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July 16, 2012 Copyright 2012
Bridal Shows, Inc. Newsletter by Naomi Hulme, CEM, Bridal Shows, Inc. |
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Greetings!
It's hard to believe that the Dallas Bridal Show on July 28-29 is right around the corner! There are still some spaces available so call us today to learn how your company can benefit from this exciting event. We are diligently working to make this the best show ever with many new and improved changes (read on to learn more)!
There is also limited availability remaining for the Plano Bridal Show on September 9th. This show always closes out of space so don't wait to reserve your booth.
Over the past several months Bridal Shows, Inc. President and CEO, Naomi Hulme CEM, has been busy educating wedding professionals on how to get the most out of their bridal show experience as well as growing their business by efficiently following up with leads. Read the article below regarding upcoming workshops to learn how you too can learn from an expert! As always our number one goal is to help you be successful. Call us today to find out how we can help you grow your business through bridal shows! Bridal Shows, Inc. 972.713.9920 |
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How-To Workshops with Naomi
Naomi Hulme, CEM, President and CEO of Bridal Shows, Inc. has a passion for learning! And along with that love of learning she also is very passionate about sharing her knowledge and educating others!
Since 2005, Naomi has been conducting a seminar called Exhibiting 101 at association meetings, business trade shows, and one night events to help professionals get the most out of their exhibiting experience. Her most recent Exhibiting 101 seminar was held May 3, 2012 at the Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West.
Also, this past spring Naomi had the privilege of speaking to event professionals at a SOIREE meeting. Her presentation titled "Leads Makeover" was well received and Naomi was inspired to offer even more options to companies looking to learn more about how to follow leads. So began Bridal Shows, Inc.'s newest venture, the How-To Workshops. These workshops are designed to educate on "how-to" properly work a show and even more importantly "how-to" work leads efficiently! About the Workshops These informal small group workshops are held at the Bridal Shows, Inc. office (located at 4821 Keller Springs Rd., Addison, TX 75001).  Each workshop lasts about an hour and a half and is limited to 6 people. Take a look at the upcoming workshop dates and call us today at 972-713-9924 to reserve your space at this unique opportunity to learn valuable information that will improve your business! Upcoming "How-To Workshop" Dates Wednesdays: July 18 -- 10am August 15 -- 10am and 2pm August 22 -- 10am and 2pm August 29 -- 10am and 2pm Septemer 12 -- 10am and 2pm September 19 -- 10am and 2pm September 26 -- 10am and 2pm
We are here to help you build your business!
When you really know how to work a show and how to work your leads effectively, it will make the difference in whether you get results or not from every show you do. |
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New! New! New!
Changes at the Dallas Bridal Show
NEW Online Ticketing!
NEW Floorplan - Added 700 aisle and revised front entrance area!
NEW Onsite Bride Registration with computers! NEW Online Promotional Codes for Coupon Contest! (see below) Online Promotional Codes for Exhibitor Coupon Contest!
We are continuing the coupon contest that we have had in the past for each show exhibitor. However, instead of paper coupons, you may request a personalized promotional coupon code (exclusive to your company for each show) to give to your brides. They will then go to the website and pay for their ticket, and enter the code that had been given to your company to receive their $1 off. We are able to track how many people have used your code to purchase tickets.
Each exhibitor is encouraged to distribute coupon codes to bring more brides to shows, and the top three companies to bring in the most brides with their coupon code receive great rewards!
For example: The exhibiting company with the most online tickets sold for the July 2012 Dallas Bridal Show will receive a free 10x10 booth in the January 26-27, 2013, Dallas Bridal Show. Second (2nd) Place winner(s) will receive $300 off a 10x10 booth in the January 26-27, 2013, Dallas Bridal Show, and Third (3rd) Place winner(s) will receive $150 off a 10x10 booth in the January 26-27, 2013, Dallas Bridal Show.
This promo code is not to be given to attendees onsite at the show. If you do, your company will automatically forfeit any right to the contest.
Please email (info@bridalshowsinc.com) to receive your personalized promotional coupon code for your brides to receive $1 off discount when purchasing tickets online for the upcoming July 28-29, 2012, Dallas Bridal Show.
If you are an exhibitor in a future show, we will be sending the electronic exhibitor kits to you closer to each show that will include this information. |
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Trademarks
This is a reminder that Naomi owns registered trademarks in the state of Texas for our show names. It continues to come to our attention that some have tried to infringe on our show names. Most recently, Dallas Bridal Show and Fort Worth Bridal Show. We have worked very hard to have great positive shows for this industry since 1988, and we will vigorously protect our business. The Dallas Bridal Show, Fort Worth Bridal Show, Plano Bridal Show, and Las Colinas Bridal Show are all owned and produced by Naomi Hulme, CEM, President/CEO of Bridal Shows, Inc.
Thank you for your continued trust in us. We will continue to strive for excellence in producing the best quality events for everyone. We know you are important and care to help you in every way. Please call if you have any questions concerning this. |
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Bridalicious® Bootcamp
Nearly every bride wants to lose weight for her wedding; in fact, according to The Knot Health & Fitness Study, a not-so-surprising 84% of brides plan to get in better shape for their weddings. TheKnot.com, the #1 online wedding planning resource, announced that it is now offering a fun, comprehensive and healthy fitness solution to help brides get in the best shape of their lives for their big day and beyond: Bridalicious® Boot Camp by The Knot, in partnership with certified fitness trainer and bridal fitness expert Doug Rice.
The Bridalicious® Boot Camp by The Knot package includes:
- 12 targeted, energizing workouts on 8 DVDs
- 4 e-Books with extra tips and tricks, including:
- The Big Day Diet nutritional plan
- For Better, For Worse: A Bride's Guide to Better Eating
- Go-To Guide with a workout calendar
- The Final Engagement, a custom eating plan for the final 21 days before the wedding
"Brides these days are going to extreme measures in an effort to look their best for their weddings, which is why we've partnered with Doug Rice to offer a healthy and safe way to get in shape," said Carley Roney, cofounder and editor in chief of TheKnot.com. "I have personally taken Doug's classes, and his workouts are incredible. We wanted to make sure every bride had a chance to be trained by such a motivating trainer in such a fun way."
In addition to the DVDs, TheKnot.com is providing brides with additional fitness, motivational and nutritional tools. The site updated its community message boards to offer brides an opportunity to get bonus tips and have their top questions answered by fitness guru Doug Rice on its weekly "Fitness Fridays" feature on the community boards and Twitter. Plus, there are interactive areas where the community of brides getting in shape together can help one another through the process.
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Media Promotions
As you may know, Dallas Bridal Show is heavily advertised the week before the show through KISS FM, The WOLF, WFAA TV, FOX TV, TLC, BRAVO, etc. From time to time we have different opportunities for our vendors to participate in our media promotions through our Radio and TV sponsor's for the show.
If you would like to be involved in any of these media contests by donating gift cards, and/or products
($200 minimum value) please let us know by emailing us what you would be able to provide, along with a camera ready logo and description to: ruthie@bridalshowsinc.com | |
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Inspiration Stage!
The Dallas Bridal Show is excited to present for the first time...the Inspiration Stage. It's a way to treat brides to an informal experience featuring various wedding experts. They will display and describe new products and trends they have to offer for the next wedding season!
Located in the heart of the show, there will be 10 minute demonstrations and performances throughout each day on the stage. Ask your Dallas Bridal Show rep how you can be part of this for future shows!
New Ideas...New Designs...Inspiration! | |
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Fashion Shows
The fashion shows for the July Dallas Bridal Show will be from Emma's Bridal Boutique and from Pence & Panache. Angela and Evone from Brilon Salon will be hosting a model call on July 15 and will be handling the production of the fashion shows for the July Dallas Bridal Show.
The following is a press release from Brilon Salon in regards to the upcoming Dallas Bridal Show.
Brilon Salon showcases hair and make-up at the Dallas Bridal Show
Brilon Salon takes the stress out of finding your perfect hair and make-up to complete your total wedding look. Our master stylists help you find the ideal hairstyle with proper veil and headpiece placement, our make-up artists complete the flawless, photo-ready and long lasting look you've envisioned. Our team will go to your venue or you can travel to our salon, located in Carrollton.
Either way, you will receive the service and experience you deserve. Our bridal and special occasion teams are specially trained to make you look and feel gorgeous on your special day. Book your trial run at the Dallas Bridal Show and receive a free Mother-of-the Bride style out or Flower girl hair with glitz and gloss make-up for your big day!
 Come see our work at the runway show at the Dallas Market Hall, July 27 and 28. Show times are at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM and don't miss our booth sponsored byAquage Hair Care products. |
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Editor's Note
Would you like to contribute to the Bridal Shows, Inc. Newsletter? We are always looking for informational content in the way of testimonials, press releases, or industry advice. To learn more about how you can be a part of the newsletter,
Sincerely,
Bonnie Crumpton
Newsletter Editor
Bridal Shows, Inc.
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Naomi's Notes:
"Always Something"
Life is never ending-there is
no way to be bored. There is so much to do and so many ways to help others because they have so much to do.
Family to Love
Friends to help
Others who need you
Others who are watching you
Others who you are watching
Others to learn from
Others who are learning from
you
Priorities
Things to do
Emails to send
Calls to make
Thank you to send
Gifts to buy
People to meet
People to mentor and coach
People to help
Books to read
CD's to listen to
Cards to send
Birthdays to remember
Exercises to do
Places to see
Bills to pay
Things to buy
Things to go through to give
away
Pictures to take
Things to file
Recipes to learn
Creative ideas to come up
with
Dollars to make
Nights to sleep
Mistakes to make
Things to learn to do better
Song to write and compose
Poem to write
Book to write and publish
Art to paint
Things to take to the cleaners
Need to get some sun
Need a vacation
Need to laugh
Need to cry
Need to heal
To be grateful
To forgive
To accept God's grace
To go to church
To pray
To believe
To praise
To think
To be silent
To sing
To help others succeed
To motivate others
To be an example to others
To tithe
To donate
Need for a hug
To listen
To be listened to
To eat healthy
To exercise
To learn
To take out the trash
To get a haircut
To do our nails
To shave
To go to the bathroom
To loan $ to someone else
To pay a bill for someone else
just because
Something to fix on the car
Something to fix on the house
To get something altered
Need to buy new shoes
Need to buy clothes
Need to be drinking lots of
water
Take vitamins
Clutter to go through
Stuff to throw away
Stuff to recycle
Lists to make
Things to clean
Always laundry!
Kids who need love and
protection
Ideas to disagree with
Ideas to agree with
A principle to uphold
Having a car payment
New technology to learn
Dealing with a loss
Dealing with grief
Know someone dealing with
some kind of trauma
Going to need insurance
Going to get older
Going to need glasses
Going to go to the doctor
more
Going to have to depend on
others more
Not going to live forever
Again, there is always something to do, and it always deals with others. Find a way to help someone in the next week. We are not in this world by ourselves.
Let's remember that---
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Working Your Leads Song; by: Naomi
Need something to keep you motivated throughout the day?
Naomi wrote a little song to have in your head as a reminder to work your leads!
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Newsletter Article Archives
In October 2005, the Bridal Shows, Inc. Newsletter began with only a handful of subscribers. Now, 7 years later, the newsletter is emailed out to over 1,600 subscribers!
Naomi Hulme, CEM, began contributing educational business articles called "Naomi's Notes" in February 2006 resulting in over 50 messages to inspire and ignite your business!
We now have a complete archive page available for you to go back and read all of Naomi's words of wisdom as well as browse past Newsletters!
Click Here to Read the Archives!
Let us know what your favorite article is! | |
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Book of the Month
by Naomi Hulme
This month's book selection is:
Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back If You Lose It
By: Marshall Goldsmith
You may request a copy of my "Book Suggestions List" at any time.
Happy Reading! | |
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Bridal Show Schedule
Dallas Bridal Show
**23rd year**
July 28-29, 2012
Dallas Market Hall
Plano Bridal Show
**23rd year**
September 9, 2012
Plano Centre Las Colinas Bridal Show **2nd year** January 6, 2013 Irving Convention Center Dallas Bridal Show **24th year** January 26-27, 2013 Dallas Market Hall Fort Worth Bridal Show **16th year** February 24, 2013 Fort Worth Convention Center Plano Bridal Show **24th year** March 10, 2013 Plano Centre Dallas Bridal Show **24th year** July 27-28, 2013 Dallas Market Hall Plano Bridal Show **24th year** September 8, 2013 Plano Centre | |
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Creativity Inspiration
by: Naomi
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The above abstract art was my
first painting done during "Painting with a Twist" at the
July 3rd SOIREEmeeting.
After that evening, for some reason I was inspired to get more creative. I bought some canvases, paints, brushes, etc. and worked on a few pieces of art at home that weekend. It is amazing to see what you can come up with if you just try. Hope you enjoy my beginner's art. Sunsets and beaches are a relaxing vision to me, so that is what inspired me.
~Naomi
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