05/07/2026
The bridal preview at
Apply here https://bloomandbride.com/the-bridal-preview
Date: August 14, 2026
Vendor Set Up: 9:00-12:00
lunch break 12:00-1:00 LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Time: 1:00-4:00 Styled shoot
4:00-5:00 Vendor Networking hour
5:00-7:30 Couples experience
Venue: River House Events
Venue: 179 Marine St. St. Augustine
This is not a traditional bridal show or styled shoot—and we are intentionally NOT inviting multiple vendors per category.
We are curating ONE exceptional vendor within each category to represent the very best of the wedding industry. As the selected vendor in your category, you will not compete for attention—you will own the experience.
This immersive mock-wedding event is designed so couples do not simply meet vendors—they experience what it feels like to work with them on a real wedding day. Every creative partner will be thoughtfully woven into a fully styled celebration where guests can connect with your brand in a meaningful, memorable way.
Attendance will be intentionally limited to highly engaged couples who are actively booking their weddings. This experience is relationship-driven, not transactional.
If selected, vendors will be expected to officially accept their invitation and submit their participation payment shortly after acceptance to secure their place. Please do not apply unless you are serious and prepared to move forward if chosen.
The Experience Includes:
Photographer Preview Experience
A select group of photographers will capture the fully styled space before doors open, then continue documenting the event and networking throughout the evening.
Vendor Walk-Through + Networking Hour
Wedding professionals will explore the experience, connect with fellow creatives, and build meaningful industry relationships.
Couples Experience
Engaged couples will step inside a beautifully curated mock wedding and experience each vendor firsthand in a relaxed, elevated environment.
Participating photographers will be expected to return final galleries within 30 days to be considered for feature opportunities in the upcoming issue of Bloom & Bride.
Vendor Participation Cost:The vendor participation fee is a non-refundable fee of $500, which secures your space within the event. This allows us to create a cohesive, elevated experience for both vendors and attending couples. We will accept a payment plan. Must be paid in full by July 1, 2026. Then what you provide the guests is up to you. We are all trying to make this a wonderful and immersive experience for everyone.
Showcased Vendor Benefits: Being selected as a showcased vendor includes being the primary vendor of your trade showcased to our social followers and guests, ticket includes lunch, RECEIVING A FULL PAGE MAGAZINE AD IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF BLOOM & BRIDE, being added as a preferred vendor on Bloom & Brides website and social media (pending a strong working relationship), along with cross-promotion across 30+ social media accounts, access to all of the participating photographers galleries for marketing use, inclusion in our curated swag bags (vendor provided items), and an invitation to stay during the event to connect with potential clients and other vendors. As the selected vendor you will also have the ability to invite a number of your own guests!
Photography, Videography and Content Creation Cost:Photographers, Videographers and Digital Content Creators will be required to provide a $500.00 non-refundable vendor fee.
We will ONLY allow 6 photographers, 2 videographers & 2 content creators. This will allow for 2 very intimate groups to work through the space.
