Expo Shots from Jen Martin Studios-BB Jean Events, wedding planner, Bellingham WA

More expo shots from the fabulous Jen of Jen Martin Studios! She was the official "expo photographer" and while I love my new camera, I always love getting pics from photographers and sharing their work!

Marissa is our new intern for 2010 (on the left) and she did an amazing job yesterday talking with brides! Keep an eye out, you'll be seeing more of her throughout the year!

This year, we handled every aspect of our booth except for a few things. The mini cakes in our display were from Andi Vann of Pure Bliss Desserts and the white draping backdrop, silver pintuck linens, white chairs and white plates were from Pacific Party Canopies (and a huge shout out to the guy that put of with me and my neighboring vendor and for getting us all set up amidst the chaos! Whoever you are, you rock!).

And to all the brides that fell in love with those tealights-yes, we rent them out!

2010 Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo-BB Jean Events, Bellingham WA Wedding Planner

The Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo was fantastic this year! There were literally hundreds of additional attendees that we didn't expect so it was a welcome treat to have so many guests stop by our booth to see what we're all about!

This year we opted for something a little bit Victorian, a little bit vintage, a wee bit of modern and lots of elegant glamour! We had a great time putting this together and hope it shows our potential brides that we can definitely class things up with capabilities to do anything in between.

A big thank you to Andi of Pure Bliss Desserts! Every time I've worked with her, she's been fabulous and for this event she provided the fondant covered mini cakes that were in our display! Thanks a ton, Andi! Your gorgeous little treats were a huge hit!

Thanks again to every one that stopped by! If you're getting married, we would love the opportunity to work with you and make your day happen!

Expo Sneak Peak!-BB Jean Events, Bellingham, WA Wedding Planner

I just got home not to long ago from participating in the 2010 Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo here in Bellingham! After a long day and meeting hundreds of brides I'm tired but content :) had a great time connecting with all of the new brides, loved reconnecting with some awesome vendors and all in all it was a fantastic day!

Special thanks to our new intern Marissa who did a rockin' job at her first event with us! Also thank you to Erin and Mackenzie for helping us throughout the day and being some of the #1 supporters of BB Jean :) You are very much appreciated!

Here are a few sneak peak pics of our flowers that we created for this shindig. I hope you enjoy and I'll have more pictures to share soon!

BB Jean Events' Giant Expo Info Blog! Wedding Planner, Bellingham WA

Wedding expo season is right around the corner and if you're engaged but have never gone, it's an excellent opportunity to meet some incredible local vendors, get ideas and information and score some awesome deals on services. This year at the Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo in Bellingham, there will also be plenty of appetizers and desserts to try, prize drawings for free engagement photo sessions, gift baskets, spa services and more and a bridal fashion show! You'll also find info seminars to getting some wedding how-to info, wine and plenty of inspiration to get you started with planning your own day!

Sunday, January 10th, 2010 Noon-5:00 pm The Lakeway Inn, Bellingham, WA

www.bridalinspirations.info

Event Schedule

12:00 pm-Doors Open!

1:00 pm-Learn the basics regarding Wedding Music presented by WannaDance Mobile DJ

1:45 pm-Prize Drawing!

2:00 pm-Easy mistakes to avoid to plan the perfect fete presented by BB Jean Events

3:00 pm-Bridal fashions and how to find the perfect dress predsented by Alicia's Bridal Shoppe

3:45 pm-Prize Drawing!

4:00 pm-Fashion Show begins

Tips for Attending

1. Dress the part: Wear comfortable shoes and bring a sturdy tote bag with you to stash all your goodies.
2. Register online if available: For the Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo in Bellingham, this means being automatically entered into all of the fabulous prize drawings AND saves you precious time registering at the door.
3. Bring pre-printed address labels: They'll save you time entering drawings that vendors offer. Include your first and last name, address, phone number, email and wedding date.
4. Stock your purse: Include one or two pens, your checkbook and datebook in case you've found the perfect vendor.
5. Bring your fiancee, your mom or a few friends: Talk to them throughout the expo to get their feedback and get their help gathering information and items.
6. Take your time: The expo allows you to meet and greet vendors that you may want to use for your wedding. Talk to them, ask them questions, see if they may be a good fit before setting up a consult. It's a little legwork that can help you narrow down who you will work with.
7. Remeber first come, first served: This includes events like wedding seminars and the fashion show. These events often have limited seating so keep that in mind if there's an event that you want to attend.
8. Make it an all day thing!: There's a lot to see and do at an expo. Make the ticket price worth your while, attend as many things as possible and take advantage of everything there is to offer! It's all there to help you have the best wedding possible!