Day #22: Planning Tips on Planning Your Wedding

From June Hoffman and Erik Michaels of Megasound

Christmas is only a few days away. Girls: your Christmas present may be a beautiful engagement ring and with your answer of “yes” comes the challenge. First, take a few hours or days to bask in the glow of being engaged to avoid the frenzy (of planning your wedding).

When you are ready to start your wedding planning, here are a few tips to help you create your dream wedding.

- Set aside a time to talk with all of the “key” money players. Be realistic about how much money you have available for a full ceremony and reception.

- Consider the time between the ceremony and reception. A ceremony at 11:30am and a reception at 7pm would be too much time between these events (unless you have alternate activities planned for out of town guests). Your ceremony should be no more than a couple of hours before your reception unless you have a completely different guestlist for both events.

- Research (internet, bridal shows, and referrals) and interview (private meetings or consultations) your wedding professionals before signing contracts (and yes, written contracts ARE important).

- Use a wedding planning guide (download or wedding planning book or binder) so you have written notes and ideas when you need them.

For more wedding planning tips, contact Megasound today!

Day #17: Are You Ready for Bridal Boot Camp?

From June Hoffman and Erik Michaels of Megasound

A “Bridal Boot Camp” can be a fitness-oriented program or a series of educational events focused on preparing for your wedding. Informal educational events are sometimes part of local bridal shows.

Megasound is one of the sponsors (as well as the MC for each event) of “Bridal Academy” here in Fort Wayne. Bridal Academy is made up of local wedding professionals who want to help brides plan their dream wedding. Most Bridal Academy sessions are in the spring and fall and are about an hour to hour and a half long.

Why attend a Bridal Academy session?
-Various wedding planning topics are presented in a relaxed setting without any sales pitches or pressure.
-Brides receive a wealth of wedding information (along with awesome goodie bags and great savings opportunities).
-Sessions are generally custom-tailored to brides' feedback (from surveys and previous event evaluations).
-One-on-one time with various experienced wedding professionals (without the rush and hassle of a bridal show).
-Most Bridal Academy sessions are still complimentary.

To get more information about upcoming Bridal Academy sessions or request a specific wedding-related topic, contact Megasound today.

Join Megasound at the 11th Semi-Annual Veil and Headpiece Extravaganza

The staff at Megasound is honored to be a part of the upcoming 11th Semi-Annual Veil and Headpiece Extravaganza at The Wedding Place. This "always exciting" event is on the calendar for next Saturday, November 28, 2009. This is a great chance for brides the opportunity to check out all of the finishing touches to their wedding gown in one convenient location and at ridiculously low prices.


Megasound staff will be greeting all attendees as well as playing awesome music. We have a “top-secret” theme for the day so you will have to come out to the Bridal Plaza (4618 Speedway Drive, Fort Wayne, IN) to check the music out for yourself. We are totally excited on having a theme since part of our job as disc jockeys is to create the right music for the party (whether that is a wedding ceremony or reception or other events).

The Extravaganza is from 10am-4pm next Saturday, November 28th. Space is limited so call 260.482.1250 to reserve your spot.

What else can you expect from this awesome bridal event (other than great music)?

*FREE professional hair styling and FREE makeup designed for your wedding by Hair, Etc.
*EXPERIENCE a relaxing massage by Lotus Spa
*TASTE hors d'oeuvres from Ceruti's Catering
*SAVOR chocolate delights from the Fort Wayne Chocolate Fountain
*SEE, SMELL, and TOUCH amazing bouquets and floral designs by One of a Kind Events
*VIEW elegant reception decorations by All Occasion Party Rentals
*PREVIEW great, new attendant gifts & invitations from The Monogram Shoppe

Plus, to make this event even more spectacular, each bride attending will receive a special gift bag!

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only five dollars per person. Another cool thing is that Wedding Place brides receive exclusive, complimentary "V.I.P. passes" for this amazing event!

Appointments are required so call (260) 482-1250 today to reserve your spot for this marvelous experience!

Mark your calendar for a totally fun day of wedding pampering. Hope to see you there.

The Wedding Place is hosting the 11th Semi-Annual Veil & Headpiece Extravaganza
Saturday, November 28, 2009  10:00am - 4:00pm
260.482.1250
4618 Speedway Drive
Fort Wayne, Indiana

See Megasound at the Bridal Spectaular on 10-19-08

Be sure to visit our booth for Megasound at the upcoming Bridal Spectacular on Sunday, October 19, 2008. The Bridal Spectacular is from 12pm-5pm at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Expo Hall #3. 4000 Parnell Ave Fort Wayne, IN Tickets are $5.50 per person.

We will have all sorts of helpful checklists for planning your wedding ceremony and reception. With over 20 years of wedding experience each, the MC’s at Megasound have the background to help you with all aspects of creating a wonderfully personalized wedding. We will also have newly updated “Our clients say it best” book for you to review.

Enjoy the fast-paced, professional fashion shows at 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Hottest styles and trends will be presented by the Wedding Place and Shoe of a Different Color. June Hoffman from Megasound will be the official MC of both runway shows.

This is a great time to check out all of your wedding planning needs in one place. The Fort Wayne Bridal Spectacular is right around the corner. Hope to see you there. Happy planning!!