A close friend of mine has asked my opinion and I thought I'd put it to the Org focus group:

Her very large bridal salon will not work by appointment, so she needs a sign/signs that will grab the attention of customers walking in, to make it clear to them that they need assistance to try on gowns and need to sign in at the front desk, in case there is a waiting list.

Keeping in mind that brides-to-be tend to get excited/distracted by the gowns when they enter and are not likely to stop and read, she was thinking of a large "PLEASE REGISTER AT THE FRONT DESK" on an easel; short and to the point.

Your thoughts? My reservation about this wording is that customers might not understand that it's necessary to "register" to try gowns.

I think it sounds fine - keep it flowery and cheery, perhaps with an arrow, to keep things tickedy-boo.

Perhaps re-word it if you're that concerned? "Please Register to be Fitted"?

Her idea may be the best...anytime you dealing with the public things have to be clear and to the point...
I dont know how her salon is laid out, but it would be best seen before they even open the door...but what do I know, I kill bugs for a living..

PLEASE WAIT FOR ASSISTANCE

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theAudience said:

FREE PRINCE CDS - INQUIRE AT DESK

That ought to get the girlies pointed in the right direction.

everyone has to take their shoes off in a bridal store
so that is the perfect place to post



or something like that

May also work.

theAudience said:

really.

Its more likely she doesnt want them running thier filthy hands all over every inch of every gown.

horatio said:

maybe she shouldnt have an open door policy..a locked door with a buzzer may be better...and of course an open sign...

it's not unusual.
anyone can look

but if you want to be fitted
be prepared to wait till they
can accomidate you.

emm said:

I wouldn't put the word register on there.

It would make me feel like I was obligating or tying myself down to something.

Its too much commitment. TOO MUCH!!!

Tell her just to put, something like

If ya wanna try shit on, ya gotta sign in at the desk.

TotalANXiousNESS said:

Or maybe

To View the Gowns Please Register at the Desk, THANK YOU!

that way if they are not looking to get fitted but just want to see, then they will sign in, without rifling thier filthy hands through the gowns on thier own accord.

horatio said:

I am TELLING YOU!!!

If the word REGISTER is on the sign, my ass is walking out the door.

Too much commitment.

How Bout!!!

FREE FITTING FOR THOSE WHO SIGN IN AT THE FRONT DESK!!!!

Spookymuffin said:

Thanks.

roodboi said:

That was one of my thoughts, but she doesn't want to put it on the door.

theAudience said:

Some people would be waiting for someone to approach them. She needs to get their asses to the front desk.

RodeoSchro said:

emm said:

She's not requiring them to take off their shoes. This wording could be interpreted as 'If you want assistance...'. They must have assistance.

Spookymuffin said:

horatio said:

Gowns are in clear garment bags.

roodboi said:

That's more of a jewelry store thing. And the store is far too big for that kind of thing. It'll be an open-door policy.

TotalANXiousNESS said:

I hear ya.


Now shorter and without the s-bomb...

horatio said:

The gowns are out, so that may cause confusion.

TotalANXiousNESS said:

"FREE"? There's no charge to try things on.

Ace said:

that's why i used the word "must"

and the shoes off policy is just one i am familiar with
in any formal dress shop. it's just what you do. (here, at least)

emm said:

The wording you've used could be interpreted as "If you would like assistance...". Some people will think they can try on their own and only need to go to the front desk if they want help.

Ace said:

Oh.

I don't know then.

How bout something like,

I'D BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU ONCE YOU SIGN THE GUESTBOOK

or something.

maybe to corn fed bouncers at the front doors directing them to the front desk with thier giant bellies will do the trick?