Backstage Bridal Pro 2012 Scholarship Contest Winner!

I am so excited to reveal the winners of the Backstage Bridal Pro Scholarship Contest: Fabulous +Graceful! We truly wish we could have awarded every participant with a full scholarship. So before we reveal the winners, we want each of those that entered to know that you are also a winner in our eyes and we would like to extend 15% off full tuition to each and every participant for you to attend Backstage Bridal Pro Academy. If you are a participant, be sure to check your email for a special discount code created just for you!

Our panel of judges had such a hard time deciding because all 15 entries were fantastic. Each and every person that submitted an entry put so much of their heart and soul into their photo shoot. We sought out the help of two of our favorite wedding and design people to help us select the winners because we couldn't bear to do it all by ourselves. A gigantic thank you to Gail Johnson of Gail Johnson Weddings in Atlanta and Cara Torricelli, our FANTABULOUS design assistant, for being guest judges and helping us make this crucial and difficult decision! And THANKYOU to all of your friends, fans, clients and family members who commented and showed you lots and lots of blog love!

Ready.... set... HIP HIP HOORAY! {all images and credits are linked to their original posts}

3rd place - Rock n Roll Ballerina Bride

Courtney Tibbets teamed up with some fabulous San Diego vendors to showcase an edgy. non-traditional and unique bride who loves a bit of sparkle. The colors were vibrant and the elements were unique and unexpected!

Photographer - Melissa McClure Photography | Designer and Stylist - Courtney Tibbets, After the Engagement | Location - The Pearl Hotel | Flowers - Exquisite Blooms | Paperie - Brightly Designed | Arch - Arc de Belle | Custom-made black bridal gown - D'Marie Bridal Couture |Bridesmaids Dress - Trixxi Ballerina Dress, Nordstrom | Hair and Makeup - Gerine Coronado | Linen and napkins - Ranch Events |  Cake ball cake - Cake Ball Love | Custom bowties - blackrufflebrigade | Jewelry - Claire's | Bride and Bridesmaid Shoes - Target 

Read more HERE.


2nd place - A Soft and Romantic Wedding

Kristy Estomin from New Jersey, created a delicate and elegant wedding design for a beautiful backyard wedding. The tablescape and menus was quite lovely and her use of more muted tones and the shimmer of two-toned mercury glass was a beautiful surprise.

Photographer -  Jac and Jules Photography  |  Linens  -  Fabulous Events  | Flowers -  Central Park Flowers  | Paperie -  Holland Designs  | Chairs and Flatware - Ocean Tent Rental | Napkins and Chargers - Pier 1 Imports | Votives -  Michaels  |  Cake  -  Patty Cakes

Read more HERE.


The Winner - A Return to Innocence

Danielle Pasternak in Pennsylvania, outdid herself as she gave us a glimpse of a dream wedding through the eyes of a little girl. Her shoot embodied Fabulous and Grace in such a sweet and precious way. The milk and cookies display, glittery table number nestled among vintage items and carefully curated items styled perfectly won our hearts.

Photographer -  Kim Winey Photography  |  Venue, Vintage Rentals, Production  -  Maggpie Vintage Rentals  | Flowers -  Central Park Flowers  | Paperie -  Momental Designs  | Cookies - Jeanne Pasternak | Models - Emma and Paxton | Female Model Headpiece -  Little Lady Accessories  | Dress -  Gurliglam  | Cake, cake pops, and miniature cakes  -  Frosted

Read more HERE.

Thank you so much to all who participated. Winners and participants, Lisa and I will be contacting you soon to discuss your prizes.

We hope that you were inspired and that you enjoyed all of the unique concepts that were presented by each participant. It is truly amazing what a little creativity can produce on a limited budget.

If you have any questions about the contest, please feel free to contact us at scholarship@bbproacademy.com.

Want to be the best wedding pro you could ever be? It starts with understanding the inner workings of every aspect of the wedding. That is what Backstage Bridal Pro Academy is all about. This is YOUR year to reignite, revive and renovate how you do business. Besides that, it is going to be one heck of a party!


I can't wait to see you there!