A Vintage Theme Bridal Fair.
I first had the privilege of shooting an elopement at Whitestone Country Inn a few years ago for the elopement of Sarah & Ben. I fell in LOVE with the place immediately.
I was a vendor at the 2012 Bridal Fair last year, and was excited to be a part of this year’s event. Every moment I get to shoot anything in this photographer’s dream of a venue is a breathtaking experience.
Last Summer I was in my best friend Leah’s wedding there, but had to, of course, snap a few images myself. As on her wedding, and Sarah & Ben’s elopement, the sky out there is simply MARVELOUS over the water…the day of the Bridal Fair was no exception. Truly a wedding wonderland!
Grabbing a few minutes here and there to steal away from my table and shoot was a priority, right there with meeting all of the Brides to be. It’s always fun getting to “talk shop” with other wedding industry pros…and seeing (and shooting) their goodies is a perk too.
I was saddened I never made it around to visit all of them…but Brides do come first you know! Meeting and talking with Brides is something that I cannot ever get enough of. There’s a happiness and a spirit they exude that’s a mood boosting force unlike any other.
So, here’s a few of the images I was able to capture in the middle of all the Bridal Fair fun. The vendor list of those shown is listed at the bottom. Check out their sites, or shoot them an email, and tell them that I sent ya!
The Vintage Themed Décor had me at HELLO! I still want that bike! Ugh!
Vintage Details….
Again…LOVING that Bike!
Vintage Inspiration is RIGHT! Gorgeous!!
Always in Bloom had some floral beauties!
Another Always in Bloom beauty on the left, and Chandelier for rent from Whitestone!
Mens Warehouse reppin’ the dudes in style, and The Bakery KILLED it on that cake! GORGEOUS! P.S. that table cloth…I want! White Table Rentals can hook you up!
More delectable cakes from Dawn at The Bakery of Athens… Just beautiful!
YUMMMM…Dale’s Fried Pies…so cute I ALMOST didn’t want to eat it…almost 😉
Whitestone Staff had us raid Photobooth props for the Harlem Shake…FLASHBACKS
More beauties from Vintage Creations! Seriously…I die!
Beautiful Vintage Theme Décor on the left and Sweet Favor Treats from Mandy’s Candys on the right!
Seriously though…You NEED Cinematography too! And these guys ROCK!
Cakes by Gail’s Custom Cakes
Hey what can I say…I’m southern…and I loooove Bow Ties! Just wear em!
Ohhhh Lisa Foster Floral…you had some gorgeous floral eye candy! 
More from Lisa Foster Floral on left, and a pretty pretty Cake from Rosa’s Catering right!
PHOTOBOOTH! Get.One! Memories in A Flash left, and DELICIOUS Mock Champagne from Susan Colvin Bartending! 
I’ve never been soooo tempted to take one of each in my life! For real…aren’t these TO.DIE.FOR!
The folks from All That Glitters have the hook up on Brooch Bouquets and gifts!
Just because Purple is my favorite color….DANG!
Ok, time to get serious party people…Macaroons….RIDIC! The purple ones…well…I wanted a million just for myself! GET.SOME. Your guests will thank you! Sugarbuzz Bakers…I love em’ all! Will work for macaroons!
The Pink Bride was representin’, and so was Brooke for the Whitestone Salon…FYI…Brooke.is.AMAZING!
Townecraft…seriously good cookware…my mom and I use still use hers…she bought in the 70’s! Start your newlywed kitchen off with cookware that will last!
Origami Owl by Tracy Flanagan-Givens…soooo cute…it’s a Hoot! 😉
Make-up, Facial Care, Skin care treats for your body from Arbonne with Heide Litton
Deb’s Special Events…Wine tasting and Bartending!
Gibson Girls had another beautiful, and yummy, display this year.
Oran’s Flower shop nailed it on these, and a lot of other, display arrangements around the show!
I ADORE these bows and the simplicity of the natural vibe these give off!!
PEEP S’mores from the Thirty One gals on left, and some great DJ’s at right…MP Entertainment.
KJ’s Cooies…you kill me! Those owls….and the beach cookies! Yummmmmm!
KJ’s cookies can also do picture cookies as favors…delicious and awesome! Your guests will be torn to eat or not to eat 😉
Annnnnnd MY table! Big ups to Music in Motion for “Blue-ing” out the room…Brides…now hear this…you NEED cool lighting! Do.IT!
OK. Stop.the.presses. I’d never heard of this fella here, Samuel Franklin Floral, but I talked with him most of the day, and ya’ll know me…I’m UBER picky about floral décor…this fella is the biz! In love with his work and attitude! And FYI…those candles…FAKE! Rent.them…forget fire danger…the “flames” move like the real deal! I.DIE….again!
Close up of the candles for rent or sale from Samuel Franklin Floral at left, and at right…one of my all time FAVORITE sites for a wedding! Those clouds! UGH!
More pretties from White Table for the linens on the left, and Vintage Creations with a “SWEET” dessert table setup on the right! LOVE.VINTAGE!
Ok…I must know who arranged this arrangement! The card must’ve blown off the table, but I love it and want to give credit where credit is due! Centerpiece inspiration.
SIMPLY.STUNNING! Love.
How about this little setup for a gift “table” area? Gorgeous! Vintage Creations…my new crush!
In no particular order here are the links for the vendors I was able to grab images of:
Whitestone Country Inn & The Salon at Whitestone
Samuel Franklin Floral & Home Décor
Nicholas & Keaton Cinematography
Thirty-One Gifts by Tonia Johnson
Origami Owl by Tracy Flanagan-Givens
Memories in a Flash Photobooth
Arbonne by Heide Litton
Susan Colvin Bartending
Deb’s Special Events
BraskaJennea Photography | Destination Wedding & Curvy Boudoir Photographer 
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