The bridal show at Dennis Vineyards Sunday was great. You couldn’t have asked for better weather and there was a great crowd. I saw a lot of old friends and met some new friends. Dennis Vineyards is a beautiful wedding and reception venue. Sandon, Amy, and Christy are wonderful people and are a pleasure to work with. Thank you for including me in your show.
The caterer’s had some great food. Chef Henry, Bistro Catering and Events, Catering to You (704-488-8227, and Harvest Catering (704-938-4061) were there and of course, I sampled them all. Don’t ask me my favorite because there’s no way to decide. I would like to put in a plug for Catering to You. If you’re a fan of Italian food, Laurie can hook you up.
Cakes, Cakes, Cakes. Let’s see, Austin’s Bakery & Design, Chef’s Choice Pasteries (704-792-2433), and Bloomin’ Cakes had some beautiful designs and great tasting cakes. It was the first time I met Austin’s Bakery & Design. They use real butter, need I say more. Need some help with cake cutting? Check out We Cut Cakes, a professional cake cutting service.
Photographers. Oh man, how can you decide on which photgrapher to use? I’ve worked with G & G The Portrait Shop, Massey Photography, and Sweet Dreams Portrait Studio and they all do great work and are great to work with. I did meet some photographers who I haven’t worked with but that doesn’t mean they don’t do great work. Elaine McDonald Photography, Heather Houston Photography, and Photography by Melissa. Check them all out and you decide.
There were several event planners there. The Bride’s Choice , Two Become One Wedding Planning, The Silk Veil Weddings & Events and Your Party to Remember. Well, The Silk Veil didn’t attend because of illness, but they were there in spirit. I’ve worked with Kim at The Bride’s Choice several times and you couldn’t ask for a nicer person to work with. Two Become One is a fairly new business but their work looks fantastic. The Silk Veil is out of Charlotte and I know them from the Event Professionals Group of NC.
Ok who else was there. Notable Stationary for your invitations. Starnes Jewelers for your rings and gifts. Designed Memories Florist (704-983-7927) for your flowers. Shear Dimensions Salon & Spa to pamper yourself and prepare for your special day. Impressions Bridal & Prom and The Bride’s Choice for your dresses. Longaberger Baskets (704-982-7056) for that special touch. LC Travel & Cruises (704-982-4771) to plan your honeymoon or destination wedding. Michele Deeter from ERA Four Seasons Realty for your first home. And Ta-dah Dance Academy so you will look fantastic on the dance floor while Lambert’s DJ plays all of your favorite tunes (Yeah, it may be tacky, but I had to give myself a plug).
This was a one stop bridal show. Plan it all in one day. If you missed this year’s show, be sure to attend next year.