Who%27s Who?

Who's Who at Bridal Shows, Inc?

Bridal Shows, Inc., located in Addison, Texas, employs a team of eight highly motivated women determined to produce the best bridal shows in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in order to build bridal businesses.

Because we rarely get the opportunity to meet all of our clients face to face, we would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the faces behind the phone call or email message. Please take the time to get acquainted with the Bridal Shows, Inc. team!

Naomi Hulme
Naomi
Owner and Producer of Bridal Shows, Inc.
Naomi Hulme has been in the consumer trade show industry for 18 years and has been producing quality bridal shows for over 16 years. She has also produced mall shows, home shows, and many other types of consumer shows as well as some industry trade shows. She owns the best bridal shows in the Metroplex, including the Dallas Bridal Show which is the second largest bridal show in the United States.
How long at Bridal Shows, Inc? 18 years
My greatest accomplishment: Having a wonderful relationship with my two children, Brian and Mary, and being a grandma to Zachary and Hunter.
One thing I'd like to do before I die: Live to be 100. I love life.
Funniest wedding experience: It wasn't funny at the time, but my son-in-law fainted at the altar during the ceremony.
My Bridal Shows, Inc. goal: To help build bridal businesses, as well as building people, while providing the best bridal shows ever.

Ruthie Stivers
Ruthie
Media Rep
Ruthie works hard to get the most out of our mass media marketing. She and Naomi work together to bring thousands of brides to the shows. As many of you know, Ruthie also owns her own cake shop, Delicious Cakes.
How long at Bridal Shows, Inc? 18 years
My greatest accomplishment: The joy of seeing my four children grow up.
One thing I'd like to do before I die: Own a ranch with 3-4 horses.
Funniest wedding experience: One time my husband and I delivered a tower cake to a wedding and it was so tall we had to search for a ladder to put on the top three tiers.
My Bridal Shows, Inc. goal: To pack the house, elbow to elbow, and get the community involved in all our shows.

Tracy Kopinski
Tracy
Administrative Manager/Account Executive
Tracy handles inputing accounts into our database, collecting payments, sending out exhibitor packages and much more. She is also a part time Account Executive handling several of our exhibitors' needs.
How long at Bridal Shows, Inc? 3.5 years
My greatest accomplishment: Being a mother to my 11 and 3 1/2 year old daughters
One thing I'd like to do before I die: Swim with the dolphins on a Hawaiian vacation.
Funniest wedding experience: Everything about my sister's wedding in Cancun.
My Bridal Shows, Inc. goal: To provide the best service possible to our customers in an efficient and friendly manner.

James Nutt
Account Executive/Wedding Industry Trade Show
The newest member to the team, James sells booth space and sponsorships as well as managing existing accounts. He also heads up the Wedding Industry Trade Show, a business-to-business conference to help wedding companies build their business.
How long at Bridal Shows, Inc? 3 months
My greatest accomplishment: Finding my soul mate.
One thing I'd like to do before I die: Spend one year traveling through Spain, France and Italy.
Funniest wedding experience: It was the first time I was ever an usher; they had to wait to start the precession because I had seated everyone the wrong place and everyone had to change places. It was like musical chairs to the wedding march.
My Bridal Shows, Inc. goal: To help others grow their business.

Bonnie Crumpton
Bonnie
Account Executive/Newsletter Editor/Special Projects
Bonnie has worked part-time for Bridal Shows, Inc. since 2002. Following her recent graduation from UNT she is now a full-time employee and an Account Executive. She stays busy working with new and existing clients as well as putting out the newsletter each month and various other projects.
How long at Bridal Shows, Inc? 4.5 years
My greatest accomplishment: Trying to always stay positive and never losing sight of the big picture, and the ultimate goal.
One thing I'd like to do before I die: Take an Alaskan cruise with my husband.
Funniest wedding experience: When it came time for my husband and I to exchange rings, the best man dropped my ring. It fell by the feet of my five-year-old ring bearer. The best man asked the little guy to pick up the ring, to which he replied, "Why, I didn't drop it!"
My Bridal Shows, Inc. goal: To help others to grow and learn how to build their business in a professional manner.

Betty Yankie
Sharon
Receptionist/Special Projects
You have probably spoken to Betty before as she answers the office line and directs you to your appropriate extension. She also does a number of things to help around the office in order to make Bridal Shows, Inc. an effective team.
How long at Bridal Shows, Inc? 8 months
My greatest accomplishment: Being the best I can be everyday
One thing I'd like to do before I die: Living life to the fullest... with money ;)
Funniest wedding experience: My grandaugther married a fireman and as they made their way to the exit car she found herself riding away in a fire engine! With sirens roaring, people from neighboring apartments and businesses leaned out their windows to see what all the fuss was about!
My Bridal Shows, Inc. goal: Again... to be the best I can be and go above and beyond to be happy in my work.

Tiffany Camelin
Show Exhibitor Liason/Project Assistant
Tiffany helps around the office in many ways such as ordering supplies, updating contact information, sending out exhibitor packets and much more! You'll also see her at check-in during the bridal shows!
How long at Bridal Shows, Inc? 1 year
My greatest accomplishment: Trying to be the best wife & stepmother to my family.
One thing I'd like to do before I die: Be old with lots of grandkids, and own a house with a wrap around porch and a lot of land for our horses, goats, cows, dogs, and whatever else we might want at the time.
Funniest wedding experience: Revenge on my new brother and sister-in-law: I planned on having bubbles and bells as my husband and I walked to our car, but they thought it would be funny to silly string us. I was furious! 16 months later...I waited patiently for them to get married and bought 20 cans of silly string! They were covered with silly string and I was happy!
My Bridal Shows, Inc. goal: To take my hard working ethics and creativity to further grow the company.

Leah Fitch
Account Executive
As our newest account executive, Leah helps her clients prepare for each bridal show to gain better results. She also makes sales calls in order to grow the shows even more.
How long at Bridal Shows, Inc? 1 month
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Other helpers at the shows!
Beyond the office, Bridal Shows, Inc. also relies heavily on the many people who help out at our shows!
Joe Somerlott: Security/Show Staff Manager
Joe helps to keep our shows running safely and smoothly by organizing the security staff. His job is to protect our attendants as well as our exhibitors so that the show is a success for all involved.
LaRue, Clay, and Kathryn Keaton: Ticket Sales
For over 12 years the Keaton family has sold tickets at all of our bridal shows. We appreciate their expertise and patience when it comes to dealing with coupons, money exchange, and getting our attendants through the gate quickly.
Bill Bailey: Announcements
"The greatest show announcer on earth" brings a professional flair to all show announcements. Bill has been a loyal part of Bridal Shows, Inc. for 18 years!
Karen Miller: Registration Tallies
As brides register to win prizes they also let us know how they heard about the show. Karen spends her time at the show tallying this data to determine the best route for show advertising. She also determines the winner of our Coupon Contests based on how many coupons come in.