The MS Bridal Show 01.28.07

Well I was nervous let me tell you. I tend to be an overachiever. I don't like being mediocre and therefore go all out on stuff like this. I took most of January off from filling orders, sessions and products because I felt it's about the only time I can get a vacation. But of course there was no vacation, I've been spending that time getting things in line for the new year and for all the upcoming events and changes. And this show took up a lot of time. Well now that the show is done it's back to work and well beging processing and filling orders this week.

The MS show was on Sunday and while it was cold out there were still some couple who made their way out. I think the attendance was down because of the cold, but that's ok because that meant more time to spend with people and less bottlenecking in the aisle. Rosemary did a good job of organizing the fashion show which was continuous from 1-5 and the layout was well done. Not a ton of the same vendors right next to each other or anything like that. It could have had more advertising and more brides, but maybe next time.

So anyway to improve my booth from last year here is what we did. I increased the size of one of my stands (thank Mitch) and was able to fit 8 33x47.5 inch prints on canvas up on it. They looked amazing. Thank you to American Color Imaging my lab who created a custom profile for me and got them to me on time and looking awesome for the show. I will be putting these up in the studio they are so beautiful.

Then I brought in a wood floor. It really looked nice and created a whole new feel to the booth. It didn't take us nearly as long as we thought it would to lay it down. I also added more products to look at and lots and lots of new images. I'm still working on getting all my samples together. It's hard to juggle creating the samples and the actual products for the customer, but I'm getting there.

And the big thing for the show was the giveaway and the models. Rosemary so kindly lent me two models who were perfect for the job. And we dressed them in dresses made of my images. When then stepped on the stage the giveaway was announced. To the only fast music of the day they, strutted, criss crossed and posed perfectly. You all should have seen everyones expressions. It was awesome! When I got up from taking pictures and turned around everyone was just standing there, they'd stopped what they were doing and were just still. It was the best! Jessy and Kylie you rocked! All all of the jewelry (on the models and Krisitina and I) was on loan from the fabulous Faini Design. We felt like stars in all that bling bling.

Vendors, if you want to pick a show to do, this is the one. It's well organized, at the best venue with plenty of room, and the proceeds go to a good cause, not a company. And brides and future brides, this is the show to see.
CA

Image courtesty of Raquel Leeper:

Some of my products, you can see the famous guestbook signed in the background.

The lunchbox of business cards.

All the girls in the booth. They all looked so great.

All of us, photo courtesty of Joel.

Right before they went on stage.

Me by Raquel waiting for the girls.

This one is by Raquel and I just love all the different expressions on peoples faces!

Kylie.

And Jessy.

Kristina and super helper, hot boyfriend Joel:

Another SD photog I refer to, David Hoffman

All my thank you's:
Faini Designs For all the beautiful unique jewelry.
Professional Image by Rosemary
Dan and Kari For helping set up
Tuli Kristi for lending me her vehicle and also her maniquine.
Yervant For the dress idea.
Dan Meinke For helping set up.
American Color Imaging For kick ass images!
My Wedding Veil For the custom bird cage veil, worn by Kylie. Will one of you please wear one of these next year?