A Day at The Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show - Show Favorites Part 2
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
For the second part of our Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show recap (click here for yesterday's recap of the show), Sara and I share more favorite booths from wedding professionals, some of which are new to us. We've got pretty cakes, stationery and booth displays that took our breath away, including one that was inspired by (to me) the best 7-minute love story ever.
Just to take you back for a second - the PWG show took place Super Bowl Sunday and it was the first bridal show to be hosted at the Gaylord Opryland. As you can see, it was a great success! Now... here are the continued highlights, listed in no particular order.
A Magical Affair (AMagicalAffair.com)
Sara: The booth for A Magical Affair was simply adorable! They had a replica of the exterior of the house from the movie “Up!” and their whole booth was themed around that. From the invitations, bright colors that decorated the tables and balloon-shaped name cards, it all worked together so perfectly.
Tabitha: It was hard to miss this booth and Sara and I lingered a little while to check out the details. I'm a huge fan of Pixar so seeing this theme come to life like this in the middle of a convention hall was a real treat, right down to the little balloon place cards on the table and the hand prints on the mailbox - great attention to detail from A Magical Affair!
Ashley: I was told that my 3-year old niece fell in love with a booth with a house. Now that I am seeing the photos, I can see why! What an incredible booth!! A Magical Affair always wows with their imaginative booth and event design.
Cake by Sweetface Cakes.
A Little Something Detailed (SomethingDetailed.com)
Sara: The variety in the designs at the booth of A Little Something Detailed was simply stunning. No matter what your theme or idea for your wedding, Jennifer will be able to create a suite of paper goods that will wow your guests!
Tabitha: Jennifer's custom stationery doesn't just cover weddings but also birthdays and other special occasions. She can also provide matching paper goods for your dinner tables, like the place card in a shell for a beach themed wedding tablescape!
The Dog Spot (TheDogSpot.com)
Sara: It's not every day (or every bridal show) that you see a dog boarding facility booth, but I was excited to see what The Dog Spot was offering. What to do with your dog during your wedding and honeymoon might get overlooked until later, but The Dog Spot is definitely something to check out now! They offer free daycare and boarding during your wedding day and then half price for those services during your honeymoon!
Tabitha: As a dog owner, I was most concerned with what to do with my dogs when we went on our honeymoon. At the time our regular sitter was still available but there certainly wasn't a service like what The Dog Spot offers. They also will groom and bathe your dog and I know, first hand, that the owner has a dog of his own and will care for yours as if it's his, so you can whisk away on your honeymoon free of worry!
Party Studio - Joe Hendricks Photography (JoeHendricks.com)
Sara: One of the first booths we came across once we got into the show was the Party Studio photo booth of Joe Hendricks Photography. It wasn’t hard to spot Joe and Rhonda as there was a line of brides waiting to get into the photo booth area they had set up. The vibe was really fun and everyone that came by was having a great time!
Tabitha: Not just brides, but moms of brides too! Everyone loves hamming it up but when larger-than-life props are provided and when the photographer is as fun-loving and friendly as Joe? It's just a recipe for a good time with this photo booth!
Ribbons of Chocolate (RibbonsofChocolate.net)
Sara: Of course we loved the food we got to taste at the show, and Ribbons of Chocolate was no exception. They had their chocolate fountain set up that was different than any one I had ever seen – lots of little fountains in one, with milk and white chocolate for brides to choose from. In addition, they also had some amazing mac and cheese that was a big hit!
Tabitha: After all that cake and sweets (and the white/milk chocolate duo fountain) their delicious mac and cheese was a welcome change in flavors. Like Sara said, the chocolate fountain was a nice change from the regular bulbous shape you usually see, and to offer not just one but two flavors! And who doesn't enjoy variety right?!
Wedding 101 (Wedding101.net)
Sara: Draped in beautiful white fabric, the Wedding 101 booth stood out from the crowd right away. The dresses they had on display were amazing and the details on each table they had were incredible. From paper goods right down to the chairs, the themes were carried all throughout and you could really see the time that had been put into the display.
Tabitha: You couldn't have missed Wedding 101's booth because it was quite a sight to behold. Under their beautiful, draped tent were a few displays inspired by wedding gown styles. Our favorite was the set-up that was front and center that was a country, rustic table with a hay bale for seating! Old fashioned soda bottles held yellow and white striped paper straws, and overhead was a hand-made (by Amy of Wedding 101) hanging pendant to really complete the look! Very creative!
There were so many amazing vendors at the show that gave brides (and grooms) such a great sampling of what Nashville vendors can do! To see our recap from yesterday click here. Did you attend the PWG show at Opryland Hotel? What were your favorite booths?
About the Author:
Tabitha
Blogging is something I’ve enjoyed doing for years. My interests lie mostly in lifestyle related topics like fashion, style, design, food and weddings. When I heard Ashley was looking to bring on new members to the ABG team, I jumped at the opportunity - I can’t think of a better way to stay involved in weddings than to write about them and to stay in touch with the trends and new ideas. Lucky for me, Ashley likes my blog and trusts my experience to bring me on and so far, it’s been a blast.
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Posted on February 22, 2012 |
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