the b-list comes to DC

We are playing a bit of catching up today from the past few weeks of big weddings + the B-List Conference this past weekend we helped put together here in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia! Thought it would be fun to share some behind-the-scenes pictures of the weekend...

{photo by: Kate Headley}

Attending bloggers included back row, from left to right: Harmony from Bridal Bar, Ami from Elizabeth Anne Designs, Maddy from Inspired Bride, Lara and Kelly from So You're Engayged, Lyla from Globetrotting Bride, Amanda from 100 Layer Cake, Courtney from Little White Book, Amanda from Ruffled, Dana from Broke-Ass Bride, Anne-Marie from Perfect Bound, Janice from Bridal Wishlist. Middle Row: Kelly from Santa Barbara Chic, Grace from The Cinderella Project, Jackie from Merci New York, Emily from Once Wed, Karol and Meredith from Dallas Wedding Planner, Cyd from The Sweetest Occasion, Nole from Oh So Beautiful Paper, Jen from Green Wedding Shoes, Jessica from Budget Savvy Bride, Kelly and Maria from Ritzy Bee. Front Row: Vané from Brooklyn Bride, Anne from From I Will to I Do, Vanessa and Cortnie from Lolliblog, Liene from Blue Orchid/Think Splendid, Christy from Junebug Weddings, Justine from The Unbride, Jillian and Jennifer from 100 Layer Cake, Cathie from Weddingbee.

Friday, April 16 {Photos by: Carlos Andres Varela and Shane Carpenter for Elan Artists}

The weekend started off with a welcome reception Friday night where 200 DC vendors and bloggers were treated to a FABULOUS meet + greet party hosted by The Torpedo Factory. An amazing assortment of food + beverages were created by the one-and-only Design Cuisine. With the direction of Kent Smith, Seana Hale and Nick Watts of Design Cuisine they knocked it out of the park with uniquely themed stations like a "pop-up" station full of pop-tarts, pop rocks and other fun goodies, a prosecco bubbly bar and even dessert ideas just for grooms like Guinness ice-cream...amazing! The fabulous florals were by Holly Chapple Flowers, the band Nation preformed and photographers Carlos Andres Varela and Shane Carpenter from Elan Artists, lighting by John Farr Lighting, valet by Marc Parc, paper goods from Envelopments, photo booth by Smilebooth and planning by Ritzy Bee Events.

 

 

Leigh Ann, Julia & Annie from Hitched Salon

 

Guests + bloggers from Bridal Bar and Lollipop Events

For more images from the party visit here!

Saturday, April 17

We had our conference on Saturday and took a little lunch break enjoying this adorable lunch by Design Cuisine and packaged in a Smock Paper box. Something old, new, borrowed + blue was quite fitting for the crowd!

 

{Photo credit: Kate Headley photography}

A few from our iPhone too...

 

Our tote bags were pretty darn fun to go through as well and we wanted to thank all of the sponsors that contributed...to Chronicle Books, Smock, David Tutera, Paloma’s Nest, Rust Designs, Emersonmade, Wedgwood, Santa Barbara Preserves, Whisker Works, Footpetals, iomoi, Viv & Ingrid, Williams-Sonoma, 9Spot Monk, Martha Stewart for Crane & Co., Delphine, Bridal Reflections, Sycamore Street Press, Flory Photo, Chewing the Cud, Envelopments, Scout Books, Pottery Barn, The Pink Initiative, Lo Boheme, Rembrandt, The Hive at 1511 and Thoughtful Day

 

{Photo by Kate Headley}

Sunday, April 18

We were lucky to be treated to brunch at Williams-Sonoma at the Maza Gallerie in DC.

They have an amazing wedding registry program for couples that include personal assistance from their employees who walk you thru the process and even manage a list so you can track who to send thank you notes to! We were treated to all kinds of demos and even watching our frittatas made from their in store chef, Patty.

We had a great weekend and can't thank all of our fellow bloggers enough for making the trip here to visit!

Comments

[Erica]

Looks like the conference was a success!!!