Today we welcome guest blogger Susanne Day from Newport Life and Newport Wedding magazines. Susanne and her team are preparing for what is shaping up to be the biggest Newport Bridal Show ever this Saturday, February 18 at both Rosecliff and OceanCliff in Newport. A Newport bride herself and seasoned bridal show veteran, Susanne shares her “What to Know Before You Go!” tips for Newport Bridal Show success:
- Wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers
- Bring pre-made labels to affix to call back sheets—this will save time so you don’t have to fill out everyone’s sheet, and it’s also good if exhibitors have giveaways at their booth. We will give brides and grooms entries for both grand prize giveaways and all of our door prizes are drawn just before the show and revealed upon entry.
- Bring an extra tote bag—although we give the first 200 brides an official tote bag and all our other guests a welcome bag, its good to have a backup for extra goodies you collect along the way.
- Bring your camera and take pictures of what inspires you-- especially at our fashion shows!
- Bring a pen and note pad to record which exhibitors you liked best so you can visit their websites later.
- Bring snacks and water to keep your energy up! Although there are tons of tasty treats and samples at the show, you may need a granola bar for a quick fix.
- Leave time at the end of the day to visit local restaurants and get a feel for where you want to host your rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, and post wedding brunch. Or even better yet book an overnight stay at some of our participating lodging establishments with rates as low as $95 per night.
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