2/11/2009

Things to consider before you join an Expo or Exhibit

Joining Bridal Expositions or Trade Fairs is an effective promotion and sales tool for start up companies and small businesses. Whether this is your "nth" or 1st time to participate, these tips will help you get the best ROI (Return On Investment) from any Bridal Exposition or Trade Fair you attend. Below are some tips to make your participation worth your while and money.

1) Set your goals.
What are your expectations? Do you expect to sell certain items at the expo, or expect to make possible tie ups with other vendors? Are you introducing a new product or service to the public?

It is ok to have more than one goal, as long as you are clear about what your participation in the Bridal Fair is going to achieve.

2) Do your Research.
You need to select the Bridal Fairs or Exhibits that will give your business the best ROI in terms of your goals. It is best to choose a show that targets the audience that you want to reach, and best suits your goals. Find out what the particular expo objectives are, and evaluate the audience.

Find out more about Before I Do Bridal Fair Series at http://mybridalfair.com

3) Allot a budget and book your booth early.

Find out everything you can about your preferred booth space and the amenities that goes with it. Always ask for a layout to select the best location for you. Ask if they zone exhibitors by category, who will occupy the booth beside the one you want, is it a high traffic or low traffic area, etc.

Visit the Who Should Join? page to find out what Before I Do Bridal Fair Series can offer. Also, we do not have zoning for our bridal fair because we do not want to limit you to an area that you think will not benefit you. If you really want to position yourself at the forefront of the exhibit or prime area, be ready to book early! Call us now and ask for our updated layout.

By the way, we give bigger discounts to Exhibitors who:

* creates a group of 3 wedding suppliers or more and

* pays for both exhibits in advance

4) Think of your audience when you plan your participation.
Identify who is your target market for your bridal fair display? Brides? Grooms? Parents? Retail customers? Wholesale buyers? Other businesses in your industry?

Different audiences "shop" bridal fair differently, and have different needs. So be prepared!

5) Spread the word in advance.
Spread the word that you're joining a particular expo or bridal fair. Invite clients, customers, suppliers, and other contacts to attend the fair. Don’t forget to inform them about your location. Be sure to advertise your participation in the coming expo or bridal show on your Web site.

We can provide you with a special tile ad highlighting your participation at the bridal fair for FREE or copy-and-past the code to your website to inform visitors that you're joining our bridal fair.

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2/02/2009

Link with us and Win!

If you want to link Mybridalfair.com or VRC Creative Events in your websites or blogs, please copy the HTML code below into your webpage source to enter the bridal fair for FREE. To show our gratitude, we'll raffle off an overnight stay at Hotel Vida to the first 50 website and blog owners who will link with us. Post both logos and double your chances of winning!

Also, we are currently updating our E-Library, so if you're a wedding supplier who links with us, we'll include you in our E-Library as well.

How to link with us?
1) Include the logos Mybridalfair.com and or VRC Creative Events in your blog or website's main page.

2) Include the links of Mybridalfair.com and VRC Creative Events in your blog by copying the codes below and include the following tags: mybridalfair.com, bridal fair, before i do, philippine weddings, wedding fair, dream weddings and destinations, vrc creative events, wedding planner, wedding coordinator

3) To make an entry official, post a comment at http://before-ido.blogspot.com and let us know about your entry. Include your name, e-mail address, and the post URL. If you are a wedding supplier, include your company name, address, landline, contact person, fax number, hotline, mobile number, products and services provided, email address and URL.

4) A confirmation and free pass to Before I Do Bridal Fair 5th Edition will be sent to you via email. If no confirmation was sent within 3 days after posting your URL, please check our blog site if your URL was indeed posted.

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Deadline
• Entries should be posted on or before February 15, 2009, 12:00 MN (Phil Standard Time).

• We will announce the winner on February 17, 2009 and get in touch with the winner the same day.

• Winner must claim the gift certificate at our office.

(extended until the end of February 2009)