The Bridal Show

Last week J and I reached the 9 month mark in our countdown towards the wedding! It's absolutely crazy how fast time has flown since we got engaged. It's already been close to 6 months already.

I'm beginning to get a clearer vision of the day in my head. I've actually accomplished a lot in my planning of our big day, such as getting my dress, booking our venue, sending out save the dates, and booking our photographer.
There's still a lot to get done, such as booking a DJ or hiring a florist. But that will come soon enough.

Last weekend I ventured into the Bridal Showcase put on by Atlantic Wedding Showcases. I had to go alone since my mother was booked in for a previous engagement by the time I found about about this thing, and my bridesmaids were also busy. But that's alright, I found it to be a wonderful experience. There were over 100 vendors at this showcase, so I tried to stop by most of them.
I created my registries with some vendors. Sought out coupons to get J's tux at other vendors. Filled out ballots for other vendors so I could enter draws with them. Received a complimentary massage at other vendor's booth. And possibly found a florist and DJ for my wedding.

In the last week since that showcase, I became very popular. All the vendors I had left my name, number and email with had contacted me at different points throughout the week. Some I had forgotten I had left my information with, but it was nice to hear back from them. They seemed really enthusiastic about being in the bridal show, and I enjoyed that they followed through with creating new contacts.
I have a meeting next week with one vendor to throw a "PartyLite" party with some of the girls. Also have another meeting with the Investors group to go over financial planning.

All in all the bridal showcase was a success. It made me very excited about my upcoming wedding. In January there will be another one, so hopefully I can go to that one as well. I may be dragging J this time though.