Strength in Numbers
This may be against the logic of most people, but I feel that it is always good to go to a bridal show with more than just the bride and groom. If you already have a wedding coordinator and/or planner, make sure they are part of your wedding entourage. They are the most important part of the wedding besides the bride and groom. Also, invite other engaged couples or currently married couples. Typically engaged couples can sometimes be overwhelmed and excited by all the glitz and temptations. It’s always best to have another set of eyes who are either going through the engagement experience or have already been through it to prevent you from making impulsive decisions.
Know When Enough is Enough
There are only so many bridal photos, wedding highlights, cake samples, etc., that a person can experience before they are burned out. Bridal shows can be a lot of fun, but they can be very draining if you attend too many. Make sure you are decisive in exactly what you are looking for in your wedding, and once you find it don’t continue to look. There can be a law of diminishing returns when choosing vendors. Once you go beyond a certain point, you are basically going just to go.
As a newly engaged person, it is difficult not to look at every aspect of the wedding from an emotional standpoint. Make sure you separate your heart from your head so you make an informed decision on potential vendors. Finding vendors for a wedding can be just as significant as the bride and groom. If you maximize your available resources found at bridal shows, it leaves you with more time to enjoy each other up until the big day.
Marcus Jones is a wedding videographer in the mid-south. If you have a question or topic you would like addressed in a future article, please contact him at [email protected].
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