First Bridal Show

So this past weekend, I took place in my first bridal show ever.

The Indian community is 'HUGE' here in Vancouver. Their weddings are the biggest I've ever been to (800-1000ppl wedding/receptions is the norm. Did I mention open bar?)

The East West Women and Bride show is in the 5th year running, and I figured having a booth would be the best way to get my name out.

I have to say, its a LOT of work. I guess the biggest part was making sure I had product on display. When you start off, its usually hard to have hard product to display, because most of the time, you print, then hand it over to the clients. So other than trying to pick your best images, and albums, I also wanted to make sure I had a booth that would stand out. Doing so meant, that I had to build my own 'faux' wall for the back of the booth.

I spent a lot of time researching other booths that have been posted on the internet. I also had a great team (fiancee and friends!) to motivate me, and give me plenty of ideas. In fact, the main design and layout was done by my good friend Lesley and my fiancee Natisha.

Anyways, enough yapping, if you want to read more, I've posted more on my blog (along with more pictures), but heres some pics from the past weekend:

bringing everything up to the booth

Very nice!

Seemed a bit closed off with the side curtains. The last one I went to had waist level curtains separating the "booths".


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Beautiful set up, so tired of the black white curtains.

Cos helped? and it worked out? booth was still standing?

So next year when I do the big one in Cleveland you'll both come help me, Right?

danpass: You know in my research I saw a lot of booths with the waist curtains, but i'm almost happy with the full height ones, as it really gives you 'your space'. The booth was actually just the prefect size (8x10), and having the open concept worked perfect as it brought in brides and we were able to keep them in for a few minutes.

rakefet: Thank you! The curtains on the side were actually blue, but I got them to change it to black (as that is what they had initially told me it would be). It made night and day difference.

Lets just say Cos was there for his good looks and sales tactic, but not for the construction of the wall or booth design. Hey if you buy a ticket, I'll come out!

Good Looks huh. I guess I'll have to wait and see on that one. His avatar is more like a Drivers License ID.

OOO I'm done buying tickets for other people. Esp when they have more money then I do.

Kidding aside, I am sure he was a great asset. He's really been making the rounds lately!

Hey, thanks for sharing this!

Gujustud wrote in post #5022488
danpass: You know in my research I saw a lot of booths with the waist curtains, but i'm almost happy with the full height ones, as it really gives you 'your space'. The booth was actually just the prefect size (8x10), and having the open concept worked perfect as it brought in brides and we were able to keep them in for a few minutes.
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That's what I figured. Then you have them there and they aren't distracted.



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Gujustud...that back wall..where did you buy it or how did you build it? that's a great idea!

nice work on the "faux" wall.... when I signed up for my first show I had purchased gride walls.... I prefer your choice...well done!

...wanna share how you made your walls?