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Bridal Shows, Inc. Newsletter April Edition
April 1, 2006

Greetings!

With longer daylight hours and warmer weather there is no question that spring has arrived! We wish everyone a happy and prosperous spring as well as a Happy Easter (April 16)!

If you would like to promote your business to our newsletter subscribers, consisting of 400 wedding companies, in order to network for referrals please contact Bonnie at [email protected]

in this issue
  • Bridal Shows are
    EGG-cellent!
  • The Wedding Industry Trade Show
  • Denton Bridal Show-Advertising Campaign
  • Naomi's Notes:"What is a Trade Show?"
    by Naomi Hulme
  • Happy Anniversary!
  • Have a laugh!

  • The Wedding Industry Trade Show

    Wedding Industry Trade Show
    Noon-4:30pm
    May 17, 2006
    Diamond Oaks Country Club

    Unlike the typical shows that Bridal Shows, Inc. produces, the Wedding Industry Trade Show is not a bridal consumer show, but a trade show with wedding professionals as the attendees instead of brides.

    It is an opportunity for professionals in the same area of work to meet each other, network, discuss changing trends, and gain helpful information to achieve growth in their business.

    Although this first Wedding Industry Trade Show will be small, we are confident it will continue to grow each year to be a valued source for building businesses in the wedding industry.

    80 attendees made up of wedding-related companies have already registered. The trade show will have a conference type atmosphere and will provide three seminars, networking games, an optional buffet lunch, door prizes, and exhibitors geared towards helping you achieve further growth in your business.

    If you wish to grow your wedding business and want to network with other professoinals then register to attend the Wedding Industry Trade Show today!!

    If you or someone you know may be interested in exhibiting to wedding businesses, contact us by emailing [email protected].

    For more information on trade shows, see "Naomi's Notes."


    Denton Bridal Show-Advertising Campaign

    Our unique marketing program is the reason our shows are very successful for so many companies. We are utilizing a major media campaign of the following for the Denton Bridal Show:

    Newspapers: Denton Record-Chronicle (two 2x5 ads are running each day from April 9 through May 7--four weeks), Lewisville/Flower Mound/Highland Village Neighbors, Carrollton Neighbors, Irving Neighbors, Coppell/Valley Ranch Neighbors, Grapevine Sun, Star Community Newspapers, Lewisville Leader, Flower Mound Leader, Coppell Gazette, Carrollton Leader, Colony Courier, Whitesboro News Record, Aubrey Town Charter, Krum Star, Sanger Courier, Pilot Point Post Signal, Wise County Messenger, and Lake City Sun.

    Billboards: Seven (7) Clear Channel Boards at the following locations (up the week of April 10 through May 7--four weeks):

    1. FM 156 0.2 mi. North of Industrial, West Side, North Bound,
    2. FM 2181/Swisher Rd. 0.6 mi. West of I-35-E, South Side, West Bound
    3. Fort Worth Dr. 0.2 mi. South of Carroll Blvd. East Side, North Bound
    4. Hwy. 121 0.9 mi. West of FM 2281, South Side, East Bound
    5. I-35 0.7 mi. North of University Dr., West Side, South Bound
    6. Loop 288 0.5 mi. North of I-35, East Side, South Bound
    7. University Dr. 400 ft. East of Cooper Creek, North Side, West Bound.

    Dallas Daily Billboards: I-35/Beltline (Carrollton) for April 28 & 29, and May 4 & 5).

    Major Network Television:Channel 4 (KDFW— Fox), and Channel 8 (WFAA-ABC) the week of the show.

    Major Radio Stations: KISS, EDGE, KLTY, WOLF, all the week of the show.

    Other sources:Wedding & Party Guide, premierbride.com, e-mail blasts from many websites including bridalshowsinc.com, posters, and coupons.

    Since 1988, we have proven year after year about our expertise in this local market. This is one of the many major benefits of exhibiting in our shows. We spend your money and spend it wisely to bring brides to you. Our knowledge of this local market and the relationship with the local media help us to make your dollars go farther than they can ever go with any other source. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding our marketing plan.

    Call us today to reserve your space in this wonderful new show! (972) 713-9920 (some categories are already closed out, so don't delay!)


    Naomi's Notes:"What is a Trade Show?"
    by Naomi Hulme
    Naomi

    This article is to help some of you who may have questions regarding the upcoming Wedding Industry Trade Show. Trade Shows are normally not open to the public—only to specific industries. The Wedding Industry Trade Show is not a bridal show. Brides will not be attending the trade show at all. This trade show is for anyone wanting to build a wedding business. For nineteen years now, our goal has been to help build businesses. This event is another step in that direction. Many industries have found the benefit for trade show across the country.We will work diligently each year to bring you new products and vendors to the market so that you have the best of all opportunities.

    Even though there is so much information available on the internet, a trade show gives you the opportunity to learn directly from a vendor who can help you learn about new products, options that are available to you, details, immediate answers to questions, and helping you with solutions to certain challenges you may be having.

    This trade show is a business to business conference to give wedding businesses insights into enhancing and growing their business through informative seminars and exhibits. This will also be a fun opportunity to network with other wedding businesses through the networking games at the trade show and win some fabulous door prizes. The Bridal Shows, Inc. booth will have many business books to give away as prizes to those of you would like to learn more.

    This is a great opportunity to network with other businesses. Bring lots of business cards. We are looking forward to seeing you at the first Wedding Industry Trade Show.


    Happy Anniversary!

    Tracy Kopinski, our Administrative Assistant and partime Account Executive, celebrated three years with Bridal Shows, Inc. last month!

    We want to take this opportunity to let Tracy know how much we appreciate her hard work and service to building bridal businesses through Bridal Shows, Inc.

    Tracy handles the input and organization of all company forms and payments. Take a moment to congratulate Tracy on three wonderful years!


    Have a laugh!

    Bridal Shows are
    EGG-cellent!
    easter eggs

    Why exhibit in bridal shows?

    There are many marketing options available to you, but why is exhibiting in bridal shows an option you can't afford to miss?

    Producing bridal shows is more than a business to Bridal Shows, Inc. We sincerely believe that used properly, exhibiting in bridal shows can be a company's best marketing tool!

    Here are ten reasons to exhibit in Bridal Shows:

    1. Meet face to face with hundreds to thousands of brides in one weekend
    2. Obtain quality leads to work throughout the year
    3. Sell products and/or book services
    4. Set follow-up appointments with brides to discuss wedding plans
    5. Gain exposure and name recognition
    6. Network and share ideas with other wedding businesses
    7. Be able to show your products and give samples to potential customers
    8. Gain referrals for future business
    9. Stay up to date with evolving wedding trends
    10. Get the most out of your money by participating in an established and well-advertised show!


    Denton Bridal Show
    May 7, 2006
    10:00- 5:00pm
    Denton Expo Center
    Denton, TX

    Clear your calendars, because you don't want to miss out on this exciting day!


    2006-2007
    Bridal Show Schedule

    Denton Bridal Show *NEW*
    May 7, 2006
    Denton Expo Center

    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



    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 sample of the poster is below. New posters include summer show dates including the Denton Bridal Show.



    Motivational Messages

    "When you focus on your customers, you're never satisfied. There's always something you can improve."

    -Debora Wilson, president, The Weather Channel

    "No matter what you sell, you've got to sell satisfaction. This approach helped us build a clientele that is second to none in customer loyalty."

    -Stanley Marcus, Neiman Marcus

    "You can never thank people enough"

    -Jeff Zucker, president, NBC Universal

    Bridal Shows, Inc. wants to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the wonderful companies we do business with!

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