
As a wedding planner, I’ve heard every reason why couples don’t want children at their wedding. But before you decide to host a child-free wedding, consider this: Where else will children see real, open expressions of love and commitment?

According to the experts at Smart Money, bridal boutiques are stocked up on wedding gowns for the engagement season (typically many people get engaged over the Christmas holiday). Yet, the shopping traffic is typically low during the month of December because most people are thinking about shopping for the holidays, and not their wedding gowns.

If you are planning to attend a bridal show, set up a bridal show strategy beforehand. Knowing what you need to accomplish before, during and after the bridal show will help you to optimize your valuable wedding planning time.