{"id":12809,"date":"2020-01-09T19:31:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T19:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/?p=12809"},"modified":"2025-03-24T16:21:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T16:21:26","slug":"the-ultimate-bridal-show-survival-guide-jan-2020-akron-todays-bride-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/todays-bride-show\/the-ultimate-bridal-show-survival-guide-jan-2020-akron-todays-bride-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Bridal Show Survival Guide: Jan. 2020 Akron Today\u2019s Bride Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class='et-dropcap'>J<\/span>oin Sound Precision Entertainment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0at the upcoming\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today\u2019s Bride show<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0where you can interact with more than 150 Northeast Ohio wedding vendors to find exactly what you need for your big day. The event takes place Sunday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?ll=41.082835,-81.515775&amp;z=13&amp;t=m&amp;hl=en-US&amp;gl=US&amp;mapclient=embed&amp;cid=16559636712549749666\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John S. Knight Center in Akron.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be\u00a0sure to stop by our booth to say hi!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">We know a bridal show can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers, so take advantage of our years of experience with this list of dos and don\u2019ts, which will ensure you have the best experience possible!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: ephorigenic; color: #cf2026; font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DO<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: ephorigenic; font-size: 24pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><em>save time and money.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase your tickets online ahead of time to save a significant amount of both time and money. General admission is $15 at the door or\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$12 online before the show<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also purchase a four-pack of tickets for $30 (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Children ages 6 and younger are free.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you plan to go to both the Akron and Cleveland shows, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 show season pass<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the best bang for your buck. The pass is valid for two people and grants admittance to the four Today\u2019s Bride 2020 Wedding Shows: Jan. 12 in Akron, Jan. 25-26 in Cleveland, June 7 in Cleveland and Aug. 23 in Akron. Tickets are $40 and non-refundable.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #cf2026; font-family: ephorigenic;\">DON\u2019T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">go in blind.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Akron show has more than 150 vendors, as well as displays and activities. You most likely won\u2019t be able to see and experience all of them in one day. This is why it\u2019s a good idea to do some research beforehand. If you already have some vendors in mind,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the exhibitor list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see if they\u2019ll be there. List your must-see booths and cross them off as you visit them to ensure you hit each one.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: ephorigenic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #cf2026;\">DO<\/span><i> <\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arrive early.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">With more than 150 vendors and thousands of attendees, the show can get pretty crowded. It\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll be able to pop in at 3 p.m. and have a good experience. Plan to give yourself a few hours at the show to ensure you can see and experience everything. Also, give yourself time for a break if you need one. The fashion shows are a perfect place to get off your feet and enjoy yourself for a while before hitting the booths again! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #cf2026; font-family: ephorigenic;\">DON\u2019T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">put pressure on yourself.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">You\u2019re most likely not going to find everything you need at one show. But keep in mind that even if you don\u2019t find a single vendor, at least you\u2019ll have gotten some ideas and inspiration for what you want or do not want. And if you happen to forget something, don\u2019t sweat it! You can always follow up with either the show or the vendor and get the information later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #cf2026; font-family: ephorigenic;\">DO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">bring a trusty sidekick.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">Bridal shows are crowded, so you don\u2019t want to cart your entire bridal party around. However, it is a good idea to bring a friend or two. These people can help you take pictures of cakes, dresses, table settings, etc. and jot down notes as you\u2019re talking to vendors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: ephorigenic; color: #cf2026;\">DON\u2019T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 24px;\">feel like you have to visit every booth.<\/em><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 24pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\">If you start at the beginning and try to visit each vendor, you\u2019ll waste your time and exhaust yourself. Focus on the booths you are most interested in. (You can speed up the process by bringing labels with your name, phone number, email address and physical address so you don\u2019t waste time writing it out each time!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just in time for the Today\u2019s Bridal Show, SPE is offering a fantastic bundle deal. Save up to $1,200 with four brands: Sound Precision Entertainment, Cuff Link Photograph, Red Frame Videography and Monocle Photo Booth. For more information, contact SPE at (216) 870-4513 or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/scott@spedj.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scott@spedj.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Sound Precision Entertainment (and our boutique partners\u00a0Cuff Link Photography,\u00a0Red Frame Videography\u00a0and\u00a0Monocle Photo Booth)\u00a0at the upcoming\u00a0Today\u2019s Bride show\u00a0where you can interact with more than 150 Northeast Ohio wedding vendors to find exactly what you need for your big day. 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