Calling all brides

Somehow, four months have gone by since the big engagement day and I still haven't figured out the most important, basic factor of all this wedding business. THE DATE! The beau and I have it down to a preferred month (March), and that's as far as we've gotten.

We don't even have our colors picked out. Annnd, we've driven all over Volusia County, searching from the north to the south for the perfect wedding venue that speaks to us and our lifestyle and we are close, but no cigar. (Although, if you read my blog, you'll see I'm actually trying cigars these days... and on another tangent, click here to learn what that cigar phrase is all about).

If you're anything like me, you've been researching how to find the best deals with the most reputable wedding vendors and are pretty much freaking out about the ever-expanding guest list. So now's your big chance to meet a bajillion other gals on Sunday who are probably going through the same thing.

Okay, well maybe there's only 500 of brides-to-be (who are registered), but if you attend the Perfect Wedding Guide's 7th Annual Summer Bridal Show, then at least you'll know you're not alone.

I'll be there :)

But more importantly, so will lots of local vendors.

I talked to Felicia Fink, who is involved in organizing the show at the Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center. She said grooms are welcome and do attend, though it is "very bride-related."

"It is like a trade show for brides," she said. "They have everything from cakes to photography to limousines to decor, linens. It is everything a bride could possibly want."

Considering I'm not doing anything in the traditional order--date, venue, colors, decor, etc.--this may be my big chance to figure it out all at once. 

Brides are asked to register and carry a book to all the different booths, and get it signed by every vendor so they can be entered in a contest for a prize. Of course, being a broke-ass bride, I got excited. Eyes wide and smiling, I asked Felicia what the big prize is-- secretly hoping it would be a free wedding.

Alas, it is only the "honeymoon of your dreams," which still sounds pretty good to me...

Felicia also said you can expect to see some bridal fashions. Girls will be walking around modeling dresses.

Good luck ladies--and you better bet I'm gonna be in the running for that honeymoon.