Attending a wedding show, as most of you might already know, can be overwhelming, especially when you’re lined up with hundreds of other brides who are there for the exact same reason you are. And when you add numerous vendors to the list, we know that it can be a recipe for disaster. Luckily, we had the chance to speak to Catherine Lash, owner and producer of the annual Wedding Co. Show. Here’s what she had to say about how to “walk a wedding show”:
- Before the show, book appointments with exhibitors you’re already curious about to ensure one-on-one attention.
- Make a plan; write a list of what you need in order of importance, this way you will stay focused and not be overwhelmed.
- Walk through the show once entirely and then return to the booths that really made an impression.
- Bring valuable second-opinion people, take advantage of samples and demonstrations, eat the food and get your makeup done to obtain the most authentic experience and information available.
- Make notes of what inspires you, what you don’t like and the companies that stand out; you are going to end up with a stack of business cards, making notes will help you remember who’s who.
- Revisit; find out if you can access the show again without purchasing a second ticket. The second time might be the perfect opportunity to bring your fiancé or mother. Make it an event—treat the person who went with you to lunch out after.
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