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Fair recap video

Independent Wedding Association Admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:00:26 +0000

Miss our last wedding fair? Check out the great video from 651 media, showcasing our wedding workshops, awesome members, and laid back vibe. All at In(dy)spire: the independent wedding fair!

Participating members:
Adagio DJay Entertainment
American Swedish Institute
Avant Decor
Becca Dilley Photography
Brandon Werth Photography
Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios
Cocoa & Fig
Chowgirls Killer Catering
Emma Freeman Photography
Irish Piper Tom
Jeff Loves Jessica Photography
Jennifer Whalen Photography
Joynoelle
Juliane James Place
Pinstripes
redshoes26 design
Renee’s Royal Valet
Rocket Science Weddings & Events
Roee Dori Photography
Sassafras Floral
Savvi
Studio Laguna
Traveling Photo Booth

in(dy)spire, the independent wedding fair: recap of Feb 2012 event at hotel ivy

Independent Wedding Association Admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:00:43 +0000

Wedding workshops, cheese fondue, mini desserts samples, couture wedding design demonstration, irish piping, and 25 amazing local wedding pros! If you were able to join us for in(dy)spire: the Independent Wedding Fair on Saturday, Feb 11, we hope you left with the answers and ideas you were looking for. And if you couldn’t make it, we hope you can join us next time!

Flowers by Sassafras floral

Miniature dessert table by Cocoa & Fig.

Cheese fondue by Chowgirls.

Gretchen from Rocket Science Weddings & Events leads a discussion on choosing the best wedding venue.

Joynoelle had 2 volunteers to be draped and fitted as part of her couture design wedding workshop.

Photo Credits: Sarah McGee Photography

Send us your questions for our wedding workshops!

Independent Wedding Association Admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:07:46 +0000

The Independent Wedding fair is the only wedding planning event that offers wedding workshops – hands-on demonstrations and lots of Q&A to help you plan the wedding you want! To get the ball rolling, we want to put your wedding questions to our experts, so email us or comment below with your planning quandaries!

Wedding Workshop Schedule:

11:15 am: “Wedding Flowers Your Way” A hands-on introduction to wedding flowers with Sassafras Floral

12:00 pm: “Photography Panel” Three local wedding photographers and a makeup artist join this panel to answer questions about finding and choosing a photographer, looking great in your photos, and making your photography experience flawless with Sewell Photography, Studio Laguna, Jeff Loves Jessica Photography, Brett Dorriant Artistry Studios. Moderated by Becca Dilley Photography

12:45 pm: “Wedding Venue 101″ The how to of finding a great wedding venue with Rocket Science Weddings & Events

1:30 pm: “Weddings Start To Finish” Our expert wedding pros join forces to give you tips and answers to all your wedding questions, from wedding planning to transportation with Adagio DJay Entertainment, Cocoa & Fig, Renee’s Royal Valet, Alyson Newquist Designs

2:15 pm: “The Couture Wedding Dress Experience” The process of having a custom dress crafted with Joynoelle

Win a $1000 dessert table from Cocoa & Fig

Independent Wedding Association Admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:37:40 +0000

Win a $1,000 Miniature Dessert Table for your wedding from Cocoa & Fig – the perfect indulgence to share with your guests on the big day!

Cocoa & Fig is a passionate dessert company, and they will be joining us on Feb 11 for in(dy)spire: The Independent Wedding Fair, offering ideas & advice from pros with passion. Tickets are now available.

Cocoa & Fig, along with the Independent Wedding Association, are pleased to announce this miniature dessert table contest.

Photo credit: Sewell Photography

One lucky winner will receive a custom designed dessert table (will serve 100 guests) featuring your choice of various miniature desserts from the diverse menu of Cocoa & Fig including cake lollipops, French macarons, mini cupcakes, layered desserts shooters, and more. A custom table spread will be designed to fit the theme, look and vibe of your wedding and includes Cocoa & Fig’s distinct styling, cake stand and platter rental, custom signage, day-of delivery and set-up, and next day retrieval. The winner will also receive a free tasting consultation and planning meeting with the owner of Cocoa & Fig.

*Events outside the Twin Cities metro will incur additional delivery fees.
*Must be used in 2012 – some date restrictions apply.
*No cash value.

To enter to win, simply post a comment on this post by the end of February 5 – we would especially love to hear your favorite wedding food recommendations! One winner will be chosen at random on Feb 6. Only one entry per person – duplicates will be deleted at our discretion. Email address must be valid to win.

Get your tickets now for in(dy)spire: The Independent Wedding Fair
ideas & advice from pros with passion
Saturday, Feb 11 from 11am – 3pm

***Update***

Congrats to Sara, whose comment was randomly chosen to be the winner!

In(dy)spire: the Independent Wedding Fair

Independent Wedding Association Admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:38 +0000

Announcing In(dy)spire: the Independent Wedding Fair, our next event happening February 11 at the Hotel Ivy

Overwhelmed by wedding planning or huge bridal events? Then check out our fairs – we have a community of passionate wedding professionals all in one spot. More than that – we love to chat with you, answer your questions, and show you what we have to offer.

That is why are the only event that offers wedding workshops to help you plan your wedding smarter, better, and more beautifully by sharing hands-on tools, tips, and secrets.

WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:

The Couture Wedding Dress Experience • Wedding Venue 101 • Wedding Flowers Your Way
Ask your Photographer Panel • Wedding Nuts & Bolts

Join Us

Saturday, Feb 11, 2012
Hotel Ivy – Downtown Minneapolis
11am – 3pm

Buy your tickets

Independent Wedding Fair & Groom’s Night – the recap

Independent Wedding Association Admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:00:06 +0000

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first ever “Groom’s Night” on Thursday, October 13 at Pinstripes. It was a info-packed Independent Wedding Association event, and (we hope) a great resource to help kickstart your wedding planning! Some of the highlights certainly include the “Make your own S’More Bar” from Cocoa & Fig.

The modern wedding lounge space from Festivities Event Services.

Cigar sampling made the balcony into a masculine retreat, courtesy of Tobacco Grove.

Who can’t fall in love with The Traveling Photo Booth?

Distinctly Debbie charmed guests with her north woods-themed flowers and beer holding accessories.

Sassafras Floral + Garden brought great alternatives to flowers for men including hop buds and boutonnieres from fishing lures, bottle caps, and scrabble pieces.

Thanks to Posh Bridal Couture for rocking the bocce court

Participating members:
Cocoa & Fig
Chowgirls
Festivities
The Traveling Photo Booth
Posh
Adagio DJay Entertainment
Distinctly Debbie
Sassafras Gardens
Munster Rose
Rene’s Limousines
Redshoes26 design
Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios
Pinstripes
Posh | Rebel
Savvi Formalwear
Sewell Photography
Studio Laguna
Roee Dori Photography
Jeff Loves Jessica Photography
Rocket Science Weddings & Events
Campus Club
American Swedish Institute
Julianne James Place
Lime Canary Vintage Rentals
Thanks to Tobacco Grove

Groom Gift Ideas & {weekly wedding roundup}

Independent Wedding Association Admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:00:22 +0000

Groom’s & Gifting:
Budget Savvy Bride shares one man’s quest for the perfect groomsmen gift (it’s a chair!) The Man Registry has revamped their offering of thousands of unique and personalized groomsmen gifts. Well Groomed has gift ideas for your lady – housewares with ombre coloring.

Minneapolis Happenings:
We announce Hearten Magazine – ideas and encouragement for your twin cities wedding.

Ready to pop the questions? An engagement giveaway is afoot from IWA members redshoes26 design, Elizabeth Anne Weddings, Jeff Loves Jessica Photography, Cocoa & Fig, and Ashley Fox Designs (plus Capture Studios).

Schedule of Events

Independent Wedding Association Admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:30:59 +0000

Join us tonight for our Independent Wedding Fair & Groom’s Night! Here is the schedule of events:

Schedule of events:

6pm: Rentals, Napkins & Sashes with Festivities
6:20: Boutonniere Alternatives with Sassafras Gardens
6:40: Building a killer wedding lounge with Rocket Science Weddings & Events (modern lounge by Festivities and vintage space by Lime Canary Vintage Rentals ) (Wedding Lounge Space)
6:40: Drink Samples with Pinstripes & Absolut (Bar)
7pm: Grooming for grooms with Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios
7:20: Photography Tips with Sewell Photography
7:40:Building a killer wedding lounge with Rocket Science Weddings & Events (modern lounge by Festivities and vintage space by Lime Canary Vintage Rentals ) (Wedding Lounge Space)
7:40: Drink Samples with Pinstripes & Absolut (Bar)
8pm: Tux Tips and Suit Fitting FAQ with Savvi Formalwear
8:20: Flower tips with Distinctly Debbie
All sessions will take place in Info-Session Space unless otherwise noted

Ongoing: Cigar Sampling with Tobacco Grove on the balcony, unlimited bowling and bocce, S’Mores from Cocoa & Fig

Participating members:
Cocoa & Fig
Chowgirls
Festivities
The Traveling Photo Booth
Posh
Adagio DJay Entertainment
Distinctly Debbie
Sassafras Gardens
Munster Rose
Rene’s Limousines
Redshoes26 design
Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios
Pinstripes
Posh | Rebel
Savvi Formalwear
Sewell Photography
Studio Laguna
Roee Dori Photography
Jeff Loves Jessica Photography
Rocket Science Weddings & Events
Campus Club
American Swedish Institute
Julianne James Place
Lime Canary Vintage Rentals

Planning a killer wedding lounge

Independent Wedding Association Admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:09:04 +0000

Join us on Thursday for an “out of the box” wedding info-session on Creating the ultimate lounge: building a space your guys (and grandma) will love.

You will learn why a lounge is a great addition to any reception, plus tips and tricks from Gretchen Culver of Rocket Science Weddings & Events on how to maximize your floor space and budget when designing a lounge. Check out the modern space by Festivities Event services and the vintage hideaway from Lime Canary Vintage Rentals.

Tickets available now and include unlimited bowling, access to all the info-sessions and our hand-selected wedding pros, s’more samples, $50 in IWA Bucks, and more!