The Couture Dress Experience

Call for two model participants to be draped during
in(dy)spire: The Independent Wedding Fair’s Workshops

To enter, you must:

• Be available on Saturday, Feb 11 from 12-3pm
•Be draped and fitted by couture designer Joy Teiken of joynoelle during the workshop (model participants should expect to and be comfortable wearing a slip to enable proper draping and fit)
•Allow photos from the workshop to be used for promoting joynoelle and ind(dy)spire

If you are interested  in being draped and fitted as part of the joynoelle in(dy)spire workshop
please email Joy at joy@joynoelle.com by Feb. 1st.

Please include a photo of yourself and a
photo of a wedding dress you love and would hope to have your dress inspired by.

Two model participants will be chosen by Joy based on the ability to drape and fit during the workshop, as well as fabric availability. Model participants are encouraged to follow up with having their joynoelle dress created but participation as a model does not include the creation of a custom dress.

Information on how to schedule your own appointment for a custom joynoelle dress can be found at joynoelle.com

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

Pinstripes bar staff will be leading an info-session of samples and discussion of signature drinks with Absolut Orient Apple Vodka. Talk about wedding alcohol, get ideas for creating your own signature cocktail, and enjoy the laid back atmosphere and unlimited bowling.

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!

As a preview, check out the Minnesota Pie on a Stick (made by Cocoa & Fig).

Make sure to check out the Independent Wedding Fair on Thursday, October 13 at Pinstripes in Edina. 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!

Photo Credit: Jeff Loves Jessica Photography

Planning:
The debut of Huffington Post Weddings features advice about why you need to trust your wedding photographer.

Real Weddings:
Outdoor prairie photos are just the start in this wedding with floating paper lanterns from Elizabeth Anne Weddings. Let the weather be your inspiration, with this rainy day wedding from Becca Dilley Photography.

Inspiration:
This Vintage library photoshoot was a collaboration between Jeff Loves Jessica Photography, Cocoa & Fig, Paperista and many more local wedding pros! You won’t belive that these gorgeous blooms from Jessica’s Cakes are really handcrafted sugar flowers.

Independent Wedding Fair:
Cocoa & Fig will be hosting wedding S’Mores at the Independent Wedding Fair & Groom’s Night on Thursday, October 13.

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!

Ready to kick start your wedding planning?

We have just the event for you in our info-heavy no-pressure wedding event. Our events always include wedding  mini-courses and “ask the experts” discussions as well as a hand selected group of local wedding professionals to share their hand-on tools, tips, and secrets.
Mini-courses, bowling, and more are included in ticket prices! Full schedule of boot camp “mini-courses” coming soon, and include these three:

• DRINK SAMPLES
  Questions about signature drinks or alcohol budgets? The folks at Pinstripes have ideas and samples to get the balls rolling on your wedding drinks
• FLORAL FAQ
  Demos on pinning flowers, bouquet flowers that work for your wedding, and how to use flowers in your ceremony and reception space.
• WEDDING LOUNGE
  Want a nice relaxing corner for your dance space, or a swank nook for your friend during social hour? Talk with wedding planners and event rental pros about what you need to make a lounge space part of your wedding

For the first time, we have events focused specifically on grooms!

Ready to reveal your inner groom?

Wedding fairs aren’t usually for grooms, and our fairs are anything but “usual”! Our event is the perfect place to spend a Thursday evening, relax in the cocktail hour atmosphere, and get your wedding planning started. Events include:

• BOWLING – Pinstripes has many lanes of bowling and lawn bowling, and will be open to fair guests all night.
• SUIT FITTING DEMOS – questions about buying and sizing your tux? Not sure what to look for in a suit? We have answers from top experts!
• CIGAR SAMPLING – Join us on the Pinstripes balcony for a little respite overlooking Centennial Lakes Park
• DRINK TASTING – Pinstripes bar will feature a mini-session on alcohol.

Your wedding is the biggest party you have ever thrown – our party can help you plan it!

When: Thursday, October 13. 5:30 – 9pm
Where: Pinstripes, Edina

Tickets Now Available

What is included in the ticket?

• Each ticket comes with a “companion ticket” so you get two tickets for the price of one!
• Entry to our wedding event at Pinstripes
• Participation in as many of our “mini-courses” as you would like
• Bowling, lawn bowling, food samples
• 2 “IWA Bucks” coupons, valid for $50 off when you book your services through one of our members. That is our gift to you for supporting your local wedding professionals!

Why weddings? We enjoy meeting with couples, getting to know their story and crafting the perfect dessert to complement their style. Every couple and wedding reception is unique and the dessert should be a reflection of their taste.

What should people know about what you do? We’re perfectionists and love finding solutions for challenging situations. Also, we bake everything from scratch in small batches.

What new wedding tradition do you want to get more love? Interactive Stations: Hors d’oeuvre Receptions, Miniature Dessert Tables, Photo Booths. Anything that encourages guests to get up and move!

What is your favorite part of the wedding? The Father Daughter dance. We know it sounds cheesy, but we get teary-eyed every time. There’s just something special about sharing that moment in front of everyone.

How does your style differentiate you? What sets you apart? We are a full service dessert company. We make sure that the dessert table coordinates seamlessly with the other elements of the event. We offer rentals, floral arrangements, custom menu/flavor signs and guest favors. We work closely with our clients to offer customized services.

What do you wish you had known when you started working with weddings? How fun it can be! We only worked on 4 weddings our first year in business. Now weddings are a major component of what we do. We not only enjoy getting to know the couples we work with, but love working with other vendors as well. We are continually inspired by the work of those around us. A great reception is a collaboration of many wonderful people.

What are brides and grooms going to see from you at the February event? We’ll be showcasing one of our gorgeous dessert tables. Small bites of heaven beautifully displayed so guests can choose their own desserts. Selections can include: tartlets, macarons, mini cupcakes, brownies, cake lollipops, cookies and more!

Cake or cupcakes? Cake is classic!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the first ever Independent Wedding Fair in Minneapolis and helped to make it such a success! Here are some of the highlights from February’s event.