I grew up going to bridal shows and loved every one of them. I started going before I was one and have kept going to these shows every years since. Now, almost 30 years later I still visit several shows a year and have many great relationships with vendors everywhere including a few Toronto DJ companies.
With all my experience attending bridal shows and building relationships with vendors, I can give you lots of tips and advice for your wedding and how to make it perfect. I'll tell you what to watch out for and what to consider.
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.
Area Bridal Shows
Since an area bridal show is usually on a smaller scale than the regional shows, you can take your time and speak with the professionals at each display. There will be less choice in terms of vendors so you may not get a chance to speak with a Toronto DJ. However, ask questions anyway and get an idea of what the area vendors offer.
An important aspect for you to understand it that at all of these shows you will be asked to fill out a registration card. The information you fill out will be shared and looked at by all the vendors. Wedding services are very personal and it's a competitive industry and the vendors want to make sure they can provide you with special service.
Regional shows are much bigger and will often take over a convention center and offer hundreds of vendors from a wide geographical area. You will find a greater choice and variety of services including, Toronto DJ companies, florists and cake bakeries.
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.
Free is Not Always Free
With all my experience attending bridal shows and building relationships with vendors, I can give you lots of tips and advice for your wedding and how to make it perfect. I'll tell you what to watch out for and what to consider.
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.
Area Bridal Shows
Since an area bridal show is usually on a smaller scale than the regional shows, you can take your time and speak with the professionals at each display. There will be less choice in terms of vendors so you may not get a chance to speak with a Toronto DJ. However, ask questions anyway and get an idea of what the area vendors offer.
An important aspect for you to understand it that at all of these shows you will be asked to fill out a registration card. The information you fill out will be shared and looked at by all the vendors. Wedding services are very personal and it's a competitive industry and the vendors want to make sure they can provide you with special service.
Regional shows are much bigger and will often take over a convention center and offer hundreds of vendors from a wide geographical area. You will find a greater choice and variety of services including, Toronto DJ companies, florists and cake bakeries.
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.
Free is Not Always Free
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