Processionals: Fun or Traditional?

Have you seen this video on YouTube?

Check out our own Kathy Strukel's blog let us know what you think. Should wedding processionals be fun or should they stick to the traditional? Inquiring minds want to know!

Whose wedding is it?

Brides a la mode's wedding expert, Kathy Strukel talks about dealing with wedding venues that don't always put the bride's wishes first. Check it out here

All about receiving lines

Have you been wondering about receiving lines? Are they necessary? Who should be in the line? Where should the line be?

Our resident wedding etiquette expert, Kathy Strukel, has started a blog to help answer your questions about receiving lines and much more. Check it out here.

Do you have questions for our expert? Let us know and we'll make sure to get you the answer!

Candy a la mode

At last week's 2nd Sunday at a la mode, the Brides a la mode team put together this sample candy buffet to give our brides an idea of how they can use candy to carry out their wedding theme colors (ours had a preppy theme) and provide a fun favor for their guests.

Candy buffets are a fun and colorful way to treat your guests and carry out the theme of your wedding. If you decide to use a candy buffet, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Have an assortment of candies, wrapped and unwrapped. 5 or 6 different kinds is ideal
• Use containers that are big enough to let your guests access the candy
• You may need to do some separating to get the colors you want -- it is cheaper to buy a container of mixed colors and take the ones you need.
• Vary the height of your display; use boxes under a pretty linen to create height and use containers of different sizes
• Provide containers for your guests to use; but don't make them too big or your buffet will disappear quickly!
• Add a thank you note to the candy bags
• Consider not displaying the candy buffet until after dinner; we've seen more than one wedding where the candy buffet is nearly empty before the bride and groom arrive.

Have you used a candy buffet? We'd love to see your pictures!

TV Opportunity!

Brides a la mode is excited to report we were contacted today by a casting coordinator from MTV! They are currently casting a show called "Quiero Mi Boda" on MTVtr3s which will feature couples from culturally different backgrounds between the ages of 18-28. One of the cultures has to be Latin and the wedding has to take place in 2009.

If you know of a wedding that fits this description, please contact us at info@bridesalamode.com and we will forward all of the info to you.

Exciting stuff is always happening at Brides a la mode.

Brides a la mode welcomes Andrea's Bridal & Formal Wear

Last week we peeked into the front windows of Andrea's Bridal & Formal Wear. The store was not open yet, but we couldn't wait! Well now the wait is over. Today Andrea's was open for business and we got to see more of the area's newest, most elegant bridal and formal wear store!

If the manager's name, Melanie Brennan, sounds familiar, that's because she's the former owner of the Enchanted Cottage bridal salon. There are many local people who remember her expertise and excellent customer service.

Andrea's Bridal is located at 1229 E. University Drive, at City Plaza, Mishawaka. Hours are 11am - 7pm Monday through Thursday, 11am - 5pm Friday, and 10am - 2pm Saturday.

Brides a la mode is proud to recommend Andrea's Bridal for all of your bridal and formal wear needs.

Did you miss our Second Sunday event yesterday?

It was a beautiful day out at Brides a la mode yesterday! Be sure to put next month's Second Sunday event on your calendar. It will be on August 9th.