Seating is limited so call 260-482-1250 today to reserve your spot at the wedding planning event.
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Bridal Academy March Session
Bride’s Choice - Bridal Academy Session March 18, 2010
March 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Join the Bridal Academy Sponsors for the exciting March Session of Bridal Academy on Thursday, March 18, 2010. This event will be “Bride’s Choice” and that means that any and all bridal questions will be entertained and answered.
The Bridal Academy Sponsors (The Wedding Place, The Monogram Shoppe, and Megasound) are combining recent planning questions from brides and groom and also giving you the opportunity to get your most difficult wedding planning dilemmas addressed. Email june.hoffman@gmail.com by 3-15-10 and your queries will be a part of the presentation on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Fort Wayne, IN
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!!
Super Bride Sunday at the Monogram Shoppe
January 13, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
From the Monogram Shoppe
Super Bride Sunday 12-4pm 2-07-10
Hey Brides; while all of the pre-game Super Bowl happenings are going on, stop by the Monogram Shoppe for help with your wedding planning, great savings, and expert advice.
Be sure to check our the Cathy’s Concept and Beverly Clark Trunk Shows, wonderful attendants gifts, new jeweled cake toppers, and specials on invitations. We will have other wedding vendors on hand as well as live wedding music and refreshments including chocolates and wedding cake. The first 50 brides receive a complimentary gift bag!
Get registered for the hourly gift card drawings, have fun, and maybe check a few more items off of your “bridal to-do list” from noon-4pm on Sunday, February 7, 2010. Call 260.436.3138 for more details.
The Monogram Shoppe is located at Covington Plava at 6410 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hope to see you there!!
Members Featured at Upcoming Bridal Spectacular
October 1, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
October 18, 2009 Bridal Spectacular
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!!
How do I Start Planning a Wedding?
June 29, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Did You Know? Wedding Connection Members Answer Bride’s Toughest Questions
The Fort Wayne Wedding Connection is a strong supporter of bridal education. We asked our members to share their most asked questions from previous brides and grooms. We will feature these planning questions (or problems) and their professional answers. Feel free to leave your rough questions or prenuptial roadblocks in our comments section and we will have Wedding Connection members share their solutions for your wedding planning woes.
Wedding Connection member; KISS Wedding and Events, Inc. frequently asked question from brides:
“I don’t know where to start!” (aka How do I start planning a wedding?)
From Denise of KISS: Work with an experienced, professional wedding consultant. A consultant gives the brides (valuable planning) tips and a (realistic, working) timeline.
For more help on creating your wedding plan, check out the KISS Wedding and Events, Inc. website.
Wedding Consultants from Kiss Wedding and Events worked with many brides during their workshop.
Four Quick Questions to Ask a Prospective Caterer or Wedding Venue
June 16, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Wedding Wisdom in a Nutshell
Bits and pieces of helpful information for all couples planning their weddings.
Wedding Connection members share their professional wedding tips with brides and grooms.
Check back often for great hints and planning tips, new ideas, and great photos for creating your dream wedding.
From Joseph Ceruti of Ceruti’s Catering
Always Ask Wedding Vendors Questions
1. Does your company have any accreditations or certifications?
2. Would your company provide references?
3. Will your company provide a quote in writing?
4. Please explain how your company charges for any taxes?
Dad Hates Dancing-Now What?
May 27, 2009 by · 2 Comments
From June Hoffman of Megasound
Father-Daughter Dance
Many brides want to share a dance at her wedding with her father. What happens when dad hates dancing? Compromise is the answer. Louis Armstrong offers a short (two and a half minute) musical option that fits the bill.
“What a Wonderful World” is a timeless classic that creates touching moments during the Father/Bride dance. This is a win-win option that makes for few dry eyes in the audience.
Three Questions for Brides to Ask a Prospective Caterer or Wedding Venue
May 19, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Wedding Wisdom in a Nutshell
Bits and pieces of helpful information for all couples planning their weddings.
Wedding Connection members share their professional wedding tips with brides and grooms.
Check back often for great hints and planning tips, new ideas, and great photos for creating your dream wedding.
From Joseph Ceruti of Ceruti’s Catering
Ask Your Prospective Vendors Questions
1. Is your company licensed in the State of Indiana?
2. Is your company a member of the BBB?
3. Is your company a member of any National Organizations?
Always do your homework when “interviewing” prospective caterers and wedding venues.
Top Five Reasons You Should Hire a Professional Videographer for Your Wedding
April 28, 2009 by · 1 Comment
By Lance Clark of LC Media
#1. You will be able to show your wedding video to your future children.
#2. Experience your wedding vows over and over.
#3. See and hear your parents, friends, and family as they were on your wedding day.
#4. See yourself and your spouse as you look on your special day.
#5. Capture the way you look in your wedding gown.
Professional Videography Makes All the Difference for Your Wedding
Three Questions Brides Can Ask When Searching for a Caterer
April 20, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Wedding Wisdom in a Nutshell
Bits and pieces of helpful information for all couples planning their weddings.
Wedding Connection members share their professional wedding tips with brides and grooms.
Check back often for great hints and planning tips, new ideas, and great photos for creating your dream wedding.
From Joe Ceruti of Ceruti’s Catering
1. How many years has your company been in business?
2. How many weddings did your company contract last year?
3. What types of insurance and limits does your company carry?
Ceruti
Covington Plaza is the Place to be for Wedding Knowledge on April 25, 2009
April 5, 2009 by · 6 Comments
Covington Plaza Wedding Walk is April 25, 2009
Many wedding professionals as well as Wedding Connection members will be on site to help you with your wedding planning at the Covington Plaza Wedding Walk. Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., the plaza invites brides, grooms, mothers and bridal party members to stroll the plaza to gain ideas for their upcoming nuptials.
“The plaza is filled with stores and shops that are filled with bridal items” according to Shelli Young, Property Manager of Covington Plaza. Many of the shops are holding special events that day to aid with the planning. Jophiel is holding a Mother of the Bride fashion show at 11:00 a.m. and Mitchell Books will have a book signing at 2:00 p.m. by Michael Essany, author of “Groomology 101: How to avoid Brideszilla”. The Monogram Shoppe is holding a Trunk Show to showcase all of the options for Bridesmaids and Groomsmen’s gifts.
While walking the plaza, you will find wonderful ideas for you all aspects of your wedding. Even Senator Lugar’s office has prepared a booklet outlining all the things you need to do after the big day.
Many of the shops are offering specials and door prized that day. Covington Plaza will be drawing for a $100 gift card to be used at any of the participating shops. Each Bride will receive a card when they register. As you enjoy Covington Plaza, you will get your card stamped at each store and then leave them at the last shop to be entered in the drawing.
The Covington Plaza Wedding Walk will also feature some other wedding venders as well. Be sure to check out these Wedding Connection members to get more of your planning questions answered. Ceruti’s Catering, Elegant Cakes by Carolyn, Megasound, and the Wedding Place will be able to help you with your wedding planning stress.
It should be a fun day for all brides and grooms. Bring you wedding questions to Covington Plaza and get all of your answers on Saturday, April 25, 2009. See you there.