10 Tips for attending bridal shows

10TIPS for attending bridal shows

1 REGISTER ONLINE to save time at the show.

2 NO NEED TO CREATE A FAKE EMAIL. The Bridal Spectacular system allows our wed pros to email you without disclosing your personal email. With other shows you may want to make a fake wedding email so that your personal email doesn't get filled with wedding info.

3 BRING LABELS with your name, wedding date and address on them to save time on registering with the show and vendors.

4 WEAR "BRIDE" AND "GROOM" STICKERS, when provided, so you get special attention from wedding pros.

5 WALK DOWN EVERY AISLE and collect any information you are interested in, organize into categories when you get home.

6 BRING YOUR CREDIT CARD to the show in case you want to take advantage of any show specials.

7 PLAN TO SPEND 3-5 HOURS to make sure you get to see it all.

8 IF IT IS A 2 DAY SHOW, BRING YOUR FIANCÉ WITH YOU and then return with your mom and friends on the 2nd day.

9 SEE THE FASHION SHOW AND IDEA GALLERIES for the latest in fashion and décor trends

10 WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES and have a great time!

Bride shopping at Bridal Spectacular

A bridal show is a convention for brides and grooms. It affords couples the convenience of meeting photographers, florists, caterers, bakeries, musicians and other wedding professionals all under one roof, in one day. It provides the perfect opportunity to sample the wares and view the work of prospective wedding vendors while observing their personality and professionalism.

QUALITY From the moment you enter The Bridal Spectacular, you know you are in for a special day. Aisles of wedding professionals make it easy for you to navigate and meet the best in the business. The atmosphere is fun and energetic as well as professional.

VARIETY The Bridal Spectacular bridal show offers a huge variety of specialists in the most categories. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with major vendors including reception facilities, florists, bakers, bridal shops, tuxedo shops, DJ’s, invitations, etc. You will also find a variety of specialty exhibitors such as bridal registry, salons, hairstylists and make-up artists, jewelers and much more.

TRENDS AND IDEAS As you wonder thru the hall you will find all the current trends, popular colors and wedding theme ideas for your wedding. In addition to decorating ideas you will see at vendor booths.

FASHION SHOWS The best trends in gowns, tuxedo, and floral designs are presented in a spectacular way everyone talks about. These dazzling fashion events are held each day and you won't want to miss them.

Bridal Spectacular Fashion Show

DIFFERENT BRIDAL EVENTS TO ATTEND Since face to face interaction with your future wedding professionals is so important in making your selections, we highly recommend attending all quality wedding events. We also don't want you to be disappointed if your expectations are not met, so here is a reference guide to the different types of events.

BRIDAL SHOWS, FAIRS, AND EXPOS This is typically the larger in scope of the possible wedding events you can attend to find the wedding professionals, products and services you will need. The largest in Las Vegas is The Bridal Spectacular held held twice a year in January and summer months. A quality event of this type will generally have approximately 150 or more vendors for you to meet with and will be held in a large convention center.

HOTEL BOUTIQUE BRIDAL EXPO This is generally a smaller bridal show with between 50 and 70 vendors held in a banquet room of a hotel. You will still find plenty of professionals to talk to and ask those important questions to help you make wise decisions.

VENUE OPEN HOUSE Many of our Las Vegas wedding venues hold open houses once or twice a year so that you can come and see their facility as it would look on your wedding day and meet with their preferred vendors. This is a great opportunity to compare venues and the individualized services they can provide you with. Plus you get to see the building, landscaping, parking and other physical features of the venue. Typically in addition to the venue you will meet with up to 20 of their preferred vendors.

RETAILER OPEN HOUSE This event is designed to introduce you to a bridal registry department of a retail store or possibly a photographers studio or a floral studio. They will often invite 20 or less preferred vendors to also be there to meet you.

BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW This is all about fashion! Many of the local bridal shops will hold trunk shows at their locations and feature the latest gowns from a particular designer.

So get busy, start with The Bridal Spectacular, and also plan to attend as many open house events as possible so you can shop and compare! •