Bride: Kathleen (McClellan) Williams Groom:: Elan Williams Ceremony Location: Emmanuel Lutheran Reception Location: Hayloft Hoagland, IN Photographer: McKibben Photography Disc Jockey: EMS DJ Services Flowers: Deb’s Floral Dress: Dolly Couture’s “Avilla Bay” Shoes: Kelly & Katie Hair: Lori McDowell Grooms Tux’s: Personally Made Wedding Day: October 8, 2011
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January 22, 2012 Auburn Cord Duesenburg 1600 South Wayne Street Auburn, Indiana 46706 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. FREE TICKETS!
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bride to be : I’m thrilled to welcome you to the premier issue of The Fort Wayne Bride. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am a native of Fort Wayne. I grew up racing dragsters at Bunker Hill and Osceola. My first job was at Neuhasuer Nursery watering plants. At the age of 15, I partnered with a local DJ and fell in love with the wedding industry. But, I noticed a problem. Couples had a hard time finding wedding experts that could help them plan their big day, and they were often unaware of the incredible array of options that were available. That’s why I created The Fort Wayne Bride. This guide is full of vendors that are located in and around Fort Wayne. Every company that appears in this guide has the knowledge and experience to organize an awesome wedding for you! To get all the benefits of this guide, you must check us out online at www.TheFortWayneBride.com. Besides containing loads of information, the site allows you to create a free wedding website and signup for freebees. Best Wishes! -- Eric Smith
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-Salon & Spas in the Fort Wayne Area-
The Forum
Ready to cater to your needs in an elegant and relaxing environment with your comfort in mind.
1517 W. Dupont Road | Fort Wayne | IN | 46825 (260) 497-7732
In Touch Salon and Spa
We are the place to reinvigarate your outward and inward self with our salon and spa services.
939 E. Dupont Road | Fort Wayne | IN | 46825 (260) 490-0939
A Day Away
It is our goal to be an innovative and reliable source in the essentials of our industry.
467 East Dupont Road | Fort Wayne | IN | 46825 (260) 637-6757
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Tradition doesn’t have to dictate who pays for the wedding. It’s common that both sets of parents open their wallets. But how do you and your fiance ask your parents for money?
Eggiman agrees, saying that “There are so many creative ways to get what you want.” You don’t need to solicit a fortune. Focus on the pieces of the wedding that are important to you.
A marriage means that two families are joining together. A lack of communication between families can result in resentment, says Janet Eggiman, a therapist at Marriage and Family Counseling Center. So its best if both sets of families sit down together to discuss the wedding finances. To accomplish this undertaking, you may need to ask family members to put their pride and feelings aside for the strength of your new marriage.
You and your fiance need to be equally involved in the planning, you cannot go at it alone, says Eggiman. It’s essential that your parents see you two as a united front.
The experts agree that before approaching anyone for money, you have to know what you want and how much it will cost. You have time to figure out what you want, says Katherine Kile, a wedding planner at Halls Takes the Cake. Research all of your options. You may be suprised at the selection in the local market, and at how little or much something costs.
Even the best planners occasionally have to go back to the drawing board. How do you re-approach someone for more money? Eggiman says that being direct is the best way. Admit that you mis-calculated and be specific about what you need. It’s common for parents to come forward and offer a little extra when they see what is available for more money, says Kile. Always give thanks to the people that financially supported your big day. Some non-monetary ways to show appreciation are giving daily respect, including a thank you statement on the invitations, and passing if forward. For example, plan to throw your parents an awesome 50th anniversary party, 14 suggests Eggiman.
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-Ceremony Locations-
Lakeside Rose Gardens 1401 Lake Avenue | Fort Wayne | IN | 46805 (260) 427-6000
Botanical Conservatory 1100 South Calhoun St. | Fort Wayne | IN | 46802 (260) 427-6444
Fort Wayne Courthouse 715 South Calhoun St. | Fort Wayne | IN | 46802 (260) 449-7602
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- Photographers Portraits by Niccole
Specializing in modern wedding photography, baby photography, and family photography.
(419) 263-0354
Happinest Photo
We are a husband and wife team blessed to be working together doing what we love!
(260) 515-5454
Photo Bleu Photography
Leo, IN based photography, specializing in fine art wedding portraiture.
(260) 446-4834
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Lopshire Flowers
- Flower Shops -
Customer satisfaction is always our priority, we care about our customers and understand that flowers are expressions of your own feelings for your friends and loved ones.
6418 E. State Blvd. | Fort Wayne | IN | 46815 (260) 493-1581
Armstrong Flowers
Serving the Fort Wayne and surrounding areas for over 60 years from our beautiful location.
726 East Cook Road | Fort Wayne | IN | 46825 (260) 489-3534
Flowers of Canterbury
With a personal touch we are committed to offering only the finest floral arangements and gifts backed by 100% satisfaction guarantee with service that is friendly and prompt.
808 W. Washington Ctr Rd | Fort Wayne | IN | 46826 (260) 485-7589 22
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Halls Catering (Takes the Cake)
Offers a complete selection of specialty designed cakes for every occasion. They not only look good, but they taste great and come in a wide range of flavor choices.
1313 W. Washington Ctr Rd | Fort Wayne | IN | 46825 (260) 747-0767
Yum Mees Bakery
We bake everything in our kitchen each day from scratch using only the finest ingridients. Stop by our shop today!
1320 East State Boulevard | Fort Wayne | IN | 46805 (260) 483-4765
Cookie Cottage
We use only the finest ingridients and a treasured collection of recipes to ensure that every morsel of cookie goodness is a sensational, mouth-watering experience.
508 Noble Drive | Fort Wayne | IN | 46825 (260) 471-6678
Purple Mountain Cheesecake
We specialize in cheesecakes for weddings displayed at your reception on our beautiful serving pieces. 25
424 East Wayne Street | Fort Wayne | IN | 46802 (260) 760-7194
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- DJ’s & Entertainment Quattro Systems
Our experience includes performing over 100 Wedding per year in Fort Wayne, not including several Corporate and Private Parties.
(260) 485-3808
Dance N Sound
We are dedicated to providing professional quality entertainment based on our integrity and experience. We make it a goal to create fun and exciting memories far exceeding expecations.
(260) 639-6587
All Star DJ’s
Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime event, and we treat it as if it were our once in a lifetime event!
(260) 246-0143
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Cerutis
- Catering and Reception Halls -
A family owned full service catering company that provides great tasting food with outstanding service at a very competitve price.
6601 Innovation Boulevard | Fort Wayne | IN | 46818 (260) 207-2000
Goegleins
Founded in 1951 by Raymond and Viola Goeglein. Utilizing the barn on the family homestead they opened a square dance and catering hall.
7311 Maysville Road | Fort Wayne | IN | 46815 (260) 749-5192
Shiloh
An established and well-known venue in Fort Wayne that provides comfortable and affordable accomodation from 40 to 450 guests.
3127 Carroll Road | Fort Wayne | IN | 46818 (260) 637-3643
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Flat Screen TVs: Use the TV to flaunt pictures of special moments, childhood or engagement photos, or trivia questions. Receptions halls, decorators, and DJs offer them, $100-$150 Uplights: Create a club atmosphere with dancing columns of colored light, or have the lights be stationary to create a formal setting. Place them behind your head table or around the entire room. Ask your DJ, reception hall, or decorator for a quote. $15-$50 per light Wedding Website: Create your very own wedding website! Far away family and friends will be able to follow your plans. Free, through www.thefortwaynebride.com Apps: Yes, there are tons of wedding apps available. Our favorites are Color My Wedding, Wedding Deluxe and 500 Wedding Cakes Photo Sampler. Go to iTunes to find out if they are free.
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Photobooths: The booth prints off a copy of the pictures for you and a copy for the guest (awesome party favor!). Be sure to ask your vendor for props or dig some props out from your old stash of Halloween costumes. $800-$1,200
Auburn Cord Duesenburg Museum
January 22, 2012 Auburn Cord Duesenburg 1600 South Wayne Street Auburn, Indiana 46706 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. FREE TICKETS!
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- Rehersal Dinners T.G.I Fridays
Fridays offers party platters, a kids menu, brunch menu, as well as a drink menu.
4201 Coldwater Road | Fort Wayne | IN | 46805 (260) 496-8443
Vince’s
Steak, Seafood, Pizza and Pasta along with a variety of Vince’s signature specials, a salad bar second to none in the area, and a bar worthy of bringing in the guys for the football game.
10460 Maysville Road | Fort Wayne | IN | 46835 (260) 748-0390
Club Soda
Welcome to Club Soda. Steaks. Cocktails. Ring-a-ding-ding.
235 East Berry Street | Fort Wayne | IN | 46802 (260) 426-3442
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Entertainment EMS Disc Jockey (260) 460-7546 page 28
Photographers McKibben Photography (260) 241-6631 page 20
Yum Mees Bakery (260) 483-4765 page 25
Quattro Systems (260) 485-3808 page 27
Portraits by Nicole (419) 263-0354 page 19
Purple Mountain Cheesecake (260) 760-7194 page 25
Dance N’ Sound (260) 639-6587 page 27
Happinest Photo (260) 515-5454 page 19
Caterers & Reception Halls Cerutis (260) 207-2000 page 30
All Star DJ’s (260) 246-0143 page 27
Photo Bleu Photographer (260) 446-4834 page 19
Goegleins (260) 749-5192 page 30
Flower Shops Lopshire Flowers (260) 493-1581 page 22
Rentals Black Rose Tents (260) 267-6730 page 29
Shiloh (260) 637-3643 page 30
Armstrong Flowers (260) 489-3534 page 22
Ceremony Locations Lakeside Rose Gardens (260) 427-6000 page 16
Flowers of Canterbury (260) 485-7589 page 22
Salon and Spas The Forum (260) 497-7732 page 13
Botanical Conservatory (260) 427-6444 page 16
Lighting Summit City Lighting (260) 267-6730 page 26
DIRECTORY of wedding professionals
Cakes & Desserts Halls Catering (Takes the Cake) (260) 747-0767 page 25
In Touch Salon & Spa (260) 490-0939 page 13 A Day Away (260) 637-6757 page 13
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