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IS IT BEST TO HAVE A STRATEGY FOR LOOKING AROUND OR SHOULD YOU KEEP AN OPEN MIND ? It can depend on how advanced your wedding plans are . Couples at the start of their journey might want to keep an open mind , soak up all the options and make informed decisions . Other couples who have already booked their venue and several suppliers may want to focus on what is outstanding and head for specific stands ; you can often find a list of suppliers on our website to help you plan your visit .
WHEN IT COMES TO BOOKING WEDDING SUPPLIERS , IS IT BEST TO SECURE THEM ON THE DAY OF THE WEDDING SHOW OR SHOULD YOU WAIT ? It ’ s your wedding so it ’ s vital to make the right choices , especially when you ’ re spending significant amounts of money . You can ’ t beat meeting potential suppliers in person to have a good chat about what they can offer and really get a feel for their passion and customer service . Seek advice , look at their work , find out what they can offer and make informed decisions . If you really like something or a particular supplier , it can be wise to ‘ strike while the iron ’ s hot ’ before they get booked up .
IS IT BEST THAT COUPLES VISIT A WEDDING SHOW TOGETHER OR SHOULD YOU VISIT WITH MEMBERS OF THE BRIDAL PARTY OR FAMILY ? It ’ s entirely down to personal choice . Sometimes it ’ s really exciting for family and friends to join in the fun , but also natural for some couples to visit alone . Neither choice is wrong !
DO YOU HAVE ANY INSIDER WEDDING SHOW TIPS ? Wedding shows offer many opportunities for couples to sample different products and services , pick up leaflets , magazines - and who doesn ’ t love some freebies to take home ! In addition , exhibitors often offer special wedding show prices and promotions exclusively to visitors !
The Wedding Experience is the largest and most diverse show in the county and free to attend with ample free parking , goody bags and plenty of samples to try . So why not enjoy a day out with family and friends and start to build the excitement for your big day !
Find The Wedding Experience ’ s exhibitions at The Kent Event Centre , Detling www . wedding-experience . co . uk .
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