LINCOLN’S TREASURER EXHIBIT NOW OPEN AT THE HISTORY CENTER

In commemoration of the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the History Center presents “Lincoln’s Treasurer: Hugh McCulloch of Fort Wayne” exhibit through June 30, 2009. This exhibit shows how Fort Wayne native Hugh McCulloch shaped Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and legacy. McCulloch was a banker who helped launch the national banking system, and was secretary of the Treasury during Lincoln’s presidency.

Lincoln-related books and DVDs are available in the museum shop, including the book “Hugh McCulloch: Father of Modern Banking” by Susan Lee Guckenberg, offered on sale for a limited time at $18.09 (Lincoln’s birth year).

Museum hours are: Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm; Saturday Noon-5 pm; First Sunday of each month Noon-5 pm. Admission: $5 adults; $3 seniors and students; History Center members and children 5 and under free.

The History Center is located at 302 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Parking is free and the facility is handicap accessible. For more information call (260) 426-2882 or visit our website.

Mark Your Wedding Calendar

Mark your calendar to visit the Fort Wayne Bridal Spectacular on Saturday or Sunday (January 3-4). Many Wedding Connection members will be on site to help you with your wedding planning journey. Some of the members available during the show include the Fort Wayne Marriott, Elegant Cakes by Carolyn, Photographs by Hand, L.C. Media, Berghoff’s Sound Spectrum, the Monogram Shoppe, Photo Artistry by Judy, Orchard Ridge Country Club, K&S Travel, and many others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, several of the Wedding Connection members are featured in the Style Shows on the runway at 1:30pm and 3:30pm. You will be able to see all of your wedding fashions modeled on the runway from the Wedding Place. Fresh flowers and silk bouquets will be featured by One of a Kind Events. And the official MC for the event is June Hoffman from Megasound.

 

On both days the Bridal Spectacular is open from noon-5pm. Tickets are available at the door of the Memorial Coliseum.

 

Bring your wedding questions and ideas for assistance from Fort Wayne premiere wedding professionals group. Hope to see you there.

Patty Martone Introduces Extraordinary Fort Wayne Women Presentation

by Mary True of the History Center

 

 

 

 

 

Join us at the History Center on Sunday, January 4th, at 2:00 PM, as Dr. Patty Martone presents “Fort Wayne Women Who Have Broken the Mold.” This free lecture is part of the 2008 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series, and is sponsored by The Dunsire Family Foundation.

 

Retired educator Patty Martone introduces you to a cluster of Fort Wayne women who have made a significant impact in our community. From the early Fort to the present city-scene, these adventurous change agents have “broken the mold.” These extraordinary women went where women were not expected to go, did what women were not expected to do, and in the end, opened up the realm of infinite possibilities for women. “Beyond ’sugar and spice and all that is nice’ are driven, highly motivated, successful Fort Wayne women,” says Martone. “They have melted the mold and shattered the ceiling with gusto and reached out toward greatness.”

 

Martone is a Fort Wayne native and a former assistant superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools. She has won numerous awards and honors, including Fort Wayne Citizen of the Year, Fort Wayne First Woman, Allen County Woman of the Year, and Sagamore of the Wabash.

 

The History Center is located at 302 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, and the facility is handicap accessible. For more information, call (260) 426-2882, or visit our website.

Set Your Wedding Budget

Setting a Wedding Budget

By Denise M. Jordan of Kiss Wedding and Event Planning, Inc.

Just got engaged?  Congratulations!  You’ve shared the news with your family and friends — now what?  What do you do next?

 

Suezette Ford, Consultant and Coordinator for Kiss Wedding and Event Planning Inc., advises, “Set your budget.  The budget determines the kind of wedding you can have.  It affects the location, the number of guests.  It even affects the kind of meal you can serve.  You’ve got to set the budget before you start planning.”      

 

Creating the budget first makes sense.  It is so easy to get caught up in the romance and excitement of planning a wedding that one can forget there is a price tag attached.  And, with popular television shows like Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?, Platinum Weddings, and the current emphasis on celebrity weddings, weddings are becoming more elaborate and more costly.  Industry statistics indicate that the average U.S. couple spends about $28,800 on their wedding.  In the Fort Wayne area that figure is slightly lower at $25,340.  However, there are brides whose pockets aren’t that deep.       

 

“Each bride can have a beautiful day, no matter what the budget,” says Suezette Phillips, Creative Designer for Kiss.  The most important thing is choosing where to spend the money.  After we consult with the bride and find out what matters most to her, we can advise her on that.”

 

Creating a budget is the only way you can realistically plan for your wedding and more importantly, it’s the only way to keep from overspending.  Find out who will be contributing to the wedding fund and how much they are willing to contribute.  Whereas the bride’s family traditionally bears most of the wedding expenses, that does not have to be the case.  The groom’s family or other family members may want to help.  Each couple’s situation is different so explore all the possibilities.  Once you know how much you have to work with, then you can begin to plan.  At that point, you should hire a wedding consultant.

 

One of the many references the wedding consultant should have at his or her disposal is a budget worksheet.  It doesn’t matter if the bride has $10,000, $50,000, or $100,000 to spend, the allocation of funds should be similar.  According to Modern Bride, expect to spend about 50% of the budget on the reception, 10% on wedding attire, 10% on music, 10% on photos and video, 10% on flowers, 4% on stationary (which includes invitations, save-the-dates, and postage), and 6% on additional expenses (marriage license, bridesmaid luncheon, rehearsal dinner, attendants gifts, transportation, and church or Officiant fees).  If a wedding consultant is used, his or her fee falls under “additional expenses”.  Consultants often direct brides to vendors who may offer discounts based upon their relationship with the consultant.  For a bride on a tight budget, these savings can be important.  The consultant may prove to be the best investment the bride makes.

 

KISS Bride Featured in Wedding Day Magazine

The fall issue of Wedding Day Magazine is now available and Fort Wayne bride, Tara Swain Pervine is in it.  Denise Jordan, Marketing Director for Kiss Wedding & Event Planning, worked a little magic to make that happen. 

 

 

 

 

 

“I like to provide a little extra publicity for the brides when possible,” said Jordan.  “I know what the mothers like.  I can’t promise that all of our brides will be in a magazine, but I do what I can.”

“I feel like a celebrity,” offered Tara Pervine after friends in Indianapolis called to let her know her wedding announcement appeared in the Indianapolis Recorder.  Fort Wayne connections had already informed her they had seen the announcement in several Fort Wayne newspapers.

“If she felt like a celebrity before, she’ll really feel like a celebrity now!” said Jordan.  “The layout is gorgeous and Darnel (Miller, Starlight Photography) did a great job with the photos.” Check out the current issue of  Wedding Day Magazine  on-line to see for yourself.

The History Centers “Festival of Gingerbread” Featured in Fort Wayne Family Magazine

The “Greater Fort Wayne Family Magazine” featured the Festival of Gingerbread in their December issue– the article is entitled “Fort Wayne Serves Up Festive Fun.” They interviewed Todd Pelfrey, took pictures of kids making a gingerbread house, and wrote a great article about the Festival.

 

This free magazine can be picked up at any of hundreds of locations in the Fort Wayne area. But if you can’t find a copy, please stop by the History Center as they have some available.

 

You can also access the E-edition online. Congratulations to the History Center.

12 Days of Christmas Celebration at the Monogram Shoppe

Beginning on Saturday December 13, 2008 come to the Monogram Shoppe to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas. Each day of the festivity, they will offer exclusive specials on one or more items.  For the kickoff, buy one Lolita Wine or Martini ornament and the 2nd one is 1/2 price. 

 

 

 

               

This is a great opportunity for brides and grooms to start a new family tradition before their wedding day as well as checking out the areas largest selection of wedding invitations and gifts. Each day is another special for that day only so stop in the Fort Wayne Monogram Shoppe for the 12 Days of Christmas.

Wedding Workshop for Mothers to Deal with their Daughters Wedding

Title: Wedding Workshop for Mothers to Deal with their Daughters Wedding
Location: 7311 Maysville Road
Link out: Click here
Description: Kiss Wedding & Event Planning and Goeglein’s Reception Halls may have some answers for you. Sunday, January 18, Kiss and Goeglein’s team up to host My Daughter’s Wedding, a wedding workshop to help mothers deal with their daughters and many of the details associated with wedding planning.
There is no charge for this event but space is limited and reservations are required. My Daughter’s Wedding will be held in The Fireplace Room at Geoglein’s Reception Halls located at 7311 Maysville Road. For more information, contact Denise Jordan at 260-804-1594 or email Denise@KissWeddingsandEvents.com.

Date: 2009-01-18

This workshop starts at 2pm

Peony Tea House Replica takes First Place

History Center Announces Gingerbread Winners

 

A number of historical homes and buildings are represented in elaborate, sugary creations this year, including the McCulloch House, the Hanna House, the Peony Tea House, Center School in Aboite Township, School House No. 7, the Fire Engine Station Museum, No. 3 Old Firehouse, and the Rialto Theater. Other gingerbread entries depict candy covered castles and gingerbread houses, lovely churches and impressive cathedrals, and Santa’s sleigh and trains filled with goodies. Local sites like Headwaters Park, Parkview Field, and the Johnny Appleseed gravesite are some of the amazing and detailed creations on display.

The Festival of Gingerbread raises money to support the History Center. Hours during the Festival are: Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-8pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; and Sunday Noon-5pm. Admission is $5 adults; $3 seniors and students; free to members and children age five and under. For more information call 260.426.2882.

The following are the 2008 award winners:

Pre-K to 2nd Grade, Individual

1. Leila Niblick

2. Max Niblick

3. Madeline Cumbey

Pre-K to 2nd Grade, Group

1. Sydnee Fritz

2. Aiden and Emerson Gilman

3. Shelby and Brooke Richardson

3rd to 6th Grade, Individual

1. Robb Niblick

2. Ashley Guenin

3. C.J. Wood

 3rd to 6th Grade, Group

1. Central Christian School 6th Grade

2. Backyard Friends

3. Girl Scout Troop 20229

Teen, Individual

1. Leigh Flegge

2. Autumn Ault

3. Cody Wood

Teen, Group

1. The Disney Fanatics, Emily Hentz, Amy Krach, Amelia Erlandson, Kassandra Rodriguez, Samantha Rahrig, and Ali Krudap

2. Cailin Coulson and Greg Drews

3. Kyle Kemper and Josh LaRue

Adult, Individual

1. Caren Merz

2. Nicole Setser

3. Gretchen Andrus

Adult, Group

1. Cookie Friends, Debra Ann Sorg and Marilyn Scheumann

2. Creative Confections Cake Club

3. Girlfriends, Caren Merz

Family

1. Deniese Rickel and Marcia Leer

2. The Kromer Family

3. Nick and Alane Johnson

Professional

1. Carolyn Pruden

2. Girlfriends, Caren Merz

3. Vickie Short

4. Max Neal and James Graham

Historical Theme, Adult

Steve, Lori, Jacob and Andrew Scheele

Historical Theme, Student

Robb Niblick

Sponsor Award, WANE 15

Cookie Friends, Debra Ann Sorg and Marilyn Scheumann

Sponsor Award, 101.7 WLDE

Deniese Rickel and Marcia Leer

Congratulations to all the winners!!

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