- Dress For comfort. Wear comfortable shoes. Check your coat. Maybe dress in layers so you can take off that sweater if you get hot. It's a long day of walking, standing and talking. So be comfortable!
- Do some advance research. Look at the list of vendors who will be there. Visit their websites. Make some notes. Some you'll be able to cross off your list before you arrive. Others, you'll want to make a note to talk with at the show. This will save you time.
- Don't fall for show specials. Chances are if vendors are desperate enough to offer a show special then they'll honor that same special a few days later. Most of these "specials" are designed to pressure you into signing a contract right then and there. That's not how things should work on your wedding day. Take your time and make an educated decision.
- Don't start the conversation with "How much do you charge?" When you ask this right up front it puts these wedding professionals off. They will need more information about your wedding day before they can give an exact price. Also, you'll need more information about what they offer to do a real comparison. So staring off with "How much do your charge?" just creates a bad vibe.
- Ask good questions. In relation to #4 on the list above, asking the right questions to these potential vendors will separate the professionals from the pretenders. "What are some unique things you've done recently at a wedding?" is a good question. "How many years of experience do you have?" might not be a good question because they could lie. Questions that make vendors think quick on their feet will give them a chance to prove their experience and knowledge and will expose those who are lacking.
- Have conversations. Plan on being at the show for a while. Talk to vendors one on one. Just grabbing a business card or flyer doesn't accomplish anything. You can do better than that sitting at home and surfing the internet. Talk, listen, and get a real feel for these vendors personalities and what they offer.
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