Maximizing Success: Hosting a January Bridal Show with Team and Upline Support

[Kathytnt]

I have the potential for a Bridal Show in January - I have not even talked to my small team about it yet or my upline. This has been the best price so far $300 for a 5 hour show. Possibley some product trade to reduce price. Her regular consultant can't do this event.

To pay for it I may be selling my wedding gown and accessories -

What tips do you have to make this successful

 

[AJPratt]

Don't take too much product... you'll need room for people signing up for the registry. Here's my check list:

 Banner
 Batter Bowl
 Booth Hand Out Flyers
 Bows
 Business Cards
 Catalogs
 Clipboards
 Commission Check
 Cookies & Baggies for cookies
 Imitation Ice
 Mints
 Must Have List
 Name Tag
 Opp info
 Optional Desert Plates
 Pens
 Rectangular stand
 Registry Sign Up Sheet
 Rose Garland & Batteries
 SA Pieces 3 squares, 1 rectangular, 2 small bowls
 Signs
 Small Bowl Caddy
 Stapler
 Tape
 Three tiered stand
 Wisk

 

[Kathytnt]

Anne - I see thing like batteries and imitation ice - Do you have a picture of your display.

How do you run your display - We should be getting a leads list.

We will have an 8 x 10 booth with one 6 foot draped table. We can get a second one for an additional price.

I am going to check to see if they have wireless since this will be on a college campus - That way I can set people up immediately

 

[letscook04]

Hey, that caught my eye too "batteries and imitation ice" LOL

 

[Kathytnt]

I know bride's like freebies so I am trying to figure out something good for that that is inexpensive. I am assuming that is what the mints and cookies are for

 

[letscook04]

This is something to handout to the brides

 

[letscook04]

More flyers for you!!

 

[letscook04]

Comparison Chart to show future brides

 

[Kathytnt]

On thing you forgot on comparison is how easy your online website is to update - Target is a nightmare and PC is a dream. I contact Target by phone and via e-mail. On the phone I was transferred 3 times. To change my registry selection I had to go into the store to update it.

 

[Paige Dixon]

Buy the extra table. It makes a big difference in how your booth looks.

 

[letscook04]

On thing you forgot on comparison is how easy your online website is to update - Target is a nightmare and PC is a dream. I contact Target by phone and via e-mail. On the phone I was transferred 3 times. To change my registry selection I had to go into the store to update it.

Good point!!

 

[AJPratt]

I use imitation ice that you can get in the bridal section of a craft store. It doesn't look like much on the container, but when you put it on the table, it looks gorgeous! I have rose garland that I'll sometimes use that needs batteries. I also have fabric rose petals that I scatter. I have pink and dark red, depending on the tablecloth at the expo.

Here's a picture of the ice:
http://www.partycity.com/cgi-bin/parties/decorations.cgi?parties=Wedding&productstype=Decorations&products=74475&zoom=1&start=&originaltype=

Here's a link to the garland:
http://www.partycity.com/cgi-bin/parties/decorations.cgi?parties=Wedding&productstype=Decorations&products=83734&&zoom=1

I think mine has pink roses on it.

 

[MicheleC]

You can also get glass pebbles to surround candles on a simple additions platter or plate. The three tier stand is definately an eye catcher so if you don't have that I would borrow it. You can also put Hereshey's kisses or mini three muskateers bars in the bowls and plates. Candy always attracts people and the silver looks so nice with the stand and SA pieces.

There is a CD out there from HO that is called "meet the public" that has some good tips on fairs in general.

Definately work the Bridal Shower angle. My director and others who have more experience than me with the bridal registry have seen more success with these than the actual registries. Most of my director's bridal showers exceed 1000!.

Followup is definately important. Make sure you are on their minds as many are working on weddings 6-12 months away.

Good luck!

 

[chefann]

Thanks for the awesome fliers! I just got hooked into a bridal fair this weekend, and will be taking some of these with me.

Here's one I put together so that the brides can see the rewards table right away.

 

[tlennhoff]

Great flyer Ann.

 

[chefann]

Thanks, Tasha!
I figured that I'll have brochures and other info to hand out, but an on-the-table visual is better for getting people to approach.