Allison

Photos 1, 2, 3, 5 from 2012 Lovesick Expo by Love Me Do Photography. Photos 4 & 6 from Renegade Craft Fair

Since January’s Lovesick Expo will be my first fair/expo experience, I know I have my work cut out for me to create a smashing table! First, I’m exploring the overall look of the table, so I can start collecting items throughout the next couple months. Lucky for me, Love Me Do Photography took some amazing photos at last year’s Lovesick Expo (a couple seen above), so I have some inspiration on what I can expect from other vendors at this year’s show, and what I can expect from the overall setting. I know that lighting is going to be highly important at World Cafe Live because it is pretty dark in certain locations.

I love creating styled spaces, which is essentially what I am creating for my table. I love the idea of building levels on the table either by easels or through constructed shelving. I also like the idea of constructing some sort of fabric background behind the table. I am brainstorming my overall image while crafting this table layout, such as the fact that I am attracted to textures and natural elements.

My friend who has a lot of experience with craft fairs recommended that I work on my “craft” during downtime, so I will likely bring some paints and paper, in order to show how I work to possible clients.

Next, I’m going to focus on giveaways, business cards, items to sell, etc. I know it is going to be a lot of work but it is exciting work! If you have any tips or suggestions about setting up a vendor table at a craft fair or bridal expo, please leave a note in the comments section! Thanks!

Hand-Painted Weddings is happy to announce that we’ve been accepted into the “elite array of local talent” at the 2013 Lovesick Expo on Jan. 13 in Philadelphia! I am so excited to have a vendor table at this event. I went to the 2012 Lovesick Expo and had a blast! It had such a cool mix of people at it.

All of the vendors target couples who are looking for something a bit different than the mainstream wedding. It is also very guy-friendly and same sex couple friendly, which is important to me. The event is more like a fun party than a convention, with live bands and performances. To view photos from last year, go here. Tickets go on sale soon. I hope to see you there!

Here are the event details:

Sunday, January 13, 2013

World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

11 am – 3 pm

Tickets go on sale September 1, 2012