My First Bridal Show

I got engaged a month ago yesterday and went to my first bridal show today. Bill and I had started some planning and throwing ideas around but I really felt I had started the planning process by attending this show. I was able to get up to five people in for free so my mom, Bill's mom, Bill's sister and one of my bridesmaids Elaine came with me. For registering for the show I got 100 correspondence labels (which helped to save time filling out drawing cards), a free bridal magazine and a free wedding planner.
When stepping into the room with all the vendors I felt a little overwhelmed. I noticed that a lot of people were starting in one area of the room so I went to the opposite so as not to crowd that venue and ended up coming to the dress area. Since no one was over there we were able to start a room for me and look for some dresses. I think I tried on about ten dresses and really like five. There were two that stood out to me and they are both so different. One follows the 1940's theme I want to have and the other is what I call my "princess" gown. It's not too big or covered with crystals but the perfect blend of simple and elegant. The prices on the gowns were awesome! I didn't know I would be able to find such great dresses that fit my tiny budget. As much of an impulse person I am I had to keep telling myself that the wedding is seventeen months away and I may find an even better dress.
I also got to try some cake samples (loved the lemon cake) and got lots of vendor cards and coupons. I entered for a free honeymoon and free engagment photo package so we'll see if I get any other free things. I found a photographer that was really nice and had very reasonable prices so I can't wait to call her and make an appointment.
As we left I went back to look at a table that had all the cute bride, bridesmaid, etc. appareal and found a really cute shirt. It's a 3/4 sleeve baseball tee that has pink sleeves and a black center with "Bride" across the chest in pink. I really liked it but was hesitate to buy it. My mommy came to my rescue and got it for me. It is so cute. Another bridesmaid, Kristin, is gonna take some pictures of Bill and me for our website so I think I might wear it in some of the shots just to show it off.
The next bridal show is Feb. 21 and I can't wait to drag everyone else with me again : )