Planning a Wedding can be exciting, fun, and rewarding. It can also become time-consuming, stressful and overwhelming!
We're here to help. Some of central Illinois' best wedding vendors and experts have come together at Bridal University to answer your questions, provide ideas and inspiration. We offer educational workshops based on our years of experience. What you learn in Bridal University workshops will help you avoid pitfalls, stay on track, and avoid stress. We have changed the date of the next Bridal University program. The date of the next Bridal University program is Thursday evening, November 19th, 2009.
Registration begins at 5:30 pm.
The program runs from 6-8 pm.
The location is the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign:
The Hilton Garden Inn
1501 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone (217) 352-9970
Tickets will be available beginning October 1, 2009, on a first come-first served basis. Purchase tickets on-line: eTix or tickets can be purchased from any Bridal University vendor. Please be aware, though, that tickets go fast for this event!
Tickets purchased in advance are $10.00. At the Door they will be $15.00.
We hope you can join us for a fun day of learning and anticipating your big event. Until then, visit our blog often, or subscribe to the RSS feed to keep up on all the tips, ideas and specials that are offered by each vendor.
Price of ticket includes hors d'oeuvres, prepared by the kind staff at HGI.
The eight Bridal University members and two guest members would like to thank all of those who attended the 4th annual Bridal University program this past Thursday. We hope that it proved to be an evening of education and one that will help you along the way with your personal wedding planning. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us with any further questions that you might have.
New 2010 Enzoani "Cambridge"
Little girls dream about their wedding gowns. So why would you wait until the last minute to shop for that dream gown? Designer wedding gowns that are made to order take several months to arrive, so the time to shop is NOW!
“But I’m getting married NEXT YEAR” many brides say…or “I want to wait until the NEW styles arrive”…
This time of year is perfect for “next year’s” styles. Michelle’s Bridal is now receiving daily shipments of the newest 2010 gowns. So if you are planning a wedding for next year, it’s definitely not to early to find your dream dress.
Michelle’s offers many Trunk Shows or Gown Previews throughout the year. These special events are opportunities for brides to see what the upcoming fashions will be. You could be the first to see, first to order, and first to wear these exciting new designer gowns.
Make plans now to shop for your perfect “next year” gown! Purchasing you gown will inevitably launch you into your wedding planning. It will set the tone for all you will do, and guide your decisions about “your style” in the right direction.
So if you are asking yourself “When is the right time to shop for my gown?” The answer is : Anytime is the right time, if YOU are ready. The perfect gowns for any season are available now at Michelle’s Bridal.
For a more complete look at the designer gowns offered by Michelle’s Bridal, visit our website michellesbridalshoppe.com
Do your homework before shopping for wedding vendors.
You are newly engaged so what’s next? Avoid the temptation to run right out and start hiring every vendor whose work you love. If you’d like to save yourself headaches later take it slow now.
First be sure to include your fiancé and his family in the decisions. Even if they are not paying for the wedding they will appreciate begin consulted and you’ll start off on the right foot with your future in-laws.
Start by discussing the budget. Unless you and your fiancé plan to pay for the event your selves consult your parents separately and speak frankly to them about what they are willing to contribute. Once you have a budget total you can begin thinking about how best to spend your wedding dollars.
If you know the total budget BEFORE you being hiring vendors or making commitments to spend money you’ll be able to allocate your funds for the things that are most important to you.
In today’s hectic catering and banquet world it is common for Caterers who are feeding 100+ wedding guests to purchase pre-cooked foods and meats that simply have to be “warmed” prior to the meal and then served to your guests. However; Executive Chef, Karen Murillo at the Hilton Garden Inn does not believe in this philosophy. All of the food prepared in the Hilton Garden Inn Banquet Kitchen is prepared from scratch and is fresh. Our Chef and Sous Chef even hand cut our meat in house to ensure that each cut of
Fresh Fruit Display
meat is prepared to their high standards. We also purchase seasonal locally grown fruits and vegetables to accompany your main dish. Another unique point is that Chef Murillo and our Catering Director; Jennifer Watson, always mention to our brides and grooms that our menus are simply “suggestions” Since our food is prepared in-house from scratch Chef Murillo enjoys preparing special foods for clients, whether it is a favorite family recipe or an important religious dish, she is always open to preparing special dishes to personalize the meal for each bride and groom. So come in and taste the difference of “fresh food” at the Hilton Garden Inn!
The long wait to use WiFi on domestic flights is quickly coming to an end.
High demand from business and leisure travelers has prompted every major US carrier to begin the process of outfitting their aircraft with Wifi.
AirTran has become the first US carrier to offer the service on every flight; they have already equipped their entire fleet!
Meanwhile, most airlines are still deciding how much to charge, which planes to connect and how much to invest; testing the service.
AirTran charges $5.95 for access on flights under three hours and $9.95 for three hours or longer. Passengers can also choose a 24-hour pass for $12.95 or a 30-day subscription for $49.95.
Airlines have said that Wifi puts the entertainment choice in the hands of the user, rather than the airline trying to figure out what people want to see or look at.
Keep in mind that there are still few power ports on most planes, so most passengers have to rely on their own batteries. Some features like streaming video are blocked because of bandwidth or other concerns.
Wifi also gives carriers the opportunity to increase revenue – at this point not sure how much the carriers stand to make. It costs an estimated 500,000 per plane to outfit an aircraft with wifi. And it has to be foolproof. The last thing they want to do is burden the flight attendants with technical support. The revenue certainly won’t be as much as the half billion dollars they make from baggage fees. But it should be significant. And airlines need all that they can get – anything extra is very good news for them.
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