Social Media and Venues & Brides

I was recently asked to present at a Cyber Chat thru our local Chamber of Commerce on using social media and what it has brought to your business. In giving this some thought I first thought of my brides and how social media impacts them on a daily basis. I am an avid believer in social media for numerous reasons.

The wedding business is a very complex industry, which touches not only the products, services a bride needs, but it also involves emotions. Social Media sites: Twitter, Facebook, U-tube, Skype, BridalTweet.com and many more sites offers brides and vendors a new way to connect. They give us all a chance to share our thoughts and ideas. Facebook is my personal favorite because I can really get to know my Fans and Friends. I’m sure you have all heard before people hire people they know. That is so true and by chatting on Facebook and the other social sites one really gets a feel of a persons needs and thoughts. In listening and reading what our brides’ post you get to know where they shop for wedding vendors and what their needs are. I always try and post helpful ideas, links, and suggestions for them to read. It is a way to find a product or service by what other brides’ post; after all they are the pros for this generation.

The one thing to remember is you can’t build a relationship over night it has to nourish thru knowledge and how helpful you can be. I would recommend you jumping into the wonderful world of Social Networking. I have grown as person, businesswomen and friend because of Social Media.