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July 17, Friday, 11 am – 5 pm Free Admission
July 18, Saturday 11 am – 5 pm Free Admission
July 19, Sunday 11 am – 4 pm Free Admission

Belle Chapel
231 Avenue “B”
Snohomish, WA 98290

Stop by for amazing deals on some gorgeous gowns and, if you’re around on Sunday afternoon, say hi to me, Angel.

“The national gay & lesbian wedding resource, Rainbow Wedding Network, has announced that the company will be producing its first annual Seattle GLBTQ Wedding & Family Expo. The event will also include the Same Love, Same Rights® Mobile Marriage Summit, a forum in which ideas are collected from all who attend on innovative ways to create mass change in America concerning marriage equality. The Expo will be held at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront on Sunday, April 6, 2008 from 12:30 – 3:30 pm and is free for the public to attend.”

Can you believe it’s already been almost two months since Panache? I’ve been meaning to post these wonderful pictures from Lisa at Make A Scene Rentals, so I hope no one will mind that they’re a little late. They’re still great photos of the beautiful sunny day we had and that view. Enjoy!

Status Lounge Image courtesy of the Columbia Tower

My guy and I went to Panache 2008 this Sunday thanks to an invitation from Don. Here’s a quick review of how it went.We were greeted at the registration booth once we stepped out of the first set of elevators. Two delightful ladies who gave us our Macy’s bag once we signed in. Another elevator ride up, and we stepped out onto the 75th floor. After checking our coats in, we scoped out the views. We had been to the observation deck before, but it just didn’t compare to this. I wish I could find a picture that did it justice, but you’ll just have to take my word for it. So, not only did we get a great view, but it was the first sunny day since I don’t know how long.

Wait staff passed hors d’oeurves and drinks around: sparkelling wine, raspberry lemonade and a signature cocktail called the blushing bride (vodka, peach schnapps and a dash of raspberry puree). Other hors d’oeurves were also stationed throughout the floor ensuring that you wouldn’t go hungry. Instead of a formal fashion show, models walked around in wedding dresses so guests could touch, admire, ask questions about and take pictures of the dresses.

I liked the fact that there were only a select few vendors in each category, and that everything seemed really laid back. It definitley wasn’t the bustling craziness of some of the huge shows, and it also didn’t drag on for hours on end. Four hours was enough time to eat, enjoy the views, and talk to each of the vendors.

Alison G., the winner of the giveaway, had this to say about the show:

“We had a very nice time yesterday.  I would recommend anyone getting married in the area to attend this event.  I especially loved the ‘brides’ who walked among the guests in wedding gowns and make up.  The view and food were also spectacular; we loved being at Columbia Tower.

It was difficult to relax and take everything in however, as the vendors were very eager to engage in conversation.  (This is understandable because they clearly love what they do and are very talented.)

Overall, a great afternoon and I got some excellent information and business cards I will keep.”

And as a surprise, Governor Christine Gregoire was there with her daughter, Courtney. My guy pointed her out and to confirm it, nodded to the two suited gentlemen at the cocktail table behind her.

AEG

“I would like to bring my nephew so that someday rather than being all awkward and deer-caught-in-headlights, he’s feeling natural with the whole thing.”

Congratulations! You have 2 tickets to Panache 2008 in Seattle.

Envelope please. And the winner is

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DisneyPrincess!

Congratulations, I will be mailing your tickets out on Friday. Thank you everyone who entered. Maybe we’ll do this again next year. See you at the show!

Side note: So how does one do a drawing for these things anyway? Since it was my first drawing, I decided it would be most fair to write out (I know…so old school) each name on a post-it note, fold them and put them in a container for random selection. My lovely assistant (aka younger sister) shook them up and chose. How do people do this with several entrants? I guess I’ll find out.

2/13 Update: Because we couldn’t get a hold of the winner, the tickets have been redrawn and awarded to AEG.

Our very first giveaway!

I’m giving away two tickets to Panache, a bridal show in Seattle’s beautiful Columbia Tower. Simply leave a comment on this post saying who you would take with you.  Then on February 7th, I’ll announce the randomly selected winner.

“Panache, a spirted display of style, set in the elegant and unassuming Columbia Tower Club! Enjoy an intimate gathering of some of Seattle’s most prestigious and desirable wedding businesses and professionals. Sip on sparkling wine and delight in Chef James Hassell’s signature hors d’oeuvres, while perusing the booths, and enjoying the stunning views from the 75th and 76th floors of the Columbia Center!”

February 17, 2008 | 12pm – 4pm

Good luck!

We had such a great time at bridal show this weekend. Hopefully you were able to sample some good food and collect some cool freebies. If you’re stopping by for the first time, you’ll find a mix of advice, resources, a wedding and events blog (and a bit about me).

Oh, and some really good news: Garden of Eden Bouquets won best small business booth this year. Congrats LeAnn and team! Be on the lookout this week for pictures from the show. 

1/31 Update: The Everett Herald published many of their wedding articles online. Check them out here for more ideas and stories.