We’re super excited to be at all three of these amazing bridal and wedding shows today! Please come join in on the fun! Here are the deets:
EVENT: Lake Natoma Inn Bridal + Wedding Venue Open House
WHEN: Sunday, January 28, 2024
TIME: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Natoma Inn at 702 Gold Lake Drive in Folsom
COST: Free!
EVENT: Bridal Open House at Orchard Creek Lodge
WHEN: Sunday, January 28, 2023
TIME: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Orchard Creek Lodge at Sun City Lincoln at 965 Orchard Creek Lane in Lincoln
COST: FREE admission and free parking—please RSVP to Don Giles at 916-625-4043 or Don.Giles@orchardcreeklodge.com
EVENT: Bridal Open House at The Willow Ballroom & Event Center
WHEN: Sunday, January 28, 2024
TIME: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: The Willow Ballroom & Event Center at 10724 California 160 in Hood, CA
COST: $12 – $15
Photos courtesy of their respective organization!
BRIDAL SHOW TIPS! Know before you go!
Before you head out to the area’s wedding and bridal show event and venue open houses, check out this handy little list of tips to make the most of the experience:
- Create a “wedding” only email— you’ll want to have a specific email address just for your wedding business. You’ll be getting a lot of information sent to the email that you register with at bridal shows, so it’s nice to have it all in one place separate from your work and/or personal email.
- Don’t go it alone—bring a bridesmaid, your mom or a friend (or dare we suggest, your fiancé?). It will be helpful (and more fun!) to have their input and advice.
- Bring labels—many vendors offer prizes and contests, and additionally, you may want to request more information from selected vendors. By bringing pre-printed labels, you will save time and the hassle of having to complete this information booth after booth. Information that you might want to include: your name, address, phone, email, fiancé’s name and when you’re getting married.
- Bring a notebook or make sure you’ve got enough space on your phone for photos—no matter how good your memory is, you’ll want to take some notes (either old school in a dedicated wedding notebook or on your phone) on vendors and ideas that catch your eye.
- Bring a sturdy tote bag—you’ll be picking up business cards, brochures, etc. Or, come to the shows where Real Weddings Magazine will be and we’ll give you one of our groovy reusable bags!
