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Inspiration From The Big Fake Wedding Raleigh

Published January 19, 2017

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Updated January 25, 2017

Downtown Raleigh weddings

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The Big Fake Wedding came to Raleigh last fall, and once again, wowed attendees with the presentation of several local wedding vendors “in action.”

The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative complete with an emotional vow renewal ceremony, light bites and a dance-party reception. “Wedding guests” are brides- and grooms-to-be who get to see local wedding professionals re-create a fake wedding for a lucky local couple.

This year’s event was held at a new Triangle venue, Traine, nestled in the historic Seaboard Railroad Station in downtown Raleigh.

Shades of purple and violet with shimmering silver and gold metallic details are carried across the design from florals to table settings to cakes, dresses and jewelry. The Big Fake Wedding is loaded with plenty of inspiration for your own wedding…take a look!
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VENUE Traine | DAY OF COORDINATOR & FLORAL + EVENT DESIGN La Cosa Bella Events | CAKE Sugar Euphoria | CATERING 214 Martin Street | ICE CREAM CART Mama Bird’s Cookies + Cream | RENTALS Showtime Events | TANNING Transformations Spray Tanning

Other contributors

BAND Soulful Productions | CEREMONY MUSIC Eryn Jones Fusion- Harpist | DESSERT BAR & SIGNAGE Magnolia Grove Weddings & Events | HAIR & MAKEUP A Shear Perfection | JEWELRY Stella & Dot | BOUQUETS, BOUTONNIERES & TABLE DESIGN  Specialties Florals and Events | CEREMONY BACKDROP & TABLE DESIGN Knots ’N Such Event Planning & Design | HEAD TABLE The Prettiest Pieces | FLORAL TABLE DESIGN Flora Fine Weddings | PHOTO BOOTH Shutterbooth | PHOTOGRAPHER (featured above) This Is Now | OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS Jocelyn And Ryan and Natalie E. Photography | REGISTRY Dinner 4 Two | TRANSPORTATION Raleigh Dream Events & Limousines | WEDDING VOW ART The Standard Canvas

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