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Have wedding expo’s had their day?

I know this is going to be hot and potentially heated topic among wedding suppliers and vendors, but it has to be said.

Have wedding expo’s had their day? This year in particular it has been noted across the board that numbers at wedding expo’s are down, and not just by a few brides, but by hundreds in some cases.

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Why is this? Are we becoming a society totally reliant on the internet. Do we not feel the need to meet those people that are going to make your dream wedding day come true, and see the products they supply up close and personal? Are we solely relying on the referrals of our friends (or Facebook friends?). Isn’t it important that we meet and get along with those people like your celebrant or your photographer, that will make or break your day?

The expo’s I have attended recently, that most wedding vendors spend a fortune to set up and promote themselves, have definitely been on the verge of why bother? I especially feel sorry for the florists that bring along so many fresh flowers, and the cake decorators that spend days baking beforehand. Not to mention the person that just let a dozen doves fly into the air for all of 3 spectators!

Being a photographer I know I am in a totally saturated market. Every person with a good camera is a photographer these days, and everyone always has a friend or a cousin that can do it for them. If you’re on a tight budget, I understand – I’ve been there myself. But more and more I’m hearing of people finding businesses on Facebook and then finding out they are not legitimate businesses or that they are using photos of other peoples work to get noticed, which is not only immoral but completely illegal. Who do you trust? How much research do you actually do?

My question is, where is the market taking us? Is there a need for something new and exciting? Where do you go to get your information and find the wedding vendors that are a perfect fit for you? Because even though that person was recommended on Facebook or some other social media site doesn’t mean they are the right fit for you and your partner. It just means they probably sit on Facebook all day.

Is anyone else reading this in Carrie Bradshaw’s voice? Thanks for reading my Sex in the City style rant! lol.

I would love to hear your thoughts!

Leoni

By |October 2nd, 2014|helpful info, Recent Photo Opportunities|

Wedding Mania!

Hi all!
It’s been a while…
Here at Leoni Bolt Photography we have been gearing up for Wedding Season, doing Wedding Expos and meeting with our new brides and grooms preparing for their big days!

Last weekend was the Wedding Expo at Bribie Island hotel, and we were really impressed with the turnout!
The first 200 guest received a gift bag with plenty of goodies. We gave away 4x $100 Wedding Vouchers as well as a $600 Engagement Photo Session Package!

We also ran a competition at our stall for another Engagement Package valued at $295. The winner will be drawn on Tues 12th July, so for those who have entered be sure to check your emails or keep your phone handy that day!!

We met lots of new wedding industry friends from make-up artists to function organisers and even some brilliant fire twirling crews!!
Thanks to everyone that came along and made it such a great day!!

We will also be at The Belvedere Hotel at Woody Point – Redcliffe on Sunday the 10th July if you would like to come and visit. This event is being held by 1st Class Weddings and Events and should be another awesome day! There will be another opportunity to win a $600 Engagement Photo Session Package as well as the continuation of the competition at our stall.

Following this we will be at Greazefest at Rocklea Showgrounds  on Sunday 7th August, so if you like hot cars and even hotter lads and ladies we suggest this will be a great day out.


Stay tuned for some fabbo photo sessions as we will be do another shoot with our friends from Cadillac Barbie this weekend – it’s gonna be a hoot!!!

Till next time!

Leoni

By |June 28th, 2011|Recent Photo Opportunities|