Fab Friday Finds: Clarksville Bridal Show Vendors
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Again, The Clarksville Brides Wedding and Event Showcase was one of my favorite bridal shows. This show is one of the best produced shows in the Middle TN area. It is well organized, well attended and offers a good mix of local vendors. I really like how they treat brides - from the apple cider flutes at registration to the Q&A panel with recent brides. This year, each bride walked away with a business card portfolio containing all of the show's vendors. How thoughtful! It's just what brides need to stay organized. I mean, who is going to carry all of the brochures, folders, postcards around as they plan? Beth of ClarksvilleBrides.com and staff thought of everything for this show that keeps getting better. If you missed it, consider attending their January show. And, as always...here are the show highlights: 1) Earth Origins - This was my favorite booth! Rebecca was so nice and oh-so hygienic! How would I know? Well, her booth was right next to mine and after each neck/back/hand massage, she thoroughly sanitized the ENTIRE area, including the chair, her hands and she even replaced the head cover each time with a disposable covers. There was always a bride/mom waiting for a massage and they seemed super relaxed when their service was over. Rebecca travels to your location - whether it be bridal showers, day-of or whenever. And, she is very affordable and professional. I like this girl and who doesn't need a massage? This would be a very neat treat for your bridesmaids!
2) Rockelle Bridal Makeup - I have been looking for airbrush makeup everywhere! It is so Hollywood and looks glam! Rockelle did a demo of the airbrush makeup technique...I was jealous that I wasn't the guinea pig but I was "working". Rockelle also did the makeup for the fashion show and the girls looked great. She does airbrushing (not cheap but definitely worth it) and regular makeup for weddings. She serves the Nashville and Clarksville area and doesn't charge a fee for Nashville weddings.
3) Yvonne Chamberlain Photography - Love Yvonne's work! Plus, she is so friendly and professional and really likes brides (some really folks don't:). Yvonne and I chatted at length with a bride all about her wedding and Yvonne had a genuine interest in what brides today seek in photography. A photography who always wants to learn is a very good skill set!
4) Cozette Winters Photography - nicest ever! She came over after seeing me struggle to put up my banner. We became fast friends. I saw her work last year but after another take, I was reminded of her amazing work.
5) Something Blue Bridal - A new bridal gown shoppe that opens in Springfield, TN on September 20, 2008. I can't wait! There are not many bridal salons with great service and Vanna, the co-owner, was full of personality! Her daughter, Abbey, is super-chic, youthful and strikes me as someone who would definitely tell you if a wedding dress is for you...or not:). Honesty is priceless.
6) Vegas Bridal - Cari is actually based in Indiana but ships all over the country. Her store sells couture and designer bridal gowns. She is the exclusive retailer of Tulipia Couture. She also sells designer sample bridal gowns for a fraction of the retail cost.
7) The Bride's Boutique - offers premier wedding gowns. Here are a few of my favorite bridal gowns.
8) Catering - C & K Soul Food - Boy was I glad that these folks started letting vendors "sample" towards the end of the show. They offered BBQ and Swedish meatballs and an amazing raspberry cobbler. I don't even like raspberries but I did like this sweet treat. Contact Corey or Kristie at 931.302.0844. It was really good!
9) Hodge Podge Bridal Gifts/Registry
Paige, owner
HodgePodge now carries the bridal line by Mindy Weiss
11 A Country Chapel and Chapel Wedding Cakes - Lori is so inspirational and so talented.
Lastly, the cake dive that I featured was filmed at the show. Check it out here.
UPDATE - Joan of Joan of Art just sent me a great slideshow from the Clarksville bridal show. She's another great photographer, as you can tell by these vibrant pics. She even made me look like a cutie - see pics 12 and 13. Thanks for sharing Joan!!
About the Author:
Ashley
Hey - I'm Ashley! I started AshleysBrideGuide.com to give Nashville brides or brides planning a Nashville wedding a local resource for inspiration and resources. Hope to see you at a bridal show soon! Happy Planning.
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Posted on August 14, 2008 |
Filed under: Bridal Shows & Events, Cakes & Catering, Health & Beauty , Photography & Videography
