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!
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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!
 Once you know you are getting married, the first thing you should is work out a budget. Doing so before setting the date will allow you flexibility. If your budget is small then you may want to choose an off season date or a Friday and not Saturday. Having a wedding in the off season of January to March or on a Friday can get you a discount with some wedding vendors and wedding professionals.
Next to decide, will the ceremony be formal, semiformal or informal? The more formal the more expensive the wedding will be. So once decided, who pays for what at the wedding? Over the last dozen years the lines between what the bride’s family and the grooms family pays for have begun to blur. No longer does the father of the bride bear all the responsibility, quite often the parents of the groom share the costs and the bride and groom chip in. Below is nothing but a guideline to start form, there are no longer any hard and fast rules as to who pays for what. |
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Don’t RushThe 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.
Bringing your bridesmaids and family will allow you to have some fun and bounce ideas back and forth.
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 so you can take notes. Write down thoughts you have while attending the bridal show.
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.
Many wedding professionals offer day of the show discounts. These will help you save money, but keep in mind your wedding budget.
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.
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!
Get red carpet treatment from the Dj’s at Purrfect Occassions Dj’s on your wedding Day.
Visit Tony Jones at the Bridal Spectacular and let him help you plan you wedding entertainment.
Many of the Venues at the Bridal Spectacular offer in-house catering.
Let the experts help you plan your special day!
Knollwood Country Club
Blackthorn Golf Club
Waterford Estates Lodge
Marriott South Bend
Strongbow
