CONRAD INDIANAPOLIS: AMAZING

Whether you are looking for a venue for your wedding ceremony, reception or accommodations for your guests, Conrad Indianapolis is beyond perfect. From the hand-blow Chihuly chandelier in the lobby, to the 500-thread count Italian Anichini linens in your guest room, the Conrad Indianapolis Hotel epitomizes luxury.

Let's talk about weddings! Conrad is a fabulous venue to not only host your
wedding ceremony, but also have a reception to beat all receptions. The versatility of the ballroom will allow for your vision to become a reality and your dreams come true. Chef Michelle Matiya and her team will delight the palates of you and your guests and keep them talking for years to come. Amanda Coffey, Social Catering Sales Manager, makes sure that every
wedding done at the Conrad is unique, just like your love!

You aren't going to find another venue or another staff that will make sure your day is YOUR day and truly special in every way.

ACCOMMODATE YOUR GUESTS
The 23-story tower boasts 241 guest rooms, 10,000 square feet of
state-of-the-art meeting space, a rejuvenating wellness center at Spa Chakra
with a fitness centre and pool and two restaurants. Fine dining at The Capital Grille is a fabulous experiences with outstanding culinary delights. In addition, Tastings, a wine bar, uses progressive wine technology for guests to enjoy wines by the taste, glass or bottle.

Visit the Conrad www.conradindianapolis.com and if you

feel it's the perfect fit, contact Amanda Coffey at 317-713-5000 to schedule a personal tour .

THE IMA: STUNNING

Looking for a fabulous venue to have your wedding or reception? The Indianapolis Museum of Art is one of the most amazing museums in the world and a gorgeous venue to have a wedding. There are so many options for utilizing this venue for your wedding day, whether you have the main event on the grounds, at the Lily House or inside in Deers Zink, your big day will be beyond wonderful.
With the recent renovation and addition of Nourish Cafe, the IMA just got cooler. The food is fresh, local and delicious including a full bar. Yay!
In case you are tired of the same old registries at the mall, the Design Center at the museum now offers a gift registry. This is so fabulous for those of you looking for unique home furnishings and accessories.
On October 29th, the IMA will be the host venue for Wedding Fashion Trends 2010 presented by herecomesthebride.com you will taste the yummy goodness from Nourish Cafe and Kahn's Catering, meet all of the wedding professionals from the hctB network and view the gorgeous runway show from Birnbaum & Bullock, couture gowns exclusively housed in Leslie Jones Wedding Studio for Birnbaum & Bullock.

here comes the Bride presents: WEDDING FASHION TRENDS 2010 AT THE IMA!

To kick off the opening of Leslie Jones Weddings Studio for Birnbaum & Bullock, here comes the Bride.com and the network's wedding professionals, will host a runway show by Birnbaum & Bullock, couture wedding gown designers out of NYC. The gowns will be fresh off of the runway from the October 17-19 market. So Indy ladies, you will be only the second audience to view the spectacular collections: The Steven Birnbaum Collection, Robert Bullock Bride and the couture line, Birnbaum & Bullock.

This line is such an asset to Indy, mini gowns, yes I said mini, start at $450 and top off around $7,000. Since the closing of one of the only places to find couture, Indianapolis brides have had very limited options for high fashion wedding apparel. Girls, you can now have exactly what you are looking for in your own city. The Leslie Jones Wedding Studio for Birnbaum & Bullock opens its doors on Friday, October 30th. The designers will be in town for two days only and brides will have the chance to work with them to find there perfect dress.

For more information or to make an appointment contact info@herecomesthebride.com.
Appointments available 10 am to 6 pm October 30th & 31st.

Leslie Jones Wedding Studio for Birnbaum & Bullock is housed with the marketplace of the French Pharmacie in Broad Ripple, 823 1/2 Westfield Boulevard.

GRAND OPENING, OCTOBER 30TH, 2009: LESLIE JONES WEDDING STUDIO FOR BIRNBAUM & BULLOCK

What is the Indianapolis bridal and wedding industry missing? An amazing couture wedding lounge filled with gorgeous dresses and the inside scoop on all of the most in-demand high-end wedding professionals. Leslie Jones Weddings is thrilled to announce their newest venture, Leslie Jones Wedding Studio for Birnbaum & Bullock. Inspired by her 30-year career in the wedding industry, Leslie is no stranger to couture wedding accoutrement. Her family owned Bridal Boutique of Carmel from 1977 - 2000 and continues to own and operate, DC Designer's Tux Shop. In 2002, she began planning exceptional weddings and then started Leslie Jones Weddings. In 2008, Leslie Jones launched herecomestheBride.com, a directory of inspired wedding professionals, each invited to participate, based on their reputation for impeccable style, innovative spirit and integrity.

Bringing Birnbaum & Bullock's three divine collections: Steven Birnbaum Bride ($950-$1750), Robert Bullock Bride ($450-$1750), Couture Collection ($2900-$6000) is quite a coo for our city. Based in New York City, Birnbaum & Bullock is a cutting-edge wedding coterie, creating beautiful design not based on trend but personal style.

"We are so excited to be partnering with Leslie Jones on our first Birnbaum & Bullock store outside of NYC,” said Steven Birnbaum. "Leslie has been flying clients in to meet with us in NY for years and now we get to come to them. We like to think that we are bringing a little bit of NY to Indy." "We are also excited to premier our new 2010 collections at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. This will give Indy brides the opportunity to attend the grand opening of our store and be the first try on 2010 samples from Birnbaum & Bullock, The Steven Birnbaum Collection and Robert Bullock Bride."


Kicking off the grand opening of the wedding studio, Thursday, September 29th, 2009 at 6:30, here comes the Bride.com presents, WEDDING FASHION TRENDS 2010 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road.

The evening will be beyond fabulous with the runway show by Birnbaum & Bullock featuring dresses hot out of their New York showroom. Be the first in Indiana to view the stunning craftsmanship of Steven Birnbaum and Robert Bullock.

Hosting the evening will be the wedding professionals from the here comes the Bride wedding network. Brides will mingle with the most in-demand and talented professionals from floral, attire, catering, venues, photographers and many more.

For more information or to RSVP, contact info@herecomesthebride.com.


OCTOBER 30TH-31ST: TRUNK SHOW AT THE LESLIE JONES WEDDING STUDIO for BIRNBAUM & BULLOCK

Your chance to meet and work with the designers to find the perfect wedding gown for your figure and style.

Make your appointment for Friday or Saturday, October 30th and 31st

Appointments available from 10am - 6pm both days.

Contact info@herecomesthebride.com

CONRAD INDIANAPOLIS: AMAZING

Whether you are looking for a venue for your wedding ceremony, reception or accommodations for your guests, Conrad Indianapolis is beyond perfect. From the hand-blow Chihuly chandelier in the lobby, to the 500-thread
count Italian Anichini linens in your guest room, the Conrad Indianapolis Hotel epitomizes luxury.

Let's talk about weddings! Conrad is a fabulous venue to not only host your
wedding ceremony, but also have a reception to beat all receptions. The versatility of the ballroom will allow for your vision to become a reality and your dreams come true. Chef Michelle Matiya and her team will delight the palates of you and your guests and keep them talking for years to come. Amanda Coffey, Social Catering Sales Manager, makes sure that every
wedding done at the Conrad is unique, just like your love!

Cost? Packages are very reasonable and start at 25k (including ballroom rental, food and beverages). You aren't going to find another venue or another staff that will make sure your day is YOUR day and truly special in every way.

ACCOMMODATE YOUR GUESTS
The 23-story tower boasts 241 guest rooms, 10,000 square feet of
state-of-the-art meeting space, a rejuvenating wellness center at Spa Chakra
with a fitness centre and pool and two restaurants. Fine dining at The Capital Grille is a fabulous experiences with outstanding culinary delights. In addition, Tastings, a wine bar, uses progressive wine technology for guests to enjoy wines by the taste, glass or bottle.

Visit the Conrad www.conradindianapolis.com and if you

feel it's the perfect fit, contact Amanda Coffey at 317-713-5000 to schedule a personal tour .

PREVENT TUX DISASTERS

We are certainly not trying to scare you, however, this is one situation that can not be overlooked. And before we get in to it, let us first profess that we love men to the core. There are times when they may forget about certain details like picking up their tux, not ordering the right size or better yet, not ordering the tux at all. DC Designers Tux Shop (dctux.com) has seen everything under the sun when it comes to men and tuxes. However, as the bride you shouldn't have to. The great news is that DC Designers is a local business with TUXES IN STOCK. Yes, this is almost unheard of and such a great relief when a little glitch comes up, like he orders a 34x34 but is really a 38x34.
You want your man to look and be fabulous on your wedding day and you being happy is part of the entire equation. Take it from us, prevention is in order. DC Designers has served Indianapolis and Carmel for over 30 years and they will care for your needs even if your dear husband-to-be makes a few mistakes.

HOT FALL TUX TRENDS
We asked owner, Pete Corbett, about the most fabulous looks for this wedding season. He gave us his top five:

1. CUMMERBUNDS ARE SO OUT
2. Vests are in
3. Classic Black all the way
4. Top lines: Perry Ellis and Chaps
5. Long ties not bow ties

FOOD: CHIC WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

Let's face it- your wedding food and cocktails are key ingredients for a wow wedding event. Long gone are the days where sit down dinners are mandatory or even providing an evening long of full bar service, though nice if you can.

We will not belabor the state of economic affairs, but the truth is some of us are having to cut our budgets. However, that does not mean we trim the chic out of our weddings. hctB sat down with caterer extraordinaire, Rob Hoaglin, owner of Hoaglin Fine Catering (custom menus) and American Pie (simpler, budget focused with easy planning menu packages).

Rob set the stage for casual fabulous dining over 15 years ago and offers tips to help you plan your wedding menu and maybe shave off a few dollars with some money saving tips!

* SMALL BITES: Mini burgers and petit orders of pomme frites served in parchment with your wedding logo. Another fabulous treat is Sushi, you can never go wrong with this wow item.
Serving suggestions: Set up stations or serve butler passed during the evening.

$ SAVER: Stations will reduce wait staff costs.

* DESSERTS: Stations are big this season with a variety of small, individualized bites. Amaze your guests with out of the ordinary dessert choices: Pies, Cherries Jubilee, Banana's Foster or even gooey S'mores. Cupcakes will continue to be in but need a refreshed presentation versus the cake stacked look. However, never discount the glory of a beautiful cake.

* COCKTAILS: Shorten your cocktail hour and then move on to beer and wine only. You are sure to save a bundle. Another option is to create a specialty drink for the evening along with the beer and wine offering. This is a very lovely, personalized gesture you guests will certainly enjoy and not feel cheated.

*BACKYARD WEDDINGS: Save $ with stations or butler passed small bites. Family style meals at long, beautifully dressed tables also reduce waitstaff costs.

Please note: backyard weddings can be more than other venues because you are starting from scratch.

* SEATING: You don't need a seat for everyone. Have a cocktail party and reduce your rental cost by providing less seating. Plus, your guests will be forced to mingle and not park it in one seat all night.

*OUR FAVORITE TREND

Pre-Wedding Reception (def. not a money saver): As guests arrive a bit early for the ceremony, usually not at a church, they are greeted with either wine, champagne or your signature drink. What a great way to get the party started.


You can find out more about Hoaglin Fine Catering at HoaglinFineCatering.com