As you’ve probably noticed around the wedding blogging world, we’ve all posted quite a bit about our experiences at the B-List conference in DC. I did mention I would chime in a bit more, so here’s another little sneak peek with a new perspective: Some tips and tricks from the B List party that can easily fold into your wedding day details.
After all, it must be pretty intense to plan a party for wedding vendors and bloggers and still showcase some fresh ideas. Let’s take a look at what the sponsors presented…
Perhaps my favorite detail: A prosecco bar. Each station showcased a different prosecco-based cocktail – this one included a pretty fresh herb display. Guests hand picked the herbs and added them to their bubbly. It was such a fresh presentation and would be a perfect accent to a summer wedding. 
Small raw bar bites and bud vases of fresh spring blooms strategically placed along the food displays. Simple and sweet, but never under appreciated at any cocktail hour. 
I loved this place setting, complete with a bowl vase of white and green blooms that matched the dinnerware. It was both elegant and fresh; and would make a perfect placecard for a smaller soiree. 
More from the prosecco bar: This station lured guests with a new prosecco and a splash of their favorite fresh fruit juices or nectar. So chic and indulgent. {And of course, stacked cake stands always make for a dramatic dessert display, especially when placed atop illuminated glass tables}. 
Try this: Instead of signature cocktails, name your passed hors d’ oeuvres for special guests, locales or occassions that are important to you. Here, each plate was named after one of the wedding bloggers at the conference. Nole’s tuna tartare was delish! 
Installation as decoration: The party was held at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria, an art center complete with open studios and galleries. This installation of pretty white dresses was currently on display at the venue, but the white dresses almost appeared to be part of the wedding theme. The tip? Let your venue work for you. Be sure to play up its unique accents and selling points to avoid over-decorating your space.
Photo booths are great fun {but you knew that already}… Here’s a pic of some of your favorite bloggers hamming it up for Smilebooth . I’ll pop back in later to tag everyone, but yes, that’s me cheesing on the lower left. 
For more great photos from the B-List, be sure to check out the B-List site and the posts from the other bloggers. A full list of sponsors can be found on our previous post, here .
Photos courtesy of Elan Artists – Shane Carpenter, Jonathan Hanson, Lindsay MacDonald, Carlos Andres Varela
