Time is running out but spaces are still available! Start 2008 off with a bang and watch your business grow throughout the year from the Dallas Bridal Show on January 26-27, 2008.

Call us today to find out if there is still space remaining for your company!

972.713.9920

Please note that the Bridal Shows, Inc. offices will be closed on the following dates in order to celebrate the holidays:

Monday, December 24--CLOSED
Tuesday, December 25--CLOSED

Three years ago Ruthie Stivers with Delicious Cakes was trying to think of a way to involve her company in a stage event at the bridal shows. She wanted to involve the loyal grooms that sacrificed their weekend to taste cakes, look at flowers, and visit all the many wedding vendors at the bridal show. When she proposed a "Grooms Cake Decorating Contest" to Naomi, president of Bridal Shows, Inc. it was decided to have a trial run. The contest has proven to be such a success that at every bridal show Bridal Shows, Inc. produces you can expect to see grooms square off with icing in their hands and determination in their eyes.

"I had seen and heard of grooms cake eating competitions at shows before, but wanted to do something original...."

Ruthie explained that at first she was concerned about how the guys would do since in her opinion guys were usually awkward and clumsy when it comes to decorations. However now she feels much differently.

"Every show I am amazed at the creativity and the personality that the grooms show through decorating the cakes."

Delicious Cakes has stuck to the strict policy of "grooms only" in order to give something exclusively to the grooms in attendance. The results, as you can see from the photos, have been serious showdowns and a lot of fun for everyone involved. Next year Delicious Cakes has agreed to share the fun with a colleague, Candy Haven.

We are very thankful for all the hard work and effort that goes into making the bridal show an exciting and fun time for the grooms as well as the brides.

Prior to each bridal show exhibitor packets are mailed to participating vendors that contain complete information regarding set-up/take down, rules & regulations, new changes at the show, additional opportunities, order forms, and more.

Although these exhibitor packets are often lengthy they contain vital information for helping the show run smoothly.

This year we decided to reward the exhibitors that took the time to read the introductory letter to the exhibitor packet which contains a summary of all contents.

The last paragraph of the letter reads as follows:

"If you have read the exhibitor letter all the way until this point and are the first exhibitor to email [email protected] with the subject saying "I read the Dallas exhibitor letter!" you will receive a twenty five dollar gift certificate to Bennigan's restaurant."

Congratulations to Christina Ganshow of LaLa Music for being the first to read her letter and send an email! Christina will have dinner on us!

Next time you receive an exhibitor packet you may want to make sure you don't miss anything, because you never know what we might do next!

The Pink Book is making its debut into the Dallas/Fort Worth Market as the "Ultimate Wedding Planner and Resource Guide."

Brides will be able to receive the new Pink Books when they arrive at the bridal shows!

Dallas Bridal Show -- January, 2008
The first 600 brides each day will receive the premier local wedding planner, The Pink Book (value $24.95). There will also be an hourly drawing for The Pink Book--must be present to win.

In the current use of email, texting, blackberry, and other technology sources, the majority are losing the human voice. These advances have taken over some of us just talking and communicating. Our enthusiasm and voice inflection mean something when we are communicating with someone else. It is actually very important just as the human touch is. Be careful to not let speed and "too much to do" take the place of good communication and talking with one another.

Years ago, I had so many tell me "You will love email." To this day, I cannot say I love it. Even though it is a part of my daily routine, I would much rather talk with someone either face to face or on the phone. That way we can really be in the presence of each other and see or hear the enthusiasm or the hurt that someone is facing. There are so many needs that people have. When we really communicate, we can sense that and can maybe help with those needs. Those of you who know me well know that I really enjoy helping others and giving to others. If we never talk to someone, we don't really know them.

Communicate with someone during this Christmas season and help them feel special. It will be such a blessing to that someone else and to you.

The following information is being provided by a friend of Naomi's, Christine Fletcher, who is producing the "New You Expo.

At last, a health and beauty expo designed to showcase and SELL your products, skills and services to thousands of affluent and conscientious consumers in the Dallas/Fort Worth market.

Again we are reminded that this life is temporary and to cherish every moment. We would like to take a moment to recognize two members of our circle that have passed on recently.

Melvin Sye Spears - "Symel"
March 10, 1959 -- November 30, 2007
Symel was the co-owner of LeSoiree with business partner Vertima Smith. Bridal Shows, Inc had the pleasure of working with Symel at the Fort Worth Bridal Show last year. Vertima recently described her friend in a memorial "Symel was known to have a zest for life. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and decorating. Symel believed in living life to its fullest! He will truly be missed." Our prayers are with Symel's family and with Vertima.

Michael Connolly
December 6, 2007
The husband of Vanessa Connolly, the 106.1 KISS FM representative for Bridal Shows, Inc. Vanessa and Michael were married this summer at the beautiful Grand Canyon in Arizona. Our prayers are with the family and especially with Vanessa who has done and continues to do so much for Bridal Shows, Inc. in promoting the bridal shows.

We are also aware of many that have lost loved ones recently. We know that this time of year is especially difficult for you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.