@Lisa and @Chitra: I totally agree. The easiest clients to book have been the couples I contacted within hours of hearing from them. In all respects, I want to treat clients like I prefer to be treated myself!
Okay, so since I'm seeing a lot of couples planning their weddings so far in advance, I'm going to start marketing engagement sessions. Most of the couples I met are not yet in the market for a wedding photographer. By offering an…
Re: What Simply Creative Services said:
The booth across from us did just that. It was a booth for a dress shop, but they invited a great florist to join them. The florist actually made a dress out of flowers, and put it on a mannequin, so that tied…
It's hard to tell if bridal fairs are worthwhile, especially looking at this kind of time frame. I did okay at one earlier this year. I think it could actually work better for boudoir, especially since some brides don't even know that…
Really happy to see this thread! I have tried phone calls as well. This time around I have done Thank You Notes, emails, and will probably attempt phone calls later this week for those that did not open the email. I'm using an email service so…
An observation from the bridal fair this weekend: A LOT of brides are planning their weddings a long way in advance. At least half the brides we met were planning for May or June 2011, and even a few for 2012! Last year it seemed as if the opposite…
I think it would be a great thread for wedding vendors if some of the people here understood that it is, in fact, for vendors to share ideas, and not for them to advertiser themselves. The idea is to help each other by sharing information. Rest…
Wedding Professionals: What are you hearing from brides today? Share what you are overhearing from brides. What does their dream wedding look like? What are their needs today? This group will keep us all updated on the modern bride's needs.See More
Congrats on your engagement, and thanks for the friend request. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Have a great time planning your wedding.
Thanks. This has given me a lot of insight into why the brides who have booked me for next year are making that decision. I will be emphasizing those things in my upcoming client meetings.
It is so great to have you here because of all of the wedding expertise that you bring to our community. I encourage you to share that expertise with all of us. You can do this by starting your own BridalTweet Blog, starting a Discussion or by joining a Group. You can also ask other Members to be your Friends, and start talking to other people who are also passionate about weddings.
Please keep checking back in over the next few weeks as we build our community. If there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know.
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