Bridal Show Recap :: "The Wedding Reception"

Last week was our 2nd semi-annual "The Wedding Reception" bridal show. It was held at the 100th Bomb Group & Restaurant in Cleveland. Thanks to all the vendors and brides who attended!

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The Rosenthal Reception

Photos by EM Event Photography

 

Rosenthal Vendors:

Photographer | EM Event Photography

Cake | April Vuylsteke | Cupid Cupcakery

DJ | Ted Kusek | TKO Entertainment

Table Designs | Sharmaine Marshall | Breathtakers Event Design

Ice Sculpture | Elegant Ice Creations

Candy Buffet | Barb Day | Baskets with Bling

Travel Agent | Christine Cruz | Silver Slippers Travel

Photo Booth | James Koorey | Boothographers.com

Tuxedos | American Commodore Tuxedo

Officiant | Ginny | All About Your Wedding

Makeup | Deneen Seljan | Arbonne International

Gift Card Boxes | Julie Baker | Pretty in Pink

Spray Tan Services | Elaine Spanos | Mediterranean Sun

Publication | Perfect Wedding Guide

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The Jeffrey Reception

Photos by Linda's Lenses Photography

Jeffrey Vendors

Photographer | Linda Ford | Linda’s Lenses Photography

Videographer | Robert Corns | Corns Creations Videography

Cake | Becky Rink | About the Cake

DJ | Kenny Gilder | The DJ Company

Harpist | Cecilia Ilg McKay

Linens & Chiavari Chairs | Event Source

Linens & Chair Covers | L'nique Linens

Place Cards, Table #s, Menus | Crystal Nowak | Trio Creative

Table Designs | Amy Nixon | Amy Nixon Events

Table Favors | Stacie Cain | Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Lighting | Mo Patterson & Beth Reyes | Solus Lighting Ltd.

Photo Booth | Dave Legyel | ShutterBooth

Candy Buffet | Joy Robinson | A Candy Bar

Gifts & Jewelry | Michelle Westover | Silpada Designs

Bridal Gowns | Laura Smith | A Bride’s Design

Travel Agent | Christine Cruz | Unlimited Vacations & Cruises

Makeup | Amy Miller | Mary Kay Cosmetics

Publication | Christine Pavlas | Weddings in Cleveland

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Photo Booth Photos

ShutterBooth Photos

Boothographer Photos

"The Wedding Reception" Bridal Show

Our first ever "The Wedding Reception" bridal show was a hit! Thanks to all the brides who attended, the vendors who donated products and services, and the volunteers who helped make our show incredible! We had a wonderful evening, and everything turned out amazing! Stay tuned, this show was so great we HAVE to do it again!

Photo by Crystal Nowak

Photo by Whitney Selvage

Photo by Amy Nixon

Check out our Facebook page for more photos from the show! Professional photos from our event photographer, Becky's Photography, and our photo booth from Shutterbooth will be coming soon!

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Thanks to "The Wedding Reception" Participating Vendors

A Bride's Design

A Touch of Italy Bed & Breakfast

About the Cake

Ahern Catering

Amy Nixon Events

Avon Oaks Country Club

Becky's Photography

Big Sky Travel 

Cecilia Ilg McKay, Harpist

Catherine's Chocolates

Event Source

Isagenix

Jia Li Salon & Spa

Mary Kay

Shutterbooth

Silpada Designs

Streetplayers DJ Company & Emcee Service

Trio Creative

Weddings in Cleveland

Willow House

Buying a Wedding Gift

When invited to a wedding, one is faced with several decisions – what to wear, which dinner selection to choose, and, most importantly, what wedding gift to get the bride and groom.

A growing generation gap has sparked some debate as to what an appropriate gift consists of.  While friends, coworkers and other guests in the same age bracket as the couple may prefer the convenience and flexibility of giving gift cards and cash, the more mature crowd finds the practice impersonal, uncreative and even tacky.  They prefer shopping from a gift registry of fine china, kitchen wares and other home goods.  While arguments can be made for both opinions, here are some things to consider when selecting a gift for the next wedding you attend.

Start by asking yourself a few questions about the married couple-to-be.  How personal is your relationship with the bride and groom?  If you do not know much about the bride and groom’s interests or hobbies, you may opt to get the couple something from their registry.  If you are not sure where the couple is registered, visit www.giftregistrylocator.com and enter the first and last name of either the bride or groom, along with the wedding month and year, and you should be able to locate the stores with which the couple has registered.

If you are closer with the couple and know a little more about their personal lives, you may want to buy a gift that reflects something they both enjoy.  Is the couple the outdoorsy type?  RedEnvelope.com sells a picnic backpack set that includes plates, cups, flatware,  a detachable wine cooler and a blanket.   

Maybe the couple likes listening to records.  Many websites, including Gifts.com, sell vintage-inspired record players that are not only functional but decorative in addition.

There are more trendy and unique options for wedding gifts as well.  Consider buying the wine-loving couple a wine of the month membership from WineOftheMonthClub.com.  Buy the couple a chance to relax with a couple’s massage from a local spa.  Or, treat the bride and groom to a few cooking lessons from a cooking school or Whole Foods markets in the area.

One of the most unique and intriguing new websites for wedding registries is HoneymoonWishes.com.  On this website, couples can register for every aspect of their honeymoon, including airfare, hotels, cruise fares, meals, entertainment, recreation, spa treatments and shopping.  Wedding guests may choose to contribute to the honeymoon fund by paying for, partially paying for, or upgrading any of the options the bride and groom have selected.  Wedding guests can help make the couple’s honeymoon a trip they will always remember.

Keep in mind that modern couples have different wants and needs than the traditional bride and groom have had in the past.  Cash and gift cards are happily accepted by most, as more couples are helping their families pay for wedding expenses.  Decades ago, brides moved straight from her parent’s home to a house with her husband, but this is not always the case anymore.  Many newlyweds live in apartments, so the need for an entire registry of home goods is not necessarily realistic.  Give the couple a gift that you think they will appreciate, whether it’s cash, gift cards, a traditional gift or credit towards their dream honeymoon.  The most important thing to remember is that the couple invited you for your company, not for the gift!