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"The Early Bird Get's The Worm"!

Hello Professionals,

After meeting a potential client,and thinking all went well! I understood, that they have more interviews to do, they mention they would make their decision by February as,their wedding date is 2011, however, My concern is..Should I send emails to keep in touch with them? Dropping little hints? How often should I send email?.I don't want to seem pushy, but I have heard that "The early bird get's the worm"! I'm interested in knowing what other's would do in the same situation? (They also mention they will be attending the San Diego Bridal Show, and would stop by the booth).This would be approx. three weeks from consulting date). Any advice, suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
STYLISH AFFAIR'S
Weddings & Social Events
By Mickey Long

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Permalink Reply by Ty on January 19, 2010 at 8:16am

Send email...but don't make it always about business. Send a "greeting", or a funny image. Nothing too outrageous and cuss-free, so you don't offend. (in case they don't cuss)

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Permalink Reply by Stylish Affair"s By Mickey Long on January 19, 2010 at 8:39am

Ty the Fiancee2Be,

Thank so much , for your reply, I really appreciate your point prospective
from a bride to be! This is a great ideal!

Thanks, and Congratulations
on your up and coming wedding!!
Mickey

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Permalink Reply by Sandra Aaron on January 19, 2010 at 8:23am

I would simply send a thank you e-mail telling them you enjoyed meeting them (if you did indeed enjoy it), and perhaps mention one or two things they mentioned and how you look forward to hopefully working with them in the future. Short, sweet, and polite.

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Permalink Reply by Stylish Affair"s By Mickey Long on January 19, 2010 at 8:42am

Thank You Sandra,

I did send them this after our initial consult. Do you think another one is pushing it? Should I just wait till the Bridal Show, and mention it again?
Best Regards,
Mickey

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Permalink Reply by Flourish on January 19, 2010 at 9:05am

That waiting game can be such a puzzle!! Since you've already sent a follow-up email, I would send one reminding them of the Bridal Show, and maybe your booth#. If you have discount passes to the show, offer to pass them along.

Sincerely,
Pam

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Permalink Reply by Stylish Affair"s By Mickey Long on January 19, 2010 at 9:54am

Awesome thought, Thanks, for Advice!!

Mickey Long

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Permalink Reply by Stylish Affair"s By Mickey Long on January 20, 2010 at 4:26am

Glen,

Thank you for the information, I'm checking in to the discount tickets now, So hopefully I will be able to send them to the couple and express my excitement to seeing them there.

Thanks again,
Mickey Long

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Permalink Reply by Julie Plevak on January 25, 2010 at 7:47pm

I would send them an email saying you look forward to seeing them again at the Bridal Show. Let them know you are available for any other questions that may have come up since you met with them.

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Permalink Reply by Stylish Affair"s By Mickey Long on January 26, 2010 at 5:11am

Julie,

Thank you for the suggestion,I appreciate the comment, and I will be sending a friendly reminder today of the Bridal Show and say I look forward to seeing them,and if they have any questions. I will be available

I hope this bird get the worm.
Thanks again,
Stylish Affair's
By Mickey Long

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Permalink Reply by Lee Laroche for the NHJPA on March 21, 2010 at 1:49am

Hi Mickey,
Absolutely keep in touch! Do send a thank you note to the bride for her taking the time to discuss her wedding plans with you.
Do you have a newsletter that you could send the bride to keep your name fresh in her mind?
E-mail the bride once a month to just ask how she coming along with her wedding plans and be sure to remind her that you are there for her if she has any questions.
Hope this helps.

Lee Laroche - Founder
NH Justices of the Peace A-List Organization
Since 2007