The Wedding Event! Presented by ABC Oregon

October 27, 2011

The Association of Bridal Consultants Oregon presents THE WEDDING EVENT sponsored by The Benson Hotel.

  • Visit with over 25 vendors
  • Tour The Benson Hotel
  • Have a pre-wedding make-up session
  • Taste great food
  • and Much, much, more

October 29, 2011 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Benson Hotel - 309 SW Broadway, Portland

Free to brides, grooms, their parents, and their wedding parties.

Weddings at The Benson Hotel

Weddings at The Benson Hotel

Portland Bride & Groom presents the “Very Engaging Bridal Show” plus “Brides Against Breast Cancer”

September 21, 2011

This Sunday, September 25th Portland Bride & Groom Magazine presents the  “Very Engaging Bridal Show” at Bridgeport Village from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. where more than 30 stores and 80 wedding professionals will be on hand to show you the latest wedding trends and tips. Admission is free, however if you’d like a VIP ticket which includes a light brunch, fashion show and gift bags, they’re available for $20. There will be wedding planners, bridal jewelry, floral arrangements, beauty and spa, photography and much more.

This event is in conjunction with “Brides Against Cancer” where hundreds of discounted designer wedding gowns will be available to purchase. This event is part of the Making Memories- Breast Cancer Foundation and takes place on Saturday September 24th and 25th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free but for $10 you get first dips on the selection of gowns and can start browsing at 9 a.m. However, the $10 tickets are limited to the first 50 brides so buy yours now!

“Brides Against Breast Cancer” helps fund the Breast Cancer Foundation by selling donated designer wedding gowns for a fraction of their original price. More than half the wedding gowns for sale are brand new and directly from the designer, manufacturer and bridal retailers. These gowns will be anywhere from 25 to 75 percent off.

This is also a wonderful opportunity for women to donate their old wedding gowns for an amazing cause. Any wedding gown donations are tax-deductible, too!

For more information please see below:

 

Portland Bride & Groom Magazine presents “Very Engaging Bridal Show”

Sunday September 25th

Bridgeport Village

9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Tickets available here: http://veryengaging.eventbrite.com/

 

Portland Bride & Groom Magazine presents “Brides Against Breast Cancer”

Saturday September 24th & Sunday September 25th

11 a.m.-4 p.m. (both days)

9 a.m. (if you bought $10 early entrance ticket)

Bridgeport Village

Tickets available here: http://bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/

 

Weddings of the World – NWs First Multicultural Wedding Show presented by Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel

May 2, 2011

The Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel presents the Weddings of the World Show. A wedding show that will fill over 22,500 square feet of space in three separate ballrooms into an inspirational journey. Attendees will be greeted and offered their wedding passports, which will serve as their entry form into the many prizes including vacation packages with airfare and hotel covered as they get their stamps around the world showcases.

Brides will be greeted by the smells and sounds of the culture as they enter showcase ballrooms featuring Indian, Russian, Asian and Latino wedding traditions. They will enjoy music, complimentary appetizers prepared by renowned Sheraton Chef Barry Handley, exhibitor showcases from Portland’s finest, and inspiration from around the world.

When: Sunday May 15th, 2011 – 1pm to 5pm
Where: Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
Goodie Bags:  Brides who register will receive a complimentary goodie bag!
Features: 3 Fashion Shows featuring multicultural wedding fashions for the entire family!
HUGE PRIZES! Including 3 air/hotel vacation packages and more!
Entire ballrooms decorated and featuring the following cultures: Russian, Latino and Indian

This event features complimentary entry. RSVP required at www.portlandweddingsoftheworld.com.

Weddings of the World

Weddings of the World

Tour d’Brides Show! Save the Date!

April 26, 2011

You’re engaged, you’re excited and you can FINALLY start attending bridal shows as a for real, legitimate bride.  Woo hoo!  Well, guess what? …  this fall Wine Country Wedding Professionals is presenting a bridal show that is all about you.  Yes, you!

Tour d’Brides is going to let you experience Oregon’s Wine Country through the eyes of a bride.  We are going to chauffer you in luxury vehicles to four of our most beautiful wedding venues:  Hotel Oregon, Mansion at the Bayou, Navarra Gardens and Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn.

At each of these venues, you will not only see a breathtaking set-up of a mock wedding ceremony or reception, but you will also meet with the very best wedding vendors Wine Country has to offer.  We will be there, not to sales pitch you to death, but to actually help you and to answer any and all questions you have about your own wedding.

And with Bravo!, Portland Bride & Groom, and No Ordinary Affair as our sponsors, how could this not be awesome?!

So on September 11th, grab your fiancé, your bridesmaids, your mother and your sister and let us treat you in style!  Tickets will go on sale this June.  In the meantime, “like” Tour d’Brides on Facebook and stay in the loop with all the special treats and surprises we have in store for you.

Can’t wait to see you there!

www.winecountryweddingprofessionals.com | http://tourdbrides.com

Tour d'Brides

Wedding Lounge Open House: Red Carpet Tables

March 8, 2011

The Wedding Lounge will be hosting their monthly Open House Thursday, March 10th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. This month’s open house features tables displays by Portland’s top creative professionals.  Browse and be inspired by a variety of linens, china, glassware, floral arrangements, menus, favors, and more – bring your color palette and prepare to be wowed!

Jackie Bea, wedding specialist from Alderbrook Resort & Spa – this month’s featured venue – will be there to answer questions, show video of the resort and will award an overnight stay to one lucky couple!

All of the Wedding Lounge players will also be in attendance that evening, to assist any and all couples with their wedding planning needs. AJ’s Studio, Le Cookie Monkey, Black Swan Events, Uncommon Invites, Signature Weddings & Events, Swingline Cubs, Kevan Inouye Private Florist, Barclay Event Rentals, Encore Events, Best Car In Town, Hybrid Moon Video Production, Portland Video Booth, All Wright Music, Premiere Catering, Paparazzi Tonight, Crave Catering, Flowers Exclusively by Wendy, & A Yen for Chocolate.

This event is FREE, so if you’re interested in attending be sure to visit The Wedding Lounge to register online and RSVP.

AJ's Studio

Photo by AJ's Studio. Table linens, china, centerpiece, and silver courtesy of Barclay's Event Rental. Menu by Uncommon Invites.

The Foundry at Oswego Pointe- Grand Opening Events

March 7, 2011

Located on the Willamette River just steps from downtown Lake Oswego, The Foundry at Oswego Pointe provides an elegant and unique venue for weddings, corporate and social events. Complimentary food, beverages, live music and more as they unveil the Great Hall with its timeless architecture, dramatic vaulted ceilings and unobstructed views of the Willamette Valley.

Tuesday, March 8th: 11am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 11:30am-2pm Lunch with Anne Jaeger from Studio 6  emceeing  interactive cooking demonstrations by Gourmet Productions at noon and 1pm !

Thursday, March 10th: 4pm-8pm, Cocktail Reception

Saturday, March 12th:11am-4pm, The Wedding Event

For more information about these great events, visit www.TheFoundryLakeOswego.com.

Wedding and Special Event Showcase & Fashion Show

March 3, 2011

Saturday, March 12, 2011

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. / Free and open to the public

Whether you’re planning a quinceanera or your wedding day, the mid-valley’s top special event professionals can ensure everything is just as you imagined. View our fashion show featuring breathtaking dresses from local bridal and special event shops, along with honeymoon clothing. Sample delicious hors d’oeuvres. Learn about discounts on rejuvenating spa experiences. Enter to win wonderfulraffle prizes. Make a day of it!

Event Planning and Catering / Special Occasion Attire /Cake Artists / Salons and Spa / Florists

Hosted by The Woodlands at Wellspring

RSVP to 971.983.5387 or email musoltseff@silvhosp.org by Friday, March 4.

1475 Mt. Hood Avenue

Woodburn, OR 97071

www.thewoodlandsatwellspring.com

 

The day of your dreams.

 

 

The day of your dreams.

 

The day of your dreams.

 

Soiree Boutique Event Planning Parties

March 2, 2011

Come to one of our parties, check out the boutique, meet some of our vendors and receive a complimentary gift bag, filled with deals from all our vendors that could save you thousands on your wedding or event!

Soiree Boutique Event Planning Party Dates:
Thursday, March 3rd – 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 5th – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Soiree Boutique is located at 7080 SE 16th Ave., Portland, 97202
Call 503.230.9311 with any questions.

Soiree Boutique Event Planning Parties

Portland Bride & Groom and Bridgeport Village Very Engaging Bridal Event

February 25, 2011

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!

With This Ring Presents…Salem Dream Wedding

February 24, 2011
Salem Dream Wedding

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