Veil & Headpiece Extravaganza last weekend!

We had one of our favorite twice a year events recently. Our "10th Semi-Annual Veil & Headpiece Extravagana"!



Many brides got a sneek peek of great and unique hairstyles for their upcoming weddings.


Here are some photos to give you a glimpse of the fun! They were taken for us by Ashley Beige Photography.


Wedding cake was provided by Carolyn of Elegant Cakes.







Wedding day headpiece and veil by J.L. Lohnson Bridals

Below is a photo of our own

Stephanie with Julie. Julie's

wedding is June 20, 2009.

Angela from Bellus Hair Design shows the latest in wedding hair design








A darling veil by Bel Aire Bridal Veils

Coming Very Soon ... Our "Veil & Headpiece Extravaganza"

You are invited to our 10th Semi-Annual Veil & Headpiece Extravaganza.

This is held twice a year at The Wedding Place.

The date is Saturday, March 14, 2009 and there is still time to get your tickets and appointments. Appointments are going quickly so make yours right away.

What is special about this event and day at The Wedding Place? We have a HUGE selection of veils and headpieces that are in from the designers for this one day only. Dozens and dozens of great veils and headpieces never before seen in Fort Wayne, and all at 30% off.

June Hoffman (DJ and wedding officiant) of Megasound will be on hand playing tunes and available for consultations. Linda Maggert (wedding planner and florist) of One of a Kind Events will be here with great floral arrangments. Angela Wells of Bellus Hair Designs will be here doing hair and makeup for you. Try out that idea that you have for your wedding day look. Brook of Ashley Beige Photography will be here too and is available to talk with you about your wedding photos.

Sample snacks and sweet treats also!

This event is a always a"packed house." So to assure that you can get an appointment and a ticket give us a call now at (260)482-1250! Tickets and appointments are required. (Tickets are $5 per person. Wedding Place Brides are elgible for 2 free tickets, but still must have an appointment.)

The photos on this blog were taken by Ashley Beige Photography at our last Veil & Headpiece Extravaganza that took place in Nov. 2008.

Make your appointment today to join the fun this month. Oh yes, how could I almost forget ..... each bride who comes gets a gift bag! What's better than gifts? There are sign ups for giveaways also.

If you're a 2009 bride and have purchased your wedding gown, make your appointment to join us. This event only happens twice a year. Don't miss it!!

Here are the ....... SHOES!!

At The Wedding Place, you asked, we delivered!

Come in and check out our new shoe department featuring gorgeous dyeable and metallic shoes!

Now only are the shoes dyable, we have the "dye artist" in staff. What does that mean to you? It means no pointing to a color in a swatch book or waiting for your shoes to be sent away somewhere to be dyed. The shoes are custom dyed right in our boutique. There are some fantastic colors that can't be found in the swatch books, like the rich shades of iridescent taffeta.

Whp doesn't love a terrific pair of shoes. They complete the whole outfit!

Come in and see our growing selection. There are also some great purses that will match as well. If you want a sneek peek of all of the styles available, click here 0n Colorful Creations.

New at The Wedding Place..... Dyable Shoes!

Just when we, at The Wedding Place, are busy getting ready for the Bridal Extravaganza at the Grand Wayne Center on Sunday, Feb. 22nd, the newspaper scoops our new department!

We will now be selling custom dyed shoes! We have heard your requests, and we have the talent to do this. Tesia, from the former Shoe of A Different Color, is now a welcomed part of our staff. She is the artist who does the custom matching! She's amazing with it, experienced as she is talented!

Here's the article that was run in tonight's News-Sentinel http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090213/LIVING/902130307

The shoes will be here for the show next weekend and in our booth! Oh yes, do register there.... We are giving away a pair of free shoes for the bride in our exclusive drawing! Come and see these fabulous shoes!

And even tho they scooped us, thanks to the News-Sentinel and Cindy Larson for her terrific news story!!!! That's what news does. Cindy, thanks for the announcment in a very public way!!!

http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090213/LIVING/902130307

The 2009 Fort Wayne Weddings Magazine has just been released!

Yesterday the new issue of "Fort Wayne Weddings Magazine" was delivered to The Wedding Place! It is packed full of planning tips and idea, just like last year's issue!

Two of our gowns were selected for the editorial "Gowns on the Town." The photos are gorgeous and are set against two of Fort Wayne's most recognizable landmarks.

Page 44 describes "Trunk Show and Bridal Shows." All of our 2009 events are featured and listed there. There is also information on page 61 about the three winter sessions of Bridal Academy. The first one will take place on Jan 29, 2009 at the Monogram Shoppe on W. Jefferson.

You can buy this issue on the new stands or grocery stores for $2.95 or you can come to The Wedding Place to pick up your free copy! Our gift to you! Stop by soon!

Look But DON'T BUY

The Winter 2009 issue of "In Style Weddings" is on the newsstands. So are lots of copies of wedding magazines with different titles. What makes this issue unique, you ask???

On page 314 there is an article titled "I Thee Web" It's the first article I've seen written this well about planning your wedding online. While online is a GREAT place do do wedding research, there are just some things that should not be done online. This article addresses these things.

Under the section Look But Don't Buy they talk about ordering gowns online. Here's a quote:

"Unsavvy brides can wind up heartbroken when a cheap copy arrives from a discount e-tailer. Always deal with reputable real-life boutiques. Remember, given how different gowns can look (and fit) in person, you must try them on. Period."

Beautifully said, "In Style Weddings"!!! This same advice also applies to bridesmaid's dresses, for all of the same reasons! With bridesmaid's gowns you're dealing with so many more people and the fit and quality of the garment is very important! Each bride I've assisted lately seems to have at least 2 or more bridesmaid's out of town too, it is very normal. This is further complicated by online ordering!

Take it from the professionals. Gown buying is a very dangerous thing to do online! It can be very expensive too as the perceived savings aren't there! Or you have to reorder a new gown as the online gown is unwearable!

Do your homework online, look at the gorgeous gown photos online. Then head to a real bridal salon for the fun and worthwhile experience of trying them on and choosing what is right for your wedding! And yes, I've heard these online brides horrow stories first hand!

The photo above is a brand new arrival at The Wedding Place. It's created by 2 Be Bride. We love it!