This blog actually started as an email for a small group Brides & Grooms, but, in the last several days, I’ve been asked by several if I could share the information.  And why shouldn’t I, this is great information for couples who… this time of year… often ask this question;   “My date is gone???  But I thought it was available when I emailed you 3 weeks ago?” . . .

 

 

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

 

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! )

Come January, all the newly engaged couples are out of the gate and running… and fast!  Any remaining dates for 2014 will disappear with couples looking to avoid a long engagement (or who have gotten 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 in 2015.  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!

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.

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 choosefrom…bridal shows!!   Click the links below for a list of upcoming shows Jan.-March and where to register!

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.

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!

Cheers, and Happy Planning!
-Tara