Lace and Grace update

Day One of the Lace and Grace RIverwoods bridal event.  I didn't sleep at all last night.  I think I was suffering from some food possening.  Did you know that up here the birds start chirping at 4:30 in the morning.  Crazy huh?  

Well, I crawled out of bed in the morning, took some awesome medicine, and then I could at least stand up.  I called my friend Michele and asked for HELP.  She came through like a rockstar!   I had the needed help to put things together and be ready for the event.  Thanks Michele. 

The rest of the day was full of good friends and family coming out to check out the event and  chat.  I finally got to introduce so many of my favorite people to one another! 

Then, to end the day, Val Rasmussen, the Editor of Utah Bride and Groom,  posted the kindest thing....

MELISSA BLACKBURN AT LACE & GRACE BRIDAL FAIR

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May 17th 2013

She's hot and Utah is lucky to have her. Gown designer, Melissa Blackburn, has become one of our favorite local wedding crushes and you can meet her in her pop-up showroom at this weekend's Lace & Grace Bridal Fair at The Shops at Riverwoods. 

If you can't make it to the Fair, follow Melissa's design process from sketch to stitch to saying "I do" on her new facebook page.

Photography by Amelia Lyon

Wishing you all a good night!  M

Photography by Green Apple Photography

Lace and Grace Event + Give Away

Mark Williams, who is an extraordinary wedding planner based out of the The Manor at the Riverwoods, is throwing a party.  It isn't a Bridal Fair in the normal sense of the word.  No, in Riverwoods style, it will feel more like a community event, The Lace and Grace Event.  

Next Friday and Saturday, May 17th and 18th from 11-8, there will be an outdoor market featuring wedding vendors.  There will be classes for the bride to be, a fashion show, The Beehive Bazaar will be taking place, and I am going to set up shop for the weekend as well.  

This event fits well with what I have been hankering to do lately.  I have wanted to gather some of my favorite dresses and my favorite people and throw a party.  Mark has taken care of the event part of the deal.  This weekend I get to sit back, take a deep breath, and show some of you details on these gowns in which I spent way to much of my time.  I think it is a way to justify the work I have been doing for so many years.  

Mark invited me to be inside The Manor.  It is a beautiful space with huge windows for decorating and plenty of area to display gowns.  I have spent the last week working on a window display which will include a copper tree that I have been soldering obsessively in my dad's garage.  I like a good excuse to work with my dad on random projects.       

The dresses will be a collection of dresses from the last 4 or so years.  Here are some that I picked up yesterday.  My house is filling up with frothy craziness.  

To get the word out, I am offering a bit of a give away.  Five hand made silk roses to five (hopefully) lucky people.  

 



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I am looking forward to some great conversation and fun times at The Riverwoods.  Come join us this weekend!