For folks in the wedding industry, January means another layer: wedding show season. This starts as reliably as the clock and calendar turn. The holiday season remains the most common time of the year for couples to become engaged. Naturally, the wedding show season then directly follows that engagement season. The Complete Weddings + Events Tulsa team has already been to a few this year! Attending a wedding show is a great way to ease into the wedding planning process. Let’s dive into how to attend a wedding show as a newly engaged couple!
Align Your Mindset
Aligning your mindset starts before attending a wedding show. Picture the wedding day with your fiance, establish the desired mood and vibe, and plan with that mindset. There are a million ways a wedding day can come together, and not every way is right for every couple. One couple may have a vision for an elegant, formal, meticulously planned fairy tale for 100 guests. Another couple may picture a small, informal, backyard affair with close family and friends. A third couple may have visions of a raucous party with their 300+ closest family and friends. These are three different events, that should be approached differently.
The first wedding requires impeccable execution from selected vendors. Our second couple needs to find vendors that fit into their inner circle for a day. The third couple needs a bona fide party crew. Regardless, correct vendor selection is key to a successful, stress-free day. Picturing your wedding day will increase efficiency and avoid future conflict.
Wedding Show with a Purpose
Once you and your fiance have aligned your mindset, you’re ready to move on to the next step. Now here’s a plan to approach the wedding show. Our recommendation is to get into character and focus on your vision.
High Execution Wedding
If you fall into the category of needing a high level of execution, make sure to live that need. Use the day to dress up a bit and spend time interviewing your potential vendors. Take time to think of worst-case scenarios and failure potentials on your wedding day. Ask vendors to talk about how they plan for success, deal with adversity, and how they fix problems before they happen. You’ll also want to make sure that wedding planners are on the list of vendors to visit.
Vendors Are The Friends You Pick
The party people and inner circle couples should approach the wedding show differently. Think harder about how you picture the vendors fitting in with you and your guests. Ask this question: can I spend eight hours in the same room with this person? Be open with your vendors that will be interactive with your guests about how important the dynamic is for you.
Upcoming Shows In Tulsa
Now that you’re ready for bridal shows, here are some upcoming events that you can find Complete Weddings + Events and other Oklahoma wedding vendors at. We offer DJ, Photo, Video, Photo Booth, Lighting, and Day of Coordination!
January 30, 2022: A Bridal Affair by OKWed
We can’t wait to see you! Can’t make it to a Tulsa wedding show? No worries, contact us and we’ll get you some information on our pricing and services.
Complete Weddings + Events in Tulsa
Don’t be afraid to reach out to Oklahoma wedding professionals to help you or connect you to more wedding resources to make sure you’re getting help where it’s needed. Complete Weddings + Events in Tulsa is a text or phone call away (918.576.6132) for advice or to set up a consultation to chat through your event! Contact Complete today!