Putting My Feats Out There

My friend Rachel suggested I look into a local party planner called Homespun Parties, so I looked up their Facebook page and started following them. I thought they might be a good source of inspiration, but I also knew they might be a good place to connect with people.

Last week they posted something directed toward "wedding and event professionals + handmade artisans" regarding their second annual Expo called "This Ain't Your Mama's Wedding + Party Expo 2". I thought, "Humm, I've really been wanting to feature one•little•m at a bridal show of some kind, but I feel it has to be just the right kind of show for my first one. There has to be something about it that makes me feel very comfortable and confidant to attend." So I "liked" the announcement and figured I'd think about it some more. I also did some research on their site about what's generally involved.

Then I received an email from Ayesha Reynolds, who I discovered is one of the two ladies who started Homespun Parties in 2010. She wrote that she found my page through theirs and "How am I just finding out about you!!! Your stuff is amazing. I wanted to see if you would want to be involved in our indie bridal show?"

Here's a video from their site to give you a feeling of what the show looks & feels like:

I'm meeting with Ayesha this week on Thursday to discuss my involvement and to gain insight since it would be my first-ever show of this nature. From reading up on their vendor documentation, it appears that typically for new booth applicants you submit your information and they have to approve you before you can attend as a vendor... but I got a personal invite to become one! and an interview of sorts! Maybe they do this for all new applicants - but it makes me feel special, chosen, and comfortable.

The show will be Sunday March 11th, 2012.

Jon and I have already been brainstorming how to design our booth, what to put on display, and what to make new. I've very much been wanting to make more bridal gowns, as I have only ever done my own (which I could display, but since my skills have improved since then I would like to make something new).

I've chosen another Givenchy/Hepburn piece to recreate : The gown she wears during the wedding photo shoot in Funny Face when she dances with Fred Astaire as he sings "He Loves And She Loves".

I already have the pattern created for the bodice :•)  It has very flattering features that I'm pretty excited to tackle, including a unique hood-styled "floating" veil of dotted lace that attaches to the back of the dress, an angled drop waist, and a very full, romantic dotted lace tulle and satin tea length skirt.