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Bridal Shows, Inc. Newsletter Newsletter Edition
December 1, 2005

Greetings!

The holidays have snuck up on us again, and the Dallas Bridal Show is only a month and a half away! All of Bridal Shows, Inc.'s elves are working away to make this the best Dallas Bridal Show ever!

It's not too late to become a part of our biggest show of the year! Call us today for more information!

We hope you enjoy our third issue of the Bridal Shows, Inc. newsletter. This issue is jammed pack full of goodies, including company profiles from three of our subscribers! This is a great opportunity to network with other wedding companies without even leaving your desk. If you are interested in submitting an article for a future issue, let us know.

In the meantime, enjoy family and friends and snuggle up close as you enjoy the Christmas season.

in this issue
  • The Gift of Referrals!
  • Save the date!
  • Using our Newsletter
  • Dallas Morning News--Advertising Opportunity
  • Company Profile: Pink Panache
  • Company Profile: Bliss Mobile Day Spa
  • Company Profile: Shapiro Diamonds
  • Have a Laugh!

  • Save the date!
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    Attention all wedding companies!

    Naomi Hulme of Bridal Shows, Inc. will be producing a Wedding Industry Trade Show on May 17, 2006 at the Diamond Oaks Country Club near Fort Worth.

    Wedding businesses are invited to attend this event which is designed to include exhibitors that help wedding businesses succeed in bridal shows, advertising, chasing leads, and general small business information.

    More details to come in the future, but for now circle May 17 as a day you don't want to miss!


    Using our Newsletter
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    Thank you to all our many active subscribers that have shown a keen interest in our newsletter and have responded with positive comments. One email, sent by Carolyn Weeks of Chair Covers & Linens, Inc. reassured us that the newsletter, among other things, is helping our vendors build their business! Please read her email below:

    Naomi,

    I want to commend you and your staff for the fabulous job you do promoting the show! My corporate office has never before paid anything toward a Bridal Show and they were so impressed by your media kit, your newsletter and the professionalism of your staff that they have decided to offset the cost of the Dallas Shows! This is a true milestone! With over 24 local offices throughout the United States the only Bridal Show in the nation our marketing director feels is worthy of corporate money is produced by Bridal Shows, Inc.!

    Thank you so much! Keep those glorious newsletters coming my way!

    Carolyn Weeks
    Account Executive
    Chair COvers & Linens-Texas Division

    Carolyn told us that it was after her corporate office had a look at the November newsletter that they allocated the funds to participate. Use your newsletter to help you! Forward it to your corporate office or other friends in the industry. If you would like a copy of our media packet (pictured above) let us know!


    Dallas Morning News--Advertising Opportunity
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    The Dallas Morning News and Bridal Shows, Inc. are working together to deliver a magazine that highlights wedding businesses and draws additional attendees to the Dallas Bridal Show.

    Dallas Bridal Show exhibitors will have the opportunity to advertise, at a discount, in the magazine which will be mailed to 15,000 newly engaged brides in the DFW area. This is a great way to create a call to action (something to get people to your booth at the show) for additional potential business.

    We will also have 5,000 copies of the magazine available for distribution at the Dallas Bridal Show. There will also be a promotion to brides-to-be for entry into a drawing for $1,000.

    If you are already a Dallas Morning News advertiser, please call your account executive for additional information. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity to advertise with The Dallas Morning News for the first time, please call Lauren Feldman at
    214-977-2230.

    This opportunity has a limited timeframe with a very quick upcoming deadline, so if you are interested call today!


    Company Profile: Pink Panache

    Pink Panache is the creation of two sisters, DeeDee and Noelle, who love to adorn women for all occasions. Bridal and bridal party jewelry is one facet of their passion for creating beautiful things. They have the ability to create fabulous custom jewelry that reflects the uniquness of this singular day in a bride's life.

    Working with a bride or through a bridal consultant to complete their vision for adorning the bride or her attendants is a unique opportunity that they relish. Choosing jewelry that can be the gift brides give their attendants and what they wear on the big day is easy to do with the classically playful designs created by Pink Panache.


    Company Profile: Bliss Mobile Day Spa
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    Amy Love, the owner of Bliss Mobile Day Spa, is a massage therapist with extensive experience in the wellness industry. “The mobile spa is a new trend in the ever evolving spa industry.” She says. Bliss brings the spa to you. All the luxury, indulgence, and enjoyment found at a traditional spa can now be yours in the comfort of your home, at a hotel, at special events, in the office, indoors or out. Bliss brings all the supplies: fresh linens, soft towels, spa equipment, aromatherapy candles, soothing music and more to soothe your spirit and enhance your well- being.

    Bliss specializes in “spa parties” which are a fun and affordable way for guests to celebrate a special event. From bridal and baby showers, bachelorette parties, birthdays or a girls night out, friends gather to enjoy a variety of spa services. Preventing stress in the workplace is another of Bliss Mobile Day Spa’s goals. A simple 15 minute chair massage to reduce stress can focus the mind wonderfully. Bliss offers services to companies big and small and helps obtain a happy, stress-free workforce.

    Treat yourself or a friend to Bliss spa services to look and feel your best. “You can spa on your own schedule,” Love says. “Taking the time to nourish your body, mind and soul in this fast-paced world is not a luxury, it’s a necessity!”


    Company Profile: Shapiro Diamonds

    Is your bride having a difficult time finding a matching wedding band for her engagement ring? Most grooms do a great job selecting an engagement ring but don’t take into consideration the complimentary wedding band. Often brides find it very difficult to find a wedding band that fits flush against the engagement ring, without leaving a gap. Shapiro Diamonds offers the unique opportunity to work with world-class jewelers to custom create a wedding band that not only complements the style and look of the engagement ring perfectly, but also fits completely flush against the engagement ring. The professional design team at Shapiro Diamonds creates wedding bands using either a wax model or CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology, a technology allowing a the wedding band to be created “virtually”. These options create a wedding band that is custom fit and matches her engagement ring. Click HERE to view the several custom designs!

    Shapiro Diamonds is a private Diamond and Jewelry Design Studio specializing in bridal jewelry including diamond engagement rings and wedding bands. Shapiro Diamonds offers couples a private, upstairs design studio environment and the ability to work one-on-one with a tenured diamond expert. Additionally, the studio provides unlimited access to an inventory of over 50,000 loose diamonds ranging from half a carat to ten carats. Shapiro Diamonds has a team of onsite world-class jewelry designers, ready to create a custom, one-of-a-kind piece especially for the couple. With international diamond access, private studio environment, and custom design expertise, Shapiro Diamonds delivers an unparalleled diamond and jewelry buying experience.


    Have a Laugh!

    The Gift of Referrals!

    The holiday season is a hectic time for everyone, but especially those in the wedding industry. Many of you may be participating in winter weddings, as well as holiday parties, family photos, selling gift items, and other various activities.

    Many times we are so busy with all the demands of the season that we forget our past customers! This is an excellent time of year to reconnect with customers that have used your service in the past. Send them a holiday card or even a gift. Keeping the communication open will put you first on their list when someone asks for a referral.

    Referrals are a key part of any business and can be achieved quite simply. Take the time to send a postcard, email, or greeting card with a handwritten note. The recepient of such attention will never forget your professionalism and kindness. The more you keep your name in front of someone, the more they will refer you.

    So reach out this holiday season to past clients in hopes of future prospects!


    Attention all Dallas Bridal Show Exhibitors!

    For those of you that are exhibiting in the upcoming Dallas Bridal Show to be held January 14-15, you should have received your exhibitor packet in the mail.

    • Rules and Regulations for Bridal Show Exhibitors (see new Insurance info)
    • Letter from Naomi
    • 2005-2006 Show Schedule
    • Set-Up/Take-Down Information
    • North Texas Wedding Guide by DMN
    • American Trade Shows, Inc. (Decorator) Information
    • Harper Wood Electric (Electrical) Information
    • Chocolate Fountain Rules & Regulations
    • Dallas Bridal Show Coupons (copy ready)
    • Vendor Staff Sheet
    • Fort Worth Bridal Show Form
    • Plano Bridal Show Form
    • Bridal Shows, Inc. Survey
    • Wedding Association Applications for Membership:WED, AWP, PWG
    • Balloon Decor Rules & Regulations
    • Outside Solicitation Warning

    Please note time sensitive information indicated in bold letters.


    2006 Bridal Shows

    Dallas Bridal Show
    January 14-15, 2006
    Dallas Market Hall

    Fort Worth Bridal Show
    February 25-26, 2006
    Amon Carter Exhibit Hall

    Plano Bridal Show
    March 12, 2006
    Plano Centre

    Dallas Bridal Show
    July 8-9, 2006
    Dallas Market Hall

    Fort Worth Bridal Show
    July 22-23, 2006
    Amon Carter Exhibit Hall

    Plano Bridal Show
    September 17, 2006
    Plano Centre



    New Posters Are In!

    If you would like to display our 2006 Schedule Poster email [email protected] with the following information:

    Your Name:
    Company Name:
    Street Address:
    City, State, Zip:
    How Many Posters Needed:

    A picture of the poster is below.



    Motivational Message

    Ninety percent of the world's woes come from people not knowing themselves, their abilities, their frailties, and even their real virtues. Most of us go all the way through life as complete strangers to ourselves-- so how can we know anyone else.

    -Sydney J. Harris


    Seminar Information!!

    Thank you to everyone that participated in our preview sessions of "Exhibiting 101." They were a great success and have benefited many companies.

    Naomi Hulme has been asked to give a 30 minute brief version of the Exhibiting 101 seminar at the upcoming PWG (Professional Wedding Guild) meeting on January 25th. Visit the PWG website, or call for more details regarding location, cost for lunch, etc.

    Stay posted to upcoming newsletters and/or emails announcing future seminar dates, or bookmark www.exhibiting 101.com to receive updates.




    Want to contribute to our newsletter? Do you have any suggestions on what you'd like to see in future issues? Please direct all newsletter comments and questions to our Bridal Shows, Inc. Newsletter Editor, Bonnie Crumpton at [email protected]

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