| No matter what kind of product you represent, there is | | | | new customers, schedule shows/parties, or locate |
| a good chance you can provide a valuable service to | | | | potential team members. Pair up with another person |
| any Bride. In fact, Bride Magazine reported that | | | | on your team to make it more fun and less costly. |
| approximately 80% of all brides spend an average of | | | | Go on a Bridal Treasure Hunt |
| $50 per bridesmaid gift. In addition, brides spend more | | | | Ask everyone you know, "Who do you know that is |
| on themselves in the six months prior to their wedding | | | | either getting married or is in a wedding this summer?" |
| than in any other six-month period in their life. | | | | Then contact the bride and offer to meet with her |
| From cosmetics and personal care products to | | | | privately to show off the lovely products you have to |
| jewelry and clothing, many direct sellers offer just | | | | offer. |
| what the soon-to-be-bride is looking for! Here are | | | | Gift-wrapping |
| some creative ways to reach brides: | | | | When you are sharing your products with potential |
| Locating Soon-to-be-Brides | | | | brides, mention the service of free gift-wrapping and |
| Check your local newspaper for engagement | | | | delivery. This way you are eliminating the hassle of |
| announcements and locate an address or phone | | | | shopping for gifts and also the time to wrap each gift |
| number through your local directory. Contact the | | | | with care. This is a time for Brides to focus on their |
| bride-to-be directly. | | | | special day, not the trivial details. |
| Take a local Wedding Planner out for coffee and | | | | Product Selection |
| share how you can help brides prepare for their big | | | | Have some "Hot selling" items or "Bridal Savvy |
| day. Offer her an incentive for passing on leads to you | | | | Selections" ready to share with your potential |
| or, better yet, recruit her into the business! | | | | customer. This will help her envision the possibilities and |
| Contact Bridal shops and wedding gown designers in | | | | see some of the beautiful products first hand. |
| your area to set an appointment to see how you | | | | Remember, you are merely presenting ideas. Allow the |
| might complement what they already offer their brides. | | | | Bride-to-be or customer to make the final selection. |
| Ask to place a drawing box in their shop that reads | | | | Also have an example of some products wrapped in |
| "Free bridal gifts - sign up today!" or "Need extra | | | | the way the final products will be delivered. |
| money to help pay for your wedding?" Then contact | | | | When you set a goal to maximize your selling and |
| the entrants to suggest they hold a show/party to | | | | sponsoring opportunity with soon-to-be Brides, you will |
| earn their bridal party gifts for free. | | | | be tapping into a new stream of revenue that could |
| Participate in a Bridal Fair | | | | set the stage for higher sales and more team |
| Although they require an investment of your time and | | | | members for the entire year. Make it a priority |
| money, bridal shows are often a great way to meet | | | | TODAY! |