Preferred Bridal Show | Des Moines Embassy Suites on the River

Don't forget about the Des Moines Preferred Bridal Show this weekend at the Embassy Suites on the River from noon - 3 pm.  What will you experience when you attend one of Iowa's most romantic shows? 
You are greeted in a warm, friendly manner that let's you instantly know that you are appreciated for attending! 
The Embassy Suites on the River Hotel is a beautiful facility filled with waterfalls and a stream that meanders through the large lobby area. 

As you enter the Vendor | Designer Showroom, you are offered a glass of wine or sparkling cider.  There is no pipe and drape to impede your view, but rather an open forum of professional vendors ready to help you plan your wedding. 
We provide "Look Books" - books of event photos gathered from all over the world to help you define your style. 
There are exquisite tablescapes to show you the latest in reception table ideas, delicious food samples, places to sit and visit, the latest Get Married Magazine from Colin Cowie and much more.

The Designer Catwalk Show is at 2:30.  There is no boring commentary, but rather fast paced, upbeat music played to a line of gorgeous dresses waiting to strut down the runway.

Have a wedding question?  Our own in-house Master Event Planner is here to help.

A Preferred Bridal Show is an event.  We want you to be inspired, have a great time and above all, know that your attendance is important to us!

There is no admission charge and you can pre-register at weddingsiniowa.com for faster show admittance.  The first 70 brides to attend will received the coveted Goodie Bags worth at least $500 in prizes and gifts.

Come join us for a beautiful afternoon planning your own beautiful event!

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Press Release | Get Married

Colin Cowie's newest magazine, Get Married, is out.

I have 500 copies coming to pass out at the upcoming The Wedding Salon Bridal Shows, so brides, sign up for the next show to receive your complimentary copy http://www.weddingsiniowa.com/registration.php

If you have not had a chance to look through this beautiful publication, I strongly urge you to get down to your local bookstore and snatch one up.  I love his ingenious way of color styling.  What a great resource for the not-so-decor-inclined-bride as well as for us who can't-get-enough-of-the-wedding-stuff!

Here is their latest press release about the 2011 Spring issue: 

"the Spring issue of Get Married magazine—available today on newsstands—includes a fresh look at the latest bridal styles.  The magazine continues to inspire, entertain and surprise.  Throughout the pages are an assortment of delectable designs and budget-friendly fashions, including cool registry items, gorgeous cakes, stylish invitations and hot-off-the-runway spring dresses and accessories.  In addition, Get Married in Times Square newlyweds are profiled along with some of the winning details voted on by the GetMarried.com audience."

The 2010 Trends

In 2010, more than 1.1 million brides will discover their unique bridal style as they plan every moment of their celebration; according to Get Married along with today’s leading industry experts offer these brides the top 10 bridal trends for 2010. From runway fashions and edible passions to techie automations and color saturations, the new bridal trends are all about personalization and expressing your unique bridal style.

Among the top 10 bridal trends for 2010 appealing to recently engaged brides are:
1. Non-linear aisle
2. Comfort foods with a kick
3. Gifting techie gadgetry
4. Texture-inspired invitations
5. Old, new, borrowed and cobalt blue
6. Wear-again bridesmaid dresses
7. Three-dimensional save-the-dates
8. Old Hollywood glam, for men!
9. Blogger brides abound
10. Personalized plus