Buffalo Wedding Fair
August 26th, 2012 @
Salvatore's Italian Gardens
on Transit Rd in Depew

Buffalo Bridal Expo 2012
January 29th, 2012 @
Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel

WEDDING PLANNING WEEKLY
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Benefits of attending a bridal show

Bridal shows are very helpful if you are planning a
wedding. You will meet and speak with local wedding
professionals, see fashion shows, sample gourmet delights,
register to win prizes, and probably have an enjoyable day.

Top ten tips for attending a bridal show

1. BRING YOUR FIANCE, PARENTS, AND/OR BRIDESMAIDS.
   They can help you cover twice the ground and
   offer opinions about the choices of wedding
   merchants. (Note: About 30% of fiancés attend,
   in spite of what yours may assume!)
2. PLAN TO SPEND AT LEAST TWO HOURS so you can
   visit all the wedding merchants
   and see at least one fashion preview. You will kick
   yourself if you don't: nowhere
   else can you get as much done in as short of
   period of time.
3. BRING PRE-PRINTED ADDRESS LABELS. Many vendors
   hold drawings for trips, prizes,
   and discounts: your labels save you from repeatedly
   writing your name and address.
4. BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK if you might want to book
   services or hold dates with a deposit. The top
   photographers, caterers, florists, and DJs book up quickly.
   (Note: Check refund policies and read contracts
   carefully before giving any money.)
5. BRING YOUR CALENDAR. You will probably find
   vendors with whom you would like to schedule a
   one-on-one consultation.
6. ARRIVE WITH A PLAN. Know what you are looking
   for and have questions in mind. You will save time
   and you will see everything that's important to you.
7. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. You will stroll many
   aisles as you seek out the ideas, people, products
   and services you'll soon need.
8. WHEN YOU REGISTER AT THE DOOR PRINT NEATLY.
   Prize winners are often chosen at random from the
   registration form: make sure your vital information is legible.
9. IF YOU ARE OUT OF TOWN... send mom or a trusted
   friend to collect information on services you need and
   register you for prizes.
10. ASK QUESTIONS! The vendors are there to help you.
    You are under no pressure to buy from them, so find
    out everything you need to know.