The Bridal Extravaganza show put on by The Wedding Guide is an adventure. There are 800 potential brides and grooms looking for vendors to make their special day perfection. I am always excited and nervous for these shows, but as I prepare for the show by setting up my booth with all my pictures I get a sense of relief because I let the photos speak for me. They represent so many special days with so many unique people.
This being my 5th Bridal Show I have made many connections with other vendors, and have been able to work with many of them. I was very excited to see Baron’s Creek Vineyard displaying the photos I took at their venue! I love being able not only to help brides, but local businesses flourish and succeed. I really appreciate when people acknowledge how important photography is to not only a wedding day but to a success of a business.
As I headed over to the show; I realize that “selling” to these brides is not hard because I love what I do; I love the excitement, the love, and the candidness of a wedding day. Being able to part of someones ultimately most memorable day of their lives is truly a blessing. I love when someone books with me, because I am invited to become close with them, and ultimately become their friend.
I had a bride and groom book with me because they said that they felt a closeness, that I genuinely seemed like I cared; which I do. I want to get to know the couple’s very well; so well that we become friends before and after the wedding. This way I will have a great grasp on what they are envisioning for their photos.
No matter how many weddings I do, I am still in love with my job and cannot wait to start 2017 by capturing memories for my brides and grooms. 
