If you are planning a wedding, then you already know that there is a lot to think about. It is hard not to get overwhelmed. According to the folks at SoCal Bridal Show and & Wedding Expo, a bridal show is the perfect way to find everything you need for your wedding, all in one place. So what exactly is a bridal show and what can you expect to find there?
What to Expect at a Bridal Show
A bridal show is like an exhibition or trade fair of local wedding vendors. It is usually held in a large meeting place, like a convention center or the function room of a hotel. Those who are planning a wedding can attend and visit the vendors they like the look of to see and sometimes sample what they sell.
Vendors who make wedding cakes will most likely have some of their best-selling wedding cakes for visitors to try. You might also get a makeover from a local makeup artist or get to try on a variety of wedding dresses.
Bridal shows are the perfect place to find all the items you would require for your special day, but they are also a lot of fun and many brides-to-be will attend with their bridesmaids and mothers for a day out together. Many bridal shows will have a fashion show, where visitors can watch models walking the runway in some of the most beautiful wedding gowns and formal suits. This is a fabulous way to see these gowns off the hangers.
What Type of Vendors Usually Attend?
As already mentioned, you are likely to come across a booth or table with everything from cake sellers to local makeup artists. But there will be many more vendors in attendance too. Expect to see photographers, wedding planners, florists, car hire companies, jewelers, travel agents, suit hire companies, DJs, bands, singers – you get the point.
Why Attend a Bridal Show?
As well as being a lot of fun and a great day out for brides-to-be and their bridesmaids, bridal shows are a fantastic way to get discounts and special offers for the big day. Many vendors will provide exclusive discounts at these events, where visitors can score money off just by booking at the show.
Vendors will be trying to secure business at these events and because their competitors will also be in attendance, they will be trying to offer the best deal. This makes bridal shows the perfect place to get a good price on what will inevitably be an expensive day.
Attendees will usually be given a goody bag when they arrive packed full of treats from various vendors, and there are likely to be giveaways during the show.
A bridal show can help to take some of the stress out of the big day. By being able to talk to the vendors in person and see their products up close, you can have a more immersive and interactive experience rather than just browsing the internet to find what you would like for your day.
Another wonderful thing about a bridal show is that you can get a lot of inspiration and ideas. You might come across products and services that you had never even thought of. For example, maybe you weren’t aware that you could get your own candy station with treats to have at your venue, or that you could hire a photo booth for your guests to take fun pictures.
There is just so much to see and do at a bridal show. It is definitely worth attending.
