2011 Bridal Spectacular Hits Fort Wayne

Don't miss the 2011 Fort Wayne Bridal Spectacular on Sunday, October 2, 2011. This "can't miss" wedding planning event is from 12pm-4pm at the Memorial Coliseum. Whether you are newly engaged or your wedding is right around the corner, the Bridal Spectacular offers the advantage of featuring many qualified wedding professionals in one convenient location.

Fort Wayne Bridal Spectacular

 

If you are looking for the latest bridal fashions or attire for your wedding party, don't miss the fashion show at 2pm. Be sure to check out the samples from local bakeries and caterers as well as sweet chocolate treats. You'll have a chance to talk to DJs, Officiants, hair stylists as well as view samples from professional photographers, video artists, and floral designers.

Flower Girl Fashions

Be sure to sign up at the door as well as the individual vendor booths for wonderful door prizes and other opportunities to save money on planning your wedding. In the past brides have won free bridesmaids bouquets, cake servers, money off their event packages, and much more.

The Allen County Memorial Coliseum is located at 4000 Parnell Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are available at the door.

Visit the Bridal Academy Sponsors at Bridal Extravaganza

Sunday, February 21, 2010 is the 3rd annual Bridal Extravaganza at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. Be sure to stop by the Bridal Academy Sponsor booths (the Wedding Place, the Monogram Shoppe, and Megasound) for great show specials and help with planning your dream wedding.

The Bridal Extravaganza is presented by the Fort Wayne Weddings Magazine and Fort Wayne Newspapers as well as being sponsored by the WAJI Majic 95.1 radio station. The doors open at noon and the show runs until 4pm. If you are one of the first 250 brides through the doors, you will receive a cool bridal tote bag! If you didn’t pick up a wedding planner binder at a recent Bridal Academy session, you can get the newest edition of the Fort Wayne Wedding Bridal Planner at the show. For even greater savings, pre-sale tickets are only $10 and are available online or through Saturday at the Wedding Place (260-482-1250) or the Monogram Shoppe (260-436-3138). Tickets are also available on show day at the door for $12.

Don’t forget to ask the sponsors about the exclusive “Bridal Academy Tour” coming up on February 28, 2010. We hope to see you this Sunday!

Mark Your Calendar for the Upcoming Bridal Spectacular

Whether you are engaged or about to be engaged (Christmas is right around the corner), mark your wedding planning calendar for the upcoming Bridal Spectacular. The Bridal Academy Sponsors are participating in this two-day bridal event on January 2nd and 3rd, 2010 at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum.

Plan to visit the Monogram Shoppe to see all of the newest styles of wedding invitations, save-the-date cards, and wedding party gifts. The Wedding Place will feature the latest gowns and accessories from today’s top designers.

The fast-paced, “New York-style” fashion show hits the runway both days at 1:30pm. The Wedding Place will present the hottest bridal gowns, colorful bridesmaids fashions, mother’s dresses, tuxedos and more. June Hoffman from Megasound will be your MC with a brand new 2010 runway music soundtrack.

The Bridal Academy Sponsors will be on hand to answer all of your wedding planning questions. For more details check out the Bridal Spectacular website. The Memorial Coliseum is located at 4000 Parnell Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are available at the door. Hope to see you there!

Take Control of Your Bridal Show Adventure

The ACD Classic City Bridal Show is this Sunday. I wanted to share some tips on how to reduce the “overwhelming” feelings that many bride experience during a bridal show. The following tips are only a few tips to survive any bridal show. Be sure to check out the full article.

- Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Most facilities only have space to sit and view a fashion show. Keep in mind that you will spend most of your time walking, standing, and talking.

- Bring a roll (or sheet) of pre-addressed name and address labels. Many shows as well as vendors offer FREE registration for door prizes and give-a-ways.

- Bring a swatch of material or ribbon in your wedding colors. This will give both you and the vendors a better visualization of you wedding ideas.

- Register for any/all prizes that interest you. Keep in mind that by you registering for these prizes you are granting permission for those vendors to contact you (via phone, mail, or email).

- Pace yourself. You will only have a short amount of time to talk to the wedding professionals in the areas where you need assistance. Get as much information in writing as possible. Find out when you can schedule a private appointment or consultation.

- Do not make a day of decision unless you previously talked to that vendor. Any vendors who offer show specials should offer a deadline after the show date.

Take your accumulated information, notes, and photos home. Go through these items within a couple of days of the bridal show. You will have the clearest thoughts soon after the show rather than weeks or months later. Take the time to enjoy the bridal show as a whole and try to take your time. You might find that you find additional assistance with your wedding in the most unlikely of places.

Happy Planning!!