PWG Bridal Show

It's been a little bit since I've posted something - I've just been busy - some with photography and the other planning/preparing for our new born! It's going to be a girl! We'll announce her name when she is born (May 5 or after). So, my son, Andrew will have to share the spotlight but we hope that he accepts her arrival. They will be three years apart (almost to the day).

Anyhow, that's not the purpose of this posting. I'll post more about our new baby as we get closer to May 5 - stay tuned.

Sunday, April 6, we participated in Perfect Wedding Guides Bridal Show at the Overland Park Convention Center. This was our first with PWG and thanks to Angela, we were granted a very visible spot. Our 10x10 booth was directly across from the main stage. The brides were phenomenal and asked lots of good questions. I must say that there were lots of photographers who participated in the fair - some of which we are good friends and others who I have yet to have the pleasure to meet.

It was reported that there was a record number of brides who registered for this show - over 550! WOW...! When the doors opened at 10 am brides immediately rushed in and the vendors were at the "battle stations". We had over 100 brides stop at our booth and the majority of them were brides who's wedding dates were scheduled for April, May and June of 2009. There were only a handful who were looking for photographers for this year. One bride and groom approached us about photographing their wedding at the Virgin Islands! Boy, if that happens, I will be one HAPPY man. My fingers are still crossed.

This bridal show made me a believer and I will be a returning vendor. After the first bridal fashion show, I was blessed to book a bride for October 2008! They (bride, mother, maid of honor and sister) came to the booth first - stayed a while and looked at the albums. About 20 minutes later they returned and wanted to sign the contract. Oh, I forgot to mention that the bride was the winner of $500.00 worth of gift certificates (to be used the day of the bridal show). The bride and mother used the gift certificates to reserve her wedding day.

I forgot to mention one important note about this bride. The mother told me that her daughter will have to be one of the purist brides that I will ever photograph. The bride to be has never kissed her boyfriend/fiance ever and their first time kissing will be the day of her wedding! WOW...I couldn't 't say anything - I was speechless. Needless to say, I hope to "show-out" on this wedding. I've got a lot of ideas for this couple. Stay tuned :)

Angela...you are the bomb and congratulations on your new baby girl! I was shocked to see you out at the show.

I would be re-missed if I didn't tell other brides to visit my favorite vendors and good friends, who were at the show.

KC Pro Jocks / Myron...you are the bomb! Thanks for everything! I will recommend this guy for any of your music/entertainment needs.

Mardees / Mrs. Barrett...you are a professional woman who has lots of class. I like that we share the same business ethics. I look forward to working with you in 2008.

Adnaloys Weddings & Events / Yolanda...can't wait to see the website!

The Gallery / Charlie....thank you for the creative tools.

Most of all, thank you to my wife, Tailese, and my second photographer, Denise, for all your support and assistance.

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PWG Bridal Show