Wednesday, October 21, 2015

{#Photo Highlights} from @WeddingSalon New York City #BridalTradeshow {#WordlessWednesday} Don't miss the November Show!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City


Bridal Tradeshows are NOT just for Brides ladies! This summer I got a chance to the attend the Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow in New York City, the show comes back to NYC again this November, in a different venue and whether you are #TeamSummer or #TeamWinterWhite Wedding, the Wedding Salon Expo has a little something for everyone!

Here are my Photo Highlights:

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City

Above: As soon as you enter, you see amazing dresses!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Nicole Miller Wedding Dress

Above: The lace detail, the stunning exposed back, the pink lighting! This is super 'girly girliness' in all it's bridal glory!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Violinist

Above: A violinist! She is the first person you see when you get off the elevator to the event, such a wonderful way to be greeted.

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Nicole Miller Wedding Dress

Above: OK I had to resist the urge to nip in the top part so the mannequin wouldn't have that 'saggy boob' look but I was afraid to touch anything!

Nicole Miller Wedding Dress at the Wedding, Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City

Above: Nicole Miller Wedding Dresses look good 'coming and going' right? (Maybe it's a trick of the lighting and the way the dress falls, but I see a heart shape and a bit of 'butterflyesque' wings too!)

Nicole Miller Wedding Dress at the Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City
Above: I promise there are other dresses in addition to Nicole Miller, I took pictures in the order I proceeded through each room.

Nicole Miller Wedding Dress at the Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City

Above: You guessed it, another Nicole Miller!

Glamour Closet Designer Wedding Dresses at the Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City

Above: I got to meet the team from Glamour Closet who sell Designer Wedding Gowns up to 75% Off Retail - it's like a sample sale everyday! I got a close up on the price tags on both of the above gowns for you so you could see the savings for yourself! Left: Carolina Herrera Sample Gown from Glamour Closet and Right: I am living for this Lazaro Sample Gown!

Carolina Herrera Sample Gown from Glamour Closet Designer Wedding Dresses at the Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Sticker, Price Tag

Above: For Brides on a Budget who still want to knock em dead with a gorgeous designer gown, but only pay a fraction of the cost for it, Glamour Closet is definitely for YOU! This is a close up of the price of the dress on the left side of the dual dress photo! This Carolina Herrera Sample Gown is literally a STEAL!

Lazaro Sample Gown from Glamour Closet Designer Wedding Dresses at the Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City

Above: This is the price on the dress on the right. I was particularly fond of this Lazaro Sample Gown, now all I need is a Fiance! ROFLMAO


Above: She's a bit more 'frou frou' than my usual, but a mermaid style is super flattering!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Diamond Dust Potraits, Park Slope Press

Above: Needless to say that the Diamond Dust Portraits by Park Slope Press immediately caught my eye (and everyone else too!), I was born in April, and the birthstone for April is 'Diamond' - A Diamond Dust Portrait? FABULOUS (picture me yelling Fabulous in my best Oprah at Christmas Holiday Voice!) I WANT one of these. Heck I want one of me and my mom too, I think this would make a beautiful Mother's Day or 'anytime' gift for that matter, not just weddings!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Alessandro from I Know You Can Dance

Above: It's Alessandro's warm, bright smile and sunny disposition that drew me to his exhibitor booth, I Know You Can Dance offers Dance Lessons for the couple and can also craft father/daughter or mother/son dances either in a studio or at your residence!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, DanielaRodriguezNYC Bridal Hair&Makeup, #DanielaRodriguezNYC

Above: Gotta love those 'instagramable' moments (please don't use this tag now, I'm sure the contest is over!)

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, DanielaRodriguezNYC Bridal Hair&Makeup, #DanielaRodriguezNYC

Above: DanielaRodriguezNYC Bridal Hair&Makeup was on hand to offer makeup touchups, be sure to check out her online portfolio of Beautiful Brides!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Guitarist
Above: Mid-way there was a musician switch!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, The Royal Hideaway Playacar Hotel, Honeymoon Destinations, Destination Wedding Resorts

Above: Honeymoon and Destination Wedding resorts are a very popular choice, and there was a ton of resort and tourism boards to choose from, The Royal Hideaway Playacar Hotel definitely had a pretty set up!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Athena Entertainment, Champagne Diva, Strolling Tables

Above: Athena Entertainment definitely turned heads with a living 'Champagne Diva', and this is just some of what they can do for your next bash - wedding or any type of event or party for that matter! Seriously check out their 'Strolling Tables', Greeters, Face and Body Art as well as Specialty Acts, I'm sure you will be blown away!

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Sandals Resorts, Honeymoon Destinations, Destination Wedding Resorts
Above: I have to confess I have yet to visit Sandals Resorts, looks like I am going to need to get on that and get out there as soon as possible, I'm overdue for some fun in the sun since I worked through the summer!

Carlo's Bakery, Cakes and Sweets, Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City
Above: I am sure most of you are familiar with Carlo's Bakery home of the Cake Boss, Buddy Velastro.  They cater, and they put together a really delicious assortment of just some of what they can do. Most people went back several times to enjoy the delectable array of cakes and sweets, myself included!

La Maison Du Chocolat, Chocolate, Macaroons, Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City
Above: Not to be outdone was La Maison Du Chocolat with a delicious spread of chocolate and macaroons!

Ben & Jerry, #benjerryweddings, Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City
Above: Ben & Jerry was in attendance and that ice cream line was LONG, the struggle is REAL! LOL Some of the New Jersey Ben & Jerry Franchisers were there to promote #benjerryweddings

Fratelli Saraceni, BLUMOND, Splendia - Matilde, Sparkling Wines, Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City
Above: And for that 'something blue' the folks at Fratelli Saraceni have got you covered with 'BLUMOND' - the Italian Blue Sparkling Wine made from Prosecco grapes with an added flavor of fresh, sweet Peach. We also got to sample Splendia - Matilde - an Italian Sweet Sparkling Wine made from Merlot Grapes with an added hint of strawberry. Perfect companion to a Spa Day as well as your big day in my opinion.

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Joyce Kutty Designs
Above: Joyce Kutty Designs - Her backstory is truly an awesome one - In 2011 Joyce realized her passion and artistic vision could also touch lives. During her studies at Rhode Island College she became aware of neutropenia, and abnormally low count of white blood cells - common among oncology patients going through chemotherapy treatment. These patients cannot have real flowers because of the bacteria in the flowers that are detrimental to a patients health, particularly during chemo. She explored the traditional Japanese art-form of origami (the art of folding) and with her background in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design she began creating origami floral arrangements. They reference real flowers as inspiration and any patient can have these in their room. When I read her backstory it truly touched me, during my Medical Crisis in 2011 I could not have flowers in my room. I remember visiting the Nurse's Station to see them enjoying my flowers (often times not even telling me they were there!) I wish I had heard about Joyce Kutty Designs sooner! All patients should experience the joy of a beautiful bouquet, and now they can! (passing you a tissue, I know you want one - isn't this the most touching backstory for a brand you have read in awhile?) With every order over $100, Joyce Kutty Designs donates a Bouquet to a patient at Rhode Island Hospital.

Wedding Salon Bridal Tradeshow/Expo, New York City, Maps by A.JAFFE, Diamonds, Jewelry
Above: Last but certainly NOT least is Maps by A.JAFFE - They are definitely a 'save the best for last' moment in this recap, These Jewelry Maps allow you to honor the places you hold dear, each custom made piece can be engraved with any location in the world and a Diamond marks the spot of a favorite memory. They resonated with me on so many levels I don't know where to start. At heart I am and always will be a Gypsy, a Nomad, a Wanderer. Stillness feels like death to me. I love to travel and roam, I love the idea of being able to capture the map of a favorite place and wear it as a necklace near my heart forever. I was born in April, us April babies are lucky enough to call Diamonds our 'birthrights' - ahem I mean 'birthstone'. So the fact that instead of an 'X' on the map you can commemorate a special place with a Diamond as the marker is just so, well...ME!!!!

MY TAKE

Butterflies, I presented a mere fraction of what was there, it was a full house and many times I couldn't get solid exhibitor booth shots, there were quite a few other tourism boards there, including one that holds a special place in my heart, Puerto Rico, but I couldn't get a booth shot of them.

While I work on creating my own Pinterest Board for the event, I will point you to Wedding Salon's Pinterest Board for this event, which can be found HERE (their board includes photos of the ginormous Gift Bag that you get on the way out!) and for a list of upcoming Bridal Shows you can attend, click HERE.

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44 comments:

  1. It looks like a great time to be a bride right now. I love all the pretty dresses out right now.

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  2. Nice photos although I spotted some macaroons I want some LOL

    Have a fashiontastic week :-)

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  3. Those dresses are beautiful. I can see why people play thousands for a wedding dress.

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  4. What a great time it looks like you had, I'd love to visit a Bridal Trade Show :) I especially enjoy hearing the music, I bet the violinist was exceptional.

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  5. These are some seriously beautiful gowns! Jealous!

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  6. Those dresses are gorgeous! I thought it was fun to look at all the dresses when I was getting married. I ended up borrowing a friend's dress for the wedding which I LOVED!

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  7. Wow, those gowns are beautiful. Wedding style is so different than when I got married!

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  8. Before my Hubs met me, he used to only use Sandals Resorts. We still travel a lot, but we take turns with where we go.

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  9. I would have been first in line for Carlo's Bakery! Nicole Miller has some stunning wedding dresses. They'd make a bride really feel like a princess for a day!

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  10. Oooh, what pretty dresses! I'm not planning a wedding anytime soon, but I love to check out the styles and sample the goodies as much as the next girl. What fun!

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  11. This looks like a great event. I wish I had attended a bridal show when I was planning my wedding. Catherine S

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  12. Those are some beautiful wedding dresses! I love the dresses with silver on them!

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  13. This looks like a great event and I see several dresses that I would love to strut around in.

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  14. How fun! I loved picking out my wedding dress, and think it'd be neat to go try some on just to feel fancy!

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  15. I love viewing the current wedding trends and must haves, so this type of event would be a lot of fun. That Lazaro Sample Gown is especially stunning!

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  16. What a fun event. I am married but still like to look at wedding gowns.

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  17. Amazing beautiful dresses. So many things to check out at this event.

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  18. I was noticing how much sexier wedding dresses are becoming. No more looking like the figurine on top of the wedding cake! What a fun event to attend!

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  19. Wedding Gowns up to 75% Off Retail? WOW! That's insane! My brother just got engaged and his new fiancee will be looking for a dress soon!

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  20. I'd love to go to a bridal show and see all of the dresses.

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  21. I loved the second dress and the Nicole Miller one. I absolutely LOVE looking at wedding dresses. I only got married 8 years ago, but it seems like styles and everything have changed so much since then! I want a redo!

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  22. I agree with you... Bridal shows are not just for brides I often visit local Bridal Shows.. so fun

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  23. Those dresses are all so pretty!

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  24. That lovely champagne diva gown is so unique. I wonder if it was heavy to walk around in?

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  25. What a wonderful event. I love looking at wedding dresses and the ones you featured are fabulous.

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  26. Those dresses are stunning. I have no intentions on getting married anytime soon, but I'd love to go to one of these!

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  27. Awww this brought back memories when I was getting married lol. Looks like a really fun event!

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  28. Everything is so pretty. Look like a fantastic day! I love that dress!

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  29. Good photos! these dresses are very nice, I think its a great and fun idea to have a bridal show.

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  30. Love those wedding dresses! They're all pretty! The first one with exposed back reminds me of my wedding dress because it had an exposed back too.

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  31. Wow! What an incredible event. I've never been to anything like that before. Makes me wanna get married all over again, haha!

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  32. My daughter is getting married next October. I need to look for an even like this where we live.

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  33. Those gowns are absolutely stunning! I would love to attend an event like that one!!

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  34. Those are some gorgeous dresses and the violin is a really great touch. It looks like a beautiful event.

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  35. The Nicole Miller with the sheer top is gorgeous. I love all of the dresses pictured.

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  36. The Nicole Miller top is stunning! I loved picking out my wedding dress- it was the very first one I tried on!

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  37. Eeek looking at all these pictures makes me want to get married again. I had a traditional indian wedding, really want to renew our vows with a white wedding. :)

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  38. I am a sucker for wedding gowns and these are so gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing these pics. Looks like you had a blast.

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  39. Oh how fun! Those dresses are really pretty! Would love to be there and experience the fun.

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  40. Looking at your pics makes me want to get married again! The gowns, the food, the make up, I LOVE it!

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  41. Theres is nothing like a fun bridal experience! These dresses are so cute!

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  42. Those dresses are stunning. I especially love the first dress. So elegant and pretty. What a great experience.

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  43. Sounds like a fun experience - there is a bridal show in Milwaukee in January. I think I will check it out.

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  44. Some of those gowns are truly one of a kind. Those are so beautiful, and it makes me wish I had a wedding to plan!

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