Seating is limited so call 260-482-1250 today to reserve your spot at the wedding planning event.
Event Details:
Bridal Academy March Session
April 30, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
From Megasound
Megasound’s website (www.megasound1.com) has a fresh, new look. They unveiled their updated website this week and are excited to share it with Fort Wayne brides and grooms. The new site includes a searchable blog that features all sorts of wedding planning ideas, helpful tips, and updates on events and music. Wedding planning is now a little easier for couples with Megasound’s reduced stress planning options.
Megasound currently offers sound and music for ceremonies, Officiant services for weddings, and exciting reception options. They give couples the option of also selecting a male or female Officiant as well as MC and DJ for their dream wedding. Check back soon for the details on their newest feature that they are adding to their wedding services menu (pre-marital counseling options for couples).
The Megasound website also offers an ever-growing wedding photo gallery. Check out recent wedding gallery pictures for inspiration in planning your wedding.
Contact Megasound at 260.484.2460 to get booking details and information on their exciting wedding features.
April 5, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
From the Bridal Academy Sponsors
Wedding Connection members the Wedding Place, the Monogram Shoppe, and Megasound are proud sponsors of the Fort Wayne Bridal Academy. Their next session is Thursday, April 8 starting at 6:30pm. This season is themed “Bridal Pampering” and includes an evening of relaxation, fun, and tips to on how to avoid stress during the planning process and a bride’s wedding day.
Some of the de-stress type topics include “Overcome Wedding Day Emergencies” by Dawn Quick of The Wedding Place, “Roadmap - I Do to I Will” by Sara Keltsch of The Monogram Shoppe, and “It’s Your Party; Don’t Cry” by June Hoffman of Megasound. Brides will also receive additional pampering in the form of awesome wedding cake from Carolyn Pruden of Elegant Cakes by Carolyn, chocolate indulgences from Angela Dippel of the Fort Wayne Chocolate Fountain, a unique makeup artistry demonstration from Cara Digate (a local Esthetician), and relaxation techniques from the Forum Spa.
Seating is limited so call 260.482.1250 today to reserve a spot. Please note the times for this session as they are expanded to include all of the pampering that you need to refresh yourself!
Each registered bride will receive a gift bag. Pre-registration is at 6:30pm - Session starts promptly at 6:45pm - 8:00pm - 8:00pm Q&A, sweet temptations, and extra relaxation!!
March 19, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Open letter to couples displaced by the recent closure of the Fort Wayne Landmark Conference and Reception Centre.
Even though the Landmark Conference and Reception Centre is not and has never been a member of the Wedding Connection, our members feel strongly about weddings in the Fort Wayne area. The Wedding Connection members are dedicated to assisting bridal couples in finding alternative locations for their wedding (ceremony and/or reception).
Engaged couples who have future events scheduled at the Landmark in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will want to contact these member facilities as soon as possible to verify date availability at their individual locations.
6601 Innovation Drive
Fort Wayne, Indiana
260-207-2000
4531 Lower Huntington Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana
260-747-3117
Feel free to contact the Wedding Connection President (June Hoffman of Megasound) if you need additional assistance.
Email: june.hoffman@gmail.com or call 260.402.1533
Thank you to all of the Fort Wayne wedding professionals who have stepped forward to help out the brides and grooms who have been affected by this recent closing.
Fort Wayne, Indiana is an awesome place to get married!
March 19, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Staff members at Ceruti’s Summit Park and Orchard Ridge Country Club are working with couples who must relocate their wedding reception due to the recent closure of the Landmark Conference and Reception Centre. Brides and grooms who have upcoming events booked at the Landmark in Fort Wayne, Indiana will want to contact these facilities as soon as possible to check on available dates at their respective venues.
Ceruti’s is located at 6601 Innovation Drive in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They offer two separate reception rooms at the Summit Park location and are exclusive caterers and booking contacts at other Fort Wayne locations including Bergstaff Place and the Fort Wayne Woman’s Club as well as the Grey Goose Golf Club in Decatur, Indiana. Contact Ceruti’s Catering at 260-207-2000 for wedding planning specifics.
Orchard Ridge Country Club is located at 4531 Lower Huntington Road. They offer a full menu selection and can accommodate wedding receptions up to 400 guests. The upscale clubhouse also offers a spectacular view of the stunning Orchard Ridge golf course. Contact the Ridge staff at 260-747-3117 for date availability and details.
Thank you Ceruti’s Catering and the Orchard Ridge staff for supporting brides and grooms during this change in their wedding planning.
March 19, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
The Monogram Shoppe is offering a 25% discount to couples who need to reprint their wedding invitations due to the abrupt closure of the Landmark Conference and Reception Centre. Those displaced couples will want to contact the Monogram Shoppe at 260-483-3136. Couples will want to bring a copy of their original invitation to get the best match possible. They can set up an appointment to rework their invitations with the Monogram Shoppe once they have located a suitable Fort Wayne event facility for their wedding ceremony and/or reception.
Thank you to the Monogram Shoppe and other Fort Wayne wedding professionals for assisting brides and grooms during this difficult transitional period in their wedding planning.
March 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Seating is limited so call 260-482-1250 today to reserve your spot at the wedding planning event.
Event Details:
Bridal Academy March Session
Registration: 6:45pm
Session: 7pm-8pm
Question and Answer time and light refreshments following the session
Each registered bride will receive a bride’s bag filled with gifts, information, additional savings, goodies, and much more.
Hope to see you there!!
P.S. The April Session of Bridal Academy is a “don’t miss” event with bridal pampering to it’s fullest. Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 8, 2010. More details to follow soon!!
March 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
The Bridal Academy Sponsors (The Wedding Place, The Monogram Shoppe, and Megasound) featured the very first “Bridal Academy Tour” on February 28th. A big “thank you” to all of the 2010 and 2011 brides and their guests for being part of the this inaugural event. The best part is that the tour was chock-full with bridal education, store tours, sweet treats and lunch, and a limo journey thru Downtown Fort Wayne.
The event was an enormous success with brides already asking the next tour dates. This sensational time was made possible with help from many Bridal Academy Supporters including the New Shoe of a Different Color, Club Car Limo, One of a Kind Events , Andy Pauquette Photography, Fort Wayne Chocolate Fountain, Elegant Cakes by Carolyn, Lillian Rose, Hampton Inn FW-Southwest, Merle Norman, Bob Mutton Rental, and Orchard Ridge Country Club. The brides certainly enjoyed wedding planning seminars, sweet delights, helpful wedding-prep literature, awesome bridal bags full of special gifts, and much more.
Due to the demand for an encore tour, the Sponsors are working on the next Bridal Academy Tour for 2010. Details will be available as soon as the date and plans are finalized. Check out the Bridal Academy site at www.bridalacademyfw.blogspot.com for information on this upcoming tour event as well as the next two spring 2010 sessions of Bridal Academy (for 3-18-10 entitled “Brides Choice” and the “don’t miss” wrap up on 4-8-10 titled “Bridal Pampering”).
More photos are available at the Bridal Academy Fort Wayne Facebook fan-page. Become a fan today!!
December 10, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Newly engaged or already planning your dream wedding? The Fort Wayne Bridal Spectacular is right around the corner on January 2nd and 3rd. Many of the Wedding Connection members will be on site during this two-day bridal event. To get your wedding planning started, be sure to stop by and talk to Berghoff Sound (Pro DJ Now), Ceruti’s Catering, LC Media, Elegant Cakes by Carolyn, Picture Perfect Photography, One of a Kind Events, The Wedding Place, The Monogram Shoppe, Orchard Ridge Country Club, and K&S Travel.
The New York-style runway fashion show is at 2pm Saturday with an encore presentation on Sunday at 2pm. The Wedding Place will be featuring totally hot styles from new designers for bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and other wedding party attire. One of a Kind Events will feature a lovely selection of creative and unique bridal bouquets and other wedding flowers, and Megasound will be on hand for all the MC work and runway soundtrack.
Be sure to stop by the Wedding Connection booth to purchase your tickets for the upcoming “Staycee’s Dream Wedding” dinner-theater production.
The Ft. Wayne Bridal Spectacular is held at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum at 4000 Parnell Avenue in Fort Wayne. Tickets are available at the door.
October 1, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Regardless of where you are in your wedding planning, the Bridal Spectacular has something for everyone. Northern Indiana’s “Largest Bridal Show” is Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 12pm-4pm. Plan to visit Wedding Connection members as they share with brides and grooms extensive wedding expertise as well as inspiring wedding planning options.
The Wedding Place will take center stage at 2pm for an awesome, fast-paced wedding style show. Formal attire for all members of the wedding party will be on display for you to enjoy. Bouquets, boutonnières, and other floral accessories from One of a Kind Events will accent the stunning wedding attire on the runway. Megasound will provide MC services as well as the high-energy soundtrack for this dazzling fashion show.
The Bridal Spectacular is every brides opportunity to meet other Wedding Connection members (including K&S Travel, Picture Perfect Photography, the Monogram Shoppe, Elegant Cakes by Carolyn, Ceruti’s Catering, LC Media, Orchard Ridge Country Club, and more). Many of the wedding products and services that you need to plan an awesome wedding, will be available in one convenient location at the Fort Wayne Bridal Spectacular.
Tickets are available on show day only at the Memorial Coliseum 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are $5.50 each with free admission for children under 12.
Be sure to register for door prizes when you arrive at the Bridal Spectacular. Many Wedding Connection members are also hosting specials and their own registration for some fantastic prizes.
Hope to see you there!!
September 5, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Mark your calendar to stop by the Wedding Place on Saturday, September 12, 2009!
Enjoy the 45th anniversary celebration all day long (10am-4pm) with awesome specials, refreshments, cake by Elegant Cakes by Carolyn, and much more.
Be sure to sign up for the anniversary gift basket.
Look for the open-air tent for an amazing runway style show at 12:30pm.
Music - mix featured courtesy of Erik Michaels of Megasound
The 45th Anniversary Celebration specials include:
-Free veil (up to a $200 value) with your special ordered bridal gown
-All in stock bridal gowns 50% off
-All in stock veils and headpieces 20% off
-All in stock jewelry 15% off
-All in stock shoes 10% off
Offers only valid on new sales on 9-12-09 and cannot be combined with any other offers.
Call 260-482-1250 for more details or stop by the salon (4618 Speedway Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana) during regular store hours (Monday - Thursday noon-7:00pm, Friday 11:00-5:00pm, and Saturday 10:00-4:00pm).