Married by Michiana - the Launch Party recap

If you weren't at Brides a la mode for the Married by Michiana Launch Party on Valentine's Day, you missed

The gorgeous new decor at Brides a la mode designed by Merry Me Events

Rob from U93's Rob and AJ show and some great U93 Swag!

Make up done by the uber fabulous Gabrielle Thompson

A great swag bag just for brides with magazines, gifts, delicious champagne, cupcakes and more

But most importantly, you missed the opportunity to have a video made by our professional videographer, Cathy Dietz.  Don't worry though -- you can still enter to win a wedding from Brides a la mode and U93, just go to U93's website and click on the Married by Michiana logo for all the info!

We are accepting videos until Friday, February 26 & voting will begin on Monday, March 1!

Over the top

I was chatting with some local wedding designers who attended The Special Event with me in New Orleans last month.  We all agreed that this was the most unique thing we saw at the show http://www.happyhourchandelier.com/

Can you imagine someone hanging from the ceiling, pouring champagne?  Over the top?  Yes!!!

Friday Fun Find - Bedazzler!

No, not that thing that puts sparkles all over your jeans, jackets and purses -- I'm talking about Bedazzle My BonBons!

These are delicious chocolate bonbons, covered in edible glitter!

I've had the opportunity to sample these on several occasions and all I can say is WOW!

As you can see, the bonbons come in a variety of colors and they would make quite a unique favor for your wedding reception!

check 'em out here

Wednesday Wedding Tip - Making your older guests comfortable at the reception

Today's tip is courtesy of Brides a la mode member, The Music Place.

Here’s a wedding tip that could help your older guests enjoy themselves at your reception. Do not seat you older guests next to or in front of the area your DJ will be set up during the wedding reception. Your DJ should be on constant watch during the course of a wedding reception to ensure the music is just right, and never too loud, but seating your older guests in front the area where the DJ is location is a bad idea. Typically even if the volume levels are low, the older guests sometimes may feel it is too loud, and when it is time to turn it up for dancing or intros, it will be very uncomfortable for them.


Blake Eckelbarger,
President, The Music Place, Inc

Thanks, Blake.  That is great advice!

Are you a VIB?

Very Important Bride, that is?

Friday Fun Find... what's on top?

Cake toppers have sure come a long way, Baby!

Remember the old plastic and tulle couples?  Then the PreciousMoments figurienes?  Now, couples are expressing their personalities"

Whimsical

From Etsy seller BlueButterflyDesign

Custom Made to look like you (or your pets)

From Etsy Seller Sophiasworkshop

From Etsy Seller gfelted

Themed

From Etsy Seller ShellScapes

Elegant

From Etsy seller Affordable CakeTopper

Just plain Fun

From Etsy Seller Bumponalogcreations

What's going to be on top of YOUR wedding cake?  We'd love to know!

There's no such thing as a FREE WEDDING.... but this pretty darn close!

Brides a la mode is presenting this year's "Married by Michiana" promotion on U93!  Our wedding professionals will be collaborating to provide dresses, tuxedos, flowers, cake, photography and more.

Are you recently engaged and willing to let the Michiana Community select your wedding details?  Start thinking now about your 93-second video and how you can convince Michiana that YOU should win this wedding!

We will begin accepting videos on February 14 at the Brides a la mode studio.  Don't have a video camera?  No worries!  Our professional videographers will be on hand on February 14 from noon-4 to film you at no charge.

Rob & AJ from the U93 Morning Crew will be holding a live remote from 1-3 on the 14th, so come on out, enjoy some Valentine's treats and score some U93 swag!