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Bridal Shows, Inc. Newsletter August Edition
August 26, 2008

Greetings!

We hope you have all had a prosperous summer as the season comes to a close. Now is the time to prepare for the fall and holiday season, and plan ahead for 2009!

Bridal Shows, Inc. is producing one final show in 2008 and that is the Plano Bridal Show on September 14, at the Plano Centre. There is literally only a handful of spaces remaining, so please call us today if you would still like a booth and we will check to see if your category is open.

Also filling up quickly is our biggest show of the year, and largest bridal event in the Metroplex for the past 20 years, the Dallas Bridal Show at Dallas Market Hall on January 24-25, 2009. This show is now over 75% full on space! Don't wait for your category to close out, contact us immediately to reserve your booth and meet over 3,000 brides face to face.

in this issue
  • Conference at the
    Arlington Convention Center
  • Plano Bridal Show Marketing Campaign
  • Myspace Updates
  • Naomi's Notes: "Are You A High Achiever?"
    by: Naomi Hulme
  • Paul Salos in America's Got Talent Finals!
  • New Bridal Shows, Inc. Employee

  • Plano Bridal Show Marketing Campaign
    Plano_crowd

    The Plano Bridal Show at the Plano Centre is just around the corner on Sunday, September 14, 2008. As usual this show closes out quickly, and we only have a few spots remaining. Once again we are putting a multi-media marketing campaign to work in order to bring the brides to our exhibitors. Take a look at how we are advertising for this show.

    Radio: Kiss FM, KVIL, The Wolf

    TV: Fox 4, WFAA 8

    Newspaper: Dallas Morning News, Quick

    Billboards:
    Clear Channel (up for 30 days)

  • Central Expressway, North of Spring Creek
  • Hwy 121, West of FM 2281
  • Dallas Daily (up for two days)

  • Preston at Main, in Frisco
  • Tollway at Beltline, in Addison
  • Central at Parker, in Plano
  • Magazines: Bride & Groom, Dallas Brides (Modern Luxury), DWeddings, Elite Bride Magazine, Fort Worth Texas Magazine, Modern Bride, Perfect Wedding Guide, The Pink Book, Premier Bride

    Internet: bridalshowsinc.com, myspace.com/planobridalshow, theknot.com, 1037litefm.com, 1061kissfm.com, 995thewolf.com, pmb.com, scntx.com, and other exhibitor websites.

    Other: Posters throughout the city at wedding business locations, Email campaigns to registered brides, Various Calendar Listings from press releases sent out about the show.

    Prizes and Giveaways at the Plano Bridal Show

    • Diamond Ring from Dallas Gold & Silver
    • $200 gift card from Bed Bath & Beyond
    • $600 gift certificate from Alfred Angelo Bridal
    • First 300 brides will receive the premier local wedding planner, "The Pink Book" (Value $24.95).


    Myspace Updates

    Myspace.com has been an excellent way for us to stay connected with brides-to-be and wedding businesses. Brides that visit the myspace pages have access to additional information not found on our main website such as:

    • Door Prize Information
    • Show Schedule
    • Guest Speaker Updates
    • A complete listing of all the companies exhibiting in a particular show!

    Take a look at the numbers we have accumulated on our myspace pages since they were first created in February of 2008:

    Dallas Bridal Show
    www.myspace.com/dallasbridalshow
    462 Friends
    71 of which are Businesses
    3,371 total views
    1,456 total blog views

    Plano Bridal Show
    www.myspace.com/planobridalshow
    241 Friends
    49 of which are Businesses
    2,417 total views
    751 total blog views

    Fort Worth Bridal Show
    www.myspace.com/fortworthbridalshow
    243 Friends
    52 of which are Businesses
    2,089 total views
    503 total blog views


    Naomi's Notes: "Are You A High Achiever?"
    by: Naomi Hulme

    In my opinion, a high achiever is someone who sincerely cares, works hard and smart, and who tries to do their best every day, along with teaching that principle to others. To achieve something, you have to stick with it until it is complete, to finish what you start. Before you start that something, you have to figure out your goal of what exactly it is that you are going to accomplish, when you plan on accomplishing it, and how you are going to accomplish it. In doing all of the above, if it is done with integrity and fairness, you will have the feeling of being successful and feeling good about what you have accomplished. Also, a lot of other people around you will have the same feelings about what you do.

    In being a high achiever, you will find a few along the way that disagree with you. Do not let those few worry you or pull you down. It is just part of what takes place when someone is trying to be successful and achieve more.

    In the book that I suggested for this month's newsletter, it reads:

    "One of the greatest thoughts I've ever heard is "You will be the same in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read." You know, that's absolutely true." (from "Life is Tremendous," by Charlie "Tremendous" Jones)

    Keep reading every day and you will continue to understand and know what it takes to succeed. It is not really the point of "getting there," but the journey that we are always on, the learning from our mistakes. If we have a goal and get there at some point, then we must have the next goal to work toward, so that we are always moving forward to accomplish more each year. "Succeed" in Webster's New World College Dictionary is defined as "to happen or turn out as planned or attempted, to achieve or accomplish something planned or attempted, to have or enjoy success, realize a goal or goals, etc." So you see, success can be what you define it as, what you have accomplished.

    In achieving for those higher results, keep in mind the word "balance" so that you have harmony in the middle of the chaos. Even though most people would tell you that I am a "workaholic," I really do have balance in my life. It has definitely helped me to keep my work and personal life very stable, which creates joy in everything I do.

    "The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success." Irving Berlin (1888-1989), American composer.


    Paul Salos in America's Got Talent Finals!

    A good friend of Bridal Shows, Inc., and fellow member of AWP, Paul Salos has worked his way through the arduous try-outs to make it to the America's Got Talent Finals!

    Tuesday, August 26th, on NBC, America's Got Talent will go LIVE and will feature the top finalists while America has the opportunity to vote.

    Please join us in voting for Paul Salos, a talented Frank Sinatra impersonator. For more information, please click the link below.


    New Bridal Shows, Inc. Employee

    Nicole Albanese is the newest addition to the Bridal Shows, Inc. team, however she is not new to bridal shows! Nicole has been part of our "on-site" team at shows for four years helping take tickets, register brides, checking in exhibitors, etc. If you were at our Dallas or Fort Worth July shows last month you may remember her as the "girl with her arm in a sling." :-)

    Nicole will be working in the Bridal Shows, Inc. office under the title of "Special Projects" and will also be assisting with the upcoming Business Conference and Bonnie Crumpton's clients when Bonnie is on Maternity Leave mid-January through early March.

    Please help us welcome Nicole to the team!


    Conference at the
    Arlington Convention Center

    Register to attend the conference by this Friday to save money!!!

    The Wedding Professionals Business Conference is an educational day-long event geared towards helping build bridal businesses as well as any small-medium sized business!

    By now you should be aware of this great opportunity to rev up your business, so consider this another reminder to register today and not delay a second longer.

    The special early bird rate saves you money on each attendee; however, it expires this Friday, August 29th, at 5:00pm. Now is the time to sign up so that you can save. In addition to saving money, as attendees register for the conference they have a first-come, first- serve opportunity to choose the seminars they wish to attend. Each seminar has limited seating, so your favorite could very likely fill up quickly.

    If you would like to review the seminar speakers and topics you may visit our website.

    We now have a schedule available to help you to determine which seminars you wish to attend. With so many great subjects you will want to bring at least three members from your company so that someone can attend each seminar.

    Wedding Professionals Business Conference
    Wednesday, November 19, 2008
    9:00am-5:00pm
    Arlington Convention Center

    CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY!


    Thinking of Skipping A Show?

    Don't make the mistake of missing a show because you are too busy. Your calendar may be full at the moment, but by staying in the shows consistently you are building yourself up for the future. Take a look at what a recent exhibitor said about missing a show:

    "Naomi,

    I did not participate in any of the Bridal Shows during this year, 2008. I was looking over my weddings year-to-date and I noticed that 70% of the weddings I have done in 2008 were the results of attending the 2007 Bridal Show.

    Just think of how many more weddings I would have done in 2008 if I had participated in the 2008 Bridal Show.

    Lesson learned. Enclosed please find my participation form and payment for both January and July 2009 shows.

    Regards,

    Carolyn Brown
    Weddings by Carolyn
    www.weddingsbycarolyn.com


    Naomi's Book of the Month

    This month's book selection is:



    Life Is Tremendous
    by: Charlie "Tremendous" Jones







    You may request a copy of my "Book Suggestions" at any time.

    Happy Reading!
    ~Naomi


    20th Year Dallas Bridal Show!

    Haven't you heard? This January markes the 20th Year for the Dallas Bridal Show and Bridal Shows, Inc. is celebrating in a big way! So many things are in the works for this special event and you will not want to miss out. For 20 years, the Dallas Bridal Show has remained the premier bridal show in North Texas, and is currently the third largest bridal event in the United States and still growing! Call us at 972-713-9920 to learn more about how you can become a part of this prosperous event and grow your own business to new heights.


    Bridal Show Schedule

    Plano Bridal Show
    ** 19th Year **
    September 14, 2008
    Plano Centre

    Dallas Bridal Show
    ** 20th Year **
    January 24-25, 2009
    Dallas Market Hall

    Fort Worth Bridal Show
    ** 11th Year **
    February 21-22, 2009
    Amon Carter Exhibit Hall

    Plano Bridal Show
    ** 20th Year **
    March 8, 2009
    Plano Centre

    Dallas Bridal Show
    ** 20th Year **
    July 11-12, 2009
    Dallas Market Hall


    Visit us on myspace!! In order to connect with brides we have joined countless others on myspace.com. Check out our pages using the links below:

    myspace.com/dallasbridalshow

    myspace.com/planobridalshow

    myspace.com/fortworthbridalshow

    Do you have a myspace account? Add us as a friend to keep the network growing!


    New Posters Are Here!

    If you would like to display our Summer/Fall 2008 Schedule Poster, email info@bridalshowsinc.com with the following information:

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

    A picture of the Summer poster is below.



    Motivational Messages

    "There is tremendous value in being a resource for your client. If you can help them to succeed then they are more likely to help you succeed."

    ~Lee Ann Obringer

    "Losers make promises they often break. Winners make commitments they always keep."

    ~Denis Waitley

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