Blissdom is less than 40 days away and I’m getting prepared for it. I think it helps that two of my roomies are community leaders and I can text them any time I have questions, but still!
Here are a few things I’ve been doing to prep for Blissdom:
1. Find A Sponsor
Although this was not a “must” blogging conferences can get pretty expensive. I am SO happy to say that my Blissdom sponsor for this year is Hope’s. I’ve featured Hope’s several times (one for an Everly dress giveaway and another for a teardrop bib necklace) and I can’t wait to feature them again during Blissdom week!
Hope’s is going to be providing me with outfits to wear at the conference and I can’t wait to showcase their cute clothes!
2. Purchase Roomie Gifts
I’m not sure if everyone does this, but the girls in my room are purchasing roommate gifts for everyone. I’m having a blast finding great items for their gift bags.I’ll be doing a post during Blissdom week about the goodies they got, but I won’t spoil that right now.
3. Stock Up On Business Cards
I took the plunge in December and got my business cards made for any blog meet ups and conferences. I bought 300 after hearing that you give out at LEAST 100 business cards at Blissdom, so I’ll be taking my whole box of cards to keep at the hotel so I can stock up the whole time I’m there.
4. Make any hair/nail appointments
I’m going to Dallas the day before Blissdom starts to get my hair and nails done with Neelykins so we look EXTRA good for the conference. I’ve been wanting to try out Drybar FOREVER now, so I’m definitely excited to try that out finally.
Y’all know I like to do my “signature waves” when I go out for blog meet ups, so I’ll definitely ask Drybar to hook me up with a similar ‘do. Maybe the Cosmo-Tai?
5. Begin To Network
Blissdom is in March, and I bet y’all have noticed I’ve been to several blogger meet ups lately. Not only that, but I’ve been trying to comment back to anyone that comments on my blog/twitter/facebook/instagram/etc. The only way to get to know bloggers is to CONNECT WITH THEM. It’s plain and simple. I know meeting new people can be daunting, but if you find out who is going to the conference before you go, you can make friends ahead of time so you won’t feel nervous/alone!
I hope these tips have been as helpful to you as they have been for me! Are you going to Blissdom? Let’s make plans to meet up!
Joanna Caffrey says
I am a new follower from Olive & Ivy! I love your blog button!
Meg O. says
So I decided on going to Blissdom! I am so excited. I, however, am nowhere near prepared as you are! And this may be a tacky question… But how do you ever get a sponsor? Do you just email brands you might want to work? I’m curious. Looking forward to Blissdom so much!!!! I looooove meeting bloggers IRL.
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Alysa (InspiredRD) says
I’m so excited for my first conference. Thanks for the tips!!
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Renee Schuls-Jacobson says
Holy crap! You are doing your hair and nails? I can’t even imagine. I’m traveling from 1200 miles away, and I have two layovers! I’ll just be happy to make it to the hotel on Thursday to meet my roommates! I don’t think I’ll have the energy to consider my hair. Luckily, hats are kind if my thing. I’m pretty sure I’ll be wearing one during the conference. Probably.
But yes. I have my business cards.
And I so wish I had tried to hustle to find a sponsor. That would have been excellent. Because those dresses are cute cute cute!
Nice to meet you!
xoRASJ
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Jodi says
That is so cool that you have a sponsor. I ordered my business cards for the conference and I’m so excited about them. I can’t wait for Blissdom!
Amanda {A Royal Daughter} says
I’m going to Blissdom!!! Woohoo! Hope to see you there!
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Sophie Weeks says
Very helpful post! I’m planning a good haircut before BlissDom, and have my fingers crossed that they do it right!
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Whitney says
I’m gonna be there too!! AHHHH!!! I can’t wait!
Mandy@ a sorta fairytale says
Awesome! Thanks for these tips!! The roomie gifts is such a great idea!!! I will be doing that for sure! 🙂 Hopefully we’ll run into each other at the conference! I’d love to meet you!
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Nancy says
This is my first ever blog conference and I’m so excited! BlissDom was the one that caught my eye when I was researching and when I found out it was going to be in Dallas this year…I was sold! Thank you for posting these helpful hints! I’m reading everything I can to try and prepare. 🙂
Kelly says
Love this post! Blissdom will be my first conference and I am SO SO SO excited!! Can’t believe it is already next month!
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Jessica Muroff says
Great suggestions!! You are a girl after my own heart with your presents and making sure you are looking your best. If I was to create my first-time-to-BlissDom list, it would look a lot like this! 🙂
Heather says
I am so excited to be attending my first BlissDom this year! Thanks so much for your post– I am in in BlissDom prep mode now 🙂
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Brittany says
Such great ideas! I’m going to make bags hopefully. What do you carry at the conference? Big purse or bag w pockets?