If you haven't yet started planning, you may be wondering whether a bridal expo is necessary.  But for those of you who are are completely stressed and overwhelmed by what you thought was going to be something simple, I am sure would disagree.

Wedding planning is stressful, especially if you are doing it on your own.  Which vendors are reliable? What are my options? What is trending? Will I get along with the vendors?

Bridal expos are ideal for those of who who are having this crisis at the moment.  Here is a list of 7 reasons why anyone who is getting married (or planning a special event) should attend The Wedding Showcase Bridal Expo.

1) One on One connection
What better opportunity do you have to meet one on one with vendors, all at the same time. Here is your chance to meet with the photographer, see the decorator's work and see if you connect with the Event Planner.  You want to ensure that you have a personal connection and that they are the right vendors for you.

2) Learn the Latest Trends
At a bridal show, this is where vendors go all out, showing you what's trendy in their scope of work.  All the photos you "pinned" on Pinterest over the last few months, will come to life as you see the newest trends in decor, dresses and invitations, to name a few.  Even if you are not one to follow trends you can get inspiration by what is on display.

3) Involve your Bridal Party and/or Family
We know that "mom" might be more excited about the wedding than you probably are, and your bridal party might also want to give some assistance in planning.  This would be a great way to spend some time with your bridal party and involve them in the wedding planning process.

4) Appeal to your senses
An expo appeals to your senses - taste food, feel the fabric of dresses, listen to the live entertainment and see the gorgeous displays put forward by each exhibitor.

5) Have some fun
There will be lots of on stage activities for you and your fiance to participate in to win various prizes.  Connect with your partner doing crazy but fun games and activities, on stage.

6) Marriage & Bliss
Be the first to get your hands on the latest copies of our very own bridal magazine Marriage & Bliss, FREE of charge!

7) WIN, WIN, WIN
Did I say WIN? Yes you can win lots of prizes for FREE! FREE Wedding Dress, FREE Wedding Cake, FREE Photography, FREE Honeymoon Accommodation! Yes, just for being there you can win all these for your  wedding. You can also win hampers and other great items! If you aren't lucky to win something FREE, you can get lots of bargains as most vendors will be offering their services at a discounted price!

When you leave The Wedding Showcase, you will be leaving with the confidence to plan your wedding from start to finish and a lot less stressed.

23rd & 24th Sep
Signature Hall, Chaguanas, Trinidad
Hosted by Amber Media Productions

Thinking of Having An Outdoor Wedding?

AN OUTDOOR wedding is always a picturesque option.  However, there are so many choices to consider when going this route. 

First, what size tent do you need?

Tents come in different sizes and first thing you will need to determine is how many tents and what size you need to accommodate the guests.

The Tent Seating Chart below, can give you a better idea.

Aside from main traffic aisles, allow 5 feet between tables for chair and service space where seating is back to back. 

Other things to consider when having an outdoor wedding include:

·      Rain Contingency – This is the most important thing. In the case of rain, do you have a contingency plan?  First, order sidewalls when ordering your tents as a backup plan in case it gets windy.  Also have an indoor area as a Plan B that can be used in case of inclement weather. 

·      Lighting – speak with your photographer and/or videographer and confirm whether they have additional lighting facilities.  You should still have beautiful pictures despite being outdoors.

·      Sound System – be sure to do a site visit with your DJ so that he can walk with adequate equipment and wiring to provide a full sound system.

Sources:

ottent.com, www.a-bpartyrental.com