SOUTHERN BRIDAL SHOW

Are you getting married soon or within the next year? Don't forget to attend the Southern Bridal Show. The Southern Bridal Show is going to be held on August 29, 2010 from 12pm t0 5pm at the BJCC. If you have not attended a bridal show yet (or even if you have) don't let this one pass you by. You can purchase tickets at the door for $10 or save some time and money and pre-register.

At the Southern Bridal Show registered brides will receive a FREE 1 year subscription to Brides Magazine and will be eligible to win a deluxe, all-inclusive honeymoon. When I got married back in 1990 I attended a bridal show in Birmingham and won the grand prize! A honeymoom package to the Poconos. It was sooo exciting.

Here are a few tips to remember when attending the bridal show:

1. Pre-register. This will save you time and a few dollars. There will be a huge line of brides registering before they can get in the door. Think how good it will feel to be able to walk ahead of all those brides.

2. Dress Comfortably. You'll want to leave your heels at home on this day. The more comfortable you are, the more enjoyable the show.

3. Arrive Early. The show will be crowded - the earlier you can get there, the better. Also, be prepared to wear a "Bride" sticker and receive special attention from the vendors.

4. Bring a Friend or Two. Having a couple of friends, your mom or your fiance with you will make the day more enjoyable. This will allow you to toss ideas around with everyone and give you a different perspective on things.

5. Bring Pre-Printed Address Labels. Vendors will have you registering for all kinds of things. Bringing labels with you will save time and prevent writer's cramp.

6. Bring a Notebook and Pen. Take lots of notes. Even better, bring a clipboard to write on to make things even easier.

7. Ask lots of Questions. Don't be afraid to ask. The vendors are here to help and prepared to answer anything.

8. Attend the Fashion Show. The show at the end is so much fun and you finally get to sit down! Grab a bottle of water and your friends and sit down for the end of the event. You'll also get to see who wins the honeymoon - it might be you!

9. Make a day of it. Be prepared to spend the majority of the day at the event. It takes a long time to go through the crowd and visit each vendor. There will be food to taste, cakes to look at, vendors to question and an overload of information, but it is all worth it.

Enjoy the show and please stop by the Second Elegance booth and say hello.