Weddings Couture

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Courtesy The Wedding Fair

Indulging in a customized wedding

Couture seems to be the buzz, but when it comes to weddings, The Wedding Guys® created the first ever couture wedding event in the country. Flying in six international designers and assembling the leading wedding artisans for a spectacular event, The Wedding Guys put Minneapolis and St. Paul on the map as a high-fashion powerhouse. 

Twin City Bridal Association has integrated their concept into The Wedding Fair™ as Weddings Couture™ a 12,000-square-foot boutique setting. It contains the couture fashion runway—emulating the intimate setting of a designer’s studio. However, it’s not just about fashion, it’s about what is fashionable. Exhibits encompass many other facets of planning a wedding, such as handcrafted head pieces, one-of-a-kind invitations, designer wedding cakes, custom-styled bouquets, and luxurious linens. It’s an area driven by a passion for design, with custom services and high-end specialty items. It’s an area that fosters creativity and innovation, with a focus on uniquely stylized weddings.

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Courtesy The Wedding Fair

For those of you who like to be ahead of the trends, get the inside scoop on the hottest new looks for 2007 in an exclusive bridal fashion show where Mestad’s Bridal and Formal Wear will present Alvina Valenta, Cymbeline, Henry Roth, Pronovias, Christos and Eve of Milady. Brides attending the Weddings Couture fashion show will receive an ultimate gift bag and a glass of champagne.

“Weddings Couture redefines wedding chic—stimulating the bride who loves the thrill of being a true original,“ says Wedding Guy Bruce Vassar. “What we’ve created is the ultimate source for innovative designers, luxe specialty items, premier venues and avant-garde fashions.”

“Style is defined in the details,” adds Wedding Guy Matthew Trettel. “Couture is all about embracing your inner style. We created Weddings Couture for the fashionista who embraces her own sense of style. Weddings Couture will stir your imagination with wedding ideas you won’t see anywhere else.”

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Courtesy The Wedding Fair

As style visionaries, The Wedding Guys understand the couture influence and how it drives design. Take a second look at the high-end, because that’s exactly where the mainstream ideas evolve. Discerning brides demand the best, but luxury and value are not mutually exclusive, especially when it comes to Weddings Couture. While couture items generally come with a higher price tag, the value lies with the impeccable quality of the items and superior level of service in which they are delivered.

But who is Weddings Couture for? “Well, anyone, really,” according to Trettel. “It’s not exclusively for the high-end shopper, although they will find it exciting and enjoyable to shop. It’s for anyone that wants that something special – a signature element to their occasion.

“It may just be that Badgley-Mischka gown or a custom designed cake,” says Vassar. “Many couples are picking a few signature items that they decide to splurge on. It’s the items that are important to them and these are the details the guests will remember long after the festivities. It’s all about a highly individual approach.”

Endless possibilities present themselves when you combine the bride’s style with a designer’s vision and creativity. This marriage fosters a look that reflects personality and individual style.

Visit Weddings Couture and Discover this Season’s Must Haves from:

Après Inc.
Bloomingdale’s,
The Registry
D’Amico Catering
Dolce Oak Ridge
Conference Center
Elegant Confections
Ice Sculptures
by Tom Doyle
Jessica’s Cakes
Mestad’s Bridal
and Formal Wear
MG Hair and Makeup
Richfield Flowers
& Events, Inc.
Sandy May Photography