Over the past 28 years I have grown up attending every different type of bridal show there is. Actually, I attended my first bridal show when I was less than one year old; even to this day BobHawkins.com still exhibits at no less than six bridal shows a year.
The month of January and the second half of September through to the first week of October are the prime times of the year for bridals shows. Many couples get engage during the Christmas holidays so, designers want to get their dresses out there while the blush of the new engagement is still on before the inevitable spring weddings. Many couples also get engaged during the the spring and summer and plan weddings near the beginning of the next year. So, the fall bridal shows accommodate those couples.
To start off, there are two main seasons for bridal shows: the month of January - for what are known as the Spring Bridal Shows, and mid-September to the first week of October - for what are known as the Fall Bridal Shows. Sometimes an occasional show will take place at another time. The reason for the timing of the January shows is simple: More couples get engaged during the Christmas Holiday Season than at any other time of year, so that the shows actually fight with each other to get the prime spot of being the first show in the season. The Fall Season shows are a catch-all for couples who become engaged during the spring and summer, or are planning an early wedding in the following year.
Although there are many categories of bridal shows there are two different types that define the industry. These are regional and area bridal shows. Regional shows are almost always bigger with many more vendors and a larger venue to attend. They encompass a wider geographic region as well. Usually a metropolitan area will include the surrounding towns and offer products and services from everywhere in between. For event lighting, to invitations to Toronto DJ companies.
For those soon to be brides who are planning a wedding on a budget, attending local area bridal shows is the best way to find out what your neighborhood holds for you. There are usually many more area bridal shows scheduled throughout the year, as local vendors are all vying for your wedding dollars and want you to keep them in mind. A great benefit of attending one of these shows is that they are often free to get into or they ask just a small entrance fee. This can be the best way to start building a relationship with a vendor who will be responsible for key arrangements on your wedding day.
First of all, an area bridal show is more common than a regional bridal show, as these shows focus on vendors located in or near a certain town or within a certain distance from where the bridal show is taking place. These shows usually take place in a banquet hall, or at a golf course. The cost to attend such shows can range from zero to about $6.00. I recommend that couples visit at least one of these shows to see what vendors are located in the neighborhood of your reception. Vendors at such shows are likely to be familiar with your venue; also, they are unlikely to charge traveling fees.
Keep in mind that you will probably be asked to complete a registration card, the information of which will be shared with every vendor at the show. (Privacy concerns aside, this is not a bad idea, as it may allow vendors to contact you for a more personal proposal of what they can do for you. I have more to say on this subject later in this article.)
Regional shows encompass a larger area that usually includes an entire city and neighboring towns. This creates the need for a much larger venue and thereby creating a bigger show overall. It can be overwhelming, but if you are not afraid of options and need inspiration, this could be the right bridal show for you.
Regional shows are much less frequent, but they are much bigger than an area bridal show. For example, a regional show in Toronto can draw more than 10,000 people in a weekend at which there could be twenty or more photographers and twenty or more Disc Jockey companies. Such shows can therefore be overwhelming, but the upside for attending a regional show is the chance to see many interesting ideas for your wedding or reception. Bear in mind that some vendors will probably increase their fees for their services when distance is involved.
The regional bridal shows will usually cost more to get in and go through the weekend, Friday through Sunday. They will usually charge a fee to get into the venue that will go up to about $25. However, this price will include much more than you will ever find at an area show. Vendors with services and products you may not be aware of will be in attendance. This may be overwhelming while at the same time providing a lot of inspiration. If you are not afraid of choice then attend a regional bridal show for the most variety.
Keep in mind too, that when a vendor offers a free trial that free is not always free. Often times you will have to buy something or give them a trial run before they follow through on their offer of a free gift or service.
The month of January and the second half of September through to the first week of October are the prime times of the year for bridals shows. Many couples get engage during the Christmas holidays so, designers want to get their dresses out there while the blush of the new engagement is still on before the inevitable spring weddings. Many couples also get engaged during the the spring and summer and plan weddings near the beginning of the next year. So, the fall bridal shows accommodate those couples.
To start off, there are two main seasons for bridal shows: the month of January - for what are known as the Spring Bridal Shows, and mid-September to the first week of October - for what are known as the Fall Bridal Shows. Sometimes an occasional show will take place at another time. The reason for the timing of the January shows is simple: More couples get engaged during the Christmas Holiday Season than at any other time of year, so that the shows actually fight with each other to get the prime spot of being the first show in the season. The Fall Season shows are a catch-all for couples who become engaged during the spring and summer, or are planning an early wedding in the following year.
Although there are many categories of bridal shows there are two different types that define the industry. These are regional and area bridal shows. Regional shows are almost always bigger with many more vendors and a larger venue to attend. They encompass a wider geographic region as well. Usually a metropolitan area will include the surrounding towns and offer products and services from everywhere in between. For event lighting, to invitations to Toronto DJ companies.
For those soon to be brides who are planning a wedding on a budget, attending local area bridal shows is the best way to find out what your neighborhood holds for you. There are usually many more area bridal shows scheduled throughout the year, as local vendors are all vying for your wedding dollars and want you to keep them in mind. A great benefit of attending one of these shows is that they are often free to get into or they ask just a small entrance fee. This can be the best way to start building a relationship with a vendor who will be responsible for key arrangements on your wedding day.
First of all, an area bridal show is more common than a regional bridal show, as these shows focus on vendors located in or near a certain town or within a certain distance from where the bridal show is taking place. These shows usually take place in a banquet hall, or at a golf course. The cost to attend such shows can range from zero to about $6.00. I recommend that couples visit at least one of these shows to see what vendors are located in the neighborhood of your reception. Vendors at such shows are likely to be familiar with your venue; also, they are unlikely to charge traveling fees.
Keep in mind that you will probably be asked to complete a registration card, the information of which will be shared with every vendor at the show. (Privacy concerns aside, this is not a bad idea, as it may allow vendors to contact you for a more personal proposal of what they can do for you. I have more to say on this subject later in this article.)
Regional shows encompass a larger area that usually includes an entire city and neighboring towns. This creates the need for a much larger venue and thereby creating a bigger show overall. It can be overwhelming, but if you are not afraid of options and need inspiration, this could be the right bridal show for you.
Regional shows are much less frequent, but they are much bigger than an area bridal show. For example, a regional show in Toronto can draw more than 10,000 people in a weekend at which there could be twenty or more photographers and twenty or more Disc Jockey companies. Such shows can therefore be overwhelming, but the upside for attending a regional show is the chance to see many interesting ideas for your wedding or reception. Bear in mind that some vendors will probably increase their fees for their services when distance is involved.
The regional bridal shows will usually cost more to get in and go through the weekend, Friday through Sunday. They will usually charge a fee to get into the venue that will go up to about $25. However, this price will include much more than you will ever find at an area show. Vendors with services and products you may not be aware of will be in attendance. This may be overwhelming while at the same time providing a lot of inspiration. If you are not afraid of choice then attend a regional bridal show for the most variety.
Keep in mind too, that when a vendor offers a free trial that free is not always free. Often times you will have to buy something or give them a trial run before they follow through on their offer of a free gift or service.
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