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The Fourth Annual Cape Fear Wedding Show, on Nov. 1, 2009, featured a continuing runway show of the top bridal, bridesmaid and formal-wear fashions for the 2009 wedding season. The show was organized by The Three Divas: Deborah Place, Rebekah Hinkle and Jennifer Mattis, who also did the decor for the stage and surrounding lounge area. Emcee was DJ Foz from Z107.5-FM, a media sponsor of the show. Here are some highlights. The show's theme was The Four Seasons. See gowns and coordinated flowers for:
Spring Autumn	Summer Winter
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Gown from Camille La Vie Bridal
presented at Cape Fear Wedding
Fashion Show, November 1, 2009

Photo by Ron Sistare, InPhocus Photography

Photos by Ron Sistare
InPhocus Photography

Centerpiece of the annual Cape Fear Wedding Show is the bridal fashion show on the center stage. At our 2009 event, this was orchestrated by the mother-and-daughters team who call themselves The Three Divas: Deborah Place, Rebekah Hinkle and Jennifer Mattis.

Floral decor;
Rebekah and
Deborah set
up the stage;
Diva-to-be
Eve hangs out.

  The Three Divas

   Models line up
before showtime

Photo by The Three Divas

      DJ “Foz” from the Z107.5 FM morning show was
MC. Formalwear for Foz and Christian from MW Tux.

Jessica Baltos and Christian McCullen of Babs McDance Social Dance Studio started off the presentation.

Fresh and lovely, this gorgeous gown from Fountaine is accented with Spring blossoms from Fiore Fine Flowers

All Spring flowers from Fiore Fine Flowers

This strapless periwinkle bridesmaid dress from Fountaine features a figure-flattering fitted waist. Reminiscent of the old South, a luscious creation from Camille La Vie.

All Summer flowers from Island Florals by Roxanne

Gown from A Carolina Wedding Original headpiece created by aMuse Artisanal Finery.

These bridesmaid gowns are HOT! Shimmering orange, reds, and gold, they look like a walking flame! Both from Camille La Vie.

All Autumn flowers by A Beautiful Event

Welcome the cooler breezes with this gown from Fountaine Bridal.

Spaghetti-strap dress from A Carolina Wedding features princess seams for a slim fit. Hat by aMuse Artisanal Finery.

From Camille La Vie, the color mimics the midnight ocean’s phosphorescent glow.

All Winter flowers from An Event With Verzaal's

A full A-line bridesmaid gown flatters any figure.

A bit of sparkle gives this gown its holiday glam. From A Carolina Wedding. Hat created by aMuse.

This beautiful dress from Camille La Vie has a European flair, complete with a bolero jacket.

Strapless gown from Fountaine Bridal; headpiece: Joanne Miranda

Resources Gowns:   A Carolina Wedding   Camille La Vie Bridal   Fountaine Bridals & Formals Veils & headpieces:   aMuse Artisanal Finery Flowers:   A Beautiful Event   An Event With Verzaal's   Fiore Fine Flowers   Island Florals by Roxanne Photography:   Ron Sistare, InPhocus Photography Coordination & design:   The Three Divas

The models’ final parade showed that, for every season, there’s a perfect wedding dress for every bride. Participating bridal shops were A Carolina Wedding, Camille La Vie Bridal, and Fountaine Bridals & Formals. Veils, headpieces and hats by aMuse Artisanal Finery and Joanne Miranda. Bridal bouquets were by A Beautiful Event, An Event With Verzaal’s, Fiore Fine FLowers and island Florals By Roxanne.