This past Spring I attended a show called Rebash and it was soooo adorable. It peaked my interest because it was advertised "A different kind of wedding show" what could make it so different if it's all about weddings? I've been to shows before in the past, and walked out feeling overwhelmed with the amount of things needed to have a wedding in the first place... also glad I wasn't the one getting married at the time since it was also sooooo expensive. So after visiting the Rebash Website, I was really interested. It seems to gear itself towards people looking for more handcrafted wedding designs, props, decorations and food. It was great to see an event start up that catered towards the handmade creative industry. I thought to myself it would be very hard to break into some of the other bridal shows that are held around Toronto, especially being a small business. This would be the PERFECT start. So I went...

Going as a visitor was fun. It was intimate, everyone was so friendly and you could see and feel the level of detail that went into the show and every item each company made. It was definitely a place you could go as a bride to find that unique piece that no one else would have at their wedding. Going as a potential vendor was inspiring. I met some amazing and talented business owners who had awesome advice they were more than happy to give, and could see first hand what a little nudge in the right direction to start a business can do. This really gave me that last push to get things going and start my business. I'm so happy to have found this show and will be attending the next one hopefully as a vendor, but if not, I will be going for even more inspiration. So much work goes into a business, and even more to attend a show. I am very impressed with all the vendors that were there. I am working hard to be a part of them soon.

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Got my cards made from Jukebox Print (link at end of post)

They're here! My business cards are here and I love them! What does that mean?? It means I can hand them out to everyone and let them know this is what I want to and can do for them... what does that mean?? it means they can contact me so I can craft and create anything and everything I possibly can to make their event beautiful... what does that mean?? It means I'm nervous! Ahhhhhhhh! This a new adventure that I haven't been on before but I am beyond excited. That does come with some nervousness, some insecurities and fears, but those are normal, and good. If I wasn't scared, I wouldn't be dreaming big enough.

The thought of "when I'm ready" pops into my head a lot as I work through setting things up for designing events, but if I keep waiting, I'll never be ready... or I'll never know when I'm ready, unless I just do it. Some things are necessary to do before moving on to others, but I've always been one to jump right in and try. If I make a mistake then I just know what doesn't work which is just as important as knowing what does. It's not the end of the world. And to be honest, a lot of times, mistakes turn out to be some of the best ideas ever, or spark some while trying to figure things out. So here's my jump!

I would love to be able to cross a lot of different areas of events. From Weddings, to birthdays, to holidays, to product/ business launches and displays. I'll have some focus areas, but wouldn't be opposed to trying something new. First stop, is weddings. I'm preparing some samples of themes and products I can make, then I'll be setting up a photo shoot and bringing it all to life in a proper setting.

I will be updating the rest of my blog with some new things along the way. Get some pictures and products up and keep you informed of what is going on. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you come to visit often!

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Here's the site where I got my business cards made:

Jukebox Print

They were very helpful, good pricing and great quality. I suggest getting a sample pack to check out what they can do first and then order your business cards (plus you would also get a discount promo code in the letter they send you with the samples)

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