FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Advertising

We advertise primarily on Instagram and Facebook. We also post about The First Look on the Vineyard Bride blog.

To help you share with your followers that you are attending The First Look we have created social share files for you to post on your own social media. Click here.
To engage specifically with those who follow you and/or your business on Facebook we encourage you to RSVP to our event and share with those who may be interested in joining. Join here.

Our advertising is set to target a specific audience (ie: recently engaged people of a certain demographic, etc.), and therefore the probability of you seeing our posts is unlikely. Even our personal business accounts don't see the sponsored posts we put out for the show.

booth design

Pop-up stands are not permitted at the show. We encourage creative and unique approaches to your booth. We do not supply anything for your booth other than the space so please bring a table with floor-length linen should you need it. For assistance or help with show inspiration, at any time, please email us: hello@thefirstlook.ca. Electrical can be provided at a cost of $45 + HST and must be requested + purchased in advance.

Booth Numbers

Your booth number will be emailed to you 1 week prior to the show. To view the floor plan – please check out the exhibitor kit here.

Contest

Our annual contest helps to create additional awareness and excitement for The First Look, and by sharing your work and show inspiration you can win $250. All contest details can be found here. The winner will be announced on Monday, April 7th.

EXHIBITOR PERKS

As a reminder, exhibitors partaking in The First Look get 2 tickets to run a giveaway. Physical tickets can be picked up or just provide the name of the guest to us via email and we will put them on our registration list. Also a custom discount code to provide to their network, which will be emailed shortly after registration is complete. Any questions, please email hello@thefirstlook.ca.

Inspiration

To provide additional inspiration for The First Look feel free to refer to our past shows found here.

Lunch

Please bring any food or snacks to sustain you throughout the day. We will have water pitchers, coffee, and tea on site in the vendor lounge.

LOAD IN (SATURday)

When completed, all load in details will be posted here.

Marketing Material

If you have made arrangements to provide marketing material for the welcome bags, these 300 pieces must be provided to Vineyard Bride on or before March 21st. . Feel free to drop-ship your items to Eva Filer: 3413 St Patrick Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2J 2N4. If your items are not received in time, we cannot guarantee they will make it into each bag.

Move Out (SUNDAY)

Move out begins at 4:15pm and we have until 6:00pm.

MUSIC

There will be no music playing at any time from any exhibitor unless otherwise prearranged by the team.

Outdoors

Any outdoor booths are to be set up by 10:00am on Sunday morning.

Parking

There will be limited on-site parking and off-site parking will be arranged.

Payment

You must pay 50% of your balance to reserve your place in The First Look, with your final payment is due 45 days prior to the show (February 13th). We accept all major credit cards and personal cheques.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography of the event space will start promptly at 9:00am on Sunday. Your booth must be completed to guarantee that it will be photographed. Any candles, lights, etc. need to be turned on and ready to go, this will not be done for you.

REEL ADD-ON

If you have opted into a Instagram Reel Add-on we require a link to 10-20 images and/or videos that showcase your work. If you are not the photographer, we kindly ask that you confirm that you have permission for the images to be shared. All images should be 1200 pixels wide, 72 DPI and absent of watermarks.

Vineyard Bride and The First Look Team are not responsible for sourcing images to complete this feature on your behalf. We kindly ask that you submit all images and/or videos by Friday, March 7th in order to ensure ample time to have your Reel scheduled in our content calendar.

SHOW DAY (SUNDAY)

Booths are not to be attended until 30 minutes prior to the doors opening, as photography is taking place. No personal items will be allowed to be stored at your booth.

TICKETS

Tickets will be on sale December 1st.

Tickets cost $30 (+ taxes + fees) when purchased in advance and $40 when purchased at the door.