Bridal Show Season Frenzy

Well it's that season again...Bridal Show Season!!!  If you are a couple getting married, I suggest you visit at least one bridal show during your engagement.  You can really get a lot of ideas, meet some reputable vendors and taste some fab food and desserts.


But since these large (and small) shows can reek havoc on a person who does not like crowded spaces, I've inserted a survival guide below to help you through and make it an enjoyable experience:

• Know your budget before visiting a bridal show
• Pre-register for the show and make a list of those vendors you must meet.
• Plan to spend several hours at the show visiting with vendors.  
• So wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
• Bring a members of the your bridal party or family with you to the show
• Bring a large bag or backpack to collect plenty of materials, magazines and samples from the show.
• Collect information from every vendor even if you aren't sure you'll need it.
• Bring a calendar to make appointments
• Bring labels with your name, wedding date, contact information and e-mail address to put on the exhibitors registration sheets. This will save your hand :)
• Arrive at least one hour before the bridal show to get a good seat.
• Bring along your color swatches and photo ideas to reference when speaking with vendors.
• ...and have fun!

Until next time...WEDologize!

Repost from 10.10.12

The Bridal Tour Chicago!!!

I'm so excited that an event like this has come of life!!!  I have taught about this type of event for over 5 years, but never did I have a student grab the idea and move forward with it.  I'm then asked...why didn't I do it?  I simply responded, "I just don't have the time to give it my all."  So when I learned that Candace Polk, Publicist and Founder of GlitzPR was going to host this awesome event in Chicago...a HUGE smile came across my face and a sigh of...FINALLY!

Planning for a wedding can be stressful and if couples are not in tune with what their city has to offer, then they will want to attend The Bridal Tour on March 3, 2013.

The Bridal Tour is where it’s all about the bride and groom! An entire day of tastings, private venue go-sees, beauty sampling, one on one’s with some of Chicago’s Exclusive Wedding professionals, and the Bride and Groom will leave with a FAB Swag bag full of bridal and grooming treats!

The Details:
Don’t just read about it… experience this exclusive tour for yourself! On Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Windy City Limousines will chauffeur Brides, Grooms, Maids of Honor, mothers, fathers and best friends to tour our beautiful City via limo bus while sipping Champagne to visit fabulous spaces catering to weddings, taste delicious foods, and smell the aroma of freshly cut florals. The tour is designed to be small in numbers (approximately 50-60) to fully engage the couples as they find the right vendor for their special occasion.

The day winds down (between 3 to 5pm) with a Bridal Soirée at Loft on Lake designed to better understand each couples individual needs and for Brides and Grooms “to be” who are not able to attend the tour.

There are still a few tickets left and they can be purchased at:  http://www.thebridaltour.eventbrite.com.

Congrats Candace on bringing what I know will be a fabulous event to life!!!

Until next time...WEDologize!

Bridal Show Survival Guide

Well it's that season again...Bridal Show Season!!!  If you are a bride or groom getting married, I suggest you visit at least one bridal show during your engagement.  You can really get a lot of ideas, meet some reputable vendors and taste some fab food and desserts.

But since these large (and small) shows can reek havoc on a person who does not like crowded spaces, I've inserted a survival guide below to help you through and make it an enjoyable experience:

• Know your budget before visiting a bridal show
• Pre-register for the show and make a list of those vendors you must meet.
• Plan to spend several hours at the show visiting with vendors.  
• So wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
• Bring a members of the your bridal party or family with you to the show
• Bring a large bag or backpack to collect plenty of materials, magazines and samples from the show.
• Collect information from every vendor even if you aren't sure you'll need it.
• Bring a calendar to make appointments
• Bring labels with your name, wedding date, contact information and e-mail address to put on the exhibitors registration sheets. This will save your hand :)
• Arrive at least one hour before the bridal show to get a good seat.
• Bring along your color swatches and photo ideas to reference when speaking with vendors.
• ...and have fun!

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credit: Memory Montage Photography)

Upcoming Chicago Wedding Events

For today's blog, I thought I'd compile a list of some of the wedding-related events and activities going on in the Chicagoland area for couples as well as industry professionals.  If you are aware of an event I've missed, please add it to the comments so that I can share it in future WEDology posts.

Monday, October 3rd (TODAY)
The Wedding Salon
at The W City Center
Downtown Chicago
4:00pm-8:00pm
www.weddingsalon.com
***use code DEBC for complimentary tickets

Sunday, October 16th
Bridal Open House
at Sharon's Custom Cakes
Crete, IL
11:00am-4:00pm
www.sharonscakes.com
www.chicagolandcakes.com

Sunday, October 16th
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
at Double Tree Hotel Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL
11:30am-4:00pm
www.bridalshowexpo.com

Monday, October 24th and Tuesday, October 25th
Inspire Smart Success Experience - Chicago
at The Sax Hotel Chicago
Downtown Chicago
Monday - 7:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday - 8:30am-6:00pm
http://inspiresmartsuccess05.eventbrite.com/
***Dejanae Events is the Chicago Event Planner

Sunday, October 30th
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Downtown Chicago
11:30am-4:00pm
www.bridalshowexpo.com

Sunday, October 30th
Bridal SamplerWedding Expo
at The Hilton Rosemont
Rosemont, IL
www.bridalsampler.com

Saturday, November 5th
WEDology Experience - Fall 2011
at Flossmoor Country Club
Flossmoor, IL
9:00am-4:00pm
http://wedologyexperience2.eventbrite.com/
***by Dejanae Events

Wednesday, November 16th
Open House and Networking Event
at Flossmoor Country Club
Flossmoor, IL
5:30pm-8:30pm
***details coming soon
***Dejanae Events is the event planner



Until next time...WEDologize!

Engaged? Let Bridal Show Season Begin!

Now that you are engaged, have purchased your first bridal magazine and bridal planner...where do you go from here? How about visiting a few bridal shows to see the latest trends in flowers, decor and fashion. I've listed a few of the upcoming Chicagoland bridal shows to assist you on your journey. Oh yeah, one important tip to make things easier on you as you walk the bridal show floor... Since you are going to be asked to list specific information about yourself by the participating vendors, print yourself some labels and avoid all that writing. Information to include - your name, groom's name, wedding date, e-mail address, and mailing address.

January 2010 Dates

January 10th

Bridal Expo Chicago

Renaissance Hotel - Schaumburg

http://www.bridalexpochicago.com/

January 17th

Bridal Expo Chicago

Swissotel - Chicago

http://www.bridalexpochicago.com/

January 17th

Bridal Expo 2010

Rialto Square Theatre - Joliet

http://www.rialtosquare.com/

January 24th

Bridal Expo Chicago

DoubleTree Hotel - Oak Brook

http://www.bridalexpochicago.com/

January 31st

Bridal Expo Chicago

Hyatt Regency - Rosemont

http://www.bridalexpochicago.com/

Until next time - WEDologize!

(photo credits - Bridal Expo Chicago)