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Greetings!
Happy Thanksgiving! We sincerely hope all of you
have a safe and fun holiday with family and friends.
Cherish this opportunity to be with the ones you love,
and give thanks for all the many blessings in life!
In light of the holiday, this month's newsletter hopes to
carry a theme of gratitude throughout. We have so
much to be thankful for, not the least of which is you!
Yes, we are thankful for all our many subscribers that
take the time to read this newsletter each month. We
hope the newsletter has helped you grow, or smile, or
perhaps just meditate on ways we can all improve our
businesses and our lives. We are thankful for the
subscribers that have contributed to the newsletter,
and invite more of you to contact us with information
you feel would be useful or suggestions to help build
the newsletter.
Of course, we are also thankful to be celebrating the
20th Year Dallas Bridal Show on January 24-25, 2009!
The show will be here before you know it, so don't
forget to reserve your booth today.
We are here to help and really do care about each of
you. Please feel free to call us at anytime and let us
know how we can help you. 972-713-9920
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We are pleased to announce that the third annual
Wedding Professionals Business Conference held at
the Arlington Convention Center on November 19th
was a complete success!
Over 175 business professionals gathered to
network, attend seminars, round table discussions,
and meet vendors on the exhibit floor, all with the
combined goal of growing their business.
It's only been a few days, and we are planning on
doing some in-depth surveys to better plan for next
year's event. However we've already received some
terrific feedback! Just take a look at the few of the
comments given below:
"Great Business Conference! Can't wait til next
year!" Rosa Hernandez, Allie's Catering
"LOVED IT!! Such a great time." Amber Allison,
Hilton DFW Lakes
"Great info, enjoyed very much." Jean Balensfien,
Allie's Catering
"Met lots of awesome people...very excited to be
doing the (January) show." Elaine Bullard, Core
Essential Training
"The speakers were all GREAT! I learned so much
today! Thanks Naomi for another great event packed
with all the info I needed and all the info I didn't know I
needed!" Tracy Lane, DFW Photo Booths
"The Business Conference was great! We enjoyed
ourselves. We learned a lot and look forward to
applying all that we learned. Thank you!" Denise
Halstied, Wrapped Around You
Thank you to Dwayne Lee of Southern Flair
Photography for providing us with some photos of the
event.
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| Business Conference: Exhibitors |
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All of the exhibitors at the Wedding Professionals
Business Conference had something beneficial and
unique to offer our attendees. Take a look at the 2008
Business Conference Exhibiting Companies:
Thank you to all of our exhibitors for making this a
great event. We hope to see all of you back again at
the 2009 4th annual Wedding Professionals
Business Conference.
PLAN AHEAD!!!
Next year's Business Conference is scheduled for
Wednesday, November 18th at the Plano
Centre. Stay tuned to our
website for upcoming information!"
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| The Rewards of Giving |
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by Carolyn Brown,
Weddings by Carolyn
I received a telephone call from Bebe of Bebe
Interiors requesting that I coordinate a wedding for
her. Of course, I would. "There was one thing I need to
tell you", Bebe said ...."You have to do it for free." My
answer was "WHAT". Bebe explained that this was a
stage 4 breast cancer survivor and it was her 10 year
wedding anniversary and she wanted to renew her
vows. She did not have a wedding when she got
married 10 years ago.
I met with the bride found out the things that she
needed and started to work. Ruthie Stivers of
Delicious Cakes supplied the cake. Andrea Porter of
Circle Park Bridal provided the bride and her daughter
with beautiful jewelry. Naomi Hulme of Bridal Shows,
Inc gave me gift cards (I wonder how many cards were
in the sealed envelope). Bebe provided the decor and
flowers.
The vows were renewed and the bride with the
assistance of her mother and grandmother was able
to walk down the aisle to a waiting husband and
unfortunately a wheel chair. There was not a dry eye in
the church. I think everything was beautiful. I don't
know I was crying so hard I couldn't see.
My thanks goes out to these wonderful people
who gave of themselves to make this day happen.
Stage 4 breast cancer is serious but we all know of
people who made it to live long lives. We pray that is
the case with this bride.
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Naomi's Notes: "Being Grateful"
by: Naomi Hulme |
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At a time of year when we are drawn
to "Thanksgiving,"
we can apply being grateful in every way possible.
When we are grateful each day of the year, whether it's
for personal or business, we will feel and see
blessings every day.
We can be thankful for every opportunity that
comes
our way. Each opportunity gives us the chance to
make a positive decision.
In the Book of the Month that is listed in this
newsletter, "All About Goals And How to Achieve
Them," by Jack Ensign Addington, Mr. Addington
stated, "Normal Vincent Peale had this to say about
the power of choice; The greatest power we have is
the power of choice. It's an actual fact that if you've
been moping in unhappiness you can choose to be
joyous instead and, by effort, lift yourself into joy. If you
tend to be fearful you can overcome that misery by
choosing to have courage. Even in darkest grief you
have a choice. The whole trend and quality of anyones
life is determined in the long run by the choices that
are made." (page 52)
We should set a daily goal and choose to be grateful
each day for everything, even life's challenges.
Through our valleys we grow more than when we are
on the mountaintops. Then, when we are on the top of
the mountain, we really appreciate what we learned
along the way.
I am very thankful for everyone in my life and love all of
life's challenges. We really care and appreciate all of
your support and business. We are praying that each
one of you have a wonderful and safe time with your
families and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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| Vendor Testimonial |
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We are always so grateful for every testimonial
received, especially ones that are unexpected such as
the letter we received below!
I started participating in the Dallas Bridal Show 3
years ago. I have a business that I run out of my
home in Red Oak TX. I design wedding veils. After
doing the first show my business literally was taken to
the next level. I have brides from all over the Dallas,
Ft.Worth Metroplex come to me all year long from
being introduced at the Dallas Bridal Show.
I love being a part of the show. It is always a
positive experience with the staff. We always leave
feeling encouraged. I recommend anyone in the
wedding business to be a part of Bridal Shows Inc. to
take your business to the next level.
Melody Ginn
www.myweddingveil.com
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| Groom's Testimonial! |
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Bridal Shows Inc.,
Thank you for hosting such awesome events. The
show helped us prepare for our own wedding and
many of the vendors we chose came from the show.
Thank you and continue making our special days
easier to enjoy!!!
Anselmo Torres III, groom-to-be from the Dallas
Bridal Show, July 2008
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| New Year = New and Improved Website! |
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Stay tuned for news regarding a new look and easier
to use features on the
Bridal Shows, Inc. website. The improvements
are
most likely to premiere
in the spring of 2009. That's all we can
say for now, but we are very excited about taking our
website up a notch!
The upgrades will not only make the website
easier to navigate for brides and exhibitors, it will
continue to offer great advertising opportunities for our
exhibitors.
More info to come in the New Year!!
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| "Win A Wedding" at the Dallas Bridal Show |
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Elite Bride Magazine, along with Clear Channel radio
stations KISS FM, The Edge, and Mix, are providing a
fantastic opportunity for one lucky bride at the Dallas
Bridal Show in January to win a wedding!
We are already receiving a great response from
brides as they register for the giveaway online at
www.elitebridedallas.com. Brides will complete
their
registration on-site at the January show to win.
This exciting giveaway is adding to the 20th Year buzz
and not only brings additional hype to show, but most
important, more brides!
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Give Thanks |
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by: Bonnie Crumpton In times of economic
distress it is far too easy to look
at the glass as "half-empty" as opposed to "half-full."
Do you think it is possible that negative energy can
affect your business? Is it true that positive, optimistic
energy can rub off on employees and customers to
create an increase in sales? Of course it is! However,
knowing this is true and implementing it to your life
can sometimes be easier said than done.
As "hokey" as it may seem, this is the perfect time
of year to reflect on your blessings and the people and
things you are grateful for. Having an attitude of
gratitude will not only help lift your spirits, but that of
your staff as well, which in turn is sure to impact the
customer.
Take a few moments and create a list of things
you are thankful for in your personal and professional
life. The list can contain simple everyday
conveniences such as "I'm grateful I have a cell phone
that keeps track of my appointments, I'd be lost
without it," or major life impacting blessings, for
example: "I am thankful for having the faculties
necessary for completing normal every day tasks. I
am grateful for my ability and talent to (fill in the
blank)."
To help get you started on your own list I have
decided to practice what I preach and make a list of
my own. Hopefully this will inspire you to point out the
positives in your own lives.
Here is a list of things I am grateful for in my
professional life:
I am grateful for...
- A positive work environment.
- The ability to work with some of the greatest
people in a fun-loving industry.
- The chance to help impact someone's
business.
- Computers -- yes... love them or hate them, I'd still
be a mess without them!
- Testimonials - both verbal and written, nothing is
better than knowing your work has been valued.
- Working with a great team.
- Hearing a smile through the telephone.
- My desk fan and floor heater -- the blessing of
working in comfort no matter what the weather!
- The opportunity to work in an environment that
places a priority and respect on family.
- The chance to start each day fresh and new.
Once you've made your list, (and write it down!)
you can pull it out every time you are feeling like the
glass is "half-empty." Just had a cancellation? Read
the list. Difficult customer? Read the list. The media
tries to convince you that all is lost? Read the list!
We all have so much to be thankful for, let's not
forget it.
Many blessings to you, your business, and your
family this Thanksgiving.
It's Not Too Late!!
There are still spaces available to exhibit at the
biggest bridal show in North Texas, the 20th Year
Dallas Bridal Show on January 24-25, 2009 at Dallas
Market Hall. We want to help you rise above the
competition by introducing you face to face with over
3,000 brides out of 10,000 total attendance!
Also, don't forget the Fort Worth Bridal Show on
February 21-22, 2009 at the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall.
This show offers you the excellent opportunity to
market to Tarrant County and surrounding areas.
Spaces are limited, so don't wait until after the
holidays... call us today!
972-713-9920
Naomi's Book of the Month
This month's book selection is:
All
About Goals and How to Achieve Them
by: Jack Addington
You may request a copy of my "Book Suggestions"
at any time.
Happy Reading!
~Naomi
Bridal Show Schedule
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
Fort Worth Bridal Show
** 11th Year **
July 25-26, 2009
Amon Carter Exhibit Hall
Plano Bridal Show
** 20th Year **
September 13, 2009
Plano Centre
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 Spring 2009 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 Spring poster is below.
Motivational Message
"Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't
learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we
didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we
got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be
thankful."
~Buddha
"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled
by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of
those who have lighted the flame within us."
~Albert Schweitzer
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what
we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into
acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity. It
turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the
unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into
important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past,
brings peace for today and creates a vision for
tomorrow."
~Melodie Beattie
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