Simplicity Brides Wedding Tips

You are now a bride to be...you're excited and overwhelmed at the same time. You know you want your wedding to be unique something that will create memories for a lifetime.

Ladies - there is help - a tool that will help save you time... a place where you can go to get all your questions answered find the resources, vendors and ideas you need to plan your wedding all in one day - a Bridal Show!!!
By attending a bridal show, you will be able to visit and consult one on one with the top wedding vendors in your area. You will have the opportunity to taste cakes, catering, dip a strawberry or two into a delicious fountain of chocolate, view fashion shows, and see the latest in cookware and bridal registry items. You will also be able to view the work and artistry of photographers, videographers, florists, decorators, and even consult with wedding planners.

By having so many services under one roof, on one day, bridal shows are the best way to jump start your planning. Bridal shows help brides to organize, plan, sample, view, visit with, and ask questions - all in one afternoon. It is the most efficient and effective way to accomplish many of your wedding planning tasks - plus, there are always door prizes and tons of free wedding goodies!

Here are our top 10 tips to help you have a successful and enjoyable bridal show experience!

1. Wear comfortable shoes

2. Allow yourself ample time to see everything, plan on spending 3 - 5 hours.

3. Go to the bridal show website and print off discount coupons. Be sure to print one for each person attending with you.

4. Print sticky labels with your name, address, phone numbers, wedding date and e-mail address for prize registration giveaways and for vendors that you will want to get back in touch with you. This will really save your hand!

5. Bring a highlighter and pen.

6. Attend the fashion show.

7. Bring someone with you to help you toss ideas around and to help you remember the vendors you liked.

8. Consider your budget and identify which aspect of your wedding is most important to you and which is most important to your fiance. This will help you to be more focused at the show.

9. Make a list and place in order of importance all the wedding services you need to plan your wedding, and then make those your priority vendors to seek out at the bridal show.

10. HAVE FUN!

You've got the ring... you are officially engaged! All you need to do is pick a date and everything else will fall into place, right? Wrong! This is when the planning begins! The process will be filled with many fun and memorable moments... like... finding "The Dress" or the perfect reception site and the date is available! Some of you have dreamed about this day since you were a little girl and some of you have already began keeping a wedding planner and ideas book. It's probably filled with pictures you have torn from bridal magazines, fabric samples, and color swatches... some of you have even filled it with your favorite love quotes from movies, poems, and books. As exciting as this time is, a time to be celebrated and enjoyed with family and close friends, make sure you give yourself ample time to get all the details just as you want them.

Make a plan! Identify the areas that are most important to you and your fiancé. Then, work your plan! You are going to be making many decisions: What are your colors? Afternoon or evening? Do you want an indoor or outdoor ceremony and reception? Dj or band? Plus, countless other decisions. Take a deep breath, get out your pencil, and print off our check off lists we have included for you in this section. These lists will help you get started and walk you through the planning process and keep you on track for the wedding of your dreams. There are check off lists for every aspect of the planning process. We have also included a budget manager to help you determine what your budget should be. This handy interactive tool will help you organize your budget and keep expenses under control.

Remember to enjoy the days ahead and cherish this special time together.