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Gathering Information During Expo Season

As the Bridal Expo approaches, I want to offer my help and advice. It is exciting to meet vendors, comparing prices and services. I absolutely encourage this, as it will help you brain-storm ideas for your big day. It's also a great way for the bride and the mother-of-the-bride to discuss their opinions, and come to an accord.

1) Get fuel:
Remember to take snacks and bottled water to any Expo. It will take you two to five hours to get through, especially if you stay for a fashion show. You'll need your energy.

2) Stay organized:
Have and alphabetized accordian file to slip information into, sort by vendor name, or sort by type of services; florists, caterers, bakeries, bridal salons/apparel, photographers, musicians, planners etc.

3) Two's company:
Take your groom. Drag him, entice him with food, promise him a full afternoon of football with no interuptions, just get him there. By making the expo a date, he'll 1) understand how much work there is to do 2) in understanding, he'll appreciate you more 3) Guys are visual. Seeing details, in person, will help him to communicate what is important to him as the two of you plan your wedding.

4) Pace yourself:
Plan on going to the 1st day of the bridal show. Remember, most expos are 2 day events. If you are overwhelmed, or pressed for time the first day, you can come back the second day.

5) You're not alone:
As you collect business cards and file away brochures, please remember that there are professional consultants who can help you. After you've looked around on your own, even if you've picked just the right florist, or the perfect dress, there is still SO MUCH to do: negociate contracts, choose a theme or colors, book locations, find a caterer and menu, meet with cake creator, set up timelines and budgets, decide on a photography package, select and send invitations, outfit the wedding party, purchase gifts, arrange travel plans, and much more. Seeing to all the details is both joyful and STRESSFUL, it's great to have a professional help you.

6) Have fun! Your planning the biggest, best party of your life... leading to the most important moment of you life. Celebrate together.

Call me if you need help. I'd love to be of service.

See you at the Tacoma Fall Bridal Expo, September 8-9!

-Gina

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