Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristi McDonald.
Kristi, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’m a community builder, niche event curator, and entrepreneur at heart. I started 7 years ago in the event business, navigated through covid, and managed to turn those challenges into growth. I own a Pop-Up Market company that focuses on promoting local small businesses through markets and events. I’m also a managing partner of iDo Bridal Expo – which is an Award-Winning event management company specializing in organizing immersive and unforgettable bridal expos. We are also excited to be launching the iDo Bridal Network, similar to The Knot but focused on our local vendors and exhibitors of the iDo Bridal Expo.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Every year has brought its own challenges, but that’s all part of the process. You learn, you grow. You keep going. I think Covid was the biggest challenge the event industry faced – but thankfully, we’ve turned the corner from that and are moving in a new direction now. If anything, I think it made people more aware of the small businesses in their community and how to best support them. Our events are having a very large turnout now and we’ve been lucky enough to keep growing to different cities and states. We’ve taken what Covid taught us and used it to improve our business model. We now have an online directory for the iDo Bridal Expo – so brides to be can find the local vendors in their area to create their dream team for the perfect wedding day. I don’t think the accessibility of doing it all online would be what it is today, had Covid not given us that direction.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about iDo Bridal Expo?
I am a managing partner of the iDo Bridal Expo / Network. Our mission is to provide an unparalleled experience for brides-to-be and their families by curating the finest collection of wedding vendors, designers, and services. We strive to create a luxurious environment where brides can explore, connect, and be inspired as they plan their dream wedding. Our goal is to elevate the Bridal Expo experience, setting the standard for excellence in the industry and helping couples create memories that will last a lifetime.
iDo Bridal Expo provides a platform for small businesses in the wedding industry to showcase their unique and luxurious products and services. We strive to connect these businesses with brides-to-be who are seeking the finest, high-quality offerings for their special day. Through our expo, we aim to support and promote the success of small businesses while providing an unparalleled and unforgettable experience for brides and their wedding parties.
I love it because we get to work with both sides of the wedding planning. We have a network of local wedding service providers that we are constantly promoting, and we get to create these immersive expo shows to give the bride fun, lasting memories. I am most proud of our expansion to the iDo Bridal Network – a preferred vendor directory of the iDo Bridal Expo.
How do you define success?
For me, success is not just about achieving my own goals and aspirations but also about helping those around me reach their full potential and achieve their dreams. That’s why I love working with our network of wedding service providers and promoting their small businesses to the world. It is about creating a positive impact in the lives of others, empowering them to succeed and thrive. True success is measured not only by personal achievements but also by the ability to uplift and support those in our community, creating a ripple effect of positivity.
Contact Info:
- Website: idobridalexpo.com
- Instagram: idobridalexposhow
- Facebook: idobridalexpollc
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iDoBridalNetwork
