working on educational pieces for the Bravo! Live Showcase on Oct. 14th.

Friday, June 26, the Oregon Chapter of MPI celebrated their Awards Gala as well as their 25th year as a chapter. Thank you to the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower for an amazing event. The food was fabulous, the service was fabulous, and the overnight accommodations were first class. It was a great celebration.

Free Wedding Gowns For Military Brides In A Tough Economy

Bridal retailers nationwide open their hearts to support our troops.           

Charlotte’s Weddings & More Bridal Salon Will Be Joining Brides Across America and Giving Away Designer Wedding Gowns To Military Brides-To-Be!

Event Date: Tues, July 7^th, 2009

Place:  Charlotte’s Weddings & More

8925 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.

Portland, OR

503-297-9622

Attention all Military Brides!  Replace your fatigues with a free designer wedding gown from Charlotte’s Weddings & More.  Oregon’s premier bridal salon is pleased to reward the Military personnel who served in Iraq or Afghanistan or whose fiancé’s are in active duty in those areas with this special event on July 7th to celebrate and honor Independence Day.  This is a great way to show appreciation towards the troops and families for their sacrifice.  Charlotte’s Weddings has hand selected designer wedding gowns to give away at the event on a first come first serve basis.  The giveaway is a philanthropic opportunity to show appreciation for their heart felt service for our country.  It is time we give back and support. 

To qualify, brides must be engaged, be on active duty in the military or have a fiancé on active duty in either Iraq or Afghanistan.  All military brides must show ID, copy of deployment papers, orders or other qualifying proof. Brides do not have to reside in the area where the giveaway is taking place.

For more information regarding the July 7^th event please call Charlotte’s Weddings & More at 503-297-9622.

Other participating stores and states checkout www.bridesacrossamerica.com.

working on logo updates to represent our 20th year in business

Want to put your business in front of qualified brides and event planners, contact us!

Congratulations to Jennifer Cox of Raz Transportation for winning Travel Portland’s Member Choice Award

working on the Special Event Showcase for brides and event planners at Sunriver, January 9th, 2010

Congratulations to Ean Perkins from Studio 190! He won “Best in Show” from the Professional Photographers of Oregon for his Award-winning Wedding Portrait, “Safe in your arms”. For more on Studio 190 go to www.s190image.com.

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” -Henry James

The Doll House Tea Room, located at 3223 SE Riley Avenue in Milwaukie, is the perfect spot for your next bridal shower, baby shower or birthday party. They are offering a special tea menu for Daddies as well. For more information, check out our website at dollhousetearoom.com

just tasted chocolate covered strawberries infused with Grand Marnier from Premiere Catering-fantastic!