Before July 25, 2010, simply go on-line to cast your vote at

http://fwnextweb1.fortwayne.com/adv/readerspicksvote/

Some members are nominated in multiple categories so feel free to cast your ballot for all of the categories. And be sure to click on “Save Your Vote”! Thank you for supporting the Wedding Connection member with your votes this month!

Best of Readers

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

Congratulations to the newest members of the Wedding Connection!

For your wedding transporation: Club Car Limo (AA Limo)

For all of your jewelry needs: Freeman Jewelers

For your guest lodging: Hampton Inn and Suites Fort Wayne

For your ceremony and reception music: Indiana Mobile Music

For your portrait and photography needs: M.J. Studios

We will be featuring new member profiles soon so take a look at their website links for helpful information for your Fort Wayne wedding. And be sure to check back for new member updates and other featured content.

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.

Garter tradition at the reception

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).

Personalized wedding ceremonies

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.

Aisling Mon Cheri Bridal

If you are interested in blogging about your wedding and are still looking for your dream bridal gown; look no further. Mon Cheri Bridal is giving a few awesome brides a beautiful Mon Cheri Bridal gown (from one of their six designer divisions) in exchange for their commitment to blog about their wedding planning process.

Quincy Mon Cheri Bridal Gown

Itsabrideslife.com is the upcoming Mon Cheri Bridal website where a select few brides (DIY, princess, etc) weddings will grace the site. For more details and application, contact the Wedding Place at 260.482.1250. The Wedding Place is Fort Wayne’s only exclusive salon featuring the Mon Cheri Bridal Line.

Glenda Mon Cheri Bridal Gown

The Wedding Place revealed their creative entry for the ”Arts se la Table” today. The wedding-inspired theme of “New York Nuptials” features a stunning two-piece black taffeta 2Be Gavin Michaels bridal gown. Their table design is accentuated with peacock feathers, breath-taking pearls, and modern metallic designs as well as animal prints.

New York Nuptials

The Wedding Place was the only bridal salon selected to be a part of the Pi Iota Xi, Inc. sponsored annual charity event. The event takes place at the Fort Wayne Country Club and benefits the Carriage House.

The Wedding Place Sponsors

Click here to check out more details about the Wedding Place and their entry in the 2010 “Art of the Table” fund-raiser.

Are you still looking for your dream wedding gown? Look no more as the Wedding Place presents the 2Be Bride Trunk Show that features three distinctive bridal gown collections.

Visit the Wedding Place this Friday, May 14th 12pm-5pm and Saturday, May 15th 11am-5pm to select the perfect gown for your wedding day. Special orders are available at 25% off during this special event only.

Call 260.482.1250 to reserve your spot to find a gown as exclusive as you are. Check out more gowns from the collections of Isabella Chessari, Elizabeth Darcy, and Gavin Michaels on the 2Be Bride website. 

The Romantic Elizabeth Darcy Bridal Collection

The Contemporary Gavin Michaels Collection

Isabella Cherassi Bridal Gowns

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.

Brides attending a recent Bridal Academy

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!!

The tables will be decorated by other local businesses as well. The designers at both shops are excited to be among the exclusive group of professionals participating in this fund raising event. The Wedding Place table is titled “New York Nuptials” and features sophisticated and chic, cutting edge details. The Monogram Shoppe’s table is dubbed “You are Invited” and is an elegant display of the classy invitations and unique paper products.  The table preview and silent auction will be 6 to 8 p.m. on April 12, 2010. Tickets are $45 per person.

"You are Invited"

The luncheon, with keynote speaker Frederick J. Frese III, will be on April 13, 2010. Tickets are $100 per person. Table viewing begins at 9:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 12:15 p.m. Frese is a psychologist who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1965.

For reservations, call 486-1060 or e-mail cslyby@comcast.net.

New York Nuptials

The Wedding Place is presenting the first Cameron Blake Trunk Show in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday, March 27, 2010. The Cameron Blake Mother’s Collection stands apart from the average mother’s dress. The distinguished styles with lovely draping and lace and beading options makes these designer dresses a must-have for any mother’s wardrobe. Many Cameron Blake gowns include a matching shawl or jacket.

Brides, bring your mother’s to the Wedding Place for the first look at these stunning Cameron Blake outfits and see for yourself how your mother will be graced with style and elegance. Mom will be the most stunning hostess at your wedding. Why settle for less? Cameron Blake is available exclusively at the Wedding Place.

The Wedding Place is located at 4618 Speedway Drive in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Salon hours on Saturday, March 27^th are 10am-5pm. Private gown viewing times are honored, but not required. Call 260.482.1250 for more details or to schedule an exclusive “try-on” session for your mom.

Cameron Blake is similar to the Montage collection and a division of Mon Cheri Bridal. Check out more of the stunning gown selection on-line at CameronBlake.com.

Cameron Blake Mother

Cameron Blake Trunk Show