The 3rd annual Bridal & Event Showcase was a huge success with over 80 registered brides and more than 200 attendees. Double-Take Photography would like to express our appreciation to The Captain’s Galley Restaurant & Banquet Center for providing a beautiful venue and for serving some of our favorite hors d’ourves. We would also like to thank all this year’s participating companies for sharing their time and expertise and we are already looking forward to planning an even bigger event for next year!

The crowds started filing in early and did not stop until the showcase ended. The room was filled with the buzz of conversions and there was little time to take a breath! We hope that every exhibitor had a opportunity to interact with those in attendance, make some good connections and network with the other professionals that participated. Planning for the 2015 Bridal & Event Showcase will start in just a few months with hopes that we can provide those that attend even more services, products, and choices.

Thank you to the companies who donated prizes and products to this years’ drawings and to all who provided show specials that made the day so wonderful. We were thrilled to see such a diverse & generous selection of gifted products and services, in addition to the Kindle Fire HD.

For those that missed the show or are interested in the companies that were a part of the day, here is a listing of the businesses and services that were offered. Let them know you found them here and we hope you will make use of all the planning resources that are available on our site.

Banquet Facilities

The Captain’s Galley Restaurant & Banquet Center

Route 5, 168 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach

207-934-1336   www.TheCaptainsGalley.com

Mountain House on Sunday River – 761 Sunday River Road, Newry  904-687-9232   www.MountainHouseonSundayRiver.com

Cakes & Confections

Pure Elegance Cakes – 5 Camden Avenue, Old Orchard Beach

207-233-8283   https://www.facebook.com/pureelegancecakes

Two Little Chefs Cupcakes – 7 Dube Lane, Biddeford

207-423-8546   https://www.facebook.com/twolittlechefscupcakes

Ceremony Officiant

Vows For You – 3 Sean Place, Saco

207-408-2329   www.VowsForYouByCynthia.com

Florist

Artistry In Bloom – 209 Main Street, # 102, Saco

207-282-6003   www.ArtistryInBloomSaco.com

Formal Wear

Tuxedos on Broadway – 740 Broadway, South Portland

207-772-8522   tom.gross722@gmail.com

Gifts & Favors

The Wishful Moon – 12 School Street, Freeport

207-865-4400   www.TheWishfulMoon.com

Tupperware – 7 Match Play Drive, Wells

207-467-5788   www.My2.Tupperware.com/AGoodwin

Health & Wellness

It Works! Global – 53 Arrowhead Drive, Brunswick

207-329-6403   www.DebsMaineWrap.MyItworks.com

Invitations

Village Paperie, Inc. – 29 Western Avenue, Kennebunk

207-967-0262   villagepaperie@roadrunner.com

Jewelry

 Pearls Du Jour – Route 1, 605 Dunstan Corner, Scarborough

207-756-0853   https://www.facebook.com/pearlsdujour

Silpada – 99 Ross Road, Old Orchard Beach

207-671-1106   www.MySilpada.com/Carolyn.Morton

Makeup & Cosmetics

Mary Kay Cosmetics – 334 Main Street Apt. 6, Saco

207-602-9978   www.MaryKay.com/KSmith1317

Music

Brian Zutter Productions –39 Heather Lane, Windham

207-712-2155   www.BrianZutterProductions.com

The Music Man DJ Services – 50 Storer St. Suite B, Kennebunk

207-423-4859/866-225-3901   www.TheMusicManDjService.com

Party Supplies & Tent Rentals

A Plus Party Rental – 10 Washington Avenue, Scarborough

207-883-4472   www.APlusPartyMe.com

SubZero Ice Carvings – P.O. Box 11, Lisbon

207-756-3902   subzeroicecarvings@yahoo.com

Photography

Double-Take Photography – 18 Clark Street, Saco

207-283-0050   www.DoubleTakePhotography.com

Salon & Spa Services

Bello in Home Salon – 59 Cumberland Avenue, Saco

207-400-1528   www.BelloInHomeSalon.com

The Carriage House Spa & Salon – 66 North Street, Saco

207-283-3383   www.CarriageHouseSpaAndSalon.com

Transportation

Maine Limousine Service -184 Main Street #1A, South Portland

207-883-0222 or 800-646-0068   www.MaineLimo.com

Travel Agent

Quest Travel – 765 Roosevelt Trail, Windham

207-892-2246   www.QuestTravelInc.com

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Helpful Hints & Tips For Attending Bridal Shows or Wedding Expos!

Well it’s that time of year again, typically from  the beginning of January thru the end of April there are bridal shows and wedding expos happening just about every weekend. If you are a couple planning a wedding or are putting together an anniversary, bar/bat mitzvah, or any special event please apply these useful hints and tips to held guide the way.

HELPFUL HINT #1: When attending a Bridal Show or Event Showcase bring a STAMP or make LABELS with your NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, E-MAIL, and Wedding/Event DATE printed on them – many exhibitors, as well as the show producer have drawings to enter – This will save you time and most certainly prevent writer’s cramp!

HELPFUL HINT #2: Think ahead and be prepared with a few important items! Swatches of material or colored ribbons are helpful when discussing your wedding/event with florists, bakers, formal wear, or party shops. You may also want to schedule appointments, purchase products, or contract services with some of the professional, so bring your date book along with a checkbook or credit card.

HELPFUL HINT #3: Prioritize your Wedding/Event needs based on how much lead time might be required to secure services or order products. Some professionals can only commit to one wedding or two events within a given day and will, therefore, be booked more quickly. Venues, Photographers, DJs, Consultants and some Florists are a few examples of services that that book several months to a year, or more in advance.

HELPFUL HINT #3: Set your priorities and create a realistic budget! Make a WISH LIST of the products and services that you need or want the most – then, prioritize that list along with the associated budget for each category.

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2014 Bridal Show and Event Showcase!

Well it’s that time of year again, we are busy planning our third annual Bridal Show and Event Showcase scheduled for March 30, 2014 to be held at the Captain’s Galley in Old Orchard Beach. If you are a couple planning a wedding or are putting together an anniversary, bar/bat mitzvah, or any special event please join us for an absolutely wonderful show.  Many wedding and event experts will be on hand to answer your questions and share information about their services as well as a live broadcast by Hot 104.7. The Captain’s Galley will have an array of food and appetizer samples (last years food was awesome delicious ), cash bar, prizes and show specials by participating vendors, free swag from Hot 104.7, and a grand prize drawing of a Kindle Fire HD to one lucky winner. Admission is free… so come spend an afternoon by the beach in Old Orchard and join us on Sunday, March 30th from 11:30AM to 3:00PM and be sure to tell your friends too. Let us know if you can join the fun via Facebook or Google plus and we hope to see you there!

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