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We just had our first ever vendor party and it was great! We had nine different companies represented including photographers from Studio Laguna, Danio Photography and Happenstance Photography. Cakes were represented by Generation Celebration. DJ Entertainment by Party Time Productions, Dress shop, tuxedo rental and accessories by Little Bridal Shop. Floral designer Alice-Lynn Olson of the Late Bloomer and Ribbon Gift Consultant Eva Trojanowski.

It was so nice to be able to meet with all these different vendors on a more personal basis. Some were able to show their work while others were able to talk about theirs as well as the wedding industry in general.

Jack and I came up with this idea because we think that networking with other vendors is the best way to not only promote our company, but also a better way to serve our clients. Photos and Video are always better when the vendors can work together to get amazing shots. The DJ or MC is also an intrical part of this because they give us a “heads-up” when important events are about to take place; thus getting us prepared.

We have had many couples meet with us and ask if we know of other vendors, so our wheels started turning and we had a party!

It was such a success that we’re thinking of doing this twice a year. Of course,

When we have clients over to interview us, they often ask us for other vendors that we work with. “What photographers do you work well with?”, “Do you know any good bakers?”, “Who do you recommend for a DJ?” and more. We’ve always thought it was important to network with other vendors, but when you’re so busy at the weddings, it’s hard to get much time in for that.

So, our wheels starting turning and we decided to have a party!

We invited several vendors in the wedding industry to our home to show off their work and network with others. Some we had worked with before, some were referred to me by other vendors. It was great to have the time to talk and meet new people! Many ideas were exposed that I think will end up benefiting not only the vendors, but our clients as well!

Photographers from Studio Laguna, Danio Photography and Happenstance Photography were able to show us their portfolios. We found that Danio is now offering Photo Booths which have been very popular as of late! We of course showed some videos and Generation Celebration Cakes brought a wonderful Chai Latte cake - delilcious!

Alice-Lynn of The Late Bloomer brought some of her beautiful flowers to share - they are adorning my kitchen table still! Ribbon Gift Consultant Eva Trojanowski showed us a great gift idea for clients that recommend us or for Brides and Grooms to give to their wedding party. Jeff Richards of Party Time Productions spoke about the dj business as well as the wedding industry in general.

Theresa of Little Bridal Shop also came - maybe next time she’ll wear one of her beautiful wedding gowns to show - LOL! But seriously, I will be wearing one of her gowns soon - as a bridesmaid of course!

All in all, we thought the party was a hit and plan on having more in the future. We’d like to have one every six months, but that could be wishful thinking as so many of us are just swamped at that time of year! At the very least we’ll have one annually.

Thanks to all who took the time to come to our little party - we’re looking forward to seeing - and working! with you all soon!