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Couples in the midst of wedding planning now have the chance to test drive the details that go into their big day - whether it's the venues, flowers or even cake - thanks to The Big Fake Wedding.
Wedding photographer Callie Murray started The Big Fake Wedding in 2008 as a fun way for engaged couples to plan their weddings by actually going to one.
A $25 ticket per guest gives couples the chance to check out 30 local vendors in action during a night that features everything from the ceremony and cocktail hour to the dinner and late-night dance party reception.
This may look like a wedding, but the bride and groom are actually renewing their vows - and the guests are engaged couples attending what has become known as The Big Fake Wedding
Wedding photographer Callie Murray started The Big Fake Wedding in 2008 as a fun way for engaged couples to plan their weddings by actually going to one
A $25 ticket per guest gives couples the chance to check out 30 local vendors in action during a night that features everything from the ceremony and cocktail hour to the dinner and late-night dance party reception
'For brides and grooms, the event serves as a source of inspiration,' reads the company's website.
'A resource in finding trusted wedding vendors and an emotional reminder to plan for what comes after a wedding: a marriage!'
The wedding for each event is fake - but the couples picked to walk the aisle are very real.
In fact, they're already married - and using the ceremony as a chance to renew their vows.
Marketing director LaBruce Trammell said the company has three goals.
Everything at the wedding - right up to the gown and bridesmaid dresses - are provided by 30 trusted local vendors
Some categories also feature more than one vendor, giving soon-to-be brides and grooms a variety of ideas for their big day
Vendors at the events range from the basics - the flowers, food and music - to quirky touches, such as a Popsicle or snow cone carts
'Inspire brides and grooms to do something different, support small businesses, and encourage a solid and committed marriage,' she told Yahoo!
The parties aren't meant to serve as a complete wedding-in-a-box, but rather as an opportunity for couples to see the many directions they could take while planning their big day.
Vendors at the events range from the basics - the dress, food and music - to quirky touches, such as a Popsicle or snow cone carts and party favors in the form of potted seeds.
Some categories also feature more than one vendor, giving soon-to-be brides and grooms a variety of ideas.
Marketing director LaBruce Trammell said the event is meant to inspire brides and grooms to 'do something different'
The company also wants to help support small businesses while encouraging a 'solid and committed marriage'
The parties aren't meant to serve as a complete wedding-in-a-box, but rather as an opportunity for couples to see the many directions they could take while planning their big day
'You see things that aren't on Pinterest yet, because we encourage vendors to really push the creative envelope,' Trammell said.
'We're here to inspire, hands down.'
Vendors are only required to stick to the night's theme, receiving a PDF inspiration board from the company that also includes the wedding's color scheme and a couple of pictures to help illustrate the desired atmosphere.
There are 31 Big Fake Weddings a year in 25 cities that attract more than 6,000 guests and 1,000 vendors.
Vendors are only required to stick to the night's theme, receiving a PDF inspiration board from the company that also includes the wedding's color scheme and a couple of pictures to help illustrate the desired atmosphere
There are 31 Big Fake Weddings a year in 25 cities that attract more than 6,000 guests and 1,000 vendors
Source: The rise of 'Big Fake Weddings': How bride and grooms-to-be are paying $25 to attend pretend ceremonies where they can test drive everything from dresses to cocktails
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