That’s right! In-person bridal shows and wedding venue open houses are back! And we’re at two of them this Sunday:  Open House at Arden Hills and the International Wedding Festival at the Stockton Golf & Country Club.

Here are the details:

EVENT:  Arden Hills Open House
WHEN:   Sunday, August 1, 2021
TIME:  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE:  1220 Arden Hills Ln., Sacramento
COST:  FREE, but you must RSVP in advance!
RSVP NOW: Email Kathy Cameron to RSVP Now!
BOOTH GIVEAWAY: Stop by our booth to get a free copy of Real Weddings Magazine + The Planning Guide and one of our groovy reusable tote bags and enter to win a $100 gift card to Sienna
SEE MORE: SEE EVENT ON THE REAL WEDDINGS WEBSITE HERE!
EVENT:  International Wedding Festival – Stockton
WHEN:  Sunday, August 1, 2021
TIME:  11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE:  3800 Country Club Blvd., Stockton
COST:  $15—the first 25 brides at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. get a free bridal veil!
BOOTH GIVEAWAY: Stop by our booth to get a free copy of Real Weddings Magazine + The Planning Guide and one of our groovy reusable tote bags and enter to win a $100 gift card to The Spa at Wine & Roses

FIND OUT MORE:  Head on over to their website!

Be sure to tell them you found out about the event from Real Weddings Magazine!

BRIDAL SHOW TIPS!

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!