Being a Good Wedding Guest

Women24.com gives some wonderful insight for guests attending weddings. Who wants to be the "bad wedding guest" anyways?

Click here to read the whole story.

Don't be bad

Super Bridal Accessory Sale 10-15-11

Bridal Accessory Super Sale

 

The Monogram Shoppe is featuring a one day special sale on Saturday, October 15, 2011. You’ll save anywhere from 25% to 75% off select in stock items for your wedding. Stop by from 10:00am-5:00pm to save on bridal flipflops, thank you notes, flower girl baskets, and much, much more.

This one day super sale is available on in-stock merchandise only and not appicable to any special orders or previously purchased merchandise.

The Monogram Shoppe is located in the Covington Plaza 6410 West Jefferson Blvd in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Please call 260-436-3138 for more details.

Planning a Wedding Made Easy on October 2nd

Plan to visit the 2011 Fort Wayne Bridal Spectacular this coming Sunday, October 2, 2011. The Bridal Spectacular event is from 12pm-4pm at the Memorial Coliseum. This is a great show whether you are newly engaged or your wedding is right around the corner. The Bridal Spectacular features many qualified wedding professionals in one convenient location.

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 Elegant Cakesby Carolyn and Courtney's Bakery and sweet chocolate treats from the Fort WayneChocolate Fountain. You'll able to talk about your reception with the DJs and Officiants from Megasound. The Monogram Shoppe will have the largest assortment of wedding invitations and wedding party gifts in the area. You'll be able to check out the creative artistry from Picture Perfect Photos, ShadowlandPhotography, and MJ Photo Studios. You also be able to talk to many more professionals, about your wedding including video artists, wedding planners, and floral designers.

Fort Wayne Chocolate Fountain

Many of the wedding businesses on hand will be offering great door prizes, so be sure to sign up at the door as well as the individual vendor booths. In the past brides have won free bridesmaids bouquets, cake servers, money off their event packages, and much more.

 Elegant Cakes by Carolyn

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

Fall Fun at Covington Plaza

Tuesday, September 27th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join the Monogram Shoppe as they introduce their new personalized desk accessories.  You can create your own signature design and color, the possibilities are endless.  The Monogram Shoppe will have 10% off that day and night as well as free shipping. A great holiday gift for everyone!!


Other participating Covington Plaza shops with specials that evening include The Olive Twist, Symmetry, Merle Norman, Christopher James Menswear, and Cindy Friend Lifestyle Studio.

Donation boxes for Francine's Friends are located at each of the participating stores.

The Monogram Shoppe is located at 6410 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN.
Please call 260-436-3138 for more details.

Fall Fun at Covington Plaza

Fort Wayne Newspapers 2011 Readers' Choice Voting

2011 Readers' Choice

Many great wedding professionals have been nominated in different “Readers’ Choice Best of” categories for 2011. The Fort Wayne Newspapers presents this annual event to celebrate the top businesses in the area. Please go to http://www.fortwayne.com/ to cast your vote for your favorite wedding businesses today!! Voting ends July 24, 2011.


Your support is appreciated!

Super Summer Reception Sale with Megasound

From June Hoffman of Megasound

To celebrate summer, Megasound is making your reception even more entertaining. Hire Megasound for your reception entertainment, now through 6-30-11, and you’ll receive a free hour as a part of your reception. So, if you want a 6 hour reception; hire Megasound for 5 hours & Megasound will play the 6th hour at no charge. Same way if you want a 5 hour reception, you’ll only pay for 4 hours & get 1 hour free!!

Contact Megasound at 260-484-2460 or email megasound01@comcast.net to take advantage of this Super Summer Saving’s today. This special is for couples who want a fun reception!

Megasound is a professional DJ/MC/Officiant company specializing in weddings in the Fort Wayne area.

Super Summer Sale

Don't be "That" Guest

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

Jaclyn Meyer (owner and wedding planner) of Simply Elegant shares some wonderful tips for guests attending weddings this summer.

Click here to read the whole story.

"That" Guest

Do You Know What You Need to Know about Your Wedding Photography?

Join the Bridal Academy on Thursday, May 19, 2011 to meet the staff from MJ Studios and learn about getting the best photos for your wedding. Bring your questions that you have about your wedding photos.

This exciting session starts at 7:00pm.

Tickets are complimentary, but space is limited, so click here to reserve your spot today.

MJ Studios Shares Wedding Secrets

Don't Miss the Spartina Trunk Show

You won't want to miss the Spartina Trunk Show being held at the Monogram Shoppe this Friday, April 29th. The Monogram Shoppe is open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for your shopping pleasure. Be sure to check out many of the new accessories such as the I-Phone Wallet , I-Pad Case, Duffle, Scarves, and New Totes. Don't miss the four new patterns with wonderful new names: Vintage Pink, Camellia, Island Girl and Mount Carmel.

You'll receive a free gift with your Spartina purchase this Friday only. With your $65.00 purchase, you will receive your choice of either a French Wallet or a Jewelry Caddy. This a great bonus to add to your collection!

The Monogram Shoppe is located in Covington Plaza at 6410 West Jefferson Boulevard in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Call 260-436-3138 for more details.

Spartina Trunk Show

Inspiring Wedding Food at a Glance

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

Wedding food should be an extension of the bride and groom's styles and personalities. Riki Altman of Love Bites (from Miami New Times) shared a wonderful wedding review of Miami Chef Sean Bernal and his bride Natalie. The Sanford, Florida wedding reception sounded lovely and sunny (as Fort Wayne is still in dreary weather mode). When it came the food, the menu just made you drool when you read it (let alone the photos).

Couples shouldn't be afraid to incorporate childhood favorites, grandma's best recipe, or other ethnic dishes as a part of their reception feast. Check with your caterer to make sure that recreating these tasteful gems is practical and cost effective on a large scale. If not, consider sharing these treats at the rehearsal dinner or post-wedding brunch.

Click here to check out the whole story (as well as the fantastic food photos) from Riki Altman.

Inspiring Wedding Food

You Are Invited to Celebrate April Showers with a Bridal Shower

Shared by the Monogram Shoppe

Be sure to visit the Monogram Shoppe on Sunday, April 10th from Noon - 4:00 p.m. to Celebrate April Showers with a Bridal Shower.

The Specials that Day include a Free "Rain" Bridal Cap for first 25 Brides and first 10 Grooms in attendance and 25 Free napkins with order of 100. Don't forget to register for the awesome bridal gift drawings that day including a free night at the new Courtyards by Marriott.

The Monogram Shoppe is also introducing new favors for your wedding.

The Monogram Shoppe is located in the Covington Plaza (6410 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN)

Call 260-436-3138 for more details or visit their website at http://www.monogramshoppe.com/

The Monogram Shoppe

Bride to Be Gets Top Knot Pick for 2011

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

Fort Wayne bridal boutique, The Bride to Be, received the Indiana Bridal Fashions Pick in The Knot's Best of Weddings 2011. The Bride to Be is owned by Sarah Winling and Kate Miller. You might have seen many of their lovely bridal fashions on the runway at the recent Bridal Extravaganza.

Click here to read the whole story about The Bride to Be.

The Bride to Be Top Knot Winner

Wedding Planning Made Easy With Bridal Academy

From Bridal Academy



The April installment of Bridal Academy offers Fort Wayne brides exciting topics to help make planning your wedding even easier than ever.
Join Bridal Academy 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.

Be sure to arrive early to enjoy 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".


Then, at 7:30pm, 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).



June Hoffman - Megasound



Round out the evening with Q&A to get your own wedding planning questions answered for you.



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



The cool thing is that the Bridal Academy sessions are still at no charge to you. 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.

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.



One of a Kind Events Announces New Office in Fort Wayne

One of a Kind Events announced that they are opening their new consultation space on April 1, 2011. Their new office will be located at 836 Mill Lake Road which is one block north of the intersection of Dupont and Coldwater roads and is on the right hand side of the road.

This expanded space will provide a multi-purpose area as well as a personal consultation area for brides, groom, and their families. The staff at One of a Kind Events is very excited about this opportunity to better serve clients from Fort Wayne, Auburn, Kendallville, and beyond.

The personalized services are by appointment only. Call or text (260-503-9597) to schedule your free consultation and check out the new space. Or feel free to send an email to dmaggert@oneofakindevents.org.

Click here to check out the One of a Kind Events website for updates and events.

Linda Maggert of One of a Kind Events

K & S Travel Hosts Sandals Night

from K&S Travel

Sandals Night

Whether you are planning your honeymoon or destination wedding, you need to know all of the facts about selecting a resort that best fits your needs. Mark your wedding planning calendar for Thursday, March 31, 2011. You are invited for an exciting and informative evening of food, fun, prizes, and INCENTIVES!

Join Kim Caudill of K&S Travel and Sandals/Beaches Representative, Trish Hartlage for this enlightening event. Get all your honeymoon and destination wedding questions answered at one time by experienced planning professionals!

Sandals & Beaches Nights - Thursday, March 31, 2011

Please RSVP 24 hours Prior to Event

K & S Travel  260-485-0816 or toll free 888-485-0816
kim4honeymoons@aol.com

This presentation begins at 6:00pm and is being held at Bagel Station 3009 E. State Blvd Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you attend the above Caribbean night, you will receive a $250 Spa Credit for any Sandals or Beaches vacation reserved *
              *Must book within 14 days of the event attended and book concierge level or higher to qualify.  Offer may be withdrawn without notice. Registration required to qualify. All resorts are applicable for the resort credit (not applicable Grand Pineapple Resorts and Royal Plantation Collection) and are subject to change without prior notice.

Sandals Night 3-31-11

Flip Your Wedding with Storymix

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

Fort Wayne brides and grooms will flip over the unique multi-media experience ahead of them with Storymix Media. "Flip My Wedding" allows couples to customize a variety of multimedia aspects of their wedding with their creative Flip camera rental and online storyboard editing options. "Flip My Wedding" does not replace your wedding photographer or video expert as it allows family and friends to catch different aspects and angles of the big day.

Click here to read the full Storymix Media press release.

Plan a Shopping Trip to the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

The annual Vera Bradley Outlet Sale provides a great opportunity for brides to have a girls day out shopping trip. The Vera Bradley sale runs from April 13 to 17, 2011 and is held at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN.

Click here for more details on the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale.

Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

Date Night Idea with New IMAX Theater

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

The Rave Motion Picture Theater at Jefferson Pointe opened Fort Wayne's first IMAX option on March 11, 2011. This is a "state of the art" way to share date night.

Rave Motion Pictures

The Monogram Shoppe Features Communion and Confirmation Open House

From the Monogram Shoppe

Join the Monogram Shoppe this Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 10:00am-5:00pm for their First Holy Communion and Confirmation Open House.

You’ll find a lot of unique ideas for Communion and Confirmation with custom-tailored invitations, personalized napkins for your open houses, as well as monogrammed thank you notes for the gifts.

The Monogram Shoppe features a wonderful selection of religious presents for both boys and girls, such as their contemporary crosses, rosary boxes, stained glass crosses, personalized picture frames and wonderful Margaret Furlong angels and crosses. Personalized money clips and engraved jewelry are also special gifts to mark the milestone.

The Monogram Shoppe is Fort Wayne’s premiere location for monogrammed items for every milestone event in your life. They offer the widest selection of wedding invitations in the northeastern Indiana area as well as wedding party gifts and your other paper needs. The Monogram Shoppe is located at

6410 West Jefferson Blvd

(Covington Plaza) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. For more information on this event, please call 260-436-3138.

The Monogram Shoppe

First Communion & Confirmation Open House

A Cure for a Sweet Tooth and Wedding Invitations

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

The Monogram Shoppe is hosting their Sweet Sunday Open House on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from Noon to 3:00 p.m.

This is a great chance to enjoy their candy buffet as you browse and choose wedding invitations, attendant gifts, unity candles, initial cake toppers and other wedding necessities.

It sounds like a great time for all!!



Sweet Sunday at the Monogram Shoppe



Andrew Davis Menswear Partnering with Soles4Souls

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

Stop by Andrew Davis Menswear in Covington Plaza (6410 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN) and donate any brand of new or used shoes and you'll get $35 off the purchase of a new pair of Allen Edmonds shoes.

Read the full story here.

Andrew Davis Menswear Partnering with Soles4Souls

Are Videography or Cinematography the Same Thing?

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound


Jessica and Samuel Gensic of Thread & Film LLC share the differences be wedding videopgraphy and wedding cinematography in upcoming issues of Wedding Day Magazine. Click here to read more about their featured insights on these two very different means of capturing your wedding day.

Thread & Film LLC

Fort Wayne Bridal Extravaganza Plans to be Exciting For All

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

Brides and grooms who are newly engaged or who are in the process of planning their wedding will have a great resource available to them this Sunday, February 20, 2011. The 4th Annual Fort Wayne Newspaper's Bridal Extravaganza is being hosted at the Grand Wayne Center in downtown Fort Wayne. This event is filled with experienced wedding professionals such as creative photographers and videographers, disc jockeys, wedding officiants, caterers, florists, cake designers, and others. Sample cake, chocolate, and other tasty food treats.

The show is from 12pm-5pm with a fashion show at 2pm and 4pm. The guys can hang out at the Groom's Lounge and learn more about weddings as well. Advance tickets are available at the Monogram Shoppe in Covington Plaza, at Stellhorn Photo in Pine Valley, as at the Fort Wayne Newspaper site on Main Street.

Click here to read more about this helpful and fun bridal event.

Fort Wayne Bridal Extravaganza

Indiana Bill Might Require Marriage Counseling

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

Indiana state government is looking at a bill that requires couples who want to get married to take pre-marital classes or pay a higher fee for their marriage license. Click here to read the whole story.

Pre-marital Classes Required??

Need Help With Your Wedding Etiquette?

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound for the Monogram Shoppe

The Monogram Shoppe is featuring "Host a Post" this Saturday, February 5, 2011. "Host a Post" features Anna Post, wedding etiquette expert and great-great granddaughter of etiquette legend Emily Post. Anna will speak at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m with a book signing to follow these presentations.

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.

Anna Post featured at the Monogram Shoppe

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 .

Post Office Offers Saturday Times for Passports

If you need a passport for your honeymoon, select Fort Wayne Post Office locations will be open the next two Saturdays (1-22-11 and 1-29-11). Click here to read more about submitting your passport application.

Fort Wayne Post Offices Open Saturdays in January for Passport Applications

Wedding Planning Made Easy at the Bridal Academy

Shared by June Hoffman of Megasound

Here is a great way to get free help with your wedding planning. Check out the update from Bridal Academy.

Bridal Academy Helps Brides Plan Their Wedding