Grant County Ceases Performing Wedding Ceremonies

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As of January 1, 2011, the Grant County Courthouse (Marion, Indiana) will no longer perform wedding ceremonies.

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Kate Middleton Inspires Jewelry

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If you need a holiday gift idea or a jewelry idea for your wedding, check out what PeopleStyleWatch.com says about the necklace inspired by princess-to-be Kate Middleton.

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Necklace Inspired by Kate Middleton

Fort Wayne Holiday Cab Program Set for 2010

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It's better to be prepared for the holiday season. FortWayne.com announced that the 23rd annual Holiday Cab program is planned to run 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Thursday through Jan. 1, Mayor Tom Henry was to announce this morning. The program offers free cab rides home for people within a 10-miles radius of downtown.

“In a year when many programs have had to reduce the services they provide,” Henry said in a statement, “it's wonderful to see this group of interested business people come together once again to give this holiday gift to the community.” For a ride, call the Holiday Cab Hotline, 460-4710.

Fort Wayne Holiday Cab

Megasound Celebrating Their 25th Anniversary by Giving Away a Ceremony Package

Press Release From Erik Michaels of Megasound

Fort Wayne, Indiana, November 25, 2010 -- A local DJ/MC/Officiant company is showing their appreciation to the community as a part of their 25th Anniversary celebration. Many couples are forgoing their ideal wedding ceremony due to the economic downturn, job concerns, and financial situations. Megasound is grateful for the 25 years of support from the Fort Wayne community. In turn, as a thank you, Megasound will present one area couple with a $350 wedding ceremony package. Megasound will custom-tailor a wedding ceremony and ceremony music package that reflects the couple's personalities, unique qualities, and respective traditions. This contest runs through December 20, 2010 and the winning couple will be announced on December 25th. Couples are asked to submit a short letter to the company answering the question, "What qualities are important to you (the bride and groom) in a DJ/MC/Officiant company for your wedding?" to win this wedding ceremony giveaway. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, email address, date and location of wedding ceremony, and the reason why you deserve to win this wedding contest. Entries can be mailed to Megasound,

P.O. Box 5098, Fort Wayne, IN 46895-5098

, or emailed to Megasound01@comcast.net.

Megasound is a professional DJ/MC/Officiant service specializing in weddings. Megasound offers a complimentary consultation in order to determine a couple’s specific wedding needs. The company works closely with each couple in order to create a meaningful, truly exquisite wedding ceremony. The Megasound staff is extremely detail-oriented and cares about the quality of each ceremony performed. The company also provides fully personalized, fun reception entertainment and coordination as well as pre-marital counseling for complete wedding service.

For more information about this contest or the services that Megasound provides, please contact Megasound by email at megasound01@comcast.net, calling (260) 484-2460, or simply visit www.megasound1.com.

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Celebrating Megasound 25th Anniversary

Prince William Proposes to Kate Middleton

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Great Britain's Prince William popped the question yesterday. His proposal to Catherine "Kate" Middleton means a glorious, royal wedding in the spring or summer of 2011.

We'll share their pre-wedding inspirations as they become available. To read the whole story, click here.

Kate and Prince William

Headwaters Park Rink Opens for Season

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If you love ice skating and need an "outdoorsy" date night idea, look for the Headwaters Rink to open for the season on Friday, November 19, 2010. The downtown Fort Wayne attaction starts is eighth season this year. Don't have ice skates, they have skate rentals.

Clear here to read the whole story.

Headwaters Rink Opens November 19th

The Monogram Shoppe Features a Truly Unique Holiday Open House

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Plan to vist the Monogram Shoppe's Holiday Open House this Friday  Saturday and Sunday.
Open House Hours

Friday, November 12th  from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday,November 13th from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 14th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Holiday Open House at the Monogram Shoppe

They've decked the halls and filled the Shoppe with Wonderful Holiday gifts for everyone on your list!
Among the our Specials this weekend......
 --Free Shipping back to the shoppe on all stationery orders this weekend!!
--Free Peggy Karr Glass Ornament with $100.00 purchase!!
--Unbelievable Gifts, such as Bucky Balls, "Your Dog Stamp", Indestructible Wallets, Mini-Emergency Kits, Spartina Purses, Julia Knight, Monogrammed Cutting Boards, Karen Adams Calendars, Mariposa, Byers' Choice and Lynn Haney Santas!!!! Too Name A Few...

Hope to see you this weekend at the Monogram Shoppe's Holiday Open House. Bring your family and friends!

The Monogram Shoppe is located in Covington Plaza - 6410 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804. Have questions or need more information, just call 260-436-3138
Happy Holidays!!

Visit the Monogram Shoppe's Holiday Open House

McNamara Florist Hosting Holiday Open House

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McNamara Florist is inviting everyone to their holiday open house this weekend. Visit their shop November 5th-6th for specials and a sneak peek into holiday decorating. McNamara Florist is located at 4322 Deforest Avene in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Check out their web site for more information.

McNamara Florist Holiday Open House

Visit 5 Elements Holiday Open House

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Stop by the 5 Elements Salon-Spa-Barber Lounge on Thursday, November 5th for their Holiday Open House. The event is from 2pm-8pm and is for brides and all those ladies who want an awesome spa!

5 Elements Salon-Spa-Barber Lounge is located at 1824 W. Dupont in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Don't miss this holiday open house as they have a lot of special treats in store for all.

5 Elements Salon-Spa-Barber Lounge

Carmen & Company Host Grand Opening Event

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I had the pleasure of meeting Carmen Clark, the owner of Carmen & Co. a couple months back at an open house event. Best wishes to Carmen and her staff on their Grand Opening Event this Saturday, November 6, 2010 12pm-4pm.

Carmen & Co - Grand Opening

Freeman Jewelers Hosts 6th Annual Ladies Night Out

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Ladies, dress to impress this Friday, November 5, 2010 and visit Freeman Jewelers for their 6th Annual Ladies Night Out. This event is from 4pm-8pm and will include great food and drinks and an opportunity to check out wonderful jewely selections and create your holiday "wish list".

Check out all of the details here.

Freeman Jewelers

Lillian Rose Hosts Holiday Open House

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Lillian Rose Flowers is hosting a Holiday Open House on Wednesday, November 10, 6:30pm-9pm. Stop by the shop in Avilla, Indiana to start off the holiday season. Click here to get all of the details.

Lillian Rose Open House

Floral Giveaway Contest Back by Popular Demand

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Local Florist to Give Away $500 Floral Wedding Package

From the Fort Wayne, Indiana, November 1, 2010 Press Release– A local florist is showing appreciation to the community in a unique way.  Many couples are struggling to pay for their dream wedding due to harsh economic times, and some are even postponing their event because of unexpected job losses.  Rose’s Bouquets is grateful for the 7 years of support that the Fort Wayne area has provided to their business and is giving away a $500 floral wedding package to a deserving couple as a way of showing gratitude.  This is the 2^nd year for the contest. The florist will custom design a package to coordinate with the couple’s wedding colors and theme at no cost.  The contest runs through November 30th, and a winner will be chosen in early December.  Contestants are asked to submit a letter to the company stating why they deserve to win the giveaway.  Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, date and location of wedding and reception, and reason why you deserve to win the contest.  Entries can be mailed to Rose’s Bouquets, 10208 Clarks Passage, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, or emailed to tristarose@rb-weddings.com.  Sample designs can be seen on the company’s website at http://www.rb-weddings.com/. 

Rose’s Bouquets is a weddings-only florist that services 75 weddings per year.  Starting with a free consultation, owner Trista Rose Miller, along with a design team of 3 employees, works diligently to perfect each arrangement to the bride’s wishes.  The company customizes packages for each couple and offers free delivery and set up within Allen County.  Rose’s Bouquets uses only the highest quality fresh flowers from around the world.  A full line of rental items is also available.

For more information about the contest or services Rose’s Bouquets provides please contact Trista Rose Miller at 260-602-7311, email tristarose@rb-weddings.com, or visit http://www.rb-weddings.com/

New Cupcake Bakery Opens on East State

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Yum Mee's Bakery opened Sunday morning on East State Boulevard, and so far seems to be a big hit. Read the rest of the wane.com story here

Yum Mee's Bakery

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