Get ready for a different kind of wedding fair – no sales pitches, no advertisers, no gimmicks, just information.
Join us on Saturday, February 5 at the amazing Campus Club for a different kind of wedding fair.
403 Coffman Memorial Union (4th Floor), 300 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis MN 55455
The Independent Wedding Fair gives you the tools to plan the wedding you want, and for the first time ever we will host a series of wedding mini-courses to help you plan your wedding smarter, better, and more beautifully. Get ready for hands-on tools, tips, and secrets from our wedding experts. Clear demonstrations and laid-back Q&A make these educational sessions the secret weapon in your wedding-planning.
The Independent wedding association is member-run and funded.
Full schedule will be posted soon, including mini-courses:
Eco-Chic weddings
Chat with eco-wedding pioneers the Chowgirls about practical ways to decrease your wedding’s environmental foot print with style. Ideas range from paper alternatives to eco-friendly wedding food.
Libations 101
The Campus Club staff will lead this tasting-equipped session to teach you how to anchor your celebration’s hospitality with a signature cocktail. You’ll talk to a pro about how to set (and tame) your alcohol budget, and learn about some of the area’s great local beers.
The Art of the Invitation
Antoinette of Paperista will talk about the anatomy of a wedding invitation by breaking down the different parts and how they work together. Also features: a quick primer on invitation etiquette.
Floral Overview
Join Jackie of Just Bloomed as she demonstrates the way a creative concept with flowers plays out at different price points. She’ll create budget and high-end visions of the same concept and answer questions about the tradeoffs and opportunities involved in creating your ideal wedding floral plan.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Airbrush Makeup
Airbrush makeup is appropriate to the eye, beautiful for photography, and is a great tattoo cover. In this hands-on demonstration of airbrush as a bridal application, Brett Dorrian of Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios will explain some of the benefits behind the big trend and how to shop for an airbrush artist.
Choosing bridesmaid dresses
Talk with the experts from Posh Bridal Couture about working with colors, styles, and trends to pick the right bridesmaid dresses. We will cover things like what styles can flatter different shapes and the growing trend of choosing a mix of dresses for your ‘maids.
Floral Color Trends
Distinctly Debbie flowers will guide you through some of the hot color trends on the horizon, and how to use flowers to coordinate and tie together the visual feel of your wedding. Matching specific colors with several different kinds of flowers will illustrate the versatility and playfulness that you can bring to choosing your own wedding flowers.
Tickets for the February 5, 2011 event are available. Tickets are $15 at the door.
