The Story of
'Something Blue'
For years, Mom and I have talked about hosting a wedding showcase out here at the ranch. We always said "someday."
Then this fall, we set up a booth at a bridal show and spent the day next to some of the most talented, generous people in the wedding world: photographers, bakers, DJs, florists and more. We swapped stories and traded business cards. More than one of them asked us the same question: "Have you ever thought about hosting one out at your barn?"
We drove home with a stack of cards and a whole lot of encouragement. Somewhere on that drive, "someday" turned into "this spring."
So we're opening the gates of our fifth-generation family ranch on Mother's Day weekend and bringing together the people who make weddings around here so special. Small, local and personal, the way we think a showcase should be.
Now presenting: The Something Blue Showcase.
What You'll Get
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Couples who are ready to plan. Guests buy a ticket, so the people who come are serious.
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The guest list afterward. Contact info for every attendee who opts in, so you can follow up.
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Promotion before the show. We'll feature your business on our social media and tag you in showcase posts.
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A full afternoon. Six hours, from noon to 6 PM, to meet people, book dates and run show specials.
Vendors Info:
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Bring your own table, backdrop and setup
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Outdoor spaces: bring a pop-up canopy if you'd like one, weighted at every leg (spring wind is no joke out here)
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Provide a certificate of liability insurance
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Donate a door prize worth $50 or more
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Share two showcase posts on social media (we'll send the graphics)
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Be set up by 11:30 AM and stay until 6 PM
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Exhibiting DJs: no amplified music at your space, so the featured DJ's sound carries
Schedule:
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Friday, May 7, 4–8 PM: load-in and setup (optional)
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Saturday, May 8, 8–10:30 AM: final setup
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11:30 AM: spaces ready
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12–6 PM: showcase open
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6–8 PM: tear-down; all vendors out by 8 PM
