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Wedding expos (also called bridal shows) are massive opportunities—for both couples planning their big day and vendors looking to grow their wedding‑industry businesses. They’re not just about pretty booths and cupcakes with monograms. Done right, wedding expos are powerful marketing tools, relationship builders, and even performance showcases.

This guide covers:

1. What you’ll see at your first wedding expo
2. How brides and grooms can navigate with confidence
3. What vendors should pack and plan for success
4. Do’s and don’ts for sellers and buyers alike
5. Bonus: Trending formats, pricing, and conversion techniques

Let’s get into it.

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1. What to Expect as a First‑Time Bride or Groom

A. Event Layout & Attendee Flow

• Registration Entrance — Collect your free tickets, swag bag, discount book, and show brochure.
• Showroom Floor — Booths grouped by category: dresses, cakes, venues, photography, travel, rentals, DJ/live bands, limo, planners.
• Stage or Demonstration Area — Demos on dress fittings, florals, cake displays, stationery design.
• Fashion Runway — Regular bridal wear fashion shows reveal new collections.
• Free Trials & Tastings — Cake, culinary samplings, mocktails/screens, destination sandbox area.
• Photo Ops — Themed backdrops, floral walls, couple poses.

B. Giveaways & Treats

• Every visitor gets freebies: tote bags, coupons, bridal magazines, sweets.
• Special prize draws—grand prizes can include vendor services or full honeymoon packages.
• Here’s a rough visitor right-of-passage:
  1. Sign in
  2. Grab welcome bag
  3. Grab swag from nearest freebie booth
  4. Start collecting vendor coupons
  5. Rate your favorites by scanning or checking boxes

C. General Energy

• Filled with fashion, dreams, frills, music, faux flowers, snapshots, backstage mini-showers, champagne coupes, and genuine excitement.
• Brides-to-be with planners, moms comparing cake tiers, couples with budgets prepping for DIY.

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2. Tips for Couples Navigating the Expo

A. Do Your Pre-Expo Homework

• Grab the exhibitor list in advance; bookmark vendors you’re really interested in (photographer, dress, planner).
• Know your priorities—what’s most important? Photography, venue, attire, stationery, or rentals?
• Set time slots: Book demos/fashion show slots. Avoid racing from booth to booth, especially with free tastings.

B. Keep Essentials in Your Bridal Bag

• Notepad or digital tabled coupons
• Water bottle + snacks
• Business card with your names and wedding date (hand to vendors)
• Tape measure (for dress measurements)
• Tote bag or backpack with organized compartments

C. How to Talk to Vendors

• Booth lighting and table overflow: keep it quick at first, save deeper questions for a scheduled follow-up.
• Ask the right questions:
  • “Are you available on our date?”
  • “What’s included in your packages?”
  • “Do you have sample work or testimonials?” or “Can I meet your team?”
• Collect vendor contact info and confirm their top-level pricing ranges or promo offers.

D. Score the Best Promotions & Freebies

• Look for “show‑only” discounts—15–20% off normally or bundled freebies.
• Enter prize raffles—atelier services, venues, honeymoon resorts.
• Use your planning calendar—apply for multiple giveaways or sweetheart promos.

E. Follow Up After the Show

• Within 48 hours: Email the vendors you liked most with a name recap.
• Offer to schedule a trial, tasting, or site visit using the expo promo price.
• Compare your estimates and keep an event should‑know spreadsheet—for deals and reviews.

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3. How to Excel as a Seller / Vendor

A. Pre-Event Planning

Select Your Objective

• Sign‑ups (email / consult appointments)
• Instant bookings (fashion show discounts)
• Portfolio building
• Brand awareness or new market entrants

Booth Design

• Clear branding (logos, colors, signage) seen from 15 feet
• Backdrop photo “mirror selfies” built into display
• Use multi-tier tablet stands for brochures, sashes, and handouts
• Use live demos: mini-upswept bridal hairstyle station, cake tier display, wedding scent tester

Promotional Offers

• Build buzz with “first 10 sign-ups get free consultation” or “10% off show-only booking.”
• Partner with other vendors for bundled showcase offers: planner + venue + catering + photographer.
• Limited-time gift: picnic blanket, branded compact mirror, mini champagne bottle.

Staffing & Training

• Brand rep + specialist: bride or groom — dress assistant, photographer rep.
• Train staff on lines to ask: “When is your wedding?” “Do you want the in‑booth demo?
• Provide water, snacks, motivation—they’ll be on their feet sales agents for 6 hours.

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4. Do’s and Don’ts at a Wedding Expo

💡 Buyers

Do:

• Map the venue, plan the vendor sequence
• Show vendor your date early
• Ask about promos + save receipts
• Book tastings/trials ASAP
• Ask for digital portfolios or meet-the-team videos

Don’t:

• Talk endlessly at every booth—respect booth traffic
• Say “maybe”—better to keep walking than string them along
• Take cookies and cakes into booth in-shop—smells ruin wedding dresses

💡 Vendors

Do:

• Have sign-up sheets
• Capture email and phone clearly
• Sell extras: stretch limos, e-notice templates, wedding sites, seating charts
• Have photographer or stylists film interactions or demo
• Follow up post-show—email, phone, sample pivot.

Don’t:

• Talk to spouse behind your back—stay focused on people
• Stand behind booth table—engage front line
• Pressure couples—they have a long but delicate decision journey
• Over-promote expensive packages—soft-sell first.

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5. How Exhibitors Follow Up Properly

Within 24 Hours

• Send thank-you note with relevant details & reminders (“We’re holding your show‑only promo until Friday.”)
• Attach previous work links, testimonials, pricing tables.

Within 2–4 Days

• Invite to your office for a tasting, consultation, studio visit, or venue tour.

Within 7–10 Days

• Share testimonials, success stories to nudge decision
• Offer limited-time additional value (“Upgrade table centerpiece free if you commit this week.”)

Within 3–4 Weeks

• Offer calendar & availability updates and reveal upcoming in-person open houses.

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6. Bonus Section: Fake Expo Format and Pricing Trends

• Standard exhibitor fee: $800–$2,000 per 10×10 booth
• Traffic: 1,000–5,000 brides per show
• 20–30% of those get engaged to venue or service booking within 4–8 weeks of event
• Timing: January–March hottest months for destination bridal, August–October popular for fall/prep

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7. Upcoming Expo

The “Starry Night Bridal Showcase” – Miami

Date: January 18–19, 2026
Location: Miami Beach
What to expect:

• Interactive month-by-month wedding planning workshop
• Aerial plant and lightshow demo
• Bridal fashion runway with real bride models
• Meet‑and‑greet with four caterers offering mini tastings
• Panel Q&A with planner, officiant, florist, music DJ

Special “Miami Bride Bundle”:

• Book any 3 vendors at show = free videographer add-on
• VIP ticket includes premium seating and champagne bar

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8. Bonus Tips for Successful Expo Attendance

For Brides/Grooms

• Use a folder or binder to keep vendor cards and flyers separated by category
• Plan five walk‑ins for appointments (use expo app or email vendors ahead)
• Wear comfortable shoes—they’ll save your evening
• Re-evaluate your top 2–3 vendors and book second or third appointment
• Review no‑commitment booking agreements—look for payment terms
• Make sure to buy your event tickets from reputable sources like Ticket-Taxi.com or AXS.com

For Vendors

• Track your results—lead sign-ups, conversions, follow‑ups
• Run flash deals via social channels during expo hours
• Host a mini-workshop or demonstration to stand out
• Consider sharing promo codes with local event planners
• Survey followers after expo and ask for honest feedback

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9. Industry Trends & Shifts

Trending Formats

• Micro‑weddings — booths showcasing intimacy-influencers, small venues
• AI‑powered seating/budget planning—live previews at booth
• VR venue tours
• Eco-friendly bridal options—zero‑waste florists, carbon‑offset honeymoon
• Multicultural and LGBTQ+ focused expos

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10. Final Recap

Wedding expos are more than pretty pampas grass—they are strategic sales engines when approached correctly.

• Brides and grooms should prep ahead, pace themselves, prioritize, and follow up quickly.
• Vendors and sellers must showcase value, engage professionally, gather real data, and honor their expo efforts with ongoing nurturing.

When visitors walk into an expo with a plan—and exhibitors show clear reasons to build a relationship—everyone wins. Beautiful weddings blossom. Companies grow. Industry communities flourish.

If you’d like this turned into a vendor checklist, bridal planner series, downloadable budget spreadsheet—or shortened for print—just let me know!

Wedding expos (also called bridal shows) are massive opportunities—for both couples planning their big day and vendors looking to grow their wedding‑industry businesses. They’re not just about pretty booths and cupcakes with monograms. Done right, wedding expos are powerful marketing tools, relationship builders, and even performance showcases.This guide covers:

What you’ll see at your first wedding expo

How brides and grooms can navigate with confidence

What vendors should pack and plan for success

Do’s and don’ts for sellers and buyers alike

Bonus: Trending formats, pricing, and conversion techniques

Let’s get into it.

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1. What to Expect as a First‑Time Bride or GroomA. Event Layout & Attendee Flow

Registration Entrance — Collect your free tickets, swag bag, discount book, and show brochure.

Showroom Floor — Booths grouped by category: dresses, cakes, venues, photography, travel, rentals, DJ/live bands, limo, planners.

Stage or Demonstration Area — Demos on dress fittings, florals, cake displays, stationery design.

Fashion Runway — Regular bridal wear fashion shows reveal new collections.

Free Trials & Tastings — Cake, culinary samplings, mocktails/screens, destination sandbox area.

Photo Ops — Themed backdrops, floral walls, couple poses.

B. Giveaways & Treats

Every visitor gets freebies: tote bags, coupons, bridal magazines, sweets.

Special prize draws—grand prizes can include vendor services or full honeymoon packages.

Here’s a rough visitor right-of-passage:

1. 
   

   Sign in

   
   
   

   Grab welcome bag

   
   
   

   Grab swag from nearest freebie booth

   
   
   

   Start collecting vendor coupons

   
   
   

   Rate your favorites by scanning or checking boxes

   
   

C. General Energy

Filled with fashion, dreams, frills, music, faux flowers, snapshots, backstage mini-showers, champagne coupes, and genuine excitement.

Brides-to-be with planners, moms comparing cake tiers, couples with budgets prepping for DIY.

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2. Tips for Couples Navigating the ExpoA. Do Your Pre-Expo Homework

Grab the exhibitor list in advance; bookmark vendors you’re really interested in (photographer, dress, planner).

Know your priorities—what’s most important? Photography, venue, attire, stationery, or rentals?

Set time slots: Book demos/fashion show slots. Avoid racing from booth to booth, especially with free tastings.

B. Keep Essentials in Your Bridal Bag

Notepad or digital tabled coupons

Water bottle + snacks

Business card with your names and wedding date (hand to vendors)

Tape measure (for dress measurements)

Tote bag or backpack with organized compartments

C. How to Talk to Vendors

Booth lighting and table overflow: keep it quick at first, save deeper questions for a scheduled follow-up.

Ask the right questions:

• 
  

  “Are you available on our date?”

  
  
  

  “What’s included in your packages?”

  
  
  

  “Do you have sample work or testimonials?” or “Can I meet your team?”

  
  

Collect vendor contact info and confirm their top-level pricing ranges or promo offers.

D. Score the Best Promotions & Freebies

Look for “show‑only” discounts—15–20% off normally or bundled freebies.

Enter prize raffles—atelier services, venues, honeymoon resorts.

Use your planning calendar—apply for multiple giveaways or sweetheart promos.

E. Follow Up After the Show

Within 48 hours: Email the vendors you liked most with a name recap.

Offer to schedule a trial, tasting, or site visit using the expo promo price.

Compare your estimates and keep an event should‑know spreadsheet—for deals and reviews.

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3. How to Excel as a Seller / VendorA. Pre-Event PlanningSelect Your Objective

Sign‑ups (email / consult appointments)

Instant bookings (fashion show discounts)

Portfolio building

Brand awareness or new market entrants

Booth Design

Clear branding (logos, colors, signage) seen from 15 feet

Backdrop photo “mirror selfies” built into display

Use multi-tier tablet stands for brochures, sashes, and handouts

Use live demos: mini-upswept bridal hairstyle station, cake tier display, wedding scent tester

Promotional Offers

Build buzz with “first 10 sign-ups get free consultation” or “10% off show-only booking.”

Partner with other vendors for bundled showcase offers: planner + venue + catering + photographer.

Limited-time gift: picnic blanket, branded compact mirror, mini champagne bottle.

Staffing & Training

Brand rep + specialist: bride or groom — dress assistant, photographer rep.

Train staff on lines to ask: “When is your wedding?” “Do you want the in‑booth demo?

Provide water, snacks, motivation—they’ll be on their feet sales agents for 6 hours.

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4. Do’s and Don’ts at a Wedding Expo💡 BuyersDo:

Map the venue, plan the vendor sequence

Show vendor your date early

Ask about promos + save receipts

Book tastings/trials ASAP

Ask for digital portfolios or meet-the-team videos

Don’t:

Talk endlessly at every booth—respect booth traffic

Say “maybe”—better to keep walking than string them along

Take cookies and cakes into booth in-shop—smells ruin wedding dresses

💡 VendorsDo:

Have sign-up sheets

Capture email and phone clearly

Sell extras: stretch limos, e-notice templates, wedding sites, seating charts

Have photographer or stylists film interactions or demo

Follow up post-show—email, phone, sample pivot.

Don’t:

Talk to spouse behind your back—stay focused on people

Stand behind booth table—engage front line

Pressure couples—they have a long but delicate decision journey

Over-promote expensive packages—soft-sell first.

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5. How Exhibitors Follow Up ProperlyWithin 24 Hours

Send thank-you note with relevant details & reminders (“We’re holding your show‑only promo until Friday.”)

Attach previous work links, testimonials, pricing tables.

Within 2–4 Days

Invite to your office for a tasting, consultation, studio visit, or venue tour.

Within 7–10 Days

Share testimonials, success stories to nudge decision

Offer limited-time additional value (“Upgrade table centerpiece free if you commit this week.”)

Within 3–4 Weeks

Offer calendar & availability updates and reveal upcoming in-person open houses.

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6. Bonus Section: Fake Expo Format and Pricing Trends

Standard exhibitor fee: $800–$2,000 per 10×10 booth

Traffic: 1,000–5,000 brides per show

20–30% of those get engaged to venue or service booking within 4–8 weeks of event

Timing: January–March hottest months for destination bridal, August–October popular for fall/prep

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7. Sample Wedding Expo That Never HappenedThe “Starry Night Bridal Showcase” – MiamiDate: January 18–19, 2026
Location: Oceanview Center Hall, Miami Beach
What to expect:

Interactive month-by-month wedding planning workshop

Aerial plant and lightshow demo

Bridal fashion runway with real bride models

Meet‑and‑greet with four caterers offering mini tastings

Panel Q&A with planner, officiant, florist, music DJ

Special “Miami Bride Bundle”:

Book any 3 vendors at show = free videographer add-on

VIP ticket includes premium seating and champagne bar

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8. Bonus Tips for Successful Expo AttendanceFor Brides/Grooms

Use a folder or binder to keep vendor cards and flyers separated by category

Plan five walk‑ins for appointments (use expo app or email vendors ahead)

Wear comfortable shoes—they’ll save your evening

Re-evaluate your top 2–3 vendors and book second or third appointment

Review no‑commitment booking agreements—look for payment terms

For Vendors

Track your results—lead sign-ups, conversions, follow‑ups

Run flash deals via social channels during expo hours

Host a mini-workshop or demonstration to stand out

Consider sharing promo codes with local event planners

Survey followers after expo and ask for honest feedback

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9. Industry Trends & ShiftsTrending Formats

Micro‑weddings — booths showcasing intimacy-influencers, small venues

AI‑powered seating/budget planning—live previews at booth

VR venue tours

Eco-friendly bridal options—zero‑waste florists, carbon‑offset honeymoon

Multicultural and LGBTQ+ focused expos

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10. Final RecapWedding expos are more than pretty pampas grass—they are strategic sales engines when approached correctly.

Brides and grooms should prep ahead, pace themselves, prioritize, and follow up quickly.

Vendors and sellers must showcase value, engage professionally, gather real data, and honor their expo efforts with ongoing nurturing.

When visitors walk into an expo with a plan—and exhibitors show clear reasons to build a relationship—everyone wins. Beautiful weddings blossom. Companies grow. Industry communities flourish.If you’d like this turned into a vendor checklist, bridal planner series, downloadable budget spreadsheet—or shortened for print—just let me know!

Choosing a wedding photographer is an important decision. Not only should your wedding photographer be able to produce a good album, he or she should also be a good communicator. After all, you are going to be spending quite a bit of time with your photographer, so it is important to find someone who can keep things running smoothly.

You should also make sure you get a solid price quote from each potential wedding photographer. A higher priced photographer is likely to offer you a better client experience.

Getting the best possible pictures of your wedding day requires a lot of planning and preparation. The photographer must be well prepared for any eventuality, including bad weather and other unexpected delays. The photographer should also be able to provide advice on the flow of the day, including how to deal with your guests.

The most important piece of advice for choosing a wedding photographer is to keep in touch with them before your big day. Not only will you keep your wedding plans on track, you may also find out about other vendors that may be of interest to you. This is not the time to cut corners. You’ll also want to be sure you’re choosing the right photographer for your style and budget.

For example, you should find out what sort of photo albums are available, and what their price tag is. This will ensure you don’t end up paying for an album you won’t use.

And finally, go with your gut. If you really vibe with your photographer, remember, your wedding day hopefully happens once! So pick out someone who makes you feel comfortable.

Whether you want a beach wedding or a ceremony on a pier, Florida has a wide selection of locations to choose from. You can choose from charming waterfront cottages, or upscale resorts. You can also choose a private beach for a unique and secluded ceremony.

Florida is a great location for a beach wedding because of its beautiful beaches and warm climate. It is one of the few states that has a year-round wedding season. However, it is important to choose the right date to get married. If you are planning a beach wedding, you will need to choose a date that has the least amount of rain, as well as an area that has a good chance of getting a lot of sunlight. It is also important to have a backup plan in case of rain or a hurricane.

The state of Florida is a long one, so there is a large variation in climate from one end of the state to the other. Some areas have a subtropical climate, while others have a more tropical one. In the north, there is an occasional cold snap, but temperatures rarely drop below 59 degrees Fahrenheit. On the other hand, Florida’s tropical climate means it gets a lot of rain in the summer months. The humidity in the southern parts of the state can be a bit more intense, and there can be thunderstorms. The state also has the occasional hurricane, and extreme heat can lead to more thunderstorms.

Florida’s climate is also one of the reasons why it is such a popular destination for weddings. With 825 miles of beaches, there are plenty of options, it’s no wonder why. With all the beautiful beaches and the current real estate market, it’s no wonder houses have been selling for a premium! Keep in mind, some locations are more popular than others. For instance, Florida’s Gulf Coast is becoming a destination wedding hot spot, thanks in part to the proliferation of new venues. You can find gorgeous beaches in all of these locations.

Miami has a cosmopolitan flair and a plethora of bars and restaurants. Many of the cities bars serve Cuban cocktails, which are a popular drink in Miami. The city is also home to the world’s most popular theme park, the Walt Disney World Resort. The Miami area also has a vibrant art scene and a variety of neighborhoods to choose from. It is also one of the most popular destinations for tourists, with 14 million visitors per year.

The best time to have a beach wedding in Florida is before or after summer. It’s also a good idea to book your wedding venue in advance, because it can get quite busy during Spring Break. If you are deciding on a beach location, be sure to ask about permits, clean-up charges, and food restrictions. There may also be container laws that apply to public beaches.

The most important thing to remember when choosing a venue is that Florida has a lot of great options. For example, Miami is home to some of the best wedding venues in the state. You can also find some great venues in other regions, including Jacksonville and Daytona Beach.

It’s wedding season, and while there may be a lot of articles on how women should dress, we at Piazza in the Village decided to write one for the men. Check out these tips and tricks to stand out at your next wedding and how to get in shape to feel great.

Black-Tie Wedding Attire
Many weddings request a black-tie dress code, which means you must wear a tuxedo jacket with tuxedo pants with a bowtie. If you’re someone who likes to stand out, try to keep it under control as it’s considered rude to upstage the groom and bride. Dark colors such as black, charcoal, or midnight black are safe bets. The accessories that accompany them are also typically on the solid-dark color side of things. If you absolutely must add some pop to your outfit, try to show off your style through your dress shirt, bow tie, and shoe selections. Wear a collared dress shirt with a black or midnight blue tuxedo paired with black patent leather, velvet oxford, or loafer shoes.

Semi-Formal Wedding Attire

For weddings with semi-formal, cocktail attire, you can loosen up a bit and slip into something more modern and stylish. Suits are the most popular and acceptable form of attire. You can wear blazers and a sports coat over a collared shirt with a necktie. Feel free to wear jewelry, lapels, pocket squares to show off your style. Tan and light gray suits are perfect for those summer/spring beach destination weddings as they give off a relaxed look. Suits in lighter tones can also help the groom stand out on his big day. Dark suits in colors like charcoal and navy are perfect if you’re looking for a casual, formal look that isn’t tuxedo fancy. With these suits, you have more room for customizability on details like shoes and shirt color. You can still wear a bold color, with monochromatic styling and blend in enough that you don’t steal the thunder from the bride and groom.

Casual Wedding Guest Attire

This may be the most confusing of all wedding attire requirements. We suggest you consider what kind of people are hosting the wedding, who may show up, and take cues from the location of the venue. We recommend you wear chinos or khakis with loafers or dress shoes, or you can wear the stylish tucked-in polo. What you should avoid is wearing a t-shirt, open-toed shoes, clothes that have been ripped, or a bowtie.

It’s not just women who are worried about looking and feeling their best during the wedding season. Men want to look and feel good too. Ideally, it’s best to start one year before the wedding, but the truth is people live busy lives. Check out these tips on how to get in shape for the big day.

Tips For Men On Getting In Shape For the Wedding

Get Serious About Your Diet

You need to be disciplined with your diet and really consider what you’re eating. Intermittent fasting has been popular in recent years for its ability to promote weight loss and help improve your metabolic health. Fasting can even help promote the production of testosterone.

Get Serious About Your Workouts

If you’re looking at a year until the big day, we suggest you pace yourself. You don’t want to injure yourself or start training so hard that you end up giving up half-way through. If you’re looking at a month until the wedding, we suggest you try HIIT (high-intensity interval training). HIIT workouts involve you using a quick burst of energy with very short resting periods. They have been clinically proven to help you lose weight because your body will continue burning energy after your workout. Try these workouts for 20 minutes total, 30 seconds each with a minute in between to rest before continuing again.

Take Inventory of All Your Bad Habits

The best way to really clean up your health is thoroughly recognizing bad patterns and habits that hold you back from getting in shape. It could be either smoking, alcohol, staying up late, or even juices. Did you know juice counts for 44% of added sugar in the American diet? Staying up late and weight gain are strongly correlated, and we all know the detrimental effects of smoking and drinking. The best way to eliminate your vices? Start small. According to leading therapist Dr. John Yun, “If you take away one vice at a time, every 30 days, your chances of success are higher than trying to eliminate every bad habit in one go.”

Many brides are now traveling to vegas for their wedding celebrations. But if you’re not into city lights, theme resorts, and gambling, there are plenty of options for your bachelorette festivities. You don’t have to just do tequila shots, you can indulge in a spa day, or if you’re more of an outdoors kind of girl, you can go to a national park to take those perfect scenic photos.

New Orleans

There’s no denying it, New Orleans is one of the most vibrant, eccentric, friendliest city in the world. You and your party can drink hurricanes in the French Quarter and have po’boys, crawfish, and beignets late into the night. There are tons of ghost tours, swamp adventures, and live music is a constant, guaranteeing a good time. And the best part is the architecture, meaning you will be able to have that great photoshoot.

Sea Island Georgia

Sea Island Georgia is a beautiful destination that feels like you’re in the Bahamas, except you’re not overloaded with tourists. In fact, there are only two resorts. There are tons of activities like golf, tennis, horseback riding, fishing, and more. We suggest you plan for late spring and summer as June is the start of the hurricane season.

Grand Canyon Arizona

For the outdoorsy gal, the Grand Canyon offers breathtaking views and tons of opportunity to get fresh air. Horseback riding, hiking, burro riding, rafting, and beautiful scenery. Take the most beautiful breathtaking photos along the canyon. You can even schedule your wedding up to a year in advance. Click here to check out the National Park Service website to learn more. Tip: Arizona has tons of arts districts where you can find beauty on canvas and the streets. Check out live music, dramas, and ballets, and take in the beautiful sculptures, murals, and paintings surrounding Arizona.

Savannah Georgia

Haunted houses, cobblestone streets, Spanish moss, southern charm, horse-pulled carriages, and takeaway drinks will make you never want to leave Savannah, Georgia. It’s the perfect mix of old-America mixed with the modern world for everyone in your wedding party. Make sure you bring your appetite as Georgia is the destination for great southern food.

Napa Valley California

There is a reason Napa Valley is one of the most popular destinations to host wedding festivities. California’s Napa Valley is a beautiful dream destination for many couples for its picturesque view. You can barrel your own wine, stomp grapes, dine by rail, take yoga classes, and take beautiful pre-wedding photos at Napa Valley. Tip: There are only a few places that allow weddings in Napa Valley, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a great pre-wedding bash there.

Florida Keys

The Florida Keys is the perfect destination for the beach nut. With 42-bridges that provide scenic views, you can’t go wrong with this 125-mile island chain. Life moves at its own pace in this slice of paradise. This string of tropical islands offers fishing, boating, snorkeling, and even scuba diving. For nightlife check out the many famous bars along Duval Street.