any color palette and wedding theme.

Working with an expert wedding linen rental company can offer you a gorgeous wedding and peace of mind. You can have a wedding day that’s custom made just for you, rather than using whatever your venue happens to have on hand. These small touches can make a big difference to the look of your wedding day!

You can meet Glow Concepts and many other great Southern California wedding vendors by coming to one of our upcoming shows! To find out more about them now, contact them through our exhibitor directory.

Don’t Forget These Wedding Day Details!

Wedding planning can be an all-consuming task – finding the perfect venue, dream dress, and amazing invitations all take time. However, once you have some of these big decisions out of the way, you can focus on the wedding day details that can make your big day really shine.

• Entrance and exit: Think about the first and last impressions your venue will make on your guests. Wow them as they come in with décor as they walk up to your venue, and give them something special as they leave, such as a favor table.
• Hidden extras: Your guests won’t just sit at their tables, so the décor shouldn’t stop there. Include décor, such as flowers, in areas that your guests will visit throughout the night. This includes bathrooms and the bar. Adding little touches here keeps them in the wedding mood wherever they go.
• Signage: This can be a huge help to guests who don’t know their way around, and can fit into your décor. You can point your guests where they need to go, and label places so they know they’ve arrived. Don’t rely on your venue’s signage, and use it as a chance to really transform the venue.

When you’ve gotten the major parts of planning out of the way, you’ll have more time to spend on the details. One great way to do this is to come to one of ourSouthern California bridal shows, where you’ll meet the area’s best wedding vendors all in one place!

What Are Your Wedding Must Haves?

Every bride has a few things that she won't compromise on when it comes to her wedding day. Whether it's something big, like the venue, or something small, like serving drinks in Mason jars, these are her must haves.

Creating a wedding day must have list can be a big help for your planning. Whether you're doing it all yourself or working with a wedding planner, knowing the most important elements can help you prioritize everything else.

For example, if your venue is a must have, but your preferred band doesn't have any available dates in common with it, you will know which to be flexible on. This is much easier to do at the start of your planning, when you'll be less stressed about it all, than it will be as you approach the big day.

Of course, it's easy to get carried away and turn everything into a must have. Try limiting yourself to five or ten must haves, and rank these in order of importance to you. This can help your sanity and your budget.

Another way to help make your wedding planning less stressful is to meet with vendors at an upcoming Bridal Showplace event. You'll be able to meet some of Southern California's best wedding professionals all in one place!