{"id":10819,"date":"2018-01-17T05:17:06","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T05:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/?p=10819"},"modified":"2025-03-21T21:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T21:46:07","slug":"10819","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/todays-bride-show\/10819\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Bridal Show Survival Guide: October Today&#8217;s Bride Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11.7344px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px|&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class='et-dropcap'>W<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e&#8217;re coming up on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today&#8217;s Bride Show<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Embassy Suites &#8211; Rockside<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Sound Precision Entertainment couldn&#8217;t be more excited! Make sure to stop by Sunday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to meet with more than 80 Northeast Ohio wedding vendors who are sure to help you find exactly what you need! \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">We know a bridal show can be overwhelming, so take advantage of our years of experience with this list of dos and don&#8217;ts, which will ensure you have the best experience possible! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 24pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">1. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: karla;\"><b>DO conduct some research beforehand.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already have some vendors in mind, <\/span>check to see if they&#8217;re attending<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Write down a list of your &#8220;must-see&#8221; vendors, then, at the show, cross them off as you visit their booths to ensure you get to everyone. Make sure to bring labels with your name, phone number, email address (see DON&#8217;T No. 2) and physical address so you don&#8217;t waste time writing it out at each vendor! You should also know some basics of your wedding day, such as approximate guest count and budget, so you can have a better idea of what you need and can afford.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ed008c&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: karla;\"><b>What:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Today&#8217;s Bride Show<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: karla;\"><b>Where:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla;\">Embassy Suites \u2013 Rockside<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla;\">5800 Rockside Woods Blvd N.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla;\">Independence, OH 44131<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: karla;\"><b>When: <\/b>Sunday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_countdown_timer title=&#8221;Time Till Oct 15th Bridal Show&#8221; date_time=&#8221;10\/15\/2018 12:00&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Countdown Timer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; numbers_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ed008c&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_countdown_timer][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|85px||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 18pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">2.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0DON&#8217;T give out your personal email. \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">Unless you want to be bombarded with sales pitches, don&#8217;t give away your personal or work email address. Set up an account just for wedding planning, and give this to the vendors both during and outside the show. This will also help you keep everything wedding-related organized in one place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">3.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">DO bring a list of questions.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">With so many vendors to hit, you want to maximize your time. Bring a list of questions for each category of vendor, e.g. florist, caterer, DJ, etc., and any questions you may have for specific businesses. The vendors will appreciate your preparedness (trust us)! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">4.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u00a0DON&#8217;T assume all bridal shows are alike.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">Of course, we all know bridal shows will have vendor booths. But which vendors are available varies from show to show and location to location. Also, the show&#8217;s special events, such as fashion shows or demonstrations, will be different. Look at the show&#8217;s website ahead of time to see what is unique to the event! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 18pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">5.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0DO purchase tickets ahead of time. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying your tickets ahead of time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you avoid waiting in line the day of and can head right into the show. Also, most shows, including the Today&#8217;s Bride show, offer a discount if you purchase your tickets online prior to the show. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 18pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">6.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0DON&#8217;T bring an entire entourage.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">Bridal shows are crowded, so the less people you have with you, the more space you&#8217;ll have. Also, bringing too any people is a surefire way to get overwhelmed when they&#8217;re each pulling you in a different direction. Instead, bring only a few close friends or family members you can count on, such as your mom and maid of honor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 18pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">7.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0DO bring your accessories. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">Bring anything that might help you make decisions, whether it be a color swatch of your bridesmaids&#8217; dresses or your statement bridal necklace. This way, you can compare potential color schemes, dresses and more without second guessing yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 18pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">8.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>DON&#8217;T think you can pop in and out. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">Plan to spend at least a few hours at the show. You want to take your time and visit as many vendors as possible. You also want to take advantage of the displays, demonstrations, giveaways and games! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|on|||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#303030&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px||20px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#cf2026&#8243; border_style_all=&#8221;double&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#cf2026&#8243; border_width=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_style=&#8221;double&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: karla;\">For more information, contact SPE at (216) 870-4513 or <a href=\"mailto:scott@spedj.com\">scott@spedj.com<\/a>. 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