How Much Is to Much to Do a Booth at a Bridal Fair

[mommyhugz1978]

I need an opinion here....I am one of a few consultants on the Oregon Coast, in my town I am the only one... Their is a local bridal fair next month, I already ahve an ad running for it, but to do the booth it is $225.00 is that too much for a booth? It's an 8x10 booth and the fair runs from 10am-4pm.

 

[DebbieJ]

Wow--that is CHEAP!!!!

Booths here run from $400-$800!

 

[cat]

That sounds inexpensive to me! I did one last year that was $500 for 3 hours! I did another one with a different expo company that was a lot less because we were a last minute sign up. I can't remember exactly how much...maybe $150? But I think a lot of it depends on the area you live in. We aren't far from New York City, so I think it's more expensive because of that...

 

[Jennie4PC]

Leah that is a pretty good price we had a bridal fair coming up and it was 300but I couldnt do it cause it is on Sun. and I dont work on Sun

 

[cmdtrgd]

If you want it and it is too expensive, let them know and they might give you a discount since there is only one of you.

 

[Rebeccascabinet]

I think that is a great price!

 

[pamperedharriet]

Is there someone else in your cluster that you wouldn't mind sharing the cost with and splitting up the registries?

 

[vwpamperedchef]

i agree with Harriet. My director and I are going to do just that, and she bargined with expo director and got it down to $100 a piece for 4 hours. so $200, I will take it. My first bridal show I will be doing, thankfully its with my director.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

The rest of my cluster lives three hours away from me...... I did my first bridal fair last weekend and I got four registrys out of it.....and that one was $75.00..... I think I am going to do it... just a huge expense...... for one person.... or not casue taht would mean I get all the leads from it.

 

[lisacb77]

Wow I wish I could find one for $75!! They are pricey in Houston.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

The Large birdal show is in Portland... and the cheepest booth their is $900.00 so I guess its a matter of location location location....... and leads....... I got to remeber that too!!

 

[lisacb77]

That is true Leah! I found one tonight in suburban Houston for only $150. I just might do it!

 

[Brandie]

I think the most important thing about the fair is not so much the price (the last one I did was $300, 4 hours, and 135 brides), but the materials you provide for the brides. I know a consultant who did a $1000 booth and only gave out business cards--no flyers, no catalogs, no brochures--just business cards. Sure, the booth was AMAZING exposure, but exposure only goes so far if you don't foot the extra expense for something worthwhile to give to the brides! Best wishes!

 

[speedychef]

Well, I guess you have to think about what you'll get. If you get a few registries where people actually BUY off the registry (I have had 2 registries so far with ZERO purchases...no contact please!) then it's probably worthwhile. If you get maybe 2 bookings and/or a recruit, then definitely worth it. I think I might go for it, though I am in Deb's area and haven't found anything that cheap in the bridal department!

 

[scottcooks]

225 is a little high for coastal Oregon. Recognize you are paying for contacts with people. Probably it's worth it, if you go about it correctly--don't just setup and feed people and handout some recipes. Have OLD catalogs (with a stamp - these products are from our Pampered Chef tradition; for the latest catalog, contact me at...) If you haven't yet, order the "Meet the Public" Fairs and Markets CD - it is AWESOME...

I have found a great deal in my area with a weekly indoor/outdoor Farmer's Market / public vendor event that is $30 to start, plus $20 a week. I do it from April-October.

1- know you are not there to give, but to take - Name Address Phone Fax Email WorkPhone
2- have a simple drawing to get folks to fill out slips...trivet or season's best
3- maybe offer something significant drawing for free if they date/book a show there...$50 shopping spree would cost you only $30-35 or so using her host discount on a good show!
4- have some food something there - times I don't, I always wish I do. Try to do something with the monthly special. If next month, maybe Apple or citrus slices on the slicer?
5- less is more on bringing products. Definitely do a wedding theme...
5a...tier Simple Additions one upside down, one right side up to make a pretend wedding cake you decorate with ribbons & silk rosepetals...platters rightside up, bowls upside down makes a cool design.
5b...the EZAD thing with strand of pearls coming out
5c...make a Batter Bowl cake with Barbie - white wedding dress
5d...anything chocolate - find chocolate ganache recipe I have posted here before
5e...one of the Wedding Registry flyers in a nice Wedding Portrait frame - looks awesome, makes people want to see it.

Just some ideas. Godd luck; God Bless!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Last weekend at the Bridal fair that I did ... I wore the white bridal aporn, I registerd with myself... So I wrote on my apron, " I am a pampered bride that registered with the Pampered Chef." I got alot of questions asked about the apron.... and when they found out that I had registered with myself.... it relaly peaked their interest

 

[pamperedharriet]

Good luck Leah and hope it pays off in the long run for you.

 

[lisacb77]

Leah that is a cool idea. Even if we didn't do that (I wish they had it when I got married) that's a good idea to wear the apron so they can see it! I may have to order one

 

[SillyChef]

I don't think that is too bad. I am going to be paying 225.00 for a four day community fair (the largest FREE gate fair in the world!) lol. That is in Sept. I am REALLY excited about that! Good luck with everything Leah! The Apron idea is awesome!

 

[Paige Dixon]

See if your director would like to share the leads in exchange for her $50 booth reimbursement. That would bring the cost down for you.

 

[AJPratt]

That isn't a bad price for that! Go for it!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I went for it... and the person that I shared the booth with last weekend is going to share with me again!!! I am going to where the apron again too!!! does anyone have some cool ideas use for the booth??