Yesterday we went through all the amazing talent that attended this year's Calgary Bridal Expo. But that's not all you have to choose from in the Wedding industry. There are some great vendors that were not in attendance as exhibitors and I'm here to share some of those with you!

Bridal Fashions:
Echo Bridal

Cakes:
Let Them Eat Cake
Cake Creations

Decor and Rentals:
Silva Designs


Favors:
Personalized M&Ms

Florists:
Peaseblossoms


Invitations:
Spoonful of Sugar
Maple Mountain Designs

Jewellery:
Swarovski Crystal

Photography:
TLaw Photography
Hot Shoe Photography

Reception and Catering:
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Earl Grey Golf Course

And of course don't forget to check out our website
www.cornerstoneevents.ca Happy Planning!!

For all you brides (and grooms!) who attended yesterday's fabulous Calgary Bridal Expo here are some of our favorite vendors you may have seen while checking out all those gorgeous booths yesterday:

Bridal Fashions:
Bridal Center
Frocks Modern Bridesmaids

Cakes:
Buttercream Bake Shoppe
Cakery Bakery


Decor and Rentals:
Great Event Rentals

Favors:
Canadian Cancer Society

Florists:
Modern Petals

Gift Registry:
Bed, Bath and Beyond

Invitations:
Glimpz Invitations

Jewellery:
Stella and Dot

Lingerie:
She Apparel

Photography:
Bliss
Preserving Memories

Reception and Catering:
Great Events Catering
Calgary Zoo

Tuxedos:
Bridal Center

Videographer:
Preserving Memories

Tomorrow I'll fill you in on all the great vendors out there that did not attend the show - there is a lot more talent in the city then just what you saw at the show!

A big thank you to everyone that visited our booth on Sunday at the Calgary Bridal Expo. We hope you had fun and found some great ideas and vendors. There were so many great booths and great ideas for upcoming weddings. Some of our favorite vendors were there yesterday including Buttercream Bake Shop who just happened to be right across from our booth. Those of you who visited our booth know those amazing little morsels of chocolate cake we're talking about. I left with half a dozen of those yummy delights!

We'll be posting the winner of our Relaxation package later this week, so stay tuned! For those of you that visited you may recall that we were offering a 10% discount in that package for the lucky winner!

Have more questions about our services? Call us today to book a consultation!

With the Wedding Expo on Sunday we wanted to share some tips on how to survive these big shows.

1. Wear comfortable shoes - I love any excuse to break out my heels, but this isn't the day to do it. Hard concrete floors + a few hours walking around = very sore feet!

2. Don't bring your whole bridal party - There are A LOT of brides, maids of honour, mother of the brides, bridesmaids and even grooms that attend these shows, and it makes it hard to navigate through all these people. If you have more than two other people with you, you'll find you're always looking for them and not focusing on finding vendors for your big day. Stick to bringing only one or two people with you.

3. Hand cramps - There will be a lot of draws to enter, so save your hand and your time by coming prepared with labels with your name, address, phone number and email address on them. This will make entering the draws a piece of cake.

4. Know who will be there - all the shows have a website that list the vendors that will be at the show. Take a look at these before hand, check out the vendor's website and try to make a list of who you want to talk to. Once you're at the show, only take the business cards and brochures of vendors you're interested in. It will make it easier when you're weeding through your bag when you get home.

5. Bring water - We've all been to the Round-up Center (now BMO Center) and know that a simple bottle of water can cost over $3. You'll need it when you've been walking around all day and possibly tasting cupcakes and chocolate covered strawberries!

6. Have Patience - If you really want to talk to a vendor don't get discouraged if their booth is crowded around by other potential brides. Walk around and come back to them, better yet, come back when the fashion show starts. The floor usually thins out while the show is on.

7. Sales Pressure - You're sure to run into a DJ or other vendor who tells you that he only has one opening left for your wedding date. There are a lot of other vendors at the show to talk to, so don't feel like you need to sign without having talked to the rest of them.

8. Bring a pen and take notes - so you can remember what each vendor said, bring a note book and pen and make quick notes. That way you'll be able to remember what each one said.

9. Go early - find out when the doors open and be one of the first brides there. Wait until late
afternoon and it will be more crowded on the floor.

10. Have Fun! - After all you are getting MARRIED!! Whether you're bringing your fiance, mom or maid of honour - make a day of it. Go early, get your stuff done, and then go for a great lunch to thank them for coming with you. You'll be able to compare notes and talk about what you saw at the show.

And last but certainly not least - COME VISIT US! We'll be at booth #81. Tell us you read our blog and we might have a special surprise for you!

With the Wedding Fair just around the corner and Bridal Fantasy today, we wanted to share some tips on how to survive these big shows.

1. Wear comfortable shoes - I love any excuse to break out my heels, but this isn’t the day to do it. Hard concrete floors + a few hours walking around = very sore feet! Slip on your Uggs or Sketcher for this event.

2. Don’t bring your whole bridal party – There are A LOT of brides, maids of honour, mom’s of the brides, bridesmaids and even grooms that attend these shows, and it makes it hard to navigate through all these people. If you have more than two other people with you, you’ll find you’re always looking for them and not focusing on finding vendors for your big day. Stick to bringing only one or two people with you.

3. Hand cramps – There will be a lot of draws to enter, so save your hand and your time by coming prepared with labels with your name, address, phone number and email address on them. This will make entering the draws a piece of cake.

4. Know who will be there – all the shows have a website that list the vendors that will be at the show. Take a look at these before hand, check out the vendor’s website and try to make a list of who you want to talk to. Once you’re at the show, only take the business cards and brochures of vendors you’re interested in. It will make it easier when you’re weeding through your bag when you get home.

5. Bring water – We’ve all been to the Round-up Center or Telus Convention Center and know that a simple bottle of water can cost over $3. You’ll need it when you’ve been walking around all day and possibly tasting cupcakes and chocolate covered strawberries!

6. Have Patience – If you really want to talk to a vendor don’t get discouraged if their booth is crowded around by other potential brides. Walk around and come back to them, better yet, come back when the fashion show starts. The floor usually thins out while the show is on.

7. Sales Pressure – You’re sure to run into a DJ or other vendor who tells you that he only has one opening left for your wedding date. There are a lot of other vendors at the show to talk to, so don’t feel like you need to sign without having talked to the rest of them.

8. Bring a pen and take notes – so you can remember what each vendor said, bring a note book and pen and make quick notes. That way you’ll be able to remember what each one said.

9. Go early – find out when the doors open and be one of the first brides there. Wait until late afternoon and it will be more crowded on the floor.

10. Have Fun! – After all you are getting MARRIED!! Whether you’re bringing your fiancé, mom or maid of honour - make a day of it. Go early, get your stuff done, and then go for a great lunch to thank them for coming with you. You’ll be able to compare notes and talk about what you saw at the show.