Are you planning on attending a bridal show in your area? Here are some helpful tips that will make your day at the bridal show more productive.

1. Register Online: This will save you time at the door. If you do not register online, be sure and register when you enter. Registering allows you to receive special offers, free gifts plus, you may win some great door prizes.
2. Create a temporary e-mail: This is especially helpful while you are planning your wedding. This way you can delete it after you are married, when you no longer are interested in receiving special offers or hearing from wedding vendors. At first, the amount of offers you receive may seem overwhelming. Take the time to read them. You don't want to miss out on some good deals.
3. Bring address labels: Pre-print the labels on your computer and use them registrations in all the booths. This will save you lots of time. Include on the labels your name, address, phone number, temporary e-mail and wedding date.
4. Wear your Bride sticker: Exhibitors look for this. For you, it means special attention from the wedding pros.
5. Walk down every aisle: Most shows have the exhibitors scattered around. So don't leave any stone unturned or any aisle un-walked. If you are interested in this vendor or service, collect the information. You can look over all this when you get home. Many shows give you a bag for collecting the information. Once home, organize all the information, brochures and business cards, by category. If you haven't already made appointments, now is the time. Many wedding professionals book up quickly, so don't wait too long to meet with your favorite professionals.
6. Bring your checkbook, credit or debit card: You may want to book a vendor at the show, particularly if your wedding is a popular date or this is a popular vendor or both. Signing a contract at the show and putting down a deposit (usually 30 to 50%) secures the date and vendor for your wedding. You can take care of the details closer to the wedding (selecting particular food, flowers, music, etc.). Some wedding professionals may give a discount if you book at the show. If it's a popular date or vendor, probably not, though. Remember these are professionals and this is there business. Respect that and respect them.
7. If you are attending The Premier Bridal Show, Mississippi's largest bridal show, come prepared to spend any where from two to fours hours. Allot time for the fashion show, if there is one at that particular show, and make sure you visit with all the wedding professionals. Their ideas and information is invaluable in planning your wedding!
8. Bring your fiance' with you for at least part of the event or for one show. Go with your Mother and friends later in the show or for another show. Visiting the wedding vendors twice allows you to really take in everything you need to see and decide. Plus, it helps in selecting the right wedding professionals and the right wedding services that are most important to you and the right fit for your wedding.
9. Ask lots of questions: That's why the wedding vendors are at The Premier Bridal Show. They are there to meet you, to help you and to do business with you. Asking questions helps you determine if you want to do business with them. Remember, you are under no pressure to buy from them. Find out as much as you can about each individual exhibitor and the services they offer for your wedding.
10. Wear comfortable shoes: Yes, there is a lot of walking. I know you want to look good and be stylish. But, if you want to see as many vendors as you can, your feet and legs need to be comfy.

For a Mississippi bridal show near you, go to The Premier Bridal Show or Premier Bride of Mississippi. The Premier Bridal Show is a proud member of Bridal Show Producers International, BSPI.