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P<\/span><\/span>hew!\u00a0The\u00a0January <\/span>2020 Cleveland and Akron 19 Today\u2019s Bride Show<\/span>s\u00a0are over. Sound Precision Entertainment had an exciting weekend meeting tons of brides, and we can\u2019t wait to help you plan your wedding!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Now that the show is over, you\u2019re probably more than a little overwhelmed. Most likely, you have a plethora of photos, piles of brochures and an inbox full of emails. So how do you sort it all out?<\/span><\/p>\n Follow our post-show tips to ensure you get the most from the shows:<\/span><\/p>\n DON’T<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>rush. <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Take your time to sort through the information you brought home from the show. You don\u2019t need to do it all at once! Take 30 or 60 minutes a day to look through the materials. Set aside the vendors, ideas, photos, etc. you like best, and trash those that you definitely won\u2019t use. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ORGANIZE<\/span><\/span>\u00a0your top picks.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Most couples choose the ceremony and reception locations first, as their availability often affects the rest of the wedding. Then you can move on to DJs, photographers, videographers, bakers and other vendors. As you did before, review one pile at a time. Decide which vendors to contact, and write down any specific questions you have for each one beforehand. Be sure to mention any ideas you have from the pictures or brochures you received at the show. File your second-string choices away for now. You don\u2019t want to toss them just in case your favorite vendors are unavailable or do not meet your needs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n CONTACT<\/span>\u00a0<\/i><\/span>your choices.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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 DON\u2019T<\/span>\u00a0put pressure on yourself.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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 BEGIN<\/span>\u00a0making appointments<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n You should set appointments with the vendors you are most serious about right away. While many vendors offer deals that are valid only at the bridal show, some will extend those deals beyond the show. When booking your appointments, be sure to mention that you met them at the bridal show, and ask if these deals are still available. The closer to the show you make your appointment, the better chance of receiving the deal!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n DON\u2019T<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>forget to check your email.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n If you provided your email address to vendors, your inbox is probably filling up. Hopefully you created a special email just for wedding-related correspondence! If you didn\u2019t, don\u2019t worry. You can create a separate address now and forward the emails. That will make it much easier (and less overwhelming!) to sort through wedding and non-wedding messages.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n TIE <\/span>up any loose ends<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n