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Brides a La Mode Closes

Amy Taylor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:27:22 +0000

Brides a la Mode near Grape road in Granger, closes “temporarily”? WNDU this evening broke the news that Brides a la Mode has a closed for inventory and remodeling sing on it’s front door. A statement from the owner says that they will reopen on 2-15-11. The owner also scheduled a meeting with WNDU but failed to show. A couple of brides were also interviewed.0

Our Opinion:

Whatever this is it is being handled poorly. Inventories do not take 2 weeks in a small store like this to be completed. Stores like this do not close to “remodel”. This is one of the busiest times of years for gown shops as many brides became engaged over the holidays and have been checking out fashions at winter bridal shows. The gown is one of the first things most brides start to look for once engaged. Stores remain open during remodels to keep making money and services customers and have the remodel done during off hours. And if they really care about their customers they keep answering the phone and don’t let it go long enough that the local news station picks up the story. That is another question, just how long has the store been closed and brides have been worried till WNDU picked up the story. It just doesn’t happen in a day.

The WNDU statement said that Bride’s a la Mode would reopen on 2-15-11 however tonight on their Facebook page was posted this:

Brides a la mode is closed for an inventory and some remodeling. More news will be available on February 15. All orders will arrive on schedule and alterations are still available.

“More News will be available” is NOT saying they will reopen on that date!

Our recommendation: If your wedding is still a while off, hold tight till the 15th. Don’t panic. If your wedding could be impacted by this closure because it is coming up soon, I would call the store and post to their facebook page to be contacted if they haven’t done so. If after a day or two you do not hear back, contact WNDU and let them know you are not getting through.

In our opinion we would recommend anyone relying on Brides a la Mode at this point to start formulating an alternative plan. Two plus weeks of closure for inventory or even remodeling is not a trust inspiring reason to close a shop.

There are several reputable gown shops with long histories in the Michiana area to check out. Bernardo’s for the Bride, Greta’s both in South Bend, Stevenson’s in Elkhart and Treats in Plymouth.

Wedding Cake Century Center

Amy Taylor — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:57:50 +0000

Was going through some photos we had on hard drive today and stumbled across this wedding cake. Can say it is my favorite looks wise, really it’s a little boring. However it is different. And inspiration can also be found in things you don’t like! So enjoy your Sunday, South Bend wedding inspiration picture.

Reception Venue: Century Center

Amy Taylor — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:04:34 +0000

Here is a great color pallet, incorporating the traditional colors of Notre Dame, we found on Martha Stewart Weddings. It would work great for the bride having her wedding in South Bend on the campus of Notre Dame at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart! Or any bride who of course loves the colors navy blue and gold. Enjoy and check out the details at the Martha Stewart link.

South Bend Marriott

Amy Taylor — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:25:11 +0000

There has been some concern over the fact that the Marriott corporation will be pulling the franchise for the South Bend Marriott in downtown South Bend sometime this year. Well rest assured it was announced this week that the South Bend Marriott will become a Double Tree Inn by Hilton. So if you have rooms reserved or the reception ball room booked, the hotel will still be open far into the future.

Wedding Reception Grooms Cake

Amy Taylor — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:21:56 +0000

No this is not a stack of books, it’s a groom’s cake! Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events twittered this image on Saturday, from a South Bend wedding, of a groom’s cake created by Rascia of Rascia’s Creative Cakes. Rascia is one of our favorite cake bakers, not only does her cakes look phenomenal, but they taste phenomenal. And with this stack of books, grooms cake I must say she has outdone herself!

Wedding Reception Venue: Palais Royale
Wedding Planner: Celebrated Events
Wedding Cake: Rascia’s Creative Cakes

Father & Daughter Music For a South Bend Wedding

Amy Taylor — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:17:20 +0000

One of the major questions in planning any wedding, in South Bend, is what song the Father & Daughter are going to dance to at the reception. We have complied a list of the most popular songs for the Father & Daughter Dance to help you in your wedding planning.
Click on the Song Title and be take to Amazon where you can listen to a short clip of the song and purchase the MP3!

A Whole New World	Peabo Bryson	Show Tune

A Wink And A Smile	Harry Connick Jr	Adult Contemporary

Beautiful In My Eyes	Joshua Kadison	Pop

Because You Loved Me	Celine Dion	Pop

Butterfly Kisses	Bob Carlisle	Christian

Daddy’s Hands	Holly Dunn	Country

Daddy’s Little Girl	AL Martino	Standards

Dance With My Father	Luther VanDross	R&B / Soul

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You	Van Morrison	Pop

Have I Told You Lately	Rod Stewart	Pop

Hero	Mariah Carey	Pop

I Loved Her First	Heartland	Country

I’ll Stand By You	The Pretenders	Pop / Rock

In My Daughter’s Eyes	Martina McBride	Country

In My Life	The Beatles	Oldies

My Father’s Eyes	Amy Grant	Chrstian

My Girl	The Temptations	Mowtown

My Little Girl	Tim McGraw	Country

My Wish	Rascal Flats	Country

Sunrise, Sunset	Fiddler On The Roof	Showtune

The Way You Look Tonight	Frank Sinatra	Standard

Unforgettable	Nat & Natlie King Cole	Standard

Wind Beneath My Wings	Bette Midler	Pop

You Raise Me Up	Josh Groban	Pop

Bridal Show, Bridal Spectacular

Amy Taylor — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:49:36 +0000

Hey Michiana brides, the largest and most spectacular bridal show in the Michiana / South Bend area is gearing up for the 2012 season, the Bridal Spectacular! So if you are planning your wedding reception for 2012 or beyond the be sure to mark your calendars, for January 8, 2012 at the Century Center!

Several excellent vendors have already been confirmed for the show Fun Zone Photo Booths, Music Machine, Louies Tux Shop and many more!

Here is a little bridal fashion from 2011 Bridal Spectacular fashion show.

Wedding Decoration Ideas

Amy Taylor — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:01:10 +0000

Michiana brides, here is a fantastic wedding reception decorating idea I found on the Michaelangelos Facebook page! This crystal curtain is just gorgeous. And I could so see this as the backdrop behind the head table too!

* Crystal Curtain
The Crystal Curtain can be hung along any wall or tent lining to create a unique color display, especially when lit with our LED lights that can be set at the color of your choice!

Michaelangelos The Event Company
South Bend, IN
(574) 271-7440

Wedding Dress Clearance

Amy Taylor — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:31:26 +0000

Heads up ladies, Bernardo’s For The Bride in South Bend is having a massive clearance sale on wedding dresses. So here is your chance to save!

Bernardos For The Bride
742 South Eddy Street South Bend, IN 46615-1148 - (574) 233-8555

South Bend Wedding Inspiration

Amy Taylor — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:45:02 +0000

Check out this absolutely gorgeous wedding and reception in South Bend, overseen by wedding planner extraordinaire Cynthia Basker from Celebrated Events! So gorgeous!

Mark & Molly were married at the Notre Dame Basilica o the Sacred Heart, with the reception following at the Palais Royale in downtown South Bend.

They also had a photo booth from Fun Zone Photo Booths. I love the fun you can have in a photo booth.

You can read more about the wedding on the Celebrated Events blog!

Ceremony – Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame

Reception – Palais Royale

Wedding Planning & Design – Cynthia Basker, Celebrated Events

Floral & Decor - MichaelAngelos

Photography – Peter Thurin, Peter Thurin Photography

Papery – Cloud Nine Invitation Design, Emily Dionne Events and Nuptials

Hair – Emerald Salon and Spa

Photo Booth - Fun Zone Photo Booths