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Mark April 7, 2011 for Your Bridal Academy Session

The April installment of Bridal Academy offers Fort Wayne brides exciting topics to help make planning your wedding even easier than ever.

Join Bridal Academy on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 836 Mill Lake Road (the new office of One of a Kind Events) which is just north of the Dupont and Coldwater intersection.

Be sure to arrive early to enjoy light refreshments and registration at 6:45pm.

At 7:00pm, Linda Maggert (One of a Kind Events) will kick off the session with the steps to “Start Planning Your Wedding Without Going Crazy”.

Then, at 7:30pm, June Hoffman (Megasound) will help you create the “Soundtrack of Your Wedding”. She’ll share with you ways to select music that will entertain, excite, and leave you and your guests dancing in the aisles (and dance floor).

Round out the evening with Q&A to get your own wedding planning questions answered for you.

Each registered bride will receive a bride’s bag filled with helpful planning information, money saving tips, goodies, and much more.
The cool thing is that the Bridal Academy sessions are still at no charge to you. Space is limited so click here to get your free tickets today. Please call 260-402-1533 with any questions about the April 7th Bridal Academy Session or planning your wedding.

 Check out the Bridal Academy site (bridalacademyfw.blogspot.com) for the complete schedule and information on our sponsors. You are invited to attend as many sessions as you find helpful to create YOUR dream wedding.

One of a Kind Events Announces New Location

One of a Kind Events announced the opening of their new consultation space slated for April 1, 2011. Their new office will be located at 836 Mill Lake Road which is one block north of the intersection of Dupont and Coldwater roads and is on the right hand side of the road.

 

This expanded space will provide a multi-purpose area and a personal consultation area for brides, groom, and their families. The staff at One of a Kind Events is excited about this opportunity to better serve clients from Fort Wayne and beyond.

 

The personalized services are by appointment only. Call or text (260-503-9597) to schedule your free consultation and check out the new space. Or feel free to send an email to dmaggert@oneofakindevents.org.

 

Click here to check out One of a Kind Events website for updates and events.

Free Wedding Gala for 2012 Brides on March 18th

MJ Studios, One of a Kind Events, and other wedding professionals will be hosting a free wedding gala for 2012 brides. The gala will be from 7pm-9pm on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Bridal Gallery.

Click here for more details.

One of a Kind Events Hosting Private Party for Brides

One of a Kind Events will host a private party for Brides and their friends at Charming Charlie in Jefferson Pointe (Fort Wayne) on Sunday, March 13 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm (after the store closes to the public). The store will only be open to our invited guests and you must RSVP to get a free ticket and the pass word to get into the party.

 

Refreshments will be served and all who attend will be given a 20% discount on anything in the store during the party. If you have not been to Charming Charlie yet, you are in for a treat. It is an incredible store of all types of accessories - jewelry, purses, shoes, and much, much more!! A great way to get a discount on jewelry for your wedding gown or bridesmaids dresses, unique and fun bridesmaids gifts, or just spice up some outfits for spring!! To RSVP just send an email to dmaggert@oneofakindevents.org referencing (CODE: WC11 and) with how many will be attending by March 10 and you will receive an e-ticket and a private password to gain entry into the party. Make sure you join us for this special One of a Kind Event!!

 

 

TheKnot.com “Best of Weddings” Announced

Our congratulations to One of a Kind Events. One of a Kind Events was the Knot.com’s “Best of Weddings 2011 Award” for both Wedding Planner and Florist. It is a very coveted award and was voted on by the Knot brides and awarded in January.

 

When brides get on theknot.com they can find all the award winning vendors marked with little ribbons. That way they know that they are using a vendor that is highly recommended by other brides. One of a Kind Events is extremely honored to be selected by their happy, satisfied brides and look forward to serving many more clients in 2011 and 2012.

 

Congratulations again to Linda Maggert and her staff at One of a Kind Events!!

 

 

February Bridal Academy Session Set for 2-24-11

Calling all Fort Wayne Brides!!
Don’t miss the February session of Bridal Academy on Thursday, February 24, 2011. The registration 6:45pm and the session is from 7:00pm-8:00pm. This fun, wedding planning experience will be held at the Monogram Shoppe located in Covington Plaza (6410 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805)

The evening will start out with guest speakers including Linda Maggert of One of a Kind Events who will share insights and how to create interesting wedding flowers for your wedding (”Wedding Flowers-Simple to Elegant”). To help brides get an idea about saving money and still having a spectacular wedding cake, don’t miss Carolyn Pruden of Elegant Cakes by Carolyn when she talks about “Your Wedding Cake Design”.

We also have our Bridal Academy Sponsors rounding out the evening. Sara Keltsch from The Monogram Shoppe will give insights on everything that couples need to have great save-the-date cards, wedding invitations, and more with her “It’s All About the Paper Details”.

Your MC for the evening is June Hoffman from Megasound and she will help you create the excitement of your wedding reception with “Now That’s Entertainment”!

Don’t miss this great evening with professionals who will help you create your dream wedding and so much more. Bridal Academy is the perfect opportunity for brides to get new ideas, planning assistance, and inspiration for their wedding. Each registered bride will receive a bride’s bag filled with gifts, planning information, money saving offers, and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Q&A time will be at the end of the session. Brides are invited to bring a guest (you know-the Maid of Honor, Mom, a friend, or even the groom).

Space is limited, so call 260-402-1533 or email june.hoffman@gmail.com to save your spot today!

Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader’s Choice Award Winners Named

The Fort Wayne Newspapers released the listing of the 2010 Reader’s Choice Pick Awards. Each year, the Fort Wayne Newspapers challenges local readers in selecting Fort Wayne’s best individuals and businesses in many different categories.  

 

Four Wedding Connection Members received top honors and were honored in a special newspaper selection over the weekend. MJ Studios won first place in the “Photography Studio” category. In the “Shops” grouping, the Wedding Place took second place in the “Bridal Shop” group and Freeman Jewelers was named second place in the “Jewelry Shop” class. One of a Kind Events took the third place spot for “Wedding Planner”.

 

Our congratulations go out to our Wedding Connection members and all of the winners of this annual award. Keep up the good work!! To see other winners, check out this link to the Fort Wayne Newspapers listing.

 

 

Check Out Video from the 2010 Bridal Spectacular!

Thank you to LC Media for shooting terrific video footage of the 2010 Bridal Spectaular. This bridal runway fashion show took place at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne and featured beautiful bridal gowns, tuxedos, and attire for the entire wedding party from the Wedding Place. All of the lovely flowers for the girls and guys were provided by One of a Kind Events. And Megasound provided the upbeat runway music selections and MC services for this ever-exciting event.

Click on the link below and check out the video for yourself to see some of the highlights from this crowd-pleasing fashion event!

2010 Bridal Spectacular

Local Florist Honored by International Organization

Linda Maggert AIFD of One of a Kind Events in Northern Indiana has been recognized by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) as a charter recipient of it’s new Certified Floral Designer (CFD) designation.

 

The floral industry’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the art of floral design through education, AIFD created its CFD program, in part, to provide a tool for consumers to use when selecting a professional florist. CFD recognition is granted only after a floral designer has demonstrated his or her understanding of the concepts of design through educational pathways and a written design-knowledge assessment, he or she must then present his or her floral design work to a vigorous peer evaluation as conducted by an international panel.

 

Within the floral industry, AIFD has long recognized the most advanced of the floral design artists through membership and Accreditation. Having already achieved the coveted level of AIFD, Linda Maggert AIFD was granted the CFD Charter status.

 

For many other excellent floral designers who are not at the same level of artistry as is Linda, the new CFD program will still allow them to demonstrate that they are most capable of providing beautiful floral designs to consumers on a daily basis.

 

“The AIFD ‘CFD’ professional designation salutes a florist for his or her artistry and provides consumers with another tool to use for selecting quality professional work,” said Bill McKinley AIFD, Associate Dean at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL and the chairman of AIFD’s CFD Development Committee.

 

As part of its recognition program, AIFD will assist consumers in locating a CFD qualified florists by listing them on its web site .

 

Florists who achieve the CFD recognition will be required to hone their artistry through continuing education in the field of floral design. “I am constantly looking for new ways to make each wedding unique, “ says Linda, the owner and head designer of One of a Kind Events which specializes in wedding planning and design. With outstanding personal service and creativity, she is sought after by brides from across Indiana and Ohio for her assistance in making their wedding day dreams come true. You can see some of her design work one her website. Congratulations Linda!!

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