The bridal show yesterday at the Asheville Civic Center had record attendance. Wedding Festivals announced at the end of the show that over 550 brides had registered. That doesn’t include the fiancee’, family members and friends that came through with them. It was packed for most of the day. We handed out almost 400 fliers and 36 packets with detailed information.
I’ve already had brides contacting me yesterday and today, so that’s exciting. I keep track of who contacts me first for each date and then if I hear back from the bride I add her to a list. I don’t meet with another bride for the same date until I am sure the first bride is not going to book. Everyone has different budgets and expectations, so I know some brides are going to be a better fit with one of my friends and can give a solid referral. I am only taking on about 15 more weddings for 2007, so if you were at the bridal show and are truly interested – don’t wait! I hate when someone really wants to book me but by the time they figure out all their wedding details, I am already booked. Even if you aren’t 100% sure of date or location, it’s better to go ahead and let me know you are interested than waiting until it’s too late. I look forward to meeting with some of the brides that were excited about my work and my books! Thank you for stopping by my booth!
I also want to say a big THANK YOU! to my friend and fellow photographer Corey Cagle for helping me out once again and to my assistant Barbara for saving me by racing over my old laptop when the new one died 10 minutes before the show started.
