This past Saturday night, Gay Derk and Heidi Dennis were able to attend an amazing wedding event. At the Holiday Inn on 67th in Red Deer. The evening got off to a romantic start with a vow to renewal from Laura Cadrin from La Petite Jaune Fleur and her husband.

Brides were able to check out vendors in all categories photography, limos, jewelry, hair and makeup, gowns, floral, spa treatments, catering, venues, cakes, invitations, and much more!

Plenty of gorgeous gowns were showcased.

The event was MC’ed by 100.7 FM The Rivers

Sponsors included:

Holiday Inn Red Deer, Staples, Kraze 101.3 FM, Sunny 94 FM, La Petite Jaune Fleur, Angel Eyes Photography, The Rover 100.7 FM, Family Services of Central Alberta, and much more!

Check out “It’s a Wedding” on Facebook.

So what’s the next new and upcoming culture craze and fashion trend? Well, it originates from the saying: Scherben bringen Glück, meaning “shards bring good luck.” This trend has led to the popularization and transformation of a German custom called Polterbend into elegant must have pieces that any girl can cherish and appreciate (as proven by etsy.com).

Polterbend (derived from the German verb poltern [which means to make a racket] + noun abend [evening]) is a popular German wedding custom in which on the night before the wedding the bride and groom hold an informal party and their family, friends, and guests all bring pieces made of porcelain to the brides’ house or that of her parents. The porcelain items (as well stoneware, flowerpots, or ceramic pieces) brought by the guests are then given to the engaged couple to break during the evening’s festivities, for good luck. After all the excitement of the Polterbend’s events, the couple is then responsible for cleaning up the pile of shards together, as this represents how the couple will have to work together through all the difficult conditions and situations in life…

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Bridal Fantasy Sweepstakes has some great new prizes from the Jewelry Roll Shop . There are three prizes of a Checkered Jewelry Roll: one orange, one blue and one pink for three lucky brides! These are eye-catching bold colors in lovely hues and shades forming a checkered pattern. This is a wonderful jewelry organizer for traveling, for gift-giving or for storing treasured keepsakes at home. Each has two small pockets inside, a large pocket, and a strap for rings. 3" Width by 8" Height closed. Opened, roll is 11 1/2" wide with 8" height. Jewelry Roll Shop also retails a varied assortment of jewelry rolls, bags, pouches and travel cases that are perfect for bridesmaids, as bridal party favors/thank yous and as cute wedding gifts. Enter online today for your chance to win one of these fabulous jewelry organizers!

Ethnic inspired weddings are known for their glamour and glitz. Indian style incorporates jewels, bright colors and exotic fabrics. These accents are found in everything from the traditional bridal sari to the décor. There is no greater event in Indian culture than a wedding, and the extravagance of their celebration illustrates this. Indian couples that tie the knot in Canada usually adopt some Western traditions for their affair, for example, the wedding cake adapted from Western culture can now be found at many Indian celebrations. Why not let other cultures inspire you and add to the excitement of your day?

1. Turquoise is a precious stone that’s commonly found in Indian jewelry. This set doubles as a timeless gift for your bridesmaids because it can be worn long after the wedding.

2. Silver pairs nicely with almost any color, and the bride and bridesmaids need somewhere to keep their lipstick, wallet and other goodies.

3. Indian gold tradition with a twist, this bracelet paired with gold and silver bangles will look dazzling with an exotic hand-tied bouquet.

Indian fashion boasts an enormous selection of gorgeous accessories. These accessories will add flare to your bridesmaid’s dresses and finish off each ensemble with an exotic and unique edge.