Now is the time to get in on the biggest bridal event in the Metroplex! The Dallas Bridal Show at the Dallas Market Hall is coming up in January of 2008 and will bring in over 3,000 brides out of over 10,000 attendees. In existence since 1990, the Dallas Bridal Show is the only way to be face to face with this many brides in one weekend.

Don't wait until the holidays sweep you away in a flurry of activity and the show fills up, call us today at
972-713-9920 and ask about the two-show special!

The Plano Bridal Show on September 16th at the Plano Centre was another big success. Due to the popularity of the show, additional space in the hallway was opened up to allow more companies the opportunity to meet with nearly 500 brides out of over 1,600 attendees.

"I was at the Plano Bridal Show on September 16, 2007 and was so impressed with the number of brides that attended. I had great conversations with many of the brides that stopped by my booth and have already booked one wedding from the show! Thanks to Naomi for running the best Bridal Shows in the Metroplex!"

Congratulations!!

Thank you to our winners of the exhibitor's coupon contest. The following three companies brought in the highest amount of coupons to the show. Their prize amounts will be contributed to the next Plano Bridal Show on March 9, 2008.

• 1st Place--Perfect Wedding Guide: FREE 10 x 10
• 2nd Place--Stardust Celebrations: $300 off booth fee
• 3rd Place--Circle Park Bridal: $150 off booth fee

Pictures!

Thank you to Gerry with Roe & White Photography for the beautiful photos from the bridal show.

A BIG thanks goes out to all of the Plano Bridal Show vendors that participated in the 96.7 The Twister's Wedding Giveaway!

Below is a complete listing (in alphabetical order) of all the participating companies and the donations given away bringing the grand prize to a total value of $16,450!

• 2Fresh Design: Custom Wedding Logo, $250
• A Great Shot Photography: Photography package valued at $3,500
• Al's Formal Wear: Ten Tuxedo Rentals, $2,500
• Breathe Photography: Bridal or Engagement Session, $450
• Candy Haven: Bride's Cake, $600
• Delicious Cakes: Groom's Cake, $600
• Everbrooke Weddings & Event Planning: Customized wedding planning package valued up to $3,800 or 15% of wedding budget
• Lillyray: Custom Save-the-Dates, $250
• Longaberger: Picnic Basket Guest Book, $180, Four place settings of Vitrified pottery dishes, $280
• Magnolia Lodging: Homewood Suites by Hilton, Romance Package, $149; Hilton Garden Inn, Bed & Breakfast Package, $169
• Over the Edge Studios: A Love Story Video Production, $750
• Pinnacle Elite Entertainment: DJ Services, $2,500
• Quinlan Chiropractic Clinic: Chiropractic consultation and exam, over $200
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Dipped Strawberries for the wedding, $300
• Taste of Home Entertaining: Mezzaluna Bamboo Cutting Board, $60

Thanks again to everyone willing to make this happen. An added benefit of exhibiting with an established show means added media opportunities often come to us and our vendors are always willing to help out.

Have you ever had something happen that caused you to think, "It was not supposed to happen that way!"?

Life can hit us in a manner that is sometimes not so pleasant. We have two choices-we can either stay in a negative attitude toward that "something," or we can step back and look at things from a different perspective and maybe, just maybe, the outcome will even be better than we originally thought and planned for.

Be open to those unexpected events and know that, yes, they will happen.

We all have so many positive experiences every day, whether we see them or not-they are there. Be grateful for life and all of its challenges.

In the past month we have celebrated two anniversaries at the Bridal Shows, Inc. office.

James Nutt--ONE YEAR!
On August 28th James had officially been with Bridal Shows, Inc. for one year. James joined us to lead up our Wedding Industry Trade Show, just one of the many ways we try to serve the industry. He is also an Account Executive for many of the companies in our bridal shows.

Bonnie Crumpton--FIVE YEARS! Five years ago on September 17th Bonnie came to work for Naomi Hulme as a "temporary employee" and has been on board ever since. As a full-time Account Executive she manages several companies accounts with Bridal Shows, Inc. and helps bring new companies in. After five years I think it is safe to say her employment is no longer "temporary."

Changes are always inevitable but we are still sad to say goodbye to Leah Fitch, Account Executive for Bridal Shows, Inc.

Leah's last day with the company is Friday, September 28, so if you have a chance, call to wish her good luck in her new endeavors. Some of you may be aware that Leah is also a professional makeup artist and is looking to pursue her new business "Making up with Leah," so we are sure to still see her around in the industry.

Over the next couple of weeks we will be looking for a new Account Executive to take Leah's position. In the meantime we are all happy to help anyone that has any questions.