Happy New Year Y'All! We hope that 2018 is off to a fantastic start for you! We are so excited about the new year and all of the wonderful new possibilities it brings!
Bridal shows and expos are great for some brides and vendors. They can be a great way to meet other wedding vendors for your wedding but there are reasons why not everyone participates in them.
1. They cost a lot of money - most shows can cost anywhere from $750-2,500 just for the booth (not including takeaways, booth decor, printed materials and more). Bridal shows can be super-crowded and if you are just looking to get cards and postcards so you can reach out to vendors later..great. But as a small business we have made the decision that money could be better spent on learning opportunities for our team, creating webinars and other materials for you as the couple and other fun things.
2. Maybe we weren't invited to that particular show. Most venues/shows invite the vendors that fit their target couple. Maybe we aren't the right fit for that venue or show's target demographic. Maybe we just don't know the people involved in creating the show...and that's ok. There are so many talented wedding professionals in our area, at all price points.
3. We aren't selling a product - We are selling a service. Many shows are geared more to the vendors that sell an actual product that you can see, feel, taste, touch. We sell a product or as we call it - We sell Peace of Mind and Expertise in Wedding Planning. That can be really hard to explain when you get 1-3 minutes with each of you. And we can't fully assess your needs in such a short amount of time. We offer FREE consultations so that we can sit down and have a meaningful conversation on the best ways we can work together!
Our goal with each and every couple is to create a magical, memorable wedding experience. We want you to have "all the feels" and not miss a moment of the emotions. We don't want you to worry about the logistics, timing and vendors. We want you to have your day with your loved ones and family!
Happy Planning and we can't wait to meet you in 2018!
Jen and the Fabuluxe Girls (Mandi, Ashli, Lara)