Bridal Shows Benefit Brides and Grooms
January 2, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
The beginning of 2012 kicks off with several bridal shows in the Fort Wayne area. If you are newly engaged or working on planning your 2012 or 2013 wedding, don’t miss these valuable opportunities.
Of course all bridal shows are not created equally so be sure to mark your calendar with dates and times and be prepared for a good time. Bridal shows include a wide variety of wedding professionals so you may want to attend more than one show in order to meet several vendors in the areas where you need help on your wedding.
Most bridal shows include a fashion show that features attire for your entire wedding party. Some shows may only show bridal and bridesmaids fashions. Either way; be sure to take you camera or I-phone to get pics of the newest styles, colors, and designs.
You’ll be able to check out photographers, caterers, florists, limos, DJs, cake designers, as well as a wide variety of other professionals to help you cream your dream wedding. Be sure to sample sweet treats and menu selections from local caterers and other companies.
The MC’s at Megasound created a helpful list of tips on “How to Survive the Bridal Show Whirlwind.” Click this link to check them all out. These hints will save you valuable planning time and money. Enjoy your bridal show experience and find those professionals who are the best fit for your wedding.
Get Wedding Day Flower Secrets
April 18, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Registration begins at 6:45pm with our session starting at 7pm. Each registered bride will receive a bride’s bag filled with helpful planning information, money saving tips and tricks, and so much more.
Space is limited, so click here to get your complimentary tickets for the 4-21-11 session of Bridal Academy. It will be a flowery good time!
Mark April 7, 2011 for Your Bridal Academy Session
March 24, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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
March 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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.
What’s a Bride to do on Superbowl Sunday?
February 1, 2011 by · 2 Comments
From the Monogram Shoppe
Join the Monogram Shoppe for their 3rd Annual Super Bride Sunday on February 6th.
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The Monogram Shoppe is located in Covington Plaza (6410 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804).
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Super Bride Sunday is lots of fun for the Bride-to-Be
Free Tote Bag to first 50 Brides
$100.00 Gift Certificate from Carlson Craft
$100.00 Gift Certificate from McPhersons
$100.00 Gift Certificate from Birchcraft Studios
50 Free Thank You Notes from Embossed Graphics
Free Wedding Collection from Ivy Lane Designs
Specials Super Bride Sunday
10% off Bridesmaids and Groomsnens Gifts
10% off Initial Cake Toppers
10% off Guest Books, Candles and Ring Pillows and Flower Girl Baskets
Special Guests ……
Music by Jaenicke Consort
Candid Photos by CK Photography
Cake Samplings by Elegant Cakes by Carolyn
Flower Arrangements by Lillian Rose
Officiant by Megasound
This is the day to tie up all of the loose ends of your wedding planning or begin to plan your wedding. The Monogram Shoppe is your one stope shoppe for weddings with everything from from “I Will to I Do”.
This exciting event is from 12pm-4pm
Tips to Prepare You for the Next Bridal Show
November 8, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
From Megasound
Megasound prepared an extensive list of hints and tips to help engaged couples when they attend bridal shows. So whether you are attending a bridal show in Fort Wayne or other cities, you’ll have the tools to make the most out of your bridal show experience.
Click here to read the full post from Megasound!
Megasound Introduces Enhanced Website
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.
Brides to Receive Pampering and Planning Tips
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!!
Fort Wayne is a Great Place to Get Married!
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!
The Monogram Shoppe Assists Displaced Couples
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.












