The big 5...for me this was a huge deal. 5 years ago I found myself thinking why not plan my own bridal show. I had plenty of reasons why not to plan one but none of them seemed like a good enough reason. I reached out to a few great local wedding professionals who had become friends with and pitched the idea. No one laughed, (well except my mother but she said it was a supportive laugh:) the idea was born and forward I went.
From the tented affair of about 65 or so to hosting over 200 guests this weekend, I really can't complain. It seemed a bit unreal to be honest. I love this different part of my business, and I love the vendors I get to meet. We always have a mix of vendors who have been with us before and others who are trying us out for the first.
There were a few delivery issues and a few missing vendors due to lack of power and damaged trucks but overall an outstanding turnout. I thank everyone for their support, for coming out and the amazing vendors I get to call friends.
From a simple idea, this part of the company has really grown. We have wedworks, which are just networking nights for the vendors, a spring show, and now working on a Winter show at the Mark Twain House for 2012. I hope to continue.
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