Attending Bridal Shows
bridal shows
With hectic schedules and the price of gas, a bridal
show that brings all the wedding professionals
you need to one place for one weekend saves
countless time and money. Every January, the
Wedding Planner & Guide hosts two of the
Midwest’s largest bridal shows in Madison and
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For those who enjoy a
more relaxed, smaller scale affair, the Wedding Planner & Guide Summer Bridal Shows help Milwaukee area brides in May and Madison area brides each June.
What can brides expect at a bridal show?
Planning made easy. The Wedding Planner &
Guide Bridal Show is a great place for both serious
planners and recently engaged brides-to-be. The
show is a one-stop-shop where you can find the
latest wedding fashions and trends to inspire.
You, your groom, the bridal party, and your
family can all come along to “help” you sample
cake, taste hors d’eouvres and win thousands of
dollars in prizes. You will have the opportunity
to meet professionals from over 180 wedding
businesses there just to help you plan the wedding
of your dreams. Pick out everything from your
bridal gowns and tuxedos to flowers, invitations,
music, reception facilities, cakes, limousines and
much more.
These shows also offer the latest in wedding apparel in a European-style fashion show. Sit
back, relax, and watch over 130 of the hottest
trends and styles brought out for you to view in
person.
Your perfect wedding starts here.
bridal show tips
before the show
- Purchase tickets in advance to save money and avoid waiting in line at
the door.
- Discuss your budget. Have an idea of what products and services you
want and how much you are willing to spend.
- Make a plan ahead of time of what you want to accomplish at the show.
With the variety of businesses at the Wedding Planner & Guide Bridal Show,
you can surely accomplish all of your planning needs in one place!
- Pre-print labels with Name, Wedding Date, Address and Phone Number
to make signing up for drawings quick and easy!
day of show
- Dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes. You will be doing a lot
of walking.
- Bring people with you who are part of the decision making process
(Bride, Groom, Moms, Dads, etc.). What you get done now saves time and
money later.
- Bring paper and pen for notes on exhibitors and the products and
services that interest you. You can use the show program to mark fashions
that catch your eye during the fashion show and exhibitors you would like
to visit.
- Allow as much time as possible to spend at the event. All of your
wedding planning can be taken care of at the show. Use this weekend to
your advantage. If it is a two-day show, consider attending both days.
- Look at each booth. Don’t miss out on an opportunity or unique idea. For
serious shopping, it is best to visit booths during one of the fashion shows.
Aisles tend to be less congested, allowing for quality time with the vendors.
- Take a break if you are feeling tired or overwhelmed. Sit by the fashion
show stage or grab something from concessions. Rest, have a bite to eat, look
over your gathered information, and discuss interesting things you may
want to look at again.
after the show
- Go home and view the information collected.
- Check out the Wedding Planner & Guide or our Exhibitor Page for more
information on the vendors.
- Follow up with vendors you are interested in. Come back to the show on
Sunday to finalize decisions.
- Most importantly, enjoy yourself throughout the planning process! Your
primary goal is to get married; everything else is secondary.
