Bridal events this month

So many bridal events, so little time! Here are some bridal events to check out during the next month in our region. At these events you'll meet lots of vendors offering a variety of services. Wear something with pockets if you can! Put the business cards of the vendors you like or are interested into your pocket and, if you can, jot a quick note about them to jog your memory.

Wednesday, August 18 -- Veils and Cocktails, 6:30 to 9, The Madison Event Center, $10 per person.
Thursday, August 19 -- Open House at Camargo Rental
Saturday, August 21 -- Anderson Bridal Show from 10 to 3. Free admission.
Sunday, August 22 -- Dayton Bridal Connection open house, 2 to 5 p.m. Free admission
Sunday, August 29 -- Cincinnati Bridal Expo, Manor House, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $8 per person
Now through August 31 -- Bella Donna Closing Sale (up to 75% off dresses)
Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11 -- Simone Carvalli Trunk Show, European Bridal
September 16 -- Bitter Bridesmaids Bash, Covington, 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission with a used bridesmaids dress.
September 19 -- Bridal Show at Receptions, Northern Kentucky, 12 to 4:30 p.m. $8 per person.
Wednesday, September 29 -- Bridal Affair on Fountain Square

Some vendors offer great promotions if you put down a deposit at a show. If possible, research the vendor on your I-phone or PDA and see what comes up as far as vendor reviews go on sites like Bride and Groom Planner, Wedding Wire or The Knot before making a deposit. Check their rating with the BBB. Visit their websites before the show so you can decide which vendors you'd like to chat further with. These vendors pay to exhibit at these shows -- it's up to you to be smart with choosing a vendor that will be the best fit for your wedding. There is a wedding vendor for every style, personality and budget -- no need to go into debt with your wedding. Set a budget and stick to it!

Check back this time next month for other upcoming bridal events! Feel free to leave comments about other upcoming events or, if you're a bride, how your experience was at any of the events above. With our busy schedule it's hard to make every event.