Come See Us At the 2009 Bridal Extravaganza!!!

Happy 2009!!!

For all you brides to be, parents of the brides and/or grooms....it's that time of year again! The largest bridal show in Houston is just around the corner....The Bridal Extravaganza! Be sure to visit us at booth # 419. A Day To Remember will be there showcasing their products and services. We will be offering some fantastic discounts, not to mention, passing out some fabulous cake samples! Be sure to view some of our cake displays at the Cake Gallery as well!

The Bridal Extravaganza will be held this Saturday and Sunday, January 10th and 11th from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. For more information regarding the show, you can visit their website.

TIPS FOR THE BRIDE & GROOM (and anyone attending!) :

We can't stress enough on the following tips we will provide you when visiting the Bridal Extravaganza (and any other bridal trade show)! Be sure to follow these tips to ensure a pleasant and relaxing experience!

• Be sure you have at least three (3) hours, minimum, to spare when visiting the show.
• It makes your experience much simpler having goals in mind. For example, if all you need is a cake vendor, a florist, a DJ or a photographer, then focus on those booths and don't accept promotional items for other vendors you don't need. (This will decrease your "baggage"!)
• Be sure to prepare pre-printed labels, maybe 3 sheets, with the following information:

1. Name of Bride & Groom
2. An email address (I recommend you create a wedding email address for this purpose only)
3. Telephone number (your choice of home or cell)
4. Wedding Date
5. Number of expected guests to attend
6. Mailing Address (optional if you'd like to receive mail); personally, I wouldn't provide it on the labels, stick to email! :)

• Only distribute your labels to those vendors you ARE interested in. Don't be afraid to say "No" to a vendor who insists you give them a label. It is YOUR choice, not theirs, so if you don't want to provide a label, then don't! :)
  
• Please wear comfortable shoes for plenty of walking
• Bring some snacks or prepare to pay for food
• Don't bring in too many people with you; sadly not everyone is into weddings like you! :) ( It is usually recommended to have either your parents (mom), your fiance (if he's a willing participant for the show) and your maid of honor or willing bridesmaids.
  
• If the fiance isn't into the wedding planning, don't force him to go, as it will only make for a long and miserable time. (As vendors, we've witnessed plenty of bored and upset grooms to be, who'd rather just not be there).
• If you are unsure of what services you need, use Saturday as your "window shopping day", review the important vendors that night and go back on Sunday to "close the deal" or "set up consultations".
• Take a backpack or a tote bag to use for your preferred vendor promotional items. Don't just grab a flyer/pamphlet because it was handed to you. If you're not interested in the company, don't take the flyer/pamphlet! Remember, it only adds unnecessary weight. ;)
  

I hope you have found this information useful!

Don't forget to visit our booth (#419)!!! We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Planning!!!

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