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Inside The Wedding Day Sourcebook This Month The Magazine For Western New England Brides To Be FEATURES Upcoming Events ................................ 4 Ask Rose Eileen..................................... 6 Real New England Weddings .......... 8 Get It In a Snap ..................................... 12 Hiring A Pro Makeup Artist .............. 19 What Is Your Dream Cake?................ 20 Freezing A Wedding Cake ................ 21 WNE Spring Bridal Show ................... 22 Things To Do.......................................... 29 Wedding Directory ............................. 30 BANQUETS Chandler’s .............................................. 9 Clarion Hotel ......................................... 25 Courtyard Marriott .............................. 25 Log Cabin/Delaney House ............... 16 Marriott, Springfield ........................... 24 MassMutual Center ............................. 31 Storrowton Tav. & Carriage House . 27 Summit View Banquet House ......... 18

EVENT LIGHTING CJC Event Lighting .............................. 2

FORMALWEAR & APPAREL Bancroft Bridals .................................... 7,13 Bridal Barn .............................................. 23 Bridal Heirlooms .................................. 14 Formal Affair Tuxedos & Tailor......... 10

FLORIST Durocher Florist ................................... 17

FOOTWEAR Comfort Footwear ............................... 12

GIFTS & FAVORS Chocolate Works .................................. 21

BRIDAL SHOWS /EVENTS bridalshownearyou.com................... 4 WNE Spring Bridal Show ................... 32 bspishows.com..................................... 11 Bridal Extravaganza ............................ 28

HONEYMOONS Magical Escapes....................................27 Fun and Sun Travel .............................. 5

CAKES & CONFECTIONS Moore Cakes.......................................... 29 Nina’s Cookies ....................................... 11 Why Cookies? ........................................ 5

HOTELS / INNS Clarion Hotel ......................................... 25 Courtyard Marriott .............................. 25 Marriott, Springfield ........................... 24

CALLIGRAPHY Calligraphy by MaryBeth Reed ....... 27 Elegant Writing..................................... 6 DAY SPA Puffers ...................................................... 11 DJ After Hours DJ Entertainment ........ 23 Black Tie Entertainment .................... 29 Hard at Play DJ...................................... 25 Martini Productions ............................ 26 Marx Entertainment ........................... 15 Nino’s Disc Jockey Service ................ 12 Peterson Productions......................... 11 www.weddingsourcebook.com

INVITATIONS Lasting Impressions ............................ 5

JEWELRY Rys and Shine!....................................... 26 Roxy’s Enfield Square Mall................ 11

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Beverly A. Place .................................... 6

LINGERIE Underlings Lingerie ............................ 5 MAKEUP ARTISTS/SKINCARE Jafra Cosmetics..................................... 5 Lynn Tassinari Wegiel ......................... 13 Mary Kay ................................................. 21 MUSICIANS / BANDS Heavenly Elegance.............................. 6 Kurian / Nix Duo................................... 5 PHOTOGRAPHERS Bunnell Photography ......................... 9 Karen Geaghan Photography ......... 15 Kerr Photography ................................ 13 Perkins Photography & Video ......... 5 Portraits By David ................................ 23 Robert Charles Photography........... 14 Seth Kaye Photography .................... 18 Schaler Photography ......................... 10 Sweet Memories .................................. 5

RENTAL EQUIPMENT Michael’s Party Rentals ...................... 15 Taylor Rental .......................................... 24 Jerome’s Party Plus.............................. 28

UNIQUE ITEMS Rachel’s Table Food Bank .................. 11

VIDEOGRAPHERS Creative Video by Nelson.................. 14 DL Video.................................................. 26 KMJ Videography................................. 10 Myers Video ........................................... 29 Star Video ............................................... 6

WEDDING CONSULTANTS Bowties and Butterflies ..................... 6 Eutopia Events ...................................... 10 LB Events & Marketing ....................... 28

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March 2011 • Volume 18 - Issue 3 Published Monthly by: Technigraphics P.O. Box 916, West Springfield, MA 01090 (413) 737-1152 Fax (413) 737-7999 Publisher: Jim Powers jim@weddingsourcebook.com Editor: Lisa Powers lisa@weddingsourcebook.com Ad Sales & Information: (413) 737-1152 info@weddingsourcebook.com Distribution Distributed at no charge to locations in the Greater Springfield area, including: Agawam, Amherst, Belchertown, Brimfield, Chicopee, Deerfield, Easthampton, East Longmeadow, Enfield, Feeding Hills, Granby, Hampden, Holyoke, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Somers, Southampton, Southwick, South Hadley, Springfield, Sturbridge, Suffield, Three Rivers, Westfield, West Springfield, and Wilbraham.

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Welcome to March! Can we try to “Think Spring” yet?? Well, we’re thinking Spring with The Western New England Spring Bridal Show on Sunday, March 6th at the MassMutual Center. Put the fun in planning a wedding with the focus on the best wedding professionals in the area, exciting fashion shows, live music and, of course, wedding cake! Get an upclose look at wedding cakes during the Wedding Cake Design Show and Competition. Don’t miss this event!

In this issue we rediscover the wedding cake. Its so much more than a delectible finish to a wedding. Many cakes are works of art with theme, style and decor that requires a thoughtful plan and a steady hand. They not only must look beautiful, but the taste needs to be of the highest quality with the demand on freshness and flavor. Be creative with your wedding cake!!

Jim and Lisa Powers Publishers, The Wedding Day Sourcebook

Real New England Weddings On Our Cover This Month - See Page 8

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Ask Rose Eileen

A Column Of Questions and Answers From Springfield’s Miss Manners Dear Rose Eileen, I’m traveling from out of town to be an attendant in a friend’s wedding.

When she was in mine, we paid for her hotel for 4 nights.

She has offered to have me stay at her apartment for the first two nights I am there and then when my husband arrives, we will stay at a hotel.

I have been assuming that they would pay for the hotel but I asked whether we should make our reservations or if they would be doing that for us, and she told me I would need to call the hotel. How can I ask her if they are paying for the hotel? Or should I just assume we are paying for it ourselves?

Lauren by email Dear Lauren, She may not realize that usually the couple pays for at least one night of their attendant’s lodging. So, you’re going to have to just ask her. If you’re paying, do not feel you have to stay at that hotel, especially if the Heavenly Elegance rates are higher than others in the area.

gift, etc. (at least $400) with less than a 30-day notice. I’m fearful that if I decline to attend, it will adversely affect our friendship but at the same time, she didn’t seem to put others into her last minute decision. Is one-month notice appropriate for an out-of-town wedding??

Help, what should I do?

Tina by email Dear Tina, You do not have to attend but since you were invited (if you do get your invitation) it would be nice to politely decline with a note, inside the card/gift that you send to congratulate them. While she was very inconsiderate when making her wedding plans, she is still a friend and is going to be celebrating a very big day in her life.

Dear Rose Eileen, Tara (413) 467-2247 I just found out that a good friend is Cell Phone (413) 896-4738 getting married in exactly one month at a destination 500 miles from our home town. I was told I was invited although I have yet to receive the actual invitation in the mail. I had already made plans on the wedding date and I’m a little annoyed at the short notice for a wedding where I’m expected to pay for my own transportation and lodging, not to mention

Do you have a question about planning your wedding? Rose Eileen invites you to submit any questions about wedding planning by mail or email. Rose Eileen and the advertisers of the Wedding Day Sourcebook will do their utmost to answer them. Send Your Questions About Weddings To: “Dear Rose Eileen”, c/o The Wedding Day Sourcebook P.O. Box 916, W. Springfield, MA 01090 or email her at info@weddingsourcebook.com

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Florist: Durochers Florist Cake: Cerratos Pastry Shop Lighting: CJC Event Lighting Hair: Patti Magnuson Makeup: Vicki Eaton Transportation: Peter Pan Photobooth: Keith Alan Productions Dance Instruction: Carla Verducci Martini Bar: Log Cabin First Dance: You & Me - Dave Matthews Band Honeymoon: Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas

Be Unique: We had a photo booth in lieu of favors and our guests thought it was a hit! So much of our wedding was unique and personalized due to the hard work of Beth Degray and the staff at the Log Cabin as well as our phenomenal vendors. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to make our Wedding day complete.

Favorite Moments: Laura: When Durochers delivered the flowers, the wedding ceremony, and our first dance.

Tom: Standing on the altar as Laura walked down the aisle.

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Hiring a Professional Makeup Artist for a Flawless Look

By Lynn Tassinari Wegiel There is an age old statement, that when your being photographed wear more makeup. This may be true to a degree. If you don’t wear makeup at all, then by all means more is necessary. It’s a new age and in today’s world of digital photography, every bit of makeup shows up a little more than usual. Flawless makeup is very important. So how do you achieve that?

First and foremost, if you can, hire a professional. Ask if they are licensed and what kind of experience they have with wedding makeup. Do they come to you or do you have to go to them. If your having a morning wedding, chances are you don’t have a lot of time to be running around.

You should ask if they have a portfolio, examples of what they have done, so you can see for yourself how their work photographs. Every “professional” makeup artist has one.

You should never hire a makeup artist sight unseen. Go for a trial, some will charge for this service and some will not. Everyone is different. How long will the makeup last? Do they offer a product line that you can purchase for touch ups if necessary?

Beware of sales people masquerading as makeup artists. If they are more interested in selling you products than the work at hand you might leave them spending more money than necessary with more products than you know what to do with. If their work holds up all you should need for touch up that day is your lip products and powder.

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with your guests and your groom. A seasoned makeup artist will know the right amount of makeup to apply so that you look good in all of these situations.

If it just doesn’t seem to be in your budget and you will be doing your own makeup here are a few tips in getting a flawless look: * Makeup sure your foundation makeup matches your skin exactly. If you feel you are too pale, you can always add color with bronzers. If your base in not right, it will be the first thing you’ll notice in your photos. * Use a damp sponge to apply foundation. Using your fingers will give you uneven coverage. Blend it down below the jaw line. * Make sure you have good brushes for your powder products, such as eyeshadow and blush. Using the sponge applicators that usually come with eyeshadows will deliver too much product and result in wasted time in blending. Brushes give a nice haze of color . Softness is the key. * And last, always finish with a loose powder all over the face. This blends your blush, seals the foundation and keeps down unnecessary shine. Without it your makeup will not last half as long as it would if you used it. Just remember less is more.

Lynn Tassinari Wegiel is a Professional Makeup Artist whose work has been recognized internationally as well as locally on stage and screen and in print. She has been working with brides for over 20 years. Lynn can be reached at 413-564-6994

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What Is Your Dream Cake?

For years, tiers were the thing when it came to wedding cakes: Multiple round white cakes, piled high with plastic supports between the layers, and topped with a plastic couple that didn’t look much like the actual bride and groom. But like so many traditions, this one has been replaced and every year wedding cakes seem to get more nontraditional, more personal, even more fun.

Most cakes today tend to be layers stacked directly on top of each other with no visiible means of support, somewhat more traditional design.

Square shapes are popular, but some people still opt for round or go with a combination of other shapes, such as a hexagon or octagon. The key is a well preceived design sturdy enough to avoid crashing down during the event.

Wedding themes, colors and event settings are being taken into consideration when designing a wedding cake. Today’s wedding cakes are often decorated with flowers, usually sugarpaste or fresh, and piping in a range of styles. Bride-and-groom toppers have given way to flowers, crystals, piping and other, more sophisticated designs such as iced or jeweled monograms.

the right recipe!” noted Deb. Some brides just want a very traditional wedding cake. “We seen a number of celebrity weddings with the traditional all white wedding cake with intricate piping and details,” says Lisa Powers of The Wedding Day Sourcebook. But for today’s wedding cakes, anything goes. From traditional, non traditional, theme or not, using imagination to capturing the desire of a couple’s wedding is what it’s all about. Chris Gadaire from Cakes

by Chris says, “I want to capture the magic of the wedding day and to have fun with it.”

The Western New England Spring Bridal Show on March 6th at the MassMutual Center will feature the area’s only Wedding Cake Design Contest. Local cake artisians will have an opportunity to highlight their talents, stretch their imagination and enter their unique designs. The brides attending this event will have an opportunity to cast their ballot for their favorite design. The cake design with the most votes will win the Brides’ Choice Award. Visit the website for show details at www.cjcevents.com

Smooth finishes, often fondant, an elastic icing rolled out in sheets, are the most desired. White or off-white is still common, but many people opt for a color or a color combination. Despite the misconception, fondant can be flavored with a number of options such as almond, chocolate, and white chocolate. Deb Martin from Cakes by Deb loves working with fondant. “It does take practice and patience, plus 20 H The Wedding Day Sourcebook

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How to Freeze A Wedding Cake This is a very simple task to accomplish. Ask a responsible person to take the top layer home. First, this layer should be placed into the freezer immediately to harden the icing. In one to two hours, the cake should be frozen. The cake should then be loosely wrapped in plastic several times and placed into a cake box. The cake box should also be wrapped in plastic, and then placed into the freezer. This will preserve the taste and texture of the cake.

A word of caution: never keep the wedding cake in a frost-free freezer, because the constant defrosting will draw the moisture out of the cake. If you are moving within the year, leave the cake with a family member or friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freezer after the wedding to avoid moving the cake before your anniversary. When you are prepared to eat your cake on your anniversary, remove the cake from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator for 48 hours, then place at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours. Your cake will be as beautiful (and tasty) as the day of your wedding!

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The Western New England Spring Bridal Show March 6, 2011 at the MassMutual Center The sounds of excited bridesto-be will fill the air on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, MA as the Wester New England Spring Bridal Show takes center stage. Over 100 of the area’s finest wedding professionals will be on hand to assist you with your wedding planning needs. This is a spring event not to be missed!

Making it’s return, the area’s only Wedding Cake Design Contest, will showcase the area’s finest wedding cake designers and bakeries.

Last year’s winner, Cakes by Chris, will be back this year to defend her title of the Brides’ Choice Award. Bridesto-be will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite and the brides’ choice will be announced at center stage after the fashion show. “This is an exciting event that’s different from most bridal shows and events,” says

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Lisa Powers, producer of the event.

“The attendees get involved, vote for their favorite and have a chance to win some prizes, plus taste some wonderful cake!”

Guests will also enjoy entertainment throughout the day, plus the area’s finest fashion show featuring “never-before-seen” wedding gowns and formal wear for the entire wedding party. “The bridal shop involved in our fashion shows go above and beyond to showcase gowns that have never been seen before, the latest styles and hottest looks not offered at any other bridal show,” says Powers.

“That is what makes this fashion show a ‘must-attend’ event for anyone planning a wedding,” added Powers.

The day also bring excitement with prizes, including a honeymoon from Magical Escapes, the area’s finest honeymoon travel agency.

Thousands of dollars in prizes will be awarded from the amazing variety of wedding professionals at this show. Brides can pre-register and get advance savings on tickets at www. cjcevents.com. Pre-registering brides will also receive a “Bridal Goodie Bag” containing a variety of gifts and valuable coupons. The Western New England Spring Bridal Show on March 6th is sure to fill all your wedding planning needs in one stop. For more information and advance registration, visit the website at www.cjcevents. com or call 413-737-7555.

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The Bridal Barn & Tux Shoppe A Full Service Bridal Shop

STOCK GOWN SALE! Save up to 25% Off During the Entire Month of January Come Early for Best Selection See Store for details STORE HOURS Tuesday 12-6 Wednesday 12-6 Thursday 12-7 Friday 12-6 Saturday 10-3 Sunday Closed Monday Closed

www.thebridalbarn.com Routes 5 & 10 425 Greenfield Rd, Deerfield, MA

(413) 774-2691 APPOINTMENTS SUGGESTED

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JUST PICTURE THE POSSIBILITIES. Award-winning service. Attention to detail. And an exquisite atmosphere. With first-class accommodations, a roof-top gazebo, top-notch amenities and the expertise of our certified wedding planners, you can be confident your wedding will be just the way you imagined it.

Picture perfect.

To book your wedding or for more information, call 413.781.7111 and ask about our Honeymoon Enhancement Promotion.

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Custom Made Hand Crafted Jewelry Unique • Beautiful • Affordable

413-584-5378

Visit our new website and view our latest styles

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Wedding Receptions Pre‐Wedding Parties Corporate Events Alumni and Reunion Events Holiday Parties

Lori Belanger 413‐695‐2622 www.martiniproductions.net

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The Calvanese Family welcomes you back to a local tradition...

Storrowton Tavern

Affordable Elegance • Excellent Service • Exceptional Food Banquet and Private Dining Rooms • Seating to 325 Unique & Memorable Setting Traditional New England & Continental Fare

(413) 426-2319 • Westfield, (413) 789-4216 • Agawam, MAMA 01001 cmbreed@comcast.net Wedding Invitations • Birth Announcements • Framed Prints • Certificates

Writers Wanted!

Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner on Sunday

At Storrowton Village on the Grounds of the Big E 1305 Memorial Ave. • West Springfield, MA

www.storrowton.com • (413) 732-4188

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Due to subscriber demand, writers are wanted for unique stories, business profiles and interviews for the area’s only monthly wedding publication, The Wedding Day Sourcebook. If you are interested in submitting stories or writing on topic, please contact our offices at 413-737-1152 or by email to lisa@weddingsourcebook.com.

All articles will be considered.

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Are you planning an upscale wedding for hundreds

Or a low key Barbeque for dozens?

At Party Plus our goal is to create the exact mood and theme you’re looking for.

Rest assured – we’ve got you covered from tent top to table top.

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Events & Marketing

Lynn Brunelle Owner

EROME’S

5 Miller Avenue Southampton, MA 01073 (413)237-0604 lynn@lbeventsandmarketing.com

253 Union Street, Westfield, MA 01085

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“Making Your Dreams a Reality” March 2011

“Things to Do” A Bridal Checklist 12 to 24 Months Ahead • Subscribe to the Wedding Day Sourcebook • Attend every Bridal Show you can! Check www.cjcevents.com • Announce your engagement in hometown newspapers • Decide on the atmosphere you’d like at your wedding • Talk to family & fiancé about budget • Decide wedding size • Talk to clergy or J.P. and arrange ceremony location & date • Find a reception location available on your date • Plan wedding theme and colors • Choose your wedding party • Compile your guest lists and set up a system to track RSVP’s.

• Select all your formalwear • Select bridesmaids dresses • Select tuxes and accessories • Register for wedding gifts in your hometowns • Choose a photographer • Choose a videographer • Choose a cake • Choose musicians for ceremony • Choose musicians /DJ for reception • Choose a florist • Send deposits to all your vendors; keep all your contracts in one file with your payment schedules.

• Arrange transportation from your house to the ceremony, from the ceremony to the formal photography location, from there to the reception, and from the reception to the honeymoon night location.

4 to 6 Months Ahead • Reserve accommodations for your out-of-town guests • Select and order your invitations and thank- you cards • Arrange your honeymoon travel • Order rings and engraving 2 to 4 Months Ahead • Address and assemble wedding invitations • Buy enough postage for invitations and RSVP envelopes 1 to 2 Months Ahead • Make hair and makeup appointments • Have final dress fittings • Attend showers and send thank-yous • Plan a get-together with your bridesmaids • Get blood test and marriage license (fewer than 30 days before the ceremony) • Mail invitations 2 Weeks Ahead • Plan to change your name on your Social Security info, driver’s license, credit cards, & bank accounts -- you will need a certified copy of your wedding certificate.

• Make a seating plan for the reception; write placecards 1 Week Ahead • Pack for honeymoon • Pack an emergency kit for the wedding day containing a sewing kit, extra nylons, comfortable shoes, hairspray, bobby pins, kleenex, Pepto Bismol, etc.

• Rest and relax -- you’re getting married! Have a massage or a facial - just for yourself and your sanity.

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BLACK TIE ENTERTAINMENT Weddings / Mitzvah / Corporate

ANTHONY J. PLUTA PROFESSIONAL DISC JOCKEY SERVING NEW ENGLAND SINCE 1984!

413-218-2117 plutamusic@yahoo.com

Moore Cakes “Cake Decorating For All Occasions”

Wedding Cakes A Specialty Karen Moore (413) 436-7350 www.karenmoorecakes.com www.mooreyummycakes.net

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Wedding Day Directory A Comprehensive Listing Of Greater Springfield’s Wedding Services BALLOONS AND DECORATING Amazing Balloon Decor

(413) 530-0326

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE Maryann DeLoria Ceremonies Of The Heart (413) 789-2798

BANQUET FACILITIES Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, N’ton

(413) 586-1211

LIGHTING AND EVENT PRODUCTION CJC Event Lighting

(413) 737-7555

MUSICIANS A Trumpet For Any Occasion, Robert Ravosa Decorator Music, Andrea Kwapien Gary S. Jones, Singer/Guitarist/DJ John McIntyre, Bagpiper Laurie Festa, Pianist Sheldon Ross, Trumpet Services Starshine (Mr. C) Entertainment Sue Kurian, Flute Services, Northampton Warm Winds

(413) 567-7470 (413) 584-4991 (413) 786-8748 (413) 537-5579 (413) 782-6732 (413) 256-4243 (413) 245-4544 (413) 586-2854 (413) 364-2310

PHOTOGRAPHERS Jennifer Corridan Photography, Chicopee Karen Geaghan Photography, Wilbraham Michael C. Mislak Photography, Ludlow Photography by Donna, S. Hadley Sweet Memories Photo & Video, E. Long.

(413) 598-8888 (413) 596-2227 (413) 589-9586 (413) 538-8290 (413) 246-0627

TRANSPORTATION Royal Coach Limousines The Limo Connection

(413) 594-1940 (413) 746-LIMO

VIDEOGRAPHERS Star Video, Chicopee

(413) 539-9769

WEDDING PLANNING/CONSULTANTS Weddings by Design

(413) 786-7700

CAKES & CONFECTIONS Atkins Farm/Country Market, Amherst Moore Cakes, Warren

(413) 253-9528 (413) 436-7350

CALLIGRAPHY Elegant Writing

(413) 596-8911

CEREMONY LOCATION Hollow Brook Farms, LLC

(413) 245-9325

DISC JOCKEYS After Hours DJ Entertainment, Enfield, CT Always Starshine DJ Entertainment Dance Party Productions, Chicopee, MA Gary S. Jones, Agawam Peterson Productions, Northampton, MA

(860) 749-1630 (413) 245-4544 (800) 959-4254 (413) 786-8748 (413) 586-3183

FLORISTS Atkins Farm/Country Market, Amherst Durocher Florist, West Springfield, MA

(413) 253-9528 (413) 785-5148

FORMAL WEAR & APPAREL Bancroft Bridals, Agawam Bridal Barn and Tux Shoppe, Deerfield Bridal Heirlooms, South Hadley College Formals, Inc, West Springfield

(413) 789-3073 (413) 774-2691 (413) 532-4848 (413) 737-7751

GIFTS AND FAVORS Equus Candle, Easthampton Chocolate Works, E. Longmeadow

(413) 529-0800 (413) 525-8121

GUEST ROOMS Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, N’ton

(413) 586-121

HORSE & CARRIAGE Hollow Brook Farms, LLC

(413) 245-9325

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The Western New England Spring

Bridal Show

www.cjcevents.com

March 6, 2011 • 11am - 4 pm MassMutual Center • Springfield, MA

Don’t Miss This Spectacular Spring Bridal Event!

• Featuring The Finest Wedding Service Providers in the Area • Western New England’s Best Bridal Fashion Show featuring the latest 2011-2012 styles • Food Samples from the area’s best Caterers & Bakers • Thousands of Dollars in Door Prizes and Giveaways Don’t Miss The Early Bird

$199 Designer Bridal Gown Blowout Sale ALL SAMPLE BRIDAL GOWNS PRICED $199 Originally Priced from $800 to $2000 • OVER 100 SAMPLES TO CHOOSE FROM Sale Runs From 10:30-2:30

2011

Wedding Cake Design Contest

First 100 Brides to register on-site receive

FREE

Wedding Bands Details Online

Exhibitor Opportunities Available (413) 737-7555

Preregister Online for a CJC Events Goodie Bag Advance Tickets Now On Sale Online Tickets are $6.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door

Check out all the details on the web:

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