Love Lab Event

The Bridal Show Reimagined

My head is still spinning a bit from this weekend’s first ever Love Lab Event

For all of you who may be seeing the photos and chatter proceeding or following this event - if you didn’t have the pleasure of attending you may still be wondering:

What is Love Lab?!

I’m going to offer up a bit of an explanation now having had the privilege of witnessing and photographing this inaugural event.

Close your eyes for a second and picture yourself in what comes to mind when you think “Bridal Show”

Now I invite you to get rid of the booths, horrendous carpet, claustrophobia-causing-walls, endless awkward conversations… and transition instead to a vision of custom installs, an open tent with the sea breeze, four exquisitely designed tablescapes with fresh florals, unique menus, creative table settings, chair rental options, custom gifting and calligraphy examples, bar setups and so so much more. Basically, your Pinterest Wedding Board except IRL and you can actually move around and speak with people who can bring your wedding dreams and vision to life? Yes please.

A New England Bridal Show Reimagined

The intention behind the event, dreamed up and executed flawlessly by Chelsea (Everthine Bridal Boutique & Covet Bridal) and Chelsea (Pearl Weddings + Events), was to foster and encourage comfortable interactions between the engaged couple and luxury wedding vendors in New England. Hosted at the Point at Norwalk Cove the event was hopping with live entertainment, a painter, make your own bouquet station, signature drinks and snacks, a swag bag for all those in attendance, and the freedom to move around as you please - no more bouncing from booth to booth - an actual chance to walk into a showroom of real wedding inspiration that you can touch and feel.

Now I know what you’re thinking… genius right?! It was so neat to watch this concept come to life and interact with joyful and talented east coast wedding vendors that were ready to showcase to couples what is possible with a team of skilled individuals by your side during your wedding day.

I’ll leave you with this before we hop into the photos - the next time you see the words “Love Lab” on social media go ahead and secure your ticket without hesitation because you’ll want to experience this magic in person. Whether you’re planning a Connecticut Wedding, NY or NYC Wedding, celebrating in Hudson Valley, New England, or anywhere on the East Coast.. the inspiration you’ll obtain from attending this newly reimagined Bridal Show is absolutely worth the visit and we can’t wait to see you there!

A shoutout to all of the vendors that made this day possible. Be sure to scroll all of the way to the bottom to see the entire team listed out, along with individual credits for each of the design setups.

LUXURY CT & NYC WEDDING VENDORS

Wedding Planner, Designer + Co-Host | Pearl Weddings + Events | @pearl_weddings

Specialty Rentals + Co-Host | Rent Pearl | @rentpearl

Bridal Shop + Co-Host | Everthine Bridal Boutique | @everthinebridal

Bridal Shop + Co-Host | Covet Bridal | @covetbridal

Venue | The Point at Norwalk Cove | @thepointatnorwalkcove

Caterer + Bar | On The Marc Events | @onthemarcevents

Welcome Gifts | Lavender + Pine Gifting | @lavenderandpinegifting

Music | Divina Artisti | @divinaartisti

Music Dance Band | Pure Harmony Project | @pureharmonyproject

Event Florals | Jakkelyn Iris | @jakkelyn_iris

Event Florals | Shop The Ivy Co. | @shoptheivyco

Event Stationery/signage | Phillips Designs | @phillipsdesigns

Event Photographer | Cora Jane Photography | @corajanep

Event Lighting + Draping Production | Sebass Events | @sebassevents

Travel Agency | Dream Vacations | @go_vaycay

Event Calligraphy | Sadie Bean Designs | @sadiebeandesigns

Event Content Creator | Ever After Social Co. |@everaftersocial.co

Hair + Beauty | Upstyle Co. | @upstyle.co

Art + Illustrator | Andrea Casey Art | @andreacaseyart

Event Rentals | Party Rental LTD | @partyrentalltd

Facials + Skincare | 111 Skin | @111skin

Event Custom Fabricator | Isamay Designs | @isamaydesigns

Bridal Stylist | Agency 8 Bridal Stylist | @agency8bridalstylist

Models | @sugaredstilettos @esthercollins @cde7

Team Pearl

Wedding Planner, Designer + Co-Host | Pearl Weddings + Events | @pearl_weddings

Stationery/signage | Phillips Designs | @phillipsdesigns

Florist | Jakkelyn Iris | @jakkelyn_iris

Specialty Rentals | Rent Pearl | @rentpearl

Event Rentals | Party Rental LTD | @partyrentalltd

Team Wildflower

Wedding Planner + Designer | Wildflower Events & Design | @wildflowereventsdesign

Florist | Earth Blossoms Flowers | @earthblossomsflowers

Stationery | Karri Lee Designs | @karri.lee.designs

Signage | Isamay Designs | @isamaydesigns

Table Top Rentals | Borrowed Blu | @borrowedblu

Linen | BBJ La Tavola | @bbjlatavola

Specialty Rentals (chairs) | Rent Pearl | @rentpearl

Rentals | Party Rental LTD | @partyrentalltd

Team Brehant 

Wedding Planner | Sarah Brehant Events | @sarahbrehantevents

Florist | Floral Designs by Justine | @floraldesignsbyjustine 

Stationery | The Gold Edit | @the_gold_edit

Rentals | Party Rental LTD | @partyrentalltd

Team Luna

Wedding Planner + Designer | Luna & Charlie Events | @lunaandcharlieevents

Rentals | Gather & Lounge | @gatherandlounge

Stationery | Tulaloo | @tulalooct

Florist | Stems Flower Designs | @stemsflowerdesign

Table Rentals | Borrowed Blu | @borrowedblu

Rentals | Squiggle Rentals | @squigglerentals

Rentals | Something Vintage| @smthingvintage

Lighting | Sebass Events | @sebassevents

Rentals |  Party Rental LTD | @partyrentalltd

East Coast

Luxury Wedding Photographer

As a Destination Luxury Wedding Photographer, it is the privilege of my life to photograph some of life’s best beginnings at incredible venues like these alongside wonderful vendors. Your wedding day should be a reflection of all the things that make you feel most alive, and that includes picking a creative team that lights you up and makes you feel supported through the process—it’s a big, exciting decision, I know! And as your photographer, I’ll be here to support you every step of the way. I’d love nothing more than to hear about your dream celebration, and to find out about your CT or NY Wedding; fill out my contact form here, and we’ll start chatting about your ideal day together!