Bridal Academy Introduces a New Format and New Location

We’ve Made Planning Your Wedding Easier than Ever

That’s right; the April installment of Bridal Academy brings some exciting changes to help make planning your wedding even easier than ever.

Join us 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.

We hope that you will enjoy our modified format with this April event.

We’re starting off the evening with light refreshments and registration at 6:45pm.

Linda Maggert - One of a KInd Events


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".

















June Hoffman - Megasound

 To round out the evening; 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).













Each registered bride will receive a bride’s bag filled with helpful planning information, money saving tips, goodies, and much more.



We are still able to present the Bridal Academy sessions to you at no charge. 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.
NEW Location: 836 Mill Lake Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana

At the first light north of the Dupont and Coldwater Road intersection, take a right on to Mill Lake Road and the office is the first one on the right side of the road.


NEW Format: Each session with feature a limited number of topics. This will give you more one-on-one time to get more details and ideas from each presentation and presenter. Another part of our new Bridal Academy course plan will include sessions on the first and third Thursday of each month. We will feature a fresh course schedule that will take you through the many different aspects of 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.

Happy Planning!

Private Party for Brides

Bridal Academy brides have a special invitation to be a part of an exciting evening. 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 including unique jewelry, stylish purses, fab shoes, and much, much more!! This is a great way to get a discount on jewelry and accessories for your wedding gown or bridesmaid’s dresses or just spice up some outfits for spring!!

To RSVP just send an email to june.hoffman@gmail.com referencing (CODE: BA11 and) with how many will be attending by March 9 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!!

Charming Charlie

"Sweetest Sunday" Set for the Monogram Shoppe

Don't miss the Sweet Sunday Open House at the Monogram Shoppe on Sunday, March 6th. This truly sweet event will be exclusively from 12:00pm through 3:00pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy their candy buffet as you browse and choose wedding invitations, attendant gifts, unity candles, initial cake toppers and other wedding necessities.
 
Hope to see you there!

Candy Bar Sweet Sunday

Don't Miss the February Session of Bridal Academy

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!

To see more about Bridal Academy, check outwww.bridalacademyfw.blogspot.com or become a fan on Facebook.

Happy Planning!!

Fort Wayne Bridal Academy

Google Simplifies Wedding Planning

From June Hoffman of Megasound

Goggle is making it easier to plan your wedding with their helpful, on-line tools. I know that I've used "Google Docs" and Google's "Picasa Web Albums" for many applications and have found them very user friendly.

I have not had the chance yet to try their "Google Sites" or their "Picnik" application. After reading more about them on the Google Wedding site, I did see where Indiana brides and grooms would be able to focus their wedding planning in one spot and not have to learn so many new programs.

Click here to read more about the Google Wedding Site.

Google Wedding Site Helps with Planning

Anna Post Featured Talk at the Monogram Shoppe

from the Monogram Shoppe


Plan to visit The Monogram Shoppe Special Wedding Event on Saturday, February, 5, 2011. "Host a Post" features Anna Post. Anna Post, wedding etiquette expert and great-great granddaughter of etiquette legend Emily Post will be at The Monogram Shoppe and will speak at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Don't miss the book signing that follows this excited wedding talk.

Anna Post at the Monogram Shoppe

Generations of brides have relied on the Emily Post name for wedding etiquette advice for everything from engagement parties and wedding invitations to bridal shower and gift registries. Anna Post is well acquainted with the dilemmas faced by today's brides, grooms, families and wedding guests. In addition to writing wedding etiquette columns in Inside Weddings magazine, St. Louis Bride magazine and Charlotte Weddings magazine, she is also the wedding etiquette expert for Brides.com.

"Many couples seek etiquette advice for the first time in their lives as they begin to plan a wedding," says Post. How do you word a wedding invitation? How do you talk to parents and in-laws about finances? The questions are endless, but Anna Post provides advice for couples who want their weddings to be expressions of graciousness, generosity, and style.

Anna has authored Emily Post's Wedding Parties and Do I Have to Wear White? Those among other Emily Post books will be available for signing.

Please R.S.V.P. by February 1st to 436-3138 so that we can provide ample seating.

If unable to attend but would like a book signed by Anna visit the shoppe the week of the event and purchase the book with to whom it should be signed .

Don't Miss Bridal Academy on January 27, 2011

Who should attend Bridal Academy? Brides who are newly engaged will gain a lot of insight into planning a wedding. Brides who are already in the planning process of their wedding will also enjoy Bridal Academy as this is an opportunity to bond with other brides, talk one-on-one with wedding professionals, and enjoy an evening of stress-free wedding planning.

Brides Enjoying a Bridal Academy Session

We hope that you get a chance to join us at the winter session of Bridal Academy on Thursday, January 27, 2011. This informative wedding planning session is from 7pm – 8pm with the registration at 6:45pm. Bridal Academy will be held at the Monogram Shoppe in Covington Plaza (6410 West Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne, IN). We’ll have light refreshments and a Q&A time at the end of the event. We’ll have goodie bags for each registered bride. Brides planning their wedding may also bring a guest.

Brides Get Insight Into Planning Their Wedding

This Bridal Academy session still has complimentary admission, but space is limited. Please call 260-402-1533 (or email june.hoffman@gmail.com) today to save your seats for this exciting wedding planning opportunity!!