This past wedding season – 2014 – my third year in business – was unbelievable! I made some major additions to the inventory (I feel like I should use “we” instead of “I” but seriously, there is only me) – 12-12 foot pews, Vintage Marquee LOVE letters, first 12″ and then adding the 24″,22 sets of 50′ globe string lights in white and black wire, eclectic seating. I’ve received amazing support from other vendors, antiques dealers, wedding and event planners not to mention all the photographers who show off my stuff to perfection. What can I say about my fabulous clients? They drove for hours to pickup AND to return. To New Brunswick, PEI, Yarmouth, Cape Breton. They used my inventory in unexpected and unusual ways. They carried twelve foot pews down over stairs and into the woods. They showed up for pickup with livestock trailers and livestock still in it (adorable baby lamb). They listened to my story about how I couldn’t keep Allen keys in stock and constructed something so I can make my own.
They offered suggestions on ways to improve things. They FIXED things to make them better before they returned them. They sent flowers and wedding favours and other gifts, and handwritten thank you notes. They shared pictures so we could all live vicariously – and get ideas for future events. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love and appreciate you all! By this time it was really raining, so we got the shots we could with people in them and I set up and photographed the picnic scenario a few days later in a different location. Ya do what ya have to do! Blue Dress: Borrowed from Amanda Perrin/Frye Boots: Borrowed from Margie MacDonnell-Purdy Models: Lauren Purdy, Jenn MacDonald, Charlie “Birddog” Purdy Locations: Spencer’s Point, Bible Hill Daisy wreath: Wild daisies, made by Pam Rehberg! All the other usual suspects! Crazily, a styled shoot for just one decade wasn’t enough for me and I had to cram three decades into one day.
After the 1920’s shoot in Great Village we moved the troops to Spencer’s Point and set up shop in Harold Purdy and Margie MacDonnell- Purdy’s cottage. Here is where the weather started to taunt us and changed what we were able to accomplish for the 1950’s shoot. But we were there, we had hair, we had makeup. Nobody seemed to mind getting a little wet and everyone, including other family members and cottage owners chipped in to help us out. This really was the result of so many wonderful people! Models: Jenn MacDonald, Lauren Purdy, Margie MacDonnell-Purdy Set-up, take down, transportation, muscle, laughs: Brandon Purdy, Harold Purdy Co-ordination: Lori Grund, Pam Rehberg Makeup: Chantelle Brown Makeup Artist Hair: Hairstyles by Amanda Perrin Almost a year ago now, in June 2013, I put together a styled shoot showcasing inventory from Borrowed, the talents of some local vendors and the free and donated services of some beautiful models, a barn location, a cottage and property, some muscle and some co-ordination help.
Who knew how much work it would be or that it would take me almost a year to share it? The barn is gone now, torn down which makes it all the more special to have this remembrance. First up is 1920’s inspiration: Barn: Logan Spencer, Great Village NS (facilitated by Clair Peers) Models: Jenn MacDonald, Lauren Purdy, Olivia, Lily & Sophie Grund, Gaia Purdy Nielsen Muscle: Brandon Purdy, Harold Purdy Photography: Something Old Something New Photos Clothing, Decor, Hairpieces: Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals Florals: Superstore, arranged by Margie MacDonnell-Purdy, Joan Montgomerie, Lori Grund, Pam Rehberg This season I am excited to offer eclectic seating for ceremony sites and receptions. While I have always had a selection of chairs, benches and pews, I have expanded the numbers and I’m offering package pricing. Just tell me the number you need to seat and whether or not you want a mix and match of everything, or chairs only, and I’ll put together the perfect combination for your space.
This pricing will be $4 per chair/$5 per seat on bench or pew. There are 150 chairs available, seating for 26 on pews and another 10 on benches. And of course I now have the 12 matching 12 foot pews with seating for approximately 85. Here are pictures of a couple of sets ups to fuel your imagination! (all chairs, benches, pews are not pictured) I was involved, with an amazing group of wedding professionals, in a styled shoot inspired by the Blue Willow china pattern and the gorgeous colours of a Nova Scotia autumn. Thanks to each and every one of them for including me in this experience. It was cold and it was a long day from the time I loaded up a van, drove to the Annapolis Valley, participated in the shoot and drove home, but it was worth every minute. Here are the creds: Elegant Productions – Lauren and Katelyn: http://elegantproductions.ca I had a chance to work with these two creative ladies a few times over the 2013 season and appreciate the business they sent my way and for suggesting Borrowed for this shoot.
It was fun to see them in action, their organizational skills and how they made things seamlessly flow throughout the day. Who doesn’t need that on a wedding day? Flowers: http://www.chelsealeeflowers.ca – when I saw those flowers in my cobalt bottle collection my heart stopped! If I had been on a chair I would have fallen off! And the bouquet, swing (THE SWING) and halo were equally amazing. She made sure every bloom was in perfect, photo worthy condition! Cakes: Those blue birds are handpainted on the cake! Food: How delicious does that look? Stationary: http://www.creativedestiny.ca – One word – beautiful! Hairstyling: http://truebeautysalonspa.ca – Soft and flowing but managed to last the day. Makeup: Allison Kirby – well just look at Drew 🙂 Models: Drew Campbell & Jono Horne – beautiful/low maintenance: (with special props to her husband Dave for the “heavy lifting”). S/blog/2013/11/blue-willow/ (Plus the link will appear when watching my slideshow – credit where credit is due)