2019 Elegant Bridal Expo (Springfield, IL)

Engagement Photograph Nighttime engagement photograph captured outside in Springfield, IL by wedding photographer Cherrybrook Photography.

YES! I'll be at the Summer 2019 Elegant Bridal Exp this upcoming Sunday! I've received lots of questions so I decided to do a blog post. Click here for full show info and tickets.

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While there are many blog posts about making the most out of wedding shows, also referred to as bridal fairs and bridal shows, I'm going to give a few tips and tricks to make the most of THIS show. Doing a variety of shows across the mid-west, I've narrowed down my attendance to this show in particular. Exceptionally well-produced, the Elegant Bridal Expo has all the perks of the traditionally-produced shows ... plus a few more!

Here are my personal suggestions for getting the most of this upcoming show on Sunday:

1. Arrive EARLY

I've seen it all when it comes to wedding show swag bags etc. Usually they are a grocery tote bag full of business cards and flyers. Ya ... pass. Not here. Doing wedding shows for over 10 years, these are by far the best swag bags I've ever seen! Get there early and be one of the first 200! You'll suffer mad FOMO if you don't.

2. Do research beforehand.

Each attending bride receives $500 in Bridal Bucks to spend with vendors. Doing research beforehand and knowing the vendors can cash in on some awesome show specials.

3. Play the Bingo game that's provided!

Upon arrival, each bride will be give a bingo card to have vendors stamp as they go around. In the past I've had client's win mad prizes from doing this.

Wedding Photographs Wedding Photographs captured in Springfield Illinois at Carol Jean's Fine Cuisine and The Illinois State Capitol Building.

Ohhh la la! And yes! Here is the sneak peak of the wedding show perk for this year:

This year's show perk will be a complimentary Website and Guest Favor Cards. Ideal for guests with many out-of-town guests, it provides a personalized domain name and custom-build website to share wedding images with family and friends via direct download. Great way to share full-sized images with guests as gifts. Includes cards to give guests as favors. (Example: www.swickwedding.com). For more information, visit the weddings page and fill out the form for an instant answer on date availability and the entire info & pricing brochure.
***Available through September 4th ONLY!***

That's it for now! For 25 more tips on attending a wedding show, read this fantastic article.

I'll see you at the show!
-Laura

Wedding Photographs Wedding Photographs captured in Springfield Illinois at Carol Jean's Fine Cuisine and The Illinois State Capitol Building.