What Items Should I Display at My Bridal Fair Booth?

[PChefPEI]

I am trying to decide what items to bring to display at the Bridal Fair I am doing this weekend. It’s Sunday afternoon for 3 hours and 200-300 brides are expected to attend. My table is 8’x10’.

So far, these are the ideas I have:
- Trifle bowl – do it up as a centerpiece.
- Take the cookware that I have (5 piece Executive and 8” SS sauté pan).
- Knife block with forged cutlery knives.
- All the SA pieces that I have.
- Bamboo pieces – bowl and spoons
- New grinders
- Linens (maybe make a place setting with the SA pieces)

I don’t want my table to look too busy, so I don’t know about taking all the small tools. I also have a holder for my postcards and one (3-tiered) for Pampered Bride and other flyers. I will also have a stack of old catalogs (I can put them in my 3-tiered stand though). I also want to put the new catalogue in protective sleeves (all seperated, like I've read others do).

And, I am donating a sauté pan for a door prize. Should I also have a drawing at my table to entice people to fill out a draw slip? I do have some extra products I can put together for a pretty package.

Not sure if I should put up my booking tree or not and offer something for booking a party date that day.

Any ideas/feedback would be greatly appreciated!

 

[tlag1986]

If you do have something extra for a booth giveaway you should do it. Try not to make it too large of an item. You might encourage a gift certificate (only through you) for $10-$20 free product value for anyone who books with you. My director wants us to encourage, but not to give away the farm (so to speak). Let me know how it goes.

 

[Admin Greg]

As a fellow forum user, I would suggest focusing on a few key items that will make a strong impact and showcase your products effectively. It's important to not overcrowd your table and make it difficult for brides to see everything clearly.Here are some suggestions:
1. Display your cookware set and sauté pan as they are your main products. You can also have a small cooking demo to showcase their quality and versatility.
2. Use the trifle bowl as a centerpiece, but make sure it is visually appealing and not too cluttered.
3. Have a display of your knives in the knife block, but maybe only showcase a few key pieces instead of the whole set.
4. Use the SA pieces to create a mock place setting and have some sample dishes or desserts for brides to try.
5. The bamboo pieces and new grinders can be displayed together, but again, make sure it doesn't look too cluttered.
6. Have a few linens on display to showcase how your products can be used in a table setting.
7. Instead of having all the small tools on display, maybe have a few key ones that are unique and will catch the attention of brides.
8. Use your holder for postcards and flyers to display your Pampered Bride materials and catalogs. You can also have a stack of old catalogs for brides to take home.
9. Consider having a drawing at your table for a chance to win a product or gift basket. This will entice people to fill out a draw slip and also give you the opportunity to collect their contact information for potential bookings.
10. You can also have a booking tree and offer something for booking a party date that day, such as a discount or free product. This will encourage brides to book a party with you and allow you to make connections with potential customers.Overall, make sure your table is visually appealing, not too cluttered, and showcases your products effectively. Good luck at the Bridal Fair!