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Rhy'Din Wedding Faire and Expo

When: Sunday, July 24th Where: Rhy'Din Botanical Gardens Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Lunch at Noon, Fashion Show at 2:00 pm)

Sponsored by: Weddings by Miranda (Miranda Granger) Luncheon Catered by: The Lost Pub & Brewery (Blend Within) To Benefit: The Rhy'Din Welcome Center & Small Business Fund

((This thread is for participating VENDORS ONLY, if they so desire to post here. There will be a separate thread posted for guests, the raffle, and the fashion show. Keep watching the Community Events board for more info!))

Jessamin's contribution wasn't so much a booth as an exhibition - a small, cutaway place in the midst of the busy vendors, where she put examples of her work on display, in photographic and physical form. Everything was done by hand, which she was more than happy to demonstrate for anyone who was interested, showing off the techniques of embroidery and beading that she had learned as a child and was, quite rightly, very proud of.

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Underneath a big banner was the busy collection of staff from Incredible Edibles, wait staff and kitchen alike, making free to hand out the samples they had to offer to anyone who stopped and showed an interest. Both savory and sweet, they showed off a small selection from their catering menu with happy enthusiasm, encouraging everyone to at least try something before moving on.

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One side of the booth was dedicated to wedding cakes, with Magnolia, Edibles' resident hobbit, happily going through the motions of putting together one very simple three-tier wedding cake over the course of the day, happy to chat to anyone who stopped by. And, of course, anyone who stopped to chat was offered a taste from her samples tray.

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For those who were doubly interested, there was more on offer than simply food. Elena was there, tucked away, ready to pounce on ....uh, to encourage more serious onlookers with tempting offers of discounts on catering when the flyer from the Faire was shown, sketch menus drawn up after just a couple of minutes of talk, and even a table laid with three different dinner settings, from silver to simple.

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Not so much a booth, this one, as an open space set to one side. The De Luca Dance Studios' resident couples' instructors, Hubert and Maisie Tussel, are on hand to explain the premise of the wedding dance package - personalized choreography for the first dance, and up to ten hours of lessons to learn and perfect it under their guidance. They also offer emergency lessons, for those couples who get close to the day and realize they can't do more than shuffle in one spot.

And, of course, they'll demonstrate to pass the time when no one's holding their attention.

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DJ Zazzy Yas: For all of your DJing needs!

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Whether you want an elegant white wedding, a bohemian wedding on the beach, or anything in between, DJ Zazzy Yas has you covered!

COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZEABLE! You pick the playlist. You pick the DJ Booth. You pick the lighting. You can even pick what the DJ shapeshifter's skin color will be for the night to match your color scheme! Disclaimer: Depending on the length of the event, her coloring might not appear the same by the end of the night. "What' Colors start to look different after you've been drinking all night."

OFFERING ALL IN ONE SERVICES! Professional DJ booth with state of the art sound system. Microphones available for toasts and speeches. Event lighting including monograms, up lights, star effects, and others. Audiovisual features so you can show off your favorite photos on backdrops, television screens, and more. Disclaimer: Not all services may be available. "Look, I can only sneak off with so much equipment from the WHAM! 101.1FM studio each night, ok?"

Garden of Thorns Catering

From an event as simple as a backyard bar-be-cue for a few friends, to an evening fit for royalty, Garden of Thorns Catering can and will deliver.

The booth's decorations were rather plain with deep green linens draped in aged ivory. Samples of candies and pastries were arranged on trays set at differing heights along one leg of the U-shaped display, directly across from the offerings of a more savory fashion. Along the front were binders filled with glossy photos documenting both the menus, venues, and services chosen by each party, but the tablescapes as well.

From buffet styles, to tasting stations, to seven (and in some cases more) course sit-down meals, the Garden can and does handle it all with skill and ease.

Staff are on hand at all times to answer any and all questions. Cards and pamphlets are on hand, offered person to person, and the appointment books for consultations are always open.

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Matilda's Bloomers is easy to spot at the Wedding Faire & Expo - beneath a white pole tent are several tables providing floral examples of wedding ideas. Matilda will be available to answer any questions you might have, and to hand out brochures.

Your wedding flowers will be one of the most photographed details of your wedding (besides you!), so it's important to pick wedding bouquets, centerpieces, and other floral arrangements that truly fit your wedding style!

When it comes to bouquets for the bride and her bridesmaids, it's best to keep the size of the bouquets in check with the style of the dress. Slinky sheaths work best with smaller, sleeker bouquets, while fuller dresses look great with rounder styles. With tea-length dresses sweeping the wedding front, matching the sophisticated airiness is important - a heavy, cascading bouquet would look out of place with a dress that's so light. And because the bouquets are going to be the most eye-catching accessory, it's important that both the dress and the flowers work well together in style and color.

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Boutonnieres for the groom and groomsmen vary from traditional to the unique!

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Let's not forget about the flower girls! Baskets" Bouquets" Whimsical"

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Having a church wedding" Pew adornments are generally thought of as a "must have" decoration since they add to the overall d"cor.

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Or are you opting for an outdoor wedding" Decorating with flowers for an outside wedding allows for different options on seating, of having an arch, or using a gazebo!

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Centerpieces help tie together the look of your entire table setting. They can be very affordable or very extravagant.

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You want your wedding flowers to be beautiful, and so do I. Here are some tips for making that happen!

1. Know your budget! The most difficult and least productive meetings are the ones where no budget is given. I respecfully request that a budget be provided at our first meeting. 2. Never skimp on the bridal bouquet. It's the one floral design that will be in photos at your home, at your parents house, your in-laws' house, and on your desk at work - I want you to like it! 3. Simplify your bridesmaid's bouquets. If you're on a tight budget, remember, it's your day not your bridesmaids'. Make your bouquet perfect. Theirs can be smaller, simpler, less expensive and still be pretty! 4. Be open minded about flower types. There are many flowers available year-round like roses, hydrangeas, carnations, alstroemeria, callas and orchids just to name a few. Knowing just this one piece of information can make your flower plan go much more smoothly. 5. Be open minded about colors. Flower colors are never exact. You can rely on me to help you understand the undertones of different varieties. For example, red ranunculus have orange undertones that stand out when paired with cool colors. 6. Consider how the flowers will photograph. Your colors may be purple and white, but mixing two contrasting colors without any shading can look like polka dots in pictures. Instead, you might want to add in lavender and gray green foliage to give it a softer look. 7. Go monochromatic for a bigger impact. A monochromatic color scheme looks more organized and really gives your ceremony and reception a pop of color that is sure to wow even in the smallest amounts. 8. Break tradition. If you aren't planning a traditional wedding, then your flowers certainly don't have to be traditional either. You also don't have to limit your containers to clear glass vases. If it holds water, it can hold your flowers. 9. Reuse your blossoms. One way to save money on your flowers is to make them do double duty. I usually design ceremony flowers in such a way that they can be redistributed for display at the reception. Including vases for the bouquets to decorate the head table is a great way to reuse the bouquets that you've already paid for. 10. Consider renting from Matilda's Bloomers. When I provide items (from vases and votives to decorating arches and gazebos) I know what works and what doesn't. I've tested my own materials. I know how long my candles will burn (creating ambiance for the whole night) and what size is needed to avoid smoke marks. Your bouquets, centerpieces, and all of the other floral touches you want will total about 8-16 % of your entire wedding budget. Together, we can come up with a plan that will stay within your budget, meet your desires, and make you happy on your special day!

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In making no effort to compete with the talented caterers and bakeries showcasing their wares throughout the expo, The Lost Pub and Brewery opted to keep things simple and satisfying for the Luncheon service.

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