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Christina
Devoted February 2020

How early should i be to a wedding expo?

Christina, on January 13, 2019 at 8:38 AM Posted in Planning 0 14
Hello Beautiful Brides!!

I'm going to an expo today and I've been told to make sure I get there early as parking and the lines get bad. How early should I be?? The lobby exhibits open at 11am.

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Latest activity by Jayla, on January 15, 2019 at 4:27 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I think it really depends on the event and the venue. I went to a bridal show last weekend and arrived an hour and a half after it began. Parking was fine and while it was crowded, there weren't really any lines.

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  • Jennifer
    VIP October 2021
    Jennifer ·
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    Totally depends on parking and area. Also, if you can afford to take an Lyft or Über- that way no worries on parking.
    I tend to arrive to those types of events early. Say 10:30/10:45- unless I’ve got VIP tickets... but I always take a Lyft!
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  • Abby
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    I've only been to one bridal show and I couldn't be there until an hour after it had began and it was totally fine. Parking wasn't bad and there weren't any lines. If it's at a venue that you know lacks in parking then i would be there early but otherwise i think you should be fine.
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  • Devoted November 2019
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    I’m in the same boat Christina. Since Rick is going with me, I am kind of at his mercy. We’re leaving at about 10 and will probably get there at 10:30-10:45. Doors open at 11. Good luck!!!
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  • Katie
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    I’m an early bird so I always go an hour early
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  • Devoted November 2019
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    I’m with you Katie. It kills me that he is just getting up now to take a shower LOL!!!
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  • Monica
    Devoted July 2020
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    I like to be there when doors open. In my area there might be lines initially but they move pretty fast. So like 10 minutes early is plenty.
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  • Katie
    VIP November 2019
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    HHahah right ! And I have a 3 year old so I’m always waiting on someone
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  • Devoted November 2019
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    Ouch! Lol! It’s the worst!
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  • Katie
    VIP November 2019
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    Yeah because he’s in that independent but dependent stage
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  • Monique
    Master December 2019
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    We went to one and got there an hour later then the start time and were totally fine.
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  • Jayla
    Champion October 2025
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    Hey Christina!! Wedding expos are so much fun!! How did everything go? Did you enjoy it?

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  • Christina
    Devoted February 2020
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    It was SO much fun!!! Lots of info and ideas.. a little overwhelming, but that was expected. I tried (and failed) to get there early, but parking and the line wasn't bad at all. I found a wedding planner that I'm thinking of hiring as a month of coordinator. We're going to meet for a consultation and to go over pricing.

    Also, I won a prize! Not entirely sure what it is yet. I think it's an engagement shoot. I'll find out on Thursday when the vendor calls me to go over the details.
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  • Jayla
    Champion October 2025
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    That's awesome!! I'm glad you had a good time and found someone who could possibly be your coordinator!

    It would be amazing if your prize was an engagement shoot!!

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