If you’re heading to sunny Gold Coast for Easter WeddingLinks is holding Wedding Expos in March/April so why not pop in and get some fresh ideas for your wedding.  Wanting help or having trouble finding a local supplier? Check out their  WeddingLinks Expo site – it’s a fantastic tool with some great resources!

28th March 2010 Gold Coast – Gold Coast Birth Bay & Beyond – Parklands
11th April 2010 Tweed Heads – Twin Towns Clubs & Services
18th April 2010 Caloundra – The Event Centre – Sunshine Coast
13th June 2010 Gold Coast – Gold Coast Arts Centre

As always, happy planning.

Your Wedding Planner, Lenore K.

Here’s a glimpse of Wedding Expos happening in the  Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Sydney and outer suburbs, Central Coast and Wollongong areas. If you hear about a  NSW Bridal and Wedding Expo exhibiting near you, why not let us know here.

2009

May 09

CENTRAL COAST 17/5/09 10.00-3.00pm
Diggers at the Entrance
The Entrance Road, The Entrance T 02) 4332 3399
Web: Diggers at the Entrance

HARBORD 21/5/09 5.30-8.30pm
Harbord Diggers Club
Evans Street, Harbord  T 9948 4492
Web:

June 09

SYDNEY Wedding Expo Sun 14/6/09 10am-5.00pm
Luna Park Crystal Palace T 02) 9922 6644; 9481 8816

NEWPORT Sun 14/6/09
9th Annual Pittwater Valley Expo 1.00-5.00pm
Newport Mirage Hotel
2 Queens Parade West, Newport T 02) 9997 7011
Web: Newport Mirage

July 09

CASTLE HILL 26/7/09 10.00-3.00pm
Castle Hill RSL Club
Castle Street, Castle Hill T 02) 8858 4800
Web: Castle Hill RSL

SUTHERLAND  Sun 26/7/09
Leaders 24th Annual Bridal Expo
St George & Sutherland Shire
30 Eton Street, Sutherland T 02) 9481 8816
Web: theweddingshow.com.au

August 09

GEORGES RIVER Sun 30/8/09 10.00-3.00pm
Georges River 16ft Sailing Club
Sanoi Club, Dolls Point

WOLLONGONG 30/8/09 10.00-3.00pm
Rydge’s Central City
112 Burelli Street, Wollongong T 1300 857 920
Web: Rydges

September 09

NEWCASTLE 13/9/09 10.00am – 3.00pm
Spring at City Hall Hunter Wedding Grapevine
King Street, Newcastle T 4947 7045
Web: hunterweddinggrapevine

October 09

PENRITH 18/10/09 10.00-3.00pm
Penrith RSL Club
8 Tindale Street, Penrith T 02) 4728 5200
Web:

November 09

CRONULLA 15/11/09 10.00am-3.00pm
Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club
461 Captain Cook Drive, Cronulla  T 02) 9523 0222
Web: weddingexpoaustralia

2010

February 10

CASTLE HILL Sun 21/2/10 10.00am-5.00pm
Bless the Bride 7th Annual Summer Wedding Expo
The Hills Centre, Castle Hill
Web: weddingexpoaustralia

NB: This is a Guide Only. Lenore K. recommends to confirm Bridal and Wedding Expo dates, times, etc. as details may vary.

For those who didn’t get a chance to visit Hunter Wedding Grapevine’s Expo at the Sebel Kirkton, Tamburlaine and Peppers Creek last week it was a great day. In this article I provide some first hand tips on how I got the most out of my exhibition stand.

My Experiences

Interestingly, it was the first time I’ve personally exhibited although not a newcomer to the exhibiting scene as I’ve helped my friend at  Simply Silk exhibit at Fashion Exposed, Reed Gift & Homewares and more recently at Balmain. Plus I’m the one usually setting up client stands relevant to the event side of my business.

Best 4Ps of Exhibiting

I’ve been attending quite a few expos of late and from both an exhibitor and visitor perspective, exhibitors’ stands can be lame, boring and uninviting, so I’ve put together this list for you which outlines some great tips on how you can get the most out of your own exhibition stand.

Planning

• Make sure you inspect the venue.
• Locate the best position for traffic flow-through. (Check out if you’re near a door as sometimes can work against you.)
• Create a stand site plan (mud map)  positioning your props using the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) principle.

Presentation

• Your stand should be free of clutter with lots of open space.
• You should wear a uniform with your logo or dress immaculately with a name/logo badge.
• You should showcase your brand (logo) everywhere.
• Invest in a banner or two to promote and say what you do.

Professionalism:

• Be enthusiastic about your service and product.
• Be friendly & invite conversation.
• Do not use guerrilla tactics (i.e., don’t be a car salesman)

Pulling-Power:

• Engage your customer by running a competition (whilst getting their contact details)

What would you add? Any disasters we can learn from? Please share with us in the comments below.