Auburn Bridal Show
March 03, 2013
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch
14 Great Falls Plaza
Auburn, ME 04210
Promoted by the Maine Wedding Association, this wedding show offers “continuous fashions, food and festivities. Visit and shop local and national vendors. Hourly door prizes. Be one of the first 100 brides-to-be and receive free gifts. Be sure to enter the $100,000 dream wedding contest. For more information, click on www.realmaineweddings.com/. Imagine winning a $100,000 dream wedding in coastal Maine – including the reception, wedding dress, tuxedos, rings, photography and honeymoon. Find all you need to make that special day perfect under one roof! ($10 admission at the door).”
Why attend a bridal showcase?
Most girls grow up dreaming about their wedding day. So when that magical moment happens and prince charming slips a ring on your finger you immediately beam with excitement. It has finally happened … you are getting married. This should be a piece of cake, right? Then reality sets in, and the stress of planning can get in the way of the excitement. Bridal shows are a great option for any bride-to-be. Whether you know exactly what they are looking for, or need help generating ideas, this is one stop you do not want to miss.
Go ahead; be picky about your wedding plans because you deserve the wedding you have always dreamed about. So whether you are looking to solidify major details such as selecting your ceremony or reception site or all those finer details such as decorations and invitations, bridal shows offer you a one-stop shopping experience. Especially now with gas prices out of control, why not spend an afternoon collecting all your wedding information instead of hours, days, or even weeks driving to every bridal shop, flower store, and photography studio in and out of state. Bridal shows are designed to bring all of the magic of wedding planning under one roof. You can expect to see all sorts of bridal companies, including: photographers, DJs, reception facilities, caterers, cake makers, dress shops, tuxedo rentals, videographers, limos, hair dressers, makeup artists, jewelry companies, invitation designers, florists, musicians, gift registries, party suppliers, travel agents, and much more.
Make the most of your visit to the bridal show by using the opportunity to really interview possible candidates you still need to book. Do your research before the show and bring a list of questions to ask. Be sure to bring your groom and anyone else who will be involved in the decision-making process. You will be able to compare prices and products, personalities of the consultants, samples of their work, and even make reservations that day. With any luck, you can get some of your wedding plans out of the way. But be aware that some service providers require a deposit upon reservation. So take your time and talk to everyone, and make sure that you have your checkbook ready in case you find the perfect fit.
Don’t be afraid to ask for referrals or a list of previous customers from the wedding vendors you are considering. Then check out those references thoroughly. If a companies refuses to provide a list, or say they do not have references available, proceed with caution. Make sure to view several samples of their work, and only if you feel completely comfortable should you book their services.
How better to help get your wedding details underway than by receiving free gifts? Bridal shows offer couples the opportunity to win valuable door prizes sometimes worth thousands of dollars. To make registering for those prizes easy, bring along return address stickers so that you do not have to fill out numerous entry slips. And if you’re lucky, you may just walk away with a new set of dinnerware, free floral arrangements, or even a honeymoon package.
Finally, most bridal shows host a fashion show towards the end of the afternoon. These are fun for everyone. It is a great chance to see different styles of dresses and tuxedos in action. So kick back and enjoy the show. And remember, organizing your wedding can be a huge job, but with the assistance of services such as bridal shows, it cuts down on some of the work. So arm yourself with your most trusty girlfriends and head to the next bridal show. Make sure you go with an open mind, and do not forget your address labels. Most importantly, have fun!
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