Happy New Year everyone! And congratulations to everyone who got engaged over the holiday season!

We are days away from the Annual Bridal Spectacular and wanted to remind everyone that it is Sunday January 8 from 12 to 5 with fashion shows at 1 and 3:30!

This year our Fashion Show will feature gowns and tuxedos from Men’s Warehouse, Louies Tux Shop, Bernardo’s, David’s Bridal and Bridal Boutique By Peg Ann. Also among the vendors but not in the fashion show, will be Greta’s Bridal & Formalware Shop

The Bridal Spectacular is sponsored by Act II Modeling, Century Center, David’s Bridal, Louies Tux Shop, The Bridal Boutique and Bernardo’s!

90 wedding vendors will be available to ask speak with, learn about and find the perfect fit for your wedding day!

We will see you there!

Mark your calendars Michiana brides, the Bridal Spectacular returns on:

January 8, 2012  To the South Bend Century Center

Here are a few photo highlights from the Bridal Spectacular Fashion Show!

Thank you to Allure Films for the images!

The Annual Bridal Spectacular is right around the corner on Sunday January 9, 2011 at Century Center in South bend and we hope you have the date marked on your calendar!  This is going to be a big bridal show!

We’ve decided to take a trip down memory lane and post some pictures from the 2008 Bridal Spectacular. Enjoy!

The Notre Dame Grotto ablaze picture from WSBT.com

Sadly a popular wedding photo destination caught fire early this morning, the Notre Dame Grotto. The damage is minimal and the Grotto is expect to reopen soon. This is the second fire in the Grotto’s history, the first taking place in 1985.  Read more at WSBT.

Here are some photos of the Bridal Spectacular from Allure Films. More to come so check back!

Click on the monitor icon to view the slideshow full screen.

We hope everyone had  a fantastic Christmas! And to those who became engaged over the Holiday, Congratulations!

Don’t forget everyone, the Bridal Spectacular, Michiana’s largest and oldest bridal show is in less than two weeks a the Century Center! Be sure be there to speak with photographers, cinematographers, salons, see our fashion shows, disc jockeys, reception halls, wedding invitations and so many more!

Don’t Rush

The first hour of a bridal show is always the busiest, especially before the fashion show starts. If you arrive at the start, scope out the vendors, mentally note the ones you really want to talk to and relax. Later in the day as the crowds dwindle it will be far easier to ask questions and get advice.

Bring your bridesmaids and Family

Bringing your bridesmaids and family will allow you to have some fun and bounce ideas back and forth.

Labels with Contact Info

Found a vendor you are really interested in but their booth is too busy with other brides to be able to get any answers to your questions? Print off a sheet of address labels with your name, address and phone number and hand them to these vendors. Ask them to contact you after the bridal show.

Bring a notebook and pen

Bring a notebook and pen so you can take notes.  Write down  thoughts you have while attending the bridal show.

Bring a camera

Pictures will help you quickly remember some of the great details you saw at the show. How about that great dress shown during the fashion show or the elegant cake displayed by the bakery. Snap a few pictures to help you remember.

Bring your checkbook

Many wedding professionals offer day of the show discounts. These will help you save money, but keep in mind your wedding budget.

Plan

Know what you need in th form of wedding services before you attend the show. This way you don’t waste time at booths you don’t need. Check out the bridal show’s website to see what vendors will be exhibiting. This will help you frame questions and plan out your game plan.

Make a day of it

Have Fun! Plan on attending the bridal show for several hours.  Have lunch, enjoy the time with your friends and family, and get some great ideas and meet with wedding professionals. This is one of the big times in your life, don’t rush it, enjoy it!