You don’t want to miss the Open House on Wednesday, March 2nd, from 5p.m. to 8p.m. You’re in for a fabulous evening!  Charlotte’s will be showcasing a variety of preferred vendors, from catering and cosmetics, to music and photography. And the best part? There will be a drawing every half-hour for giveaways from select vendors. Plus, you could win a 2BE Bride wedding gown! In addition, the first 50 brides to attend our Open House evening will receive a gift bag compliments of Charlotte’s. Be sure to stop by on March 2nd – you won’t want to miss all the fun and excitement of our Open House bridal extravaganza!

Click here  to RSVP & you will be entered to win a facial & massage from Aequis Spa Retreat!

Preferred Vendors Include:

Best Car in Town

Bravo Wedding Guide

Oregon Bride Magazine

All Wright Music

Paparazzi Tonight

Sorella Events

Crave Catering

Event Cosmetics

August Veils

Fada Salon

Hybrid Moon

Uncommon Invites

Bella Bloom Florals

The Wedding Cottage

The Groom’s List

Strada Fitness

Hotel Vintage Plaza

Le Cookie Monkey

Cupcake Jones

**Booking Special:

Starting February 22nd
Book your wedding by March 22nd and receive your engagement slideshow DVD for free. Great to show at your wedding. $195 value.

**Our staff is growing! Holland Studios has just hired our 5th wedding photographer !

Promotions:
 Buy One Get One Free Sale!!!!!! January 21st until April 1st buy one print 8×10 or smaller and receive the second print free. School portraits excluded. Can be different poses.

Must be ordered by calling Holland Studios only at 503.238.5957. Not valid with online orders.

* We are offering a white on white $40 children’s special on April 18th till April 29th. The mini session is a timeless portrait capturing just the essence of your child. Wear white or your spring finest.

Join us on Saturday, May 21st on location in Portland to capture those lasting memories of your family or children. Special $95 session fee includes an 11×14 portrait.

Join us for our annual portrait outing at Cannon Beach on SUNDAY July 17th. The session is $169 and includes a beautiful 11×14 Wall Portrait of your choice. Session will be at Les Shirley Park in North Cannon Beach.

For a list of all our promotions check out our website: www.hollandstudios.com

Join us at Bridgeport Village on Sunday, February 27th, 11am-4pm for the Portland Bride & Groom and Bridgeport Village Very Engaging Bridal Event.

Dresses, cakes, invitations, photographers, flowers, event planners and more! You will find all of your wedding needs at this great event.

VIP Event- 9:30am-11am at Sak’s Fifth Avenue off 5th Ave. Click here to purchase $20 advance tickets for brunch, swag bags, giveaways and much more!

Check out these great shops that will feature wedding vendors:

• Mario’s 3.10
• Crate and Barrel
• Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th
• Cole Haan
• Lucia Fine Jewelers
• Oblation Papers
• Miss Meers Shoe Boutique
• MAC Cosmetics
• Mapel Boutique
• Under U 4 Men
• Lucy
• Tommy Bahama
• Silverado
• Sur la Table
• Eileen Fisher
• Talbots
• Orvis
• Dosha
• BCBG Maxazria
• White House Black Market
• McCormick & Schmick’s Grill
• Z Gallerie
• J Crew
• Lululemon Athletica
• Banana Republic

Center Court and the Gazebo will also feature wedding vendors, stop by the Bravo! table in the gazebo for your complimentary 2011 Wedding Resource Guide!

Hope to see you there!

Salem Dream Wedding

The Salem Dream Wedding is a one night wedding workshop designed to give one lucky couple thousands of dollars in services and product for their wedding! But we’re not stopping there, for all the other brides attending we will have door prizes and smaller give a ways, such as, a gift basket for the first 20 brides who show up and have pre-purchased their tickets. All of the participating vendors will be there to share some of their knowledge, answer questions, and help give a way our grand prize wedding!!!

So what exactly are we going to do for 3 hours?

• Talk with industry professionals
• Sample Events at Copper Hill’s catering
• Sample White Rose bakery’s awesome cake
• Enjoy some yummy hors d’oeuvres
• Win door prizes
• Spend some time answering your most important questions for planning the big day and more being planned as we speak!!!

We hope for this night to be a way for us to break the mold of a traditional bridal show and have it be a lot more interesting than a typical workshop.

Salem Dream Wedding Details
Presented by: With This Ring Weddings
Where: Events at Cooper Hill – 3170 Commercial Street, Salem, Oregon 97302
When: Saturday, February 26th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets: $10 pre-sale | $15 at the door. Purchase tickets online at Salem Dream Wedding
For More Information: Visit www.salemdreamwedding.info | 360.831.5757 | events@withthisringwedding.com

Oregon is dually noted for a lot of rain and unpredictable weather. One minute it’s crisp and sunny, and the next, there is a torrential downpour! So far, 2011 has brought many weather surprises our way. Sunny days and freezing rain has graced the Rose City,  but so has snow! What better way to take advantage of this crazy weather then heading up to Mt. Hood and Hood River?!?

Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Cooper Spur, Timberline, and Resort at the Mountain can provide you and your friends and family with Snow, Snow, SNOW!!! A crisp day on the mountain and a warm cozy fireplace at night … what could be better? Offering everything from skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, tubing, snowmobiling, etc. these venues have what you’re looking for!

Columbia Cliff Villas Hotel, located in Hood River, is offering discounted Mt. Hood Meadows lift tickets with any room or suite. Packages with lift tickets start at $99 per person, double occupancy for their basic Euro room, however their best values are in their 2 to 3 bedroom suites when friends and families share the spacious villa great rooms with fireplaces and cliff-edge views.  Since every group is different, Columbia Cliff Villas strive to customize packages that meet individual needs. They can include everything from spa services, free wine tastings and lift tickets for those who need them. For more details or to make reservations, call toll free 866-912-8366 or visit www.columbiavillas.com.

Mt. Hood Bead & Breakfast is set on the shoulder of beautiful Mt. Hood in the Oregon Cascade Mountains. This small working ranch features breathtaking views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier. A full country-style breakfast is served daily. Just minutes away from downhill and cross-country skiing, Mt. Hood Bed & Breakfast provides the ideal location to explore the Northwest. For more information regarding reservation and rates call: 541.352.6885 or 800.557.8885 or send an email to mthoodbnb@gorge.net.

The Resort at the Mountain has the finest hotel rooms and suites the mountain has to offer. Let your room be your refuge after a long day of mountain activities. Snow sports at Mt. Hood abound with nearly 200 combined runs and five ski areas that make it a perfect vacation destination for lovers of all snow sports including downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding, snowshoeing and even snow biking. Resort guests may purchase discount lift tickets at The Resort’s Front Desk for Skibowl & Timberline. Number of tickets is limited to the number of guests registered in a room and only for the dates they are guests at The Resort. For reservations call 877.439.6774 or e-mail at info@theresort.com.

Where can you find spectacular, serene and scenic views of Mt. Hood, while soaking up magnificent historic architecture. The legendary Timberline Lodge that is. Not only does Timberline provide individuals with cozy and rustic rooms, they also provide adventure seekers and sightseers the gorgeous amenities of seasonal recreation activities. Ski lifts, hiking trails, snowboarding, etc. There is never a dull moment with all these winter activities present! Room reservations can be made by calling 503-272-3410 (the Portland Area) or  800-547-1406 (for Nationwide) or by e-mailing reservations@timberlinelodge.com.

Mt. Hood Ski Bowl is offering so many deals this Season! New reservations made for midweek, non-holiday/ special events in a chalet will receive 2 free open to close lift tickets to Mt. Hood Skibowl ($118 Value) to use during their stay. And for the 3rd, 4th and 5th Midweek night stayed the rate is only $100. 5 midweek nights in row comes to about $140 a night!!! Midweek is Sunday through Thursday night. Lift Ticket may be used Monday through Friday. 2 Night minimum required. Holidays include: Oregon school Spring Break (Mar 18-Mar 26). New reservations made for March 2011 for a chalet will receive a voucher for a 2 night stay to be used in April or May 2011 for $100. Spring skiing in Oregon can last until Memorial Day weekend so this means you can plan two vacations for the price of one. 2 Night minimum required. Voucher must be used in the same property of original stay and is subject to availability.

Timberline Lodge

Favorite Room: The Colonel Lindbergh Ballroom, whose theme was the  “Urban Green, Sustainable Wedding.”

• Participants of this room included: Magnifique Boutique, La Jaconde, Delilah’s Catering, Soiree Special Event Planning, Barclay Event Rentals, Mega Music Entertainment, Fliptography, East West Floral Arts, Grand Papery, Greenlight Creative, Holland Studios, Kitchen Kaboodle, Salon Nyla, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, and Lights in the Attic Creative Media.

Favorite Caterer: Premiere Catering with a menu of macaroni and cheese with meatloaf, 3 varieties of french fries, & Briskett with mashed potatoes!

People’s Choice Award: Le Cookie Monkey took the cake with this special honor! Homemade Whoopie Pies, Twinkies from scratch, orange creamcicle flavored “Dreamcicle” mini cupcakes, & chocolate chip cookies clearly made an impression on all the guests in attendance!

At this year’s February Wedding Affair, many vendors have specials they are offering to brides for their special day!

Eat Your Heart Out Catering- “Let the honeymoon Continue” post honeymoon dinner for two

Consulting:

Photography:

• Alyssa Jul Photography – will be offering a 16×20 gallery wrap to any bride who books at the show.
• Paul Rich Studio – will be offering multiple specials brides and grooms can choose from: A Complimentary Engagement Session, Add a 2nd Photographer for no additional cost, or a 16×24 Gallery Wrap
• Jos Photographer-Giving away one Lifestyle/Engagement Shoot with JOS photographers!!!
  -The lifestyle shoot is a very meaningful experience which explores the intimate connection between you and your fiance. This session involves a commitment of an afternoon for 3 hours using JOS’ signature style. This is a great time for experiencing JOS’ approach and chemistry which also establishes a great foundation for a natural feel for your wedding day. This is a very exciting and meaningful session that produces excellent results. Be prepared for a fun and upbeat experience.Holland Studios – A couple can book between Monday & Thursday sometime in 2011, for a four hour coverage of an event and the images on DVD. The only way the clients can enter this give away is at the show!  Holland Studios also has a booking  show special of an extra $500.00 off any of our numerical packages.

Make Up:

• Event Cosmetics: First 50 brides get a deluxe make up sampling from Event Cosmetics and when they come to the room, stop by and have a mini make up session and your artist will gift you a $10 gift certificate for Event Cosmetics.
  

 Lodging:

• Distinctive Beach Lodgings – are offering a 3 night stay for 2 people at one of our properties at the Gearhart Ocean Inn.
• The Banker’s Suite and Ballroom - would like to offer 20% off of their weekend wedding package to anyone booking at the Bravo! Wedding Affair.

Travel:

• Uniglobe – is offering $50 credit for honeymoon land-only packages valued between $2000 and $3000, a $75 credit for honeymoon land-only packages valued between $3001 and $4000, or $100 credit for honeymoon land-only packages valued above $4001.

Catering:

• Premiere Catering – will be giving away a free “gift” at the show for complimentary champagne if you bring it to tasting
• White Rose Bakery – is offering free setup and delivery for any cakes booked from the show
• Stone Creek - is offering 10% off any food purchased for an event in 2011 & 2012.
• Eat Your Heart Out Catering- “Let the honeymoon Continue” post honeymoon dinner for two

Dresses & Accessories:

• August Veils: Receive 30% off veil and/or hair adornments if order is placed AT the show. Special will be honored until Monday February 21, 2011. Bring in this ad and receive a gift with your order. Special is applicable to gift certificates purchased at the show for use at a later date.

Planners & Consultants:

• With this Ring – will be doing a special on tickets for their event, Salem Dream Wedding Workshop. Buy 1 get 1 free.
• Encore Events – is offering anyone who books at least the month-of coordination package will receive a free ‘Snap Shot Session’, which is an additional three hours of concentrated consultation time.
• No Ordinary Affair – is offering free professional on-site hair & make-up for the bride on her wedding day if she books with No Ordinary Affair by 3/31/11.
• Dazzling Affaire- Free – 2 nights for 2 people at the Gearhart Ocean Inn (of Distinctive Beach Lodgings) – when reserving their wedding date.
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The Novemeber 2010 Wedding Affair was a huge success, giving brides the opportunity to meet dozens of wedding vendors and see their ideas come to life in exquisite vignettes throughout the Embassy Suites Hotel. This year’s February 2011 Wedding Affair will be nothing less of gorgeous!

As brides perused each ballroom, sauntered along the mezzanine, and tasted delectable treats from various vendors, they were asked to vote for their favorite theme/decor room, their favorite tablescape design, their favorite caterer, and the “people’s choice” vendor.

The November 2010 Wedding Affair Winners were:

• Favorite Room Theme/Decor: Black Swan Events, Encore Events and Barclay Event Rentals for putting together the “Ode to Chocolate” room
• Favorite Tablescape: Barclay Event Rentals
• Favorite Caterer: Premiere Catering
• People’s Choice: Fliptography

Who will this year’s winners be?!? Be sure to register for tickets online and get the opportunity to vote for your favorite vendors on Sunday, February 20th from 11a.m.-4p.m.!

Dinner:

Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro will be hosting a phenomenal Valentine’s Day Weekend event that will include a four-course dinner ($40 per person) and a wine pairing with each course ($20 per person). There will be 4 opportunities for this special dinner, including: Friday Feb. 11th, Saturday Feb. 12th,  Sunday Feb. 13th, & Monday Feb. 14th. The prix fixe menu will include: Appetizers: Sausage stuffed mushrooms, or hazelnut encrusted shrimp or Charcusterie & Artisan cheese plate. Starter: French onion soup, hot crap dip with rustic baguette, or Belgian endive salad with Shaft’s blue cheese. Entree: Brasied mini Veal Osso Bucco with spinich and truffled polenta, Bacon wrapped bistro steak with braised greans and smashed potatoes, or seard Ahi Tuna on baby spinach with mandarin orange, radish and asparagus with a citrus vinaigrette. Dessert: Housemade blueberry marscapone cheesecake, housemade bittersweet chocolate bread pudding with vanilla ice cream, or artisan cheese plate with housemade chocolates or ginger Creme Brulee. It is highly recommended to make reservations online, or call 503.295.2747

If dinner on land is not romantic enough for you, then climb aboard the Portland Spirit for a Valentine’s Day dinner. Boarding will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Salmon Springs Fountain on Monday February 14th. It is $99 per person, which includes a 2.5 hour cruise on the Willamette River, and live music by ‘She Said Yes’, and a four-course meal. Your Valentine’s Day experience aboard the Portland Spirit starts with a complimentary boarding photo. Next, their chefs will wow you with a four-course dinner freshly prepared on board, followed by a champagne or sparkling cider toast. Complimentary champagne flutes allow you to take the memory home with you. Accompanying your meal will be live piano and guitar ballads by “She Said Yes”. From Portland, Oregon, “She Said Yes” impacts listeners with songs that echo the sound of the human condition. Their sound? raw, acoustic and beautiful rings with despair, anger, hope and glory, forging a powerful sense of connection to their music and their muse.

(Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro)

Dessert:

(Enlightened Patisserie) …………………………………(Le Cookie Monkey)

Flowers:

A typical bouquet of a dozen red roses, just isn’t cutting it these days, so step out of the box and look at the gorgeous creations by Francoise Weeks. Her newest creations called the “Hot Pink Purses” are the perfect surprise to show someone you care about them on Valentine’s Day!

Accommodations:

Resort at the Mountain’s Press Release on January 31, 2011:

The Resort at The Mountain is pleased to announce its newest program, Bridal Boot Camp, designed to get any bride-to-be into shape by giving her the tools and knowledge (and stress-relieving spa treatments) needed to succeed.

To help guests look and feel nothing less than their absolute best, The Resort at The Mountain, a nature-inspired wedding, spa, golf and ski destination resort nestled on 243 acres less than one hour east of Portland, now offers a transformational weekend of fitness, stress-relieving spa treatments and outdoor adventure for all wedding parties with its new, customizable Bridal Boot Camp program.

Bridal parties will experience the benefits of natural spa and fitness treatments, while also receiving inspiration and expert instruction from highly acclaimed fitness trainer Nate Seifert, as he guides wedding parties in this adventurous occasion.  Kick-off the weekend with a sparkling toast and a choice of select spa treatments including massages and facials.  Wake-up refreshed and ready to train with personalized workouts, seasonal outdoor group activities, and time for reflection amidst the natural wonders of Mt. Hood.  The area surrounding The Resort provides a wealth of relaxing and recreational activities for brides and their wedding parties, including trail running, bike riding, golfing, soccer and ultimate Frisbee.  The exciting health and fitness weekend will conclude with a celebratory champagne brunch and a renewed sense of self and togetherness.

“For a bride, her wedding is the event of a lifetime,” said Frank Casarez, general manager of The Resort.  “And the very best way to prepare for that extraordinary day is to spend a weekend at bridal boot camp with those closest to you – family, bridesmaids and maybe even the fiancé.”

All spa treatments and workouts are specially tailored to the needs and preferences of the entire wedding party.  The Resort offers the bride, maid of honor and bridesmaids targeted plyometrics toning workouts, exciting cardiovascular training, and an intensive routine for toning the stomach area.  For the groom, best man and groomsmen, The Resort presents strength and conditioning workouts, intensive interval cardiovascular training, and an iron man abs routine.  Together the bride and groom can share invigorating circuit training, defining ab routines, cardiovascular adventures and exploring Mt. Hood.

“Bridal Boot Camp at The Resort at The Mountain will transform your mind and body, allowing your natural beauty to glow on your wedding day,” said Joan Southon, spa director of The Resort.  “Alleviate wedding-day stress and let a lifetime of memories begin and blossom with the Bridal Boot Camp program.”

The Bridal Boot Camp program is available year-round for all bridal parties celebrating their nuptials at The Resort, winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Ceremony and Reception category in Oregon, as well as those wedding at other locations.  Prices start at $149 for a four hour group session of 2 to 12 participants or $99 for an individual two hour single session.  Reservations for Bridal Boot Camp should be made at least two weeks in advance by calling (503) 622-2270.  For more information about The Resort, visit http://www.TheResort.com or call (503) 622-3101.