2009 Quality Hill Bridal Show at Grant Humphrey Mansion

It's been quite a while since I participated in a Bridal Fair. They are not my favorite thing in the world. But when the fabulous event planner, Wendee Walter-Vezzetti approached me about being involved in her project: The Quality Hill Bridal Show, how could I say no? She partnered with the Grant Humphrey Mansion, a gorgeous old mansion in Denver where I love to shoot, and hand-picked some wonderful vendors. The experience was much more enjoyable for me because Wendee asked me photograph the event so I got to "hide" behind my camera and wander through the event meeting all the participants. Very fun and such a relief to not be standing awkwardly beside my table!

I FINALLY got to meet Julie Sandusky of JS Designs in person after all these years. We have been involved in several of the same weddings for almost 4 years now and have never had a face-to-face interaction! Her table was like a candy store- just oodles of creative little treasures that you could not help but touch. And Julie is just bursting with genuine enthusiasm. I can't wait to visit her studio in Denver. She has a brand new website, so check it out! www.jsdesigncustom.com

I was thrilled to make the acquaintance of the Bistro Boys Catering team! Jay and I zipped down to Denver after the show to meet their team, and were highly impressed with their attention to detail, their commitment to customized & personal attention for each of their clients and their versatility (i.e. dinners for 2500 guests to 7 course meals for five bon vivants). We are delighted to add them to our preferred vendor list and to work with them on creating a catalog of images for their portfolio! More new friends! Erin & Cori with www.plumsageflowers.com are adorable and so excited to be working together! They are full of spunk and originality!

Lori with www.staticefloral.com is looking much more reserved here than she was in real person. (I guess no one really likes having their photo taken!) She is so sweet and her arrangements are vivaciously vibrant!Blake Elizabeth Hanick with Lilywillow: http://www.lilywillow.com. I think I spent most of my time pawing through her portfolio. She just moved out here a year ago and I think her business is also about a year old, but her collection of work was amazing! She just has piles of the most scrumptuous paper suites. She is very passionate about her work. I was so inspired.

There are many more links to the other fabulous vendors that were at this show. Click here to view: The Quality Hill Bridal Show