Archive for July, 2009

Bridal shows help businesses thrive in a down economy.

Friday, July 31st, 2009

A recent article by a self-proclaimed  “expert” on how brides think concluded that bridal shows are a thing of  the past.   BSPi  begs to differ!   Not just because we’re an organization of bridal show producers, but because we have the facts.   Here they are… National research among brides shows that nearly 40% attend a bridal [...]

Oregon Wedding Showcase Named Best Bridal Show In The Valley!

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

For the second year in a row, Oregon Wedding Showcase has been named the best Wedding Show in the Willamette Valley by Oregon Bride Magazine!  “We’ve tabulated votes from readers and industry pros to determine who’s who for staging a wedding in Oregon,” says Katy Moore of Oregon Bride Magazine.  “Elegant and informative, the Oregon [...]

Don’t overlook the groom in your marketing efforts!

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

A study of engaged couples by Bridal Guide magazine revealed that grooms are increasingly involved in wedding planning, perhaps because they are also footing a major share of the cost of the wedding.  The study found that one third of engaged couples are making their wedding decisions together and that almost six out of ten [...]

San Diego brides name their favorite bridal show.

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

The votes are in and thousands of San Diego brides have named the Bridal Bazaar “San Diego’s Best Bridal Show”. The Bridal Bazaar has won the award every year brides have voted. Bridal Bazaar has been a member of BSPi since 2002 and produces San Diego’s largest bridal shows in terms of both exhibitors and [...]

Thinking about exhibiting at a bridal show?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

With so many bridal shows to choose from, where do you begin when choosing a show that will work for your business? A good place to start is with a BSPi member show. A bridal show must meet certain requirements to become a member of BSPi. These requirements include having track record of producing successful [...]