2012 Nashville Bridal Shows Kickoff With Enchanted Brides - Part 1 Show Coverage
Monday, January 16, 2012
I haven't been to a bridal show since before my own wedding last June; it was quite an experience to observe and not be searching for vendors! I was happy to attend this year's first bridal show, hosted by Enchanted Brides magazine at the Hutton Hotel. If you missed the Enchanted Brides Show, or you just want to remember the highlights, here is my recap of some of my favorite booths. Ashley Currie, our ABG green wedding expert and bride-to-be, also attended the show so I've included her favorites too.
Special thanks to Ace Photography for providing the lovely images (where noted) shown below.
Regalo Design
As always, Sarah and Damon amazed us all with their Regalo Design booth. They showed every facet of their capabilities - from design with stunning flowers and a lovely table, to their website for virtual planning. They even had a Mojuba Bride Wedding Day Emergency Kit on display from their Wedding Favor shop.
Chef's Market
To show that they are more than just a catering company, Chef's Market showed off their design capabilities with a mix of whimsical and modern table place setting. They take great care in both their food, their presentation, and their staff. Their delicious chocolate truffles were served by one of their own catering staff leaders - a perfect combo display!
Ashley Currie (bride-to-be): "I loved the Chef's Market blue and silver decor - who knew they did it all! Praises to Ricky Carroll, the creative brain behind this great looking booth. "
Ace Photography
I have worked with Ace Photography via email for the past year to feature their weddings on ABG. But, I have never met these photographers until the show and I can now say they are so very nice. Don't take it from me, meet them yourself! Just as others have told me how nice they are, I could tell you the same, but you won't believe me until you say hello. So if you see them at a show, stop by, say hello, and check out their amazing, custom photo books. Each client can order this custom book, put together by Ace Photography, bound in leather in Italy, with a metal front, and shipped back to the customer. They are amazing.
Signature Cakes by Vicki
As alway, Vicki of Signature Cakes by Vicki debuted beautifully designed cakes to see and cake flavors try, including white chocolate truffle, strawberry vanilla, chocolate orange truffle, and key lime margaritaville. My favorite was the keylime!
Branching Out Floral and Event Design
Vicki has a wonderful display, including an arch of flowers over the bouquets and centerpiece options. She also took a moment to tell us about her Shabby Chic Vintage Rentals, which include antique knickknacks like suitcases, 20 sets of matching lanterns, and candle holders. As she put it, don't waste your time hunting down decor items that you will never use again.
Music City Events
Ombre! With her eye on growing trends, Sarah had a display of purple shades - or ombre, as the French say. Her other trends of color and texture created a romantic table for brides to fawn over! Make sure to check out more of Music City Events' capabilities.
Sarah has an impressive flair for matching her booth; here she's wearing an ombre dress!
Ribbons of Chocolate
This was definitely a first for me, and likely for many others who have been to countless bridal shows, but Ribbons of Chocolate actually served chicken and waffles! And, they were scrumptious. I should have had more than one.... But it was just a small showing of their catering abilities. Their fondue fountain was also on display for brides to get an up close look.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of our Enchanted Brides Show coverage tomorrow!
About the Author:
Megan
I’m new to the wedding industry. Before getting engaged I literally avoided any websites for weddings only because I knew, once I delved in, I would become obsessed…. And it’s true. Once I got engaged, I did become obsessed and luckily, about that time, I started working in the wedding industry. So my interest increased on two levels. Now I am a newlywed and still enjoying the industry. I love writing, social media and connecting to people; happily, I get to do all of this with ABG.
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Posted on January 16, 2012 |
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