"The Wedding Party" A Smash Hit

I am happy to report that our first attempt at producing our first bridal show was an overwhelming success! Exhaustion is totally setting in, but in a good way. With over 200 guests braving the rain, the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph, NJ helped provide a fantastic wedding planning experience with outrageous gourmet food from Growth Catering, some of which was served up in STYLE by a live strolling table provided by Screaming Queens Entertainment. Later, this beauty dolled up in a bright pink "cupcake" outfit to serve jello treats in the reception area.

Lots of action on the vendor floor, where guests interacted with talented vendors, and bid on prize packages of their choice in a "tricky tray" platform.

A super swanky all-white lounge and stage were provided by Jersey Street Furniture Rentals.

We outdid ourselves decorating the main ballroom, with four seasonal display tables for Lisa's educational chat. Props to Something Different for hooking us up with some stunning tableware!

This six foot autumn-styled manzanita tree centerpiece almost stole the show.

Silver was matched up with an elevated horizontal wreath for a spring motif.

A more affordable metal stand was one of the four designs for the twenty guest tables - BLING!

Hand-made damask lampshades played upon the lounge thread.

Black bamboo in a vase with white dendrobium orchids on another table, simple yet chic.

Many thanks to all that helped make this inaugural event a blowout! Autism Speaks will be receiving our donation as soon as we balance our record books. Thanks to all the fantastic and enthusiastic guests who fed us their excitement and energy - congratulations to all the prize winners - nearly $50,000 in wedding goods & services (not too shabby for our first year).

Until we see you again - remember to plan for YOUR wedding day, no matter what you read or see on TV! Have fun with it!

Michael