A Wedding Planner’s Advice on Bridal Shows
Engagements happen all year, and a huge number of couples get engaged over the Christmas and Valentine’s holidays. With that rush come lots of wedding shows at the start of the year, and a second round of shows and private showcases later in the year that are perfect for getting your planning back on track.
As a vendor, it is our time to “sparkle and shine”. It is our time to show our creativity, ideas and our hearts for a Business that we love and one that we dedicate so much time too.
For the bride, planning brings a range of emotions, from the thrill of a new beginning to the work of pulling every detail together. The first few weeks of planning are the busiest, and that’s where a little structure helps.
That’s where wedding shows shine. They’re wonderful resources for your day: you get to taste cake, meet wedding planners and DJs, sample food and pick up lots of ideas to start planning.
As you travel down aisle and aisle of vendors, try to keep in mind, what is most important to you on your special day. What are areas where you feel that you will want the majority of your dollars to go. That will tend to keep you more focused. Come to a wedding show with YOUR ideas and let the vendors that you select build that dream wedding with you.
Finding an event planner, who understands YOUR vision and can plan and execute all the ideas, is what you will appreciate the most. Finding that person, is key to a successful and stress free wedding for you and your family. Someone who wants your wedding to be perfect, just as you do. This person can always save you time and money. The old phrase “been there, done that” really takes place here. From venues, catering, linens, centerpieces, DJ/MC services, cakes, to directing you down the aisle. This is a very important aspect.
Another key step early on is to secure the venue that fits your style, then select your date. Many families have a date in mind, and that’s understandable, but the location is the most important thing to lock in first, so stay flexible on the date if you can.
One piece of advice that I give to my clients, when planning a wedding and reception, making decisions early on, making smart and budget friendly decisions, and staying on a time-line, will always make a Happy Family. Trust your planner with your decisions and sit back and enjoy your special day!
Michele McDaniel, Southern Style Events and Catering (Kannapolis): full-service event planning and catering for weddings, receptions and corporate events.
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