We are proud to annouce that the first annual Ainsley House Bridal Fair was a huge success with over 600 attendees!!!
Nicole Lisanne Weddings & Events by Design
www.nicolelisanne.com coordinated and designed the event in collaboration with local business owners like Vice President of the Foundation Linda Kane Neufeld, Campbell Historical Museum Director Karen Lange, and Manager of Sonoma Chicken Coop Campbell Diana Rodich Moffett who donate their time and energy to helping raise funds for the Campbell Museum Foundation.
A HUGE thank you goes out to Hartmann Studios
http://www.hartmannstudiosrentals.com/ who sponsored the canopy, runway, dancefloor, and all tables, chairs, linens, and tabletop accessories!!! Hartmann has the best customer services, and the widest variety of products for our clients, and we thank them for their devotion to projects we embark on.
Another MASSIVE thank you goes to Natti of North American Theatre Technology
http://www.itsabouttheart.com/ for not only rigging all of the pretty paper lanterns that helped us set our garden party theme, but for the draper on the ceremony trellis, and management of all of the electrical needs and safety for the show!!!
Our design concept for this show was to allow couples to experience how the site could be used for a wedding. The garden was set for a wedding ceremony with drapery and lanterns by Natti of North American Theatre Technology
http://www.itsabouttheart.com/ , and florals by Young of De Young Floral Design
http://www.deyoungfloralevents.com/ .
The palm court was set for a cocktail hour with a bar serving mimosas, champagne, wine, sodas and water. There were also hors d'oeuvres from many caterers including Twist Cafe
http://www.twist-cafe.com/ , Sonoma Chicken Coop
www.sonomachickencoop.com, Party Helpers
http://www.thepartyhelpers.com/, Gunthers
http://www.guntherscatering.com/ordereze/default.aspx, The Loft Bar and Bistro/Capers
http://www.loftbarandbistro.com/ and
http://www.caperseatanddrink.com/ , and Olio
http://www.olio-cafe.com/ . Florals on the cocktail tables by Kellye with Precious and Blooming Floral Design
http://www.preciousandblooming.com/ . Guitar music by Jay Alvarez Guitarist
http://www.jayalvarez.com/ .
The front of house was set for a reception with a canopy for "dining", and dance floor for partying. The day began with dance demonstrations by Kim of Dance Spectrum and her team
http://www.thedancespectrum.com/ .
We sponsored a design center for couples to get inspiration for new colour pallettes, table top design ideas, and floral inspirations. I want to thank Kelley Clifford of Precious and Blooming Floral Design
http://www.preciousandblooming.com/ for their devotion and passion. We love to do "Blind Design" where I design the table top, and tell her very little about it, and then she comes up with the floral match=) It's so much fun to show up and see what we both interpreted from one another, and the results are always amazing as you can see! All tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware, and china, among other things, were sponsored by Hartmann Studio Rentals
http://www.hartmannstudiosrentals.com/, thank you Moises and Kelly!!!
My favorite part of the show by far was the beautiful runway show coordinated by Gabriella of Gabrielle's Bridal Atelier
http://www.gabriellesbridal.com/ . Gabi is our roommate here in downtown campbell at our beautiful design studio, and she is the number one resource for beautiful bridal gowns, flower girl gowns, Mother of the Bride gowns, brdiesmaid gowns, and special occassion, not to mention all of the accessories as well! The runway fashion show featured many of the designers Gabi carries including: Anna Maier/Ulla Maija, Anne Barge, Carmela Sutera, Cymbeline of Paris, Ines Di Santo, Jenny Packham, Junko Yoshioka, La Sposa, Martina Liana, Melissa Sweet, Paloma Blanca, Romona Keveza, Renella De Fina, Rosa Clará, Vera Wang, and Vineyard. The show featured Mother of the Bride gowns, Bridesmaid gowns, Flower girl gowns, and of course beautiful Bridal gowns. Jewelry for the models was sponsored by Bonnie of One World Designs
http://www.one-world-designs.com/ . All personal florals (bouquets, flower girl baskets with petals, corsages, boutonnieres) were donated by Adrianna and Leonore of Citti's Florist
http://www.cittisflorist.com/ .
Men's fashion was sponsored by Bennie of Eli Thomas For Men in Santana Row
http://www.elithomas.com/ . And honeymoon looks were provided by Bella James
http://www.bellajames.com/ .
After the fashion runway show we also had an amazing raffle with a gift from every wedding professional in the show.
Here's a complete list of participants:
De Young Flowers http://www.deyoungflowers.com/
Cittis www.cittisflorist.com
Precious and Blooming www.preciousandblooming.com
Eli Thomas Formalwear http://www.elithomasformen.com/
Just Honeymoons http://www.justhoneymoons.com/
Hilton San Jose http://www.sanjose.hilton.com/
Sleepy Hedgehog Press http://www.sleepyhedgehogpress.com/
The Flirty Guide http://www.theflirtyguide.com/
Inviting Ideas http://www.invitingideas-ca.invitations.com/
One World Design www.one-world-designs.com
Lone Star Limousines http://www.lnstarlimo.com/
Hartmann Studios www.hartmannstudios.com
Stagi Photography http://www.fineartweddingphotography.com/
Karen Tamaki Photography http://www.karentamaki.com/
Claudia Akers Photography http://www.claudiaakersphotography.com/
Precision Parking http://www.precision-parking.com/
HD Video Memories www.hdvideomemories.com
"I Do" Wedding Cakes http://www.idoweddingcakes.biz/
Satura Cakes www.saturacakes.com
Gabrielle's Bridal Atelier http://www.gabriellesbridal.com/
Gunther's Catering www.guntherscatering.com
The Party Helpers www.thepartyhelpers.com
Sonoma Chicken Coop www.sonomachickencoop.com
Twist Cafe www.twist-catering.com
Olio www.olio-cafe.com
Capers & Loft Bar and Bistro www.caperseatanddrink.com and http://www.loftbarandbistro.com/
Nicole Lisanne Weddings & Events by Design www.nicolelisanne.com
A Joyous Occasion http://www.ajoyousoccasion.com/
Plan 2 Party
Twitterpated Weddings http://www.twitterpatedweddings.com/
Sound in Motion http://www.simdjs.com/
Choice Music www.choicemusicsanjose.com
Jay Alvarez Guitarist http://www.jayalverez.com/
Dutchess Intimates Boutique www.dutchessboutique.com
Steve Beck Wedding Officiant www.revbeck.com
Mitzel Hair and Beauty
Natural Images Hair and Makeup www.naturalimagesmakeup.com
iDo Hair and Makeup
Dance Spectrum www.thedancespectrum.com
Ainsley House http://www.cityofcampbell.com/
Villa Ragusa http://www.villaragusa.com/
Dr. Kimberly Cockerham www.cockerhammd.com
Dr. Machado http://www.santomasdentalgroup.com/
Lightsky Photobooth http://www.lightskyphotobooths.com/
North American Theater Technology www.itsabouttheart.com
Gourmet Coffee Solutions
Non-Smear Lipstick www.non-smearlipstick.com
Bella James www.bellajames.com
Dutchess www.dutchessboutique.com
Primrose http://www.primrosebodyandboutique.com/
Shanel's Flowers & Frames http://www.freezedryit.com/
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's show!
Can't wait for next year!
Love,
Nicole and Team
***Photos provided by Stacie Tamaki of A Flirty Guide and Kellye Clifford of Precious and Blooming, THANK YOU!
