This weekend is a very big weekend for C'est Calligraphy and Enhanced Gift Giving because we'll be attending our first ever bridal expo! The Hawaii Bridal Expo happens twice a year, one in January and one in July. When I started C'est Calligraphy, I knew I needed to attend the bridal expo in order to get my name out there. So I teamed up with Debbie from Enhanced Gift Giving, reserved our booth and began planning and prepping for the event. Six months later, we are finally approaching the weekend we've been waiting for and the nerves and excitement is kicking in! This blog post is to let you guys know what to expect at our booth, so let's get started!

*For those of you who joined my newsletter list (thank you very much and welcome to the family!), you already know the main things to expect at our booth, but feel free to check out this post for all the little details that did not make the cut in my newsletter!

1. Booth Location

The expo will take place at Neil Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii! From Friday, July 27 thru Sunday, July 29. Check out the Hawaii Bridal Expo website for time and ticket prices. We'll be located at Booth 311! There is a chance our booth number may change at the very last minute, so follow us on Instagram to stay updated!

2. Samples of all my Semi-Custom Suites

You'll be able to see all four of my semi-custom suites in person! See it, touch it, and if you like it so much you'll be able to take some of them home for a small fee ranging from $5-$10. Samples are limited so definitely get your hands on them while its available.

3. Other Calligraphy Services

Besides wedding invitations, C'est Calligraphy also offers other calligraphy services (see ala carte) ranging from signage to spot calligraphy. If you don't see a service you want, feel free to ask us and we'll do our best to help you! Also, if you need us to explain what each service is, we'll be more than happy to do so!

4. C'est Tout Greeting Card Collection

Yes, C'est Calligraphy also makes greeting cards from happy birthday to get well soon cards! Click the Shop link on my Navigation to see them! Each card comes with an envelope and an adhesive wax stamp. The inside of the card is left blank so you can personalize it. Price: $4 each.

5. Envelope Boxes and Flower Girl Baskets

Customize your envelope boxes and flower girl baskets to match your wedding theme. From a simple bird cage to a beautiful white castle, Enhanced Gift Giving will help your vision come to life!

6. Consultation Table

Both C'est Calligraphy and Enhanced Gift Giving will have a consultation table where you can ask us questions regarding prices and services and book us for you special day. We highly recommend coming in for a consultation so you can decide whether or not we'll be a perfect fit for you on your big day!

7. A Bunch of Giveaways

Daily Bridal Expo Giveaway: Everyday of the bridal expo, the first three individuals to come to our booth, will win a cotton bag filled with a bunch of goodies! Here’s what you need to do: follow both @cestcalligraphy and @enhancedgiftgiving on Instagram, come to our booth, show us you follow us, and you get the prize! See my Instagram page to figure out what exactly will be in these goodie bags!

C’est Calligraphy Grand Prize: Enter for a chance to win a two-piece custom invitation suite! Restrictions apply: Flatprinting only and up to 100 invites. One person per entry. Winner will be announced on Sunday, July 29, 2018 in the evening on Instagram @cestcalligraphy. I will contact the winner via phone or email and we can begin to create amazing things together!

Enhanced Gift Giving Grand Prize: Enter for a chance to win a beautiful decorative basket! Use it as a flower girl basket or for decoration purposes. One person per entry. Winner will be announced on Sunday, July 29, 2018 in the evening on Instagram @enhancedgiftgiving. I will contact the winner via phone or email and the basket will be sent to you!

Bridal Expo Discount: If you decide we are a good fit for you and book us on the spot at the bridal expo we’ll throw in a 20% discount! If you create a file with us at the bridal expo during consultation and decide you want to book us afterwards, C’est Calligraphy will throw in a 15% discount!

8. Our Products/Services go Beyond Weddings

Yes, we enjoy doing weddings, but our services does not end there. We can do bridal showers, birthday parties, anniversaries, and graduations. Definitely contact us and we can figure out what we can do for you!

9. We accept both cash and all major credit/debit cards.

We'll have cash and a card reader at the booth in case you decide to make any purchases. We accept bills $20 or less. There is also an ATM on site in case you prefer to pay in cash.

10. Come say hello!

Debbie (from Enhanced Gift Giving) and I are very nervous, but excited to meet all of you! We worked really hard for this special weekend and we would love for you guys to see what we have to offer. Feel free to ask us questions, about anything! Don't be afraid to ask what spot calligraphy is or what letterpress printing is. We will help you as best as we can and make wedding planning a lot less stressful! Also, feel free to give us feedback because this is also a learning experience and we would love to improve and better our services!

Thank you everyone for your support through this journey. We can't wait to see you all there and hope you have an amazing time! There's a lot of amazing vendors at this expo and a lot of giveaways too! Comment down below some words of encouragement to help Debbie and I calm the bridal expo jitters!