Bridal Show Sponsor Spotlight | Vintage Love, Rentals & annessi

If you want chair covers, lounge furniture, accessories, decor, and much more, Vintage Love, Rentals & annessi is perfect for you!  "annessi" is Italian for "one thing and another," and that's exactly what you'll find in the Vintage Love warehouse - stroll through the jumbled shelves stocked with vintage, modern, eclectic, fun, and kitchy, and take anything and everything for one-price for a four-day rental!

Drop by the Preferred Bridal Show on Sunday, February 10 from 12-3pm at the Quality Inn & Suites in Ames and check a gorgeous display of just some the inventory, and learn more information!

Check out the Vintage Love, Rentals & annessi website for more information, photos of real events, and an inventory list!

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Wedding Inspirations | Balloons

Would you consider Balloons for your wedding? 

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Bridal Show Sponsor Spotlight | Quality Inn & Suites

We always love doing bridal shows at the Quality Inn & Suites in Ames - the hotel is lovely, the staff is amazing, and the ballroom is perfect for a variety of events, including weddings!  Stop by the Quality Inn & Suites for our Preferred Bridal Show on Sunday, February 10 from 12-3pm, and make sure to take a tour of the hotel and their accommodations!  The hotel is ideally located near many popular destinations, including the Ames Municipal Airport and Iowa State University.

For more information about Quality Inn & Suites, visit their website.

Check out all upcoming Preferred Bridal Shows and find more information on all shows here.

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Bridal Show Sponsor Spotlight | Pure Bridal

One of our favorite aspects of our job is swooning over all the gorgeous wedding gowns, and if you're in the market, you definitely need to stop by Pure Bridal in Ames - this boutique is only a year old, but they've already made quite a name for themselves, and we couldn't be happier for them!  They have amazing dresses, and their bridal show fashion shows are always a show-stopper!  In fact, they will at The Preferred Bridal Show at the Quality Inn & Suites in Ames on Sunday, February 10th - come check out bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and more!

For more information about Pure Bridal, visit their website or Facebook page!  

Check out all upcoming Preferred Bridal Shows and find more information on all shows here.

Wedding Inspiration | Escort Board

A gorgeous vintage mirror for an escort board?!  Yes, please! 

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Vendor Spotlight | Geno Photography

One of the things we love most about weddings is how unique each one is, and this wedding is a perfect example!  Carrie Geno from Geno Photography did an amazing job capturing this gorgeous day.  From Carrie:

"At the end of September, I had the honor of photographing Chris and April's wedding at A Touch of Class in Cedar Rapids.  Their day was absolutely beautiful from start to finish, and I am so happy that my assistant and myself were allowed to share in their day.

We began the day with their first look in the gazebo at A Touch of Class.  Then we took full advantage of the gorgeous backdrop the woods and grassy field there had to offer.  Their bridal party and families were so much fun to work with that everything ran super smoothly during the formal session.  A photographer couldn't ask for anything better: great people and a beautiful setting.

Their ceremony was held in two parts.  First, the traditional American wedding, during which April wore her stunning bridal gown, and Chris looked dapper in his tux.  Then, following a brief intermission, they had an abbreviated traditional Thai water ceremony.  For the Thai portion of the event, they wore gorgeous golden Thai outfits.  Their families and friends were invited to pour water on their hands and offer advice and well wishes for the newlyweds.  It was a beautiful and very special ceremony.  

Following their bubble exit, we took some formal portraits of them in their Thai clothing before they headed off on a limo ride.  When they entered their reception, the party began.  The toasts were funny and heartfelt, the first dance was romantic, then ... they broke out into a choreographed dance to "Gangnam Style" that included their bridal party and many of their guests.  It was a surprise to all who were not participants in it.  So much fun!  The video from their wedding (captured by Cara Hall at Memories that Last Videography) was even featured on KCRG."  


We featured the video here!

For more information about Geno Photography, check out their website and Facebook page!  See more of Carrie's work here, here, and here.

Geno Photography is a member of the Preferred Wedding Book

Bridal Show Happenings | Ames, Spring 2013 Show

Our first bridal show of 2013 is already less than a month away!  We have a whopping 10 bridal shows scheduled (so far!) this year, so chances are, we'll be in an area near you!

We always love our Ames shows at the Quality Inn & Suites - the service and staff is perfection, the ballroom is gorgeous, and of course, there's always amazing vendors.  Come join us on Sunday, February 10th from 12-3pm, and don't forget to take a tour of the suites in the hotel - they are not to be missed!  For more information on this show, and all our upcoming shows, check out preferredbridalshow.com.

Wedding Inspirations | Dress Love

We love Etsy for the eclectic and wonderful assortment of life's loves that it offers.   So finding your wedding dress on this online resource should be no exception.
Here are some gorgeous dresses that make us swoon.

 

 

 

 

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Wedding Inspiration | Random pictures

Sometimes you see a picture that you love, you are not sure why, but something just speaks to you, like these random pictures that we have found on Pinterest.

 

Wedding Inspirations | Vintage Doors

A ceremony backdrop, escort card display, beverage area, or just additional decor ... something as simple as vintage doors can be used in such a variety of ways that allows you to give your wedding or event your own personal creative touch.

Looking for vintage doors, windows, and other decor?  Check out vintageloverentals.com - we have anything and everything you're looking for!

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-Emma L. Barden

Wedding Inspirations | Flower Girl

How darling is this little flower girl?!

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Vendor Spotlight | Madison County Winery

Need to relax after the holidays?  Join Madison County Winery for this wine, cheese, and chocolate affair!   Get your tickets to Indulge - A Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Affair on tikly.co Indulge - A Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Affair Join us Saturday, January 19 from 6-9 pm at West End Architectural Salvage  Reminder that Indulge will take place on Saturday, January 19, from 6-9pm at West End Architectural Salvage, on the corner of 9th and Cherry. We are also giving away Free Bottles Of Wine to winners drawn at random on our social media sites. Here is how you can enter: Follow us on Twitter, then tweet or retweet our posts. Each tweet/retweet is one entry. If you tag a friend in your post, that is an extra entry per each friend. Follow us on Facebook; then like our statuses, comment on our statuses, tag a friend in your comment, share our status with your friends, or write on our wall. Each will be worth one entry. Participants can enter as many times as they participate. No maximum amount of entries. As most of you know, Indulge will no longer be a sampling event like it has been in years past. This year we are pouring full glasses of wine from around the world and serving generous portions of artisan cheese and chocolate. Live musical entertainment will be provided by The Guilty Pleasures and as always the galleries of West End will be open for all to view.  Indulgences will be provided by Chocolaterie Stam, The Johnson Brothers (wine from around the world), Madison County Winery, Hy-Vee and The Cheese Shop. $30 advanced tickets can be purchased exclusively at Tikly.co and include: Fabulous wines, artisan cheeses and chocolates Commemorative wine glass Live musical entertainment by the Guilty Pleasures (Tickets are limited this year, if any tickets remain they will be $40 at the door) Purchase Tickets Follow Indulge on Twitter Like Indulge on Facebook Copyright © 2013 Madison County, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list   update subscription preferences Madison County Winery is part of the Preferred Wedding Book