To get the most out of a bridal expo, here are several tips to keep in mind:

1. You should take your fiancé, parents, siblings, in-laws, and friends with you to DulhanExpo. It always helps to have a second opinion when it comes to deciding on important wedding services and products. In other words the more the merrier, take the entire neighborhood, especially since the admission is free.

2. Throughout the show you'll probably be filling out hundreds of forms/raffles/entries. Why not save yourself the time by bringing a bunch of contact cards or labels with all your contact information including your name, address, phone numbers, e-mail address and the wedding date? Yours hands will thank you for it!

3. Visit every booth and collect everything even stuff you may not think you'll need. Brides constantly change their minds when it comes to planning their wedding. Who knows? Maybe you'll need those special Desi Cake Toppers after all?

4. Bridal Shows usually offer complimentary bags. Still you could bring your own, just make sure it has large sturdy handles making it easier for you to carry all your freebie stuff.

5. Avoid being a 'hit-and-run' bride! Don't just collect the contact info from the participating vendors. Besides, also spend a few minutes at each booth to evaluate the vendor's talent, style of working, quality of services and the products as well as their personality! Otherwise, you will need to meet all of them again and thus defeating the whole purpose of attending a bridal expo.

6. After visiting so many vendors, it may be difficult for you to remember who was who. So, be sure to write down your thoughts about each one on the backside of their business card or brochures. You may want to do the same when you are watching the fashion show.

7. Always dress nicely. At some expos, photographers take complimentary photographs of the couples as a take-home favor. At Grand DulhanExpo, there are Complimentary Instant Photos by ‘NYC PhotoBooth’ and there may even be FREE 8’x10’ Portraits by some reputable studio.

8. Bring your checkbook just in case you want to book a vendor or place a deposit. Just remember to inquire about the refund policy and always read the fine print.

9. One could carry lots of Cash and Credit Cards so as not to miss many one-time wholesale priced Fashion & Jewelry deals. There is an ATM machine at the Venue also for your convenience. Some vendors are international & Out-of-state and they don’t want to take their merchandise back... hint hint.

10. Enter every contest or drawing offered at the bridal show. The chances of you winning show prizes are quite high. You could even win a Free Honeymoon, a Free Toaster, a Lehnga, a $1000 discount on a service... and much more.

11. Plan to spend the entire day at the Grand DulhanExpo on December 5, 2010 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, New Jersey. The hours are longer than usual 12pm-8pm for you to be able to juice the maximum out of it. There are so many activities, attractions and informational seminars this time, that you may have to put everything off to attend this show.

12. You need at least 2-3 hours for the Vendor Evaluation & Shopping, 2 hours to attend all the seminars, and 3 hours for the Fashion Shows & Entertainment Showcase, that’s the whole day right there, so yes... put off the date with your fiancé (drag him to the bridal show instead, even if he has to miss the ball game with the boys), your cousin’s wedding, that trip to India or Pakistan, that business trip or meeting, and come to the show. You will thank yourself for making the right decision.