Bridal Show Season = Wedding Booking Season

Jan 2, 2015

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It’s that time of year again…Holiday & Happy New Year Celebrations came complete with Engagements for many! If you’re of them, CONGRATULATIONS!! Chances are, the one question you’ll be asking most often once the planning starts; ”Do you have my date available?” We love this question! We’d love to be able to help with your Wedding, so we love when you ask!

Here’s the one question we’d love to help you avoid this time of year, not just for entertainment, but for all your needed wedding services; “My date is gone??? It was available when I emailed and we spoke 3 weeks ago! Is my date really gone??”

The Holidays are over, and just when you thought you could relax ….

The Wedding Booking Season Begins!!

IT’S HERE, starts the 1st weekend in JANUARY with the first official bridal shows kicking it off!!

Don’t be alarmed, this blog is LOADED with great detail & tips!

Holiday Season isn’t just a time for gathering, it’s Engagement Season as well! And though Engagement
Season officially ends on Valentine’s Day, many couples will scream with excitement, “YES, I WILL!” when the question is popped during the month of November all the way through to New Years Eve!

And just when Engagement Season is nearing its end & we’ve rung in a New Year…Wedding Booking Season begins just days after the ball drops! (It’s also referred to as Bridal Show Season…more on that below! )

I know, you’re thinking; “But what does this mean?”

Come January, all the newly engaged couples are out of the gate and running… and fast! Any remaining dates for 2015 will disappear with couples looking to avoid a long engagement (or those who got sidetracked in their planning) … AND THE PLUS SIDE: Those “just around the corner” dates usually accompany special discounts too.

Couples wishing to have more time to plan will tend to reserve most of the prime dates for the following year, 2016. Prime Wedding Dates in the Wedding Season traditionally are Saturday nights from
April – October, with most Friday dates running a close 2nd!

Availability with most key wedding services will change rather quickly during Wedding Booking Season as
couples scoop up available dates! January – March is the BUSIEST 3 months of the year for reserving most anything Wedding related…especially the key services

(Venue, Entertainment, Photo, Video…and pretty much in that order). The best way to ensure you get what you’re looking for is to get out there and start looking…and even booking!

Now you’re thinking; “Ok, well how do I start?”

This time of year is also called ”Bridal Show Season”, because you can pretty much find & attend a Bridal Show nearly every day of the week (if you had the energy!). Bridal Shows are A GREAT WAY to begin the search and get a feel for most wedding services! Most Bridal Shows in the NJ area are FREE TO ATTEND (awesome right?) and will offer a variety of DJ’s and Bands, Photographers, Videographers, Limousine, Invitation, Bridal Shops, Favors, Florists ..and more!

At a show, there’s plenty of time to walk around and visit the services you’d like some basic information on and is a great way to “feel out” what you like and who you wish to make an appointment with to sit down for more one on one information.

Most all shows will also feature performance segments, from a Band and/or DJ Company, to showcase a bit of their entertainment services. Though you’ll find several Band & DJ’s to talk with at Bridal Shows, not every one of them will have a performance segment…and many times it’s not necessary because true knowledge, passion, professionalism, energy & enthusiasm are all quite obvious from the very first conversation with
some entertainment professionals!

You’ll also have the chance to enjoy a cash bar at many shows, as well as opportunity to sample food from the venue the show is held in, view that venue as an option for your wedding, see a Bridal Fashion Show AND even win some door prizes from wedding services or even a vacation!!!! (The idea of sampling great food and possibly winning a honeymoon vacation are usually great reasons to get grooms to attend

And now you’re thinking; “Where do I find Shows?”

Bridal Shows are everywhere & every day starting NOW… (there’s even one going on right now as I type this and you read this!!)… and due to the volume of shows, you won’t find the exact same services at every single show… and that is a good thing!! You need to see variety to help in your research and decision making!

There are several Production Companies that produce Bridal Shows (some venues will even produce their own shows), but after DJing Weddings for over 15 years, here are two of my top favorite companies that put on some terrific …and numerous to choose from…bridal shows!! Click the links below for a list of upcoming shows January – March and where to register!

American Bridal Show Company: http://www.americanbride.com/bridalshows.htm

WeddingSetGo: http://weddingsetgo.com/event-schedule/

NJWedding.com: http://njwedding.com You can also use this awesome wedding resource site, specifically for New Jersey Weddings, for additional shows all over the Garden state.

By now you’re thinking; “That’s it! I’m definitely going to a show, but some advice on attending shows would be great!”

I totally agree! BUT, isn’t this blog long enough?? Keep an eye out for our next blog with some quick & easy tips on attending a bridal show! Meantime, browse through the list of some of the available shows
and register to attend!

Contact us for info on where to meet TFE at a show or for available 2015 wedding date discounts!
***Discount offer available for new 2015 clients only.

Happy Planning!

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