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

Greetings!

Happy Valentines Day! Many of you will be bustling with business on this romantic day, but hopefully you will take some time this month to enjoy the season.

Already two months into the new year Bridal Shows, Inc. has many exciting ideas working to make this the best year ever for the DFW wedding industry!

We are always looking for new ideas and articles to put into our monthly newsletter. If you would like to contribute to an issue, or have topics or questions you'd like to see addressed in a future newsletter, please email us at [email protected].

As always we are here to help you any way we can. Make every day count!

in this issue
  • Valentine's Day by the Numbers
  • Dallas Bridal Show Review
  • "Naomi's Notes"
    by Naomi Hulme
  • Advertise on our website!
  • Exhibiting 101: January PWG Meeting
  • Fort Worth Bridal Show-Giveaways
  • KLTY Dream Wedding Giveaway
  • Have a Laugh!

  • Dallas Bridal Show Review

    The Dallas Bridal Show held January 14-15, 2006 was a huge success! Many commented that it was "the best show ever!"

    A big thank you to all of our many exhibitors for a smooth-sailing show. Even with the many changes we have had to make due to the growth of the show, our exhibitors have been professional and supportive and we appreciate every one of you!

    What a great way to start out the new year. Bridal Shows, Inc. is confident that 2006 will prove to be our best year yet. If you missed out on the Dallas Bridal Show make sure you are a part of our future shows! Our goal is not only to provide the best bridal shows in the country but also to build bridal businesses by introducing them to their best marketing tool, exhibiting in a Bridal Shows, Inc. bridal show!


    "Naomi's Notes"
    by Naomi Hulme
    Naomi

    With any business, we should all focus on improving every aspect of our business each day, each week, each month, and each year. Every day, I wake up thinking, "How can I improve something today?" (whether it be my business, customer service, training, communication, structure, incentives, rewarding my staff, marketing the shows, organization, or improving myself)

    Striving to improve each day will definitely help in learning new things, coming up with all kinds of ideas, and weighing those ideas with cost and time effectiveness. With that thinking, we will all continue to grow as people, and grow our business.

    Brainstorm with other members of your business to think up any and all ideas that you can come up with. Estimate time and costs in each one of these to see if they are feasible. Give a timeframe for when you would like to implement each idea.

    Plan ahead for the growth of your business. For all of the ideas that we have at our company, we try to apply a few each show and work on new and better ways to do everything each year. It is impossible to execute every idea that you have. However if you will try a few at a time, you will be very pleased with the results each year.


    Advertise on our website!

    Many of our exhibitors have had success from advertising on the Bridal Shows, Inc. website!

    This wonderful advertising opportunity is available only to exhibitors in our shows. Exhibitors are listed by category on the website and are eligible to purchase further exposure, links, site sponsorship, etc. from Exposites.

    If an exhibitor cancels out of a show, their name will be removed from the website at some point, and they will no longer be allowed to purchase advertising for our website.

    For exhibitors that are interested in learning more about what Exposites has to offer in regards to advertising on the Bridal Shows, Inc. website, call Robert at 1-800-997-2499.


    Exhibiting 101: January PWG Meeting

    Wednesday January 25, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth Texas

    Naomi Hulme, President and CEO of Bridal Shows, Inc., was invited to give a brief version of her seminar titled "Exhibiting 101" at the January PWG meeting.

    With about 50 in attendance Naomi pointed out tips for better results in exhibiting in consumer trade shows. Helpful workbooks were distributed to the audience that included information Naomi has accumulated over her 18 years of producing trade shows.

    Some comments regarding the brief seminar included, "very professional and organized," "Naomi had some interesting points about exhibiting. Can't wait to put them to use."

    More seminars will be scheduled for 2006. Please stay posted for future announcements. In the meantime if you would like Naomi to speak at an event or have questions regarding successful exhibiting please contact Naomi at 972-713-9920 ext. 101.


    Fort Worth Bridal Show-Giveaways

    The Fort Worth Bridal Show will be held at the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, February 25-26, 11:00am-4:00pm each day.

    As part of our extensive marketing campaign several prizes will be awarded to registered brides such as:

    • a diamond ring from Dallas Gold & Silver
    • wedding gown (up to $500 value) each day from Alfred Angelo Bridal
    • Nascar tickets each day
    • and "i Do" t-shirts to be given away each hour and at the fashion shows!

    Help us spread the news to your brides about this exciting event!


    KLTY Dream Wedding Giveaway
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    A big thanks to the following Fort Worth Bridal Show exhibitors for their participation in the KLTY "Win Your Dream Wedding Contest" which will also be promoting the Fort Worth Bridal Show!

    • Alfred Angelo-bridal gown
    • Al's Formal Wear-tuxedo
    • Celebrations Invitations-invitations
    • CM Music-disc jockey service
    • Dallas Chocolate Fountains-chocolate fountain
    • Delicious Cakes-wedding cake
    • Forever Dreams-wedding consulting
    • Heller & Reid-flower preservation
    • Ruby & Jade-custom jewelry
    • Sonrise Viedo-videography
    • Southern Flair Photography- photography
    • Stockyards Station-facility
    • Tiki Trips-hotel stay
    • T's Design-bridal veil
    • Willow Creations-flowers


    Have a Laugh!

    Valentine's Day by the Numbers
    valentines hearts

    Listed below are some interesting statistics regarding Valentines Day in the United States from 2005. Hope you all have a prosperous Valentines Day!

    192 million
    Number of Valentine’s Day cards exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. (This total excludes packaged kids valentines for classroom exchanges.)

    Nearly 60%
    Typically, the proportion of all Valentine’s Day cards purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentine’s Day a procrastinator’s delight.

    2.2 million
    The number of marriages that take place in the United States annually. That breaks down to more than 6,000 a day.

    25.8 and 27.4
    The estimated U.S. median ages at first marriage for women and men, respectively, in 2004. The age for women rose 4.7 years in the last three decades. The age for men at first marriage is up 4.3 years.

    $13.5 billion
    Total value of shipments in 2003 for firms producing chocolate and cocoa products. Nonchocolate confectionery product manufacturing, meanwhile, was a $5.5 billion industry.

    $422 million
    The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut flowers in 2004 for all flower-producing businesses in 36 states with $100,000 or more in sales.

    $43 million
    The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut roses in 2004 for all businesses in 36 states with $100,000 or more in sales. Among all types of cut flowers, roses were second in receipts to lilies ($78 million).

    28,527
    Number of jewelry stores in the United States in 2003. Jewelry stores offer engagement, wedding, and other rings to lovers of all ages. In February 2005, these stores sold $2.4 billion worth of merchandise. (This figure has not been adjusted for seasonal variation, holiday, or trading day differences or price changes.)

    information source: U.S. Census Bureau, Reprinted with permission from Infoplease.com (www.infoplease.com) Copyright Pearson Education 2005

    Check out the March Newsletter for statistics specific to the DFW area!


    It's not too late to claim your place at the Fort Worth Bridal Show on February 25-26! Call us today to find out if your category is still open (972) 713- 9920.

    Don't miss out on the best bridal show in Fort Worth!


    ATTENTION!
    Mark your calendars!

    All wedding professionals...

    Next week you will receive an email detailing an exciting new event being brought to you by Bridal Shows, Inc.

    The Wedding Industry Trade Show, May 17, 2006 will be an event you won't want to miss! Be on the lookout for the upcoming email annoucement to receive more information.


    2006-2007
    Bridal Show Schedule

    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

    Dallas Bridal Show
    January 27-28, 2007
    Dallas Market Hall

    Fort Worth Bridal Show
    February 24-25, 2007
    Amon Carter Exhibit Hall

    Plano Bridal Show
    March 11, 2007
    Plano Centre



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