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!!

Gather Your Bridesmaids for “Maid of Color”

Bring your bridesmaids to the Wedding Place for “Maid of Color.” See all of the newest bridesmaid gowns from Jordan Fashions. On Saturday, February 28, 2009 only, you will see the hottest bridesmaid gowns paired with magnificent floral bouquets. Explore color with our floral and fashion experts. See how mixing and matching colors and accents can take your wedding from ordinary to EXTRAordinary.

 

Check out the informal modeling and special surprises.

 

Bring your bridesmaids!

 

Floral designs by One of A Kind Events.

This events runs from 10:00am - 5:00pm
No appointments required

 

The Wedding Place is located at 4618 Speedway Drive

Fort Wayne, IN 46808

One half block of Coliseum Boulevard—right next door to All Occasions Rental

Call 260-482-1250 for questions

Wedding Day Magazine Features Fort Wayne Wedding Connection Bride

Three Wedding Connection members (along with other local wedding professionals) helped bride Melanie Cismowski and groom Douglas McGregor create an elegant wedding on May 24, 2008. Melanie and Douglas’ wedding was one of the couples featured in the Winter 2009 edition of Wedding Day Magazine.  The couple worked with the Monogram Shoppe on their invitations and held their reception at Orchard Ridge Country Club. Linda Maggert AIFD (of One of a Kind Events) took care of the couples flowers as well a being their wedding coordinator.

Check out Melanie and Douglas’ story and additional photos online:

Melanie chose the vintage inspired “Rhianna Royale” gown by Maggie Sottero topped with a mantilla style fingertip veil to complete the picture perfect look. Although blue is her favorite color (it matches her eyes), she chose to stay with rich fabrics and colors for the bridal party attire and accented with flowers of the blue and ivory with a touch of yellow for fun and contrast. Details like a bagpiper playing as they exited and an old fashioned trolley  to take the wedding party from church to reception added just the right touch to the ceremony.

 

 

2009 Board Members Nominated for the Wedding Connection

 

 

Nominations for 2009 WC Board members:

a.   Membership Director—Kim Caudill of K&S Travel will continue in the position

b.  Treasurer—June Hoffman of Megasound will continue in this position

c.   Secretary—Linda Maggert of One of a Kind Events accepted the nomination

d.  Vice President—Sara Keltsch of the Monogram Shoppe accepted the nomination

e.   President—Dawn Quick of the Wedding Place accepted the nomination

Congratulations to all of the nominees. Here is to an awesome 2009!!

 

 

 

Let us introduce KISS…

The “Kiss” ladies are a “total-package” planning company serving Fort Wayne and the surrounding area. They assist their brides with creating a seam-less experience with a stress-free day. Their new website is coming soon so be sure to check back for their link.

Welcome “Kiss Ladies” Suezette Phillips, Shonda Cann, Suezette Ford, Denise Jordan, and Dartanya “Keke” Williamson to the Wedding Connection.

Welcome Linda Maggert of One of a Kind Events

Linda is an award winning floral designer and wedding planner. She helps her brides with making their wedding day unique and memorable. Check out her website for more information on her services and appointments.

Welcome Linda to the Wedding Connection.