SUNDRE – Dozens of models dazzled a crowd as they donned an extensive variety of formal attire including graduation gowns and weddings dresses during the inaugural bridal and grad consignment fair.
More than 30 people came to check out the fashion show that was held on Saturday, Nov. 2 in conjunction with the event hosted at the Sundre Community Centre.
Approximately 200 pieces of formal wear were featured including children’s attire over the span of about an hour and half with Melanie Asplund serving as the show’s MC.
“All the models were volunteer, and the little ones were from Studio K Dance Gallery,” said organizer Moe Fahey, the municipality’s events coordinator.
While everyone seemed to have a good time and are looking forward to holding another fair and fashion show next year, Fahey said there was a bit of a learning curve involved this year.
“Some of the models, they were involved in modeling shows prior,” she said.
“So they gave us some good tips, and we’re going to follow through with them next year.”
The timing for next year might also get bumped up a little sooner in the season, she added.
“We’ll probably have it mid September, because it’s too close to Halloween to do this,” she said, adding that November also tends to be a busy month at the community centre and that many people are of course involved in hockey and other winter sports that are getting started.
“Maybe it’s better to go a little earlier,” she said.
The fair also included eight vendor exhibits for a variety of services such catering, photography as well as event decor, and the event was largely made possible courtesy of a community partnership with Julie Sandilands, owner of The Children’s Emporium.
“She was a huge partner in this,” said Fahey, whose position as the town’s event coordinator entails forging partnerships with local businesses to put on community events.
“She was instrumental in doing all the social media stuff,” said Fahey.
Also involved in helping to make the event possible was Wendy Morton with Shop My Racks who provided floral arrangements as well as River Valley School, which made available its risers for the catwalk that vice-principal Ian Mulholland volunteered to help set up, she said.
