Last Saturday, Social Lilly hosted the Brides Who Lunch Bon Voyage event and showcased some of Atlanta’s hottest bridal vendors and venues. A total of forty brides and guests were in attendance as they were transported by Cooper Atlanta to three beautiful venues that would be wonderful options for bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners, or bachelorette dinners. Jill Calefate Photography was there at every stop to capture the moments as brides discovered all the wonderful options they had to plan their special day.
The first venue that brides visited was The Grape at Atlantic Station. The guests were treated to a beautiful reception in the wine room there, as well as complimentary wine tastings and food samples. Confettie Me was there to showcase their wedding stationary and invitations. They provided a beautiful sample of their product with the invitation for the event, which was made to look like a suitcase in conjunction with the bon voyage theme. Formally Yours showcased two of their gorgeous dresses that would be perfect for a bridal luncheon.
Next, guests were transported in style to Steel Restaurant and Lounge, where they were greeted with watermelon lemonade and sushi samples. Brides mixed and mingled with Stella & Dot by Buffie, who provided jewelry for every part of the bride’s wedding process. She showed brides how to pair jewelry with dresses for their rehearsal dinner, as well as appropriate wedding jewelry to go with their gown. Karen Twomey Floral Designs showed brides the importance of fresh flowers on their special day. She had bridal and bridesmaids bouquets, as well as tablescapes and centerpieces for brides to view. Formally Yours showed the guests two more wonderful dress options that would be great for the rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the brides and their guests visited the Artmore Hotel where they viewed the outdoor space, as well as the indoor reception space and the rooms available. Sugar Lilly was there to provide delicious treats such as chocolate covered pretzels, marshmallows, and assorted candies. They showed brides how to customize these treats to match the colors and theme of their wedding, as well as their logo or monogrammed initials. Feline Fitness was represented to introduce their Bachelorette Boot Camp for brides or bachelorettes looking to get in shape for their special day. Formally Yours showed multiple wedding gowns and several styles to get brides thinking about what they would like to wear on their wedding day. Lilly White Events was also in attendance, and stressed the importance of hiring a good wedding planner to alleviate the stress of planning a wedding. They also introduced for the first time their Perfect Planning Package, which gives brides a couture wedding at DIY prices. Brides can pick and choose from each part of the package to personalize it, but the package helps to give guidance and direction to coordinating all of the details of the big day.
The event was a huge success thanks to the wonderful vendors and the brides who were eager to plan their perfect weddings. The element of transporting guests to different venues added excitement and mixed up the afternoon to keep the guests entertained and content throughout the day. Social Lilly thanks everyone who came out to make the day one to remember, and hopes that brides will benefit from the experience and have the wedding of their dreams!
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- Shannon Twomey, Social Lilly
