Wedding Gown Deals: WhiteXchange Chicago is Closing!

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Chicago's largest and best known wedding gown consignment shop, WhiteXchange, is going out of business next month!  Check out their amazing selection of instock gowns

They are advertising Designer gowns starting at $300, bridal shoes starting at $20, veils and accessories starting at $10! 
 The big weekend kicks- off with a sneak preview Thursday, August 25th - 6pm - 9pm.  Tickets are required for the preview

• $15 bride, $5 additional guest (portion of the proceeds will be given to Brides Against Breast Cancer*)
• Drinks and appetizers served and local key bridal vendors will be on hand to help you get your bridal look for less!
• For tickets contact Rebecca@bettiebombpr.com

The actual sale is Saturday and Sunday, August 27th & 28th - 10am - 6pm

• No appointments necessary – first come, first served
• Please note: Due to space limitations, we can only accommodate two guests per bride and please be prepared to share a dressing room with other brides.

Happy Hunting!  http://www.JKPhotoworks.com/

Great Groupons and Deals for Brides!

From stationary to beauty to diet and personal training, there's some great Groupons and deals out there for Brides to be or anyone else trying to prep for special occasions.  

• 50% off Custom Stationary from Night Owl Paper Good
• 54% off a Keratin Blowout at Karen Marie Salon in Chicago
• 80% off a series of facials at Timeless Medical Spa
• 72% off a Photofacial treatment from SpaDerma
• 60% off lingerie and goods at Romatika Lingerie

With advance planning one can save a lot using Groupons for wedding prep.

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Vera Wang White- Couture for Less

If you're a Bride who's been looking for that Couture look for less check out the BRAND NEW Vera Wang White Collection exclusively for David's Bridal.

All dresses are $1,300 and under. You can find the whole collection here

We're loving some of the trendy one shoulder and drop waisted ball gown looks.

Here's a behind the scenes video showing the making of this collection.

ENJOY! ~JK Photoworks

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Chicago Bridal Shows and Expos

For those Chicago Brides- here's a list of the winter events in the Chicago market courtesy of JK Photoworks!

January 29 ~ 3pm - 5pm
Free Bridal Shower Soiree Hosted by Chef Lovely
Kenmore Live Studio
678 N. Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois
312-265-0871

January 30 ~ 11:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
DoubleTree Hotel
1909 Spring Rd.
Oak Brook, Illinois
847-428-3320

January 30 ~ 12pm - 4pm
The Bridal Sampler Wedding Expo
The Hilton - Rosemont
5550 N River Rd
Rosemont, Illinois
(630) 501-1286

February 2 ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Abbington's Bridal Open House 2011
Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 IL Route 53
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
630-942-8600

February 6 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Rosemont
9300 W. Bryn Mawr
Rosemont, Illinois
847-428-3320

February 13 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Odyssey Country Club
19110 Ridgeland Ave.
Tinley Park, Illinois
847-428-3320

February 20 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Renaissance Hotel, Northbrook
933 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, Illinois
847-428-3320

February 27 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Belvedere Banquets
1170 W. Devon Ave.
Elk Grove, Illinois
847-428-3320

February 27 ~ Noon-4 pm
Warsaw Premier Bridal Expo
Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College
200 Seminary Drive
Wiinona Lake, Illinois
574-549-7299

March 13 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Ashyana Banquets
1620 75th Street
Downers Grove, Illinois
847-428-3320

April 3 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Stonegate Banquets & Conference Center
2401 W. Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
847-428-3320

April 10 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Georgios Banquets
8800 W. 159th Street
Orland Park, Illinois
847-428-3320

April 17 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
DoubleTree Hotel
1909 Spring Rd.
Oak Brook, Illinois
847-428-3320

May 15 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Schaumburg
1800 E. Golf Rd.
Schaumburg, Illinois

May 22 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Westin Hotel, Wheeling
601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, Illinois
847-428-3320

June 12 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bridal Expo Chicago/Milwaukee
Sheraton Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water St.
Chicago, Illinois
847-428-3320


Enjoy!! http://www.jkphotoworks.com/

Michigan Bridal Show and Expo List

After the excitement of that proposal has died down, many Brides ask themselves: "Now What?" If you're feeling a little lost, bridal shows are a great way to meet a lot of vendors in one spot and kick off your planning process.

We know brides who have checked off most of their planning list in a single day at a bridal show.

Plan your attendance now!

January 30, 2011 (Sunday): Amazing Brides Bridal Show 2011
Four Points Sheraton. 3200 Boardwalk Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (west of Detroit).
1-4pm

January 30, 2011 (Sunday): Whimsical Occasions Wedding Event Show
Iroquios Club. 43248 N. Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (north of Detroit).
1-4pm

January 30, 2011 (Sunday): Brides To Be Show
Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference. 39000 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150 (west of Detroit).

February 5, 2011 (Saturday): West Michigan Bridal Expo
The Pinnacle Center. 3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville, MI.
noon-4pm

February 12 & 13, 2011 (Saturday & Sunday): Bridal Expo '11 - Novi Bridal Expo
Suburban Collection Showplace (formerly Rock Financial Showplace). 46100 Grand River, Novi. MI.
noon to 5pm

February 13, 2011 (Sunday): Bridal Celebrations at the Troy Marriott
200 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084.
1-4pm

February 13, 2011 (Sunday): Brides To Be Show
Barrister Gardens. 24225 Harper Avenue, St Clair Shores, MI 48080

February 19 & 20, 2011 (Saturday & Sunday): West Michigan Bridal Show
DeVos Place. 303 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

February 20, 2011: Whimsical Occasions Wedding Event Show
Weber's Inn. 3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
1-4pm

February 20, 2011 (Sunday): Brides To Be Show
The Palazzo Grande. 54660 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp, MI 48316

February 27, 2011 (Sunday) Flaunt Bridal Show
MGM Grand Detroit. 1777 3rd Street, Detroit, MI 48226.
noon to 4pm

February 27, 2011 (Sunday): Brides To Be Show
Sheraton Novi. 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI 48375

March 6, 2011: Whimsical Occasions Wedding Event Show
The Inn at St. John's. 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 (west of Detroit)
1-4pm

March 6, 2011 (Sunday): Brides To Be Show
American Polish Cultural Center. 2975 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI

March 11-13, 2011 (Friday Saturday Sunday): Spring Bridal Show of West Michigan
DeVos Place. 303 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

March 13, 2011 (Sunday): Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
Petruzzello's Banquet and Conference Center. 6950 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48095.
1-4pm

March 20, 2011 (Sunday): Brides To Be Show
Four Points Sheraton. 3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.

April 3, 2011 (Sunday): Horizons Wedding Expo
Horizons Conference Center. 6200 State Street, Saginaw, MI 48603. 989-799-4122.
1-4pm

April 10, 2011 (Sunday): Brides To Be Show
MacRay Harbour Banquet Center. 30675 N. River Rd, Harrison Township, MI 48045

April 17, 2011 (Sunday): Brides To Be Show
Bakers of Milford. 2025 S. Milford Street, Milford, MI 48150.

September 11, 2011 (Sunday): Bride's Day Bridal Show
Suburban Collection Showplace (formerly Rock Financial Showplace). 46100 Grand River, Novi. MI.
noon to 5pm

October 16, 2011 (Sunday): Brides To Be Show
The Mirage. 16980 18 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038.

More Wedding Shows can be found at Premier Bride - Detroit

Happy Hunting from JK Photoworks!

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