Imagine a dream wedding event, where the prize package is valued at over $22,000. Bridal Idol is celebrating its 2nd annual year and the fun began at The Whiskey Rock and Roll Bar, Wednesday night in downtown Windsor. With over 100 people in the house, the Karaoke Brides sang their hearts out. Also performing were finalists from last year’s hugely successful, Bluesfest Idol.
The winning bride took home a $1500 bridal gown, courtesy of It’s Your Day Bridal Salon in LaSalle.
Friday night, the competition moved to The Victoria Tavern, where our lovely hostess Dawn-Marie set-up her gear again. The evening is programmed as total entertainment with the brides singing in between. It was fun and the excitement knowing that AM800cklw, Bluesfest International and The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County are changing a couple’s life is rewarding!
If you know an engaged, area bride- have her register to compete. The competition continues every Wednesday at 9pm at The Whiskey and every Friday, at 7pm at The Victoria Tavern.
The final night is scheduled for March 11 at Place Concorde where the winner will take over a prize package over $18,000 and go to the Bluesfest Idol quarter finals.
To hear the first Bridal Idol commercial-
From January 27- March 11, Brides register to compete@ www.theweddingguide.ca
As the Publisher of The Wedding Guide, the #1 bridal planner and website in Windsor/Essex County, I have the pleasure of dealing with dedicated quality, wedding professionals in this region. I will be writing about these exceptional vendors as a regular feature of this newsletter. Enjoy the read about Lakeside. Deli.Bakery.Café, based in Leamington, Ontario.
It’s mid January, and with the holiday season over, everyone is looking for something new and unique to do. Break out of your funk and take a drive out to Leamington for a super Sunday morning at Lakeside Bakery. Deli. Café. Plan to linger awhile, in this very unique location, that is bathed in hues of warm, inviting shades of orange and chocolate; a spot to relax and enjoy. Sunday morning has never been better!
Filled with the aroma of fresh bread and pastries in the air, leisurely browse around and pick up some cheese, delicious multi-grain bread, and cold cuts, Gourmet food and snacks, to fill up the pantry for the week. The assortment of food items is vast and there’s always a new item that you will love!
Owned by Danielle Tartaro, a forward-thinking entrepreneur with a sense of style, this special spot is a veritable treat for all your senses.
At Lakeside Bakery.Deli.Cafe, they offer beautifully presented food for all one’s catering needs. Whatever the occasion, their specialists, will assist you to plan the perfect event. Their passion is crafting and baking great tasting bread in true European tradition.
There is an affordable and delicious breakfast, lunch, cappuccino or dinner menu. Or, come a little later in the evening and relax in their inviting atmosphere, where the lights are dimmed and the intimate room becomes The Wine Bar- all set apart from the appetizing and filled to the brim cheese, bakery and deli counters.
You’ll also find unusual gifts such as mugs, teapots, food items, and other unique and unusual pieces. I am always delighted to check out what Danielle, the owner has in stock. Pick up that birthday, anniversary or gift item while you are there. The best part of your visit will be eating in the restaurant, which is inviting and a perfect spot on a cold winter day or find their outdoor patio, open in the warmer months.
The writer had the pancake breakfast with amazing, warm raspberries on top. It was a sensational treat and of course, they have a wide menu all week long. Their menu items are, of course, made with their passion of creating great bread made in the European tradition and their own pastries and desserts are heavenly.
This is truly an experience you don’t want to miss. Grab your fiancé or your friends. It’s worth the drive to Leamington. You won’t be disappointed.
Windsor and area brides are discovering what Leamington area residents have known and trusted for years; scrumptious baked goods, delicious breads, a cheese & deli counter, catering and a gem of a restaurant/wine bar that serves the finest Essex County wines from the Lake Erie North shore and Pelee Island.
At Lakeside Bakery.Deli.Cafe, they offer exquisite food for all one’s catering needs. Whatever the occasion, their specialists will assist you to plan the perfect event.
With the glow of holiday engagements lighting up the rooms, I must say that brides were out and about during the 2 recent shows.
With a cornucopia of services and some beautifully appointed booths, there is no lack of style and exc itement for the Windsor/Essex County brides.
The writer walks the shows to see the variety of services that the Southern Ontario area has for weddings. New trends are noted, all in preparation for our annual bridal press release, which will be released in the next two weeks.
Check back often and read our blog and visit our website. Now that the shows are over, we are here 24/7, to answer to the questions that are asked every time a wedding is hosted! Ask the Editor, on our website is a free service.
The Wedding Guide is portable, upscale and filled with all the information that a bride NEEDS!
We are excited to present our new issue to you- Here Comes the Brides
BRIDAL IDOL STARTS JANUARY 27, 2010
Are you getting married? Brides-t0-be, enter our karaoke singing contest and win. We have raised over $22,000 worth of prizes. Come out and if you’re shy, you can nominate one of your friends, family or wedding party to sing for you!
Last year’s winner of Bridal Idol, Cassia Pulleyblank and Publisher Sheryl Davies, The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County
The holiday season is the most popular time of the year for engagements. Here at The Wedding Guide, we are working hard to relay everything weddings to our local area brides.
Commencing January 27 and running until March 11, Bridal Idol makes its return after a successful launch last year. Hosted by Dawn Marie Entertainment, a name synonymous with Windsor karaoke, the qualifying rounds will be held at The Whiskey and The Victoria Tavern. Shy? Nominate a friend or family member to sing instead! There will be a huge prize package when we have it all assembled. It’s a lot of fun and you are urged to bring your family, friends and wedding party along to cheer you on.
Sponsored by AM800 CKLW and Bluesfest International, this event promises to be even bigger than last year. Be sure to listen to the radio for all the information, updates, interviews and more. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=247344758444&ref=mf
The winning bride will automatically go to the Bluesfestl Idol quarter finals. Bluesfest Idol, will once again be a great success and the finals will be held at the Festival Plaza during Bluesfest in July.
The Wedding Guide is also pleased to once again be one of the presenting sponsors of The Wedding Workshop, scheduled for March 4 at the Fogolar Furlan Club. This event is a must attend as it provides tools that brides require when planning all the details of their wedding. A Perfect Day Wedding and Event Planning is the presenter and this is the 3rd annual. It’s a day of great information from area wedding vendors.
We also remind you that the Wedding Extravaganza Bridal Show takes place this weekend at the Caboto Club for two days. Saturday, January 16 – 10am-5pm and Sunday, January 17, 10am-5pm
2nd Annual Bridal Idol Coming Soon. Karaoke hosted by Dawn Marie, who is well-known in local Windsor area clubs. Getting Married? You Qualify! Don’t want to sing. Nominate a friend to do it for you. Start assembling your repetoire now. Watch for details. And, pass it on. Sponsored by AM 800 and Bluesfest International. Brought to you by The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County.
This article is published by Sheryl Davies. Copyrighted.
Here at The Wedding Guide, we have been working with developer Stuart Liedtke from DMS Communications, Windsor, Ontario, on the new way to use social media to its fullest! With Social Media Widgets, brides can attach this little gem to their sites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace etc. and share their love stories with friends, near and far, beginning right at the moment they get engaged.
Online social media is flouishing! The process of a widget is easy. All the bride needs to do is provide their pictures and the creative team at DMS Communications will do the magic to produce it. It’s reasonable and each one is customized for each bride. Widgets can be short, fat, stout, long and the length of it is determined by the client. Each step of the way, Stuart will work to produce the best one to reflect the personality of each bride. This really allows for the signature statement that brides and grooms are making in the 21st century. This link explains it all-so be sure to click now. http://12flat.com/2010/01/10/the-business-of-widgets/
Since we began using these widget gems in December for our wedding promotional purposes, we, at The Wedding Guide have realized a far greater reach into the cyberworld than we ever imagined. Wedding vendors are using it, the art world is using it and, business is too. So, why not brides ? They’re viral, they’re different and they works!
Instant communication is hot and so is the Wedding Widget for brides. It is the personalized, innovative way to share everything that occurs from “I Will” to “I do.” It gives “Save the Date,” a new meaning, as a widget can be deployed too potential guests, well in advance of the wedding date and it sets the tone for the upcoming day!
Wedding professionals are also catching this wave; it’s a great way to highlight special services they offer as well as promoting their business. It gives the bride a good indication of the service with a custom -preview of that business.
If you are engaged and want to thrill everyone that is a part of your wedding plans; choose to have a widget designed just for you! Contact Stuart and he will work with you to design a widget with a look that is yours!
Last year we had a couple hold their wedding reception at the fest. They were under their own tent and it was decorated and festive. They were looking for something different and the calibre of music made their decision very easy.
As the publisher of The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County, I enter this new decade focused on everything bridal and technology! Funny combo-pack for a gal that has been in the wedding marketplace for over 20 years, both in urban Toronto and friendly Windsor.
It all started with our new widget that DMS Communications CTO Stuart built for us, that simply amazed me. He has been on the trail of perfection for this product, for over a year now, and was recently recognized for his work by Gigya, the world’s largest developer of social applications, which widgets fall into.
When we made the decision to revamp our website after a seven year run, and enter the new decade in a more savvy manner; Stuart jumped on it and began to create. Who else can send a blog message directly to Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc., the way I am going to, when I finish this article?
It’s uncanny how seamlessly my blog and website blend together to work in unison with one another. A timesaver for sure, but the added bonus is that not only can I be creative as I write these blogs; I can also add my widget, and sent it out to all my group friends and clients at one push of the keyboard, as well as post it to all the Social Networks at the same time. Awesome..awesome…awesome!
Social marketing and brand recognition are key to standing above your competitors, in whatever your marketplace is. My widget brings potential clients to me and my website sends my widget back out immediately, as my readers share it with their Facebook, Twitter and email contacts. Better than the mailman!
This widget format is being used by not-for-profit organizations, musicians, brides, business, press release tools- virtually however deep your imagination runs there’s a custom design waiting for you. Stuart is cranking them out in every shape, size and creative format. They are the rage in social marketing.
As people increase their communcating online, the key for any business will be to capture and captivate. And, this is the way to do it.
Follow us, as we burst into 2010. I will be sure to keep you up to date with Stuart’s future creations.
And, please check back in because our website is still under construction but it is going to knock your socks off when its completed!
Please contact me for any questions that you may have. It’s so simple and a great marketing with something so unique!
And, here is the widget link. Feel free to play with it- click away- you can’t break it and send it to someone on your list.
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