We Are SO Excited!

The Magazine will be on shelves at Barnes and Noble today! Please let all of your engaged friends know. It is packed with of fun and exciting SouthWest wedding info. Once you have grabbed your copy let us know what you think!

Magazine Sneak Peek

Our next magazine will be coming out soon! It's at the printers now and we thought we would give you sneak peek. The photo above shows one thing you will be seeing a lot of in the next issue... feathers!

Metropolitan Reception Tour

We want you to see reception halls up close and personal. Save the Date, August 30, 2009 for our Springfield tour and visit several area venues decorated for a reception by some of Springfield most talented artists, sample treats from area caterers and as if that is not enough, if you visit all of our tour stops... You will be entered to win a DJ package from Complete Music.

Here is the scoop:
Tickets On Sale NOW!
Advance Tickets are $5 per person
Day-Of Tickets $7 per person (tickets sold at each location the day of the tour)



At each location your ticket will be punched for proof of visit. Once you have visited all the locations you may leave your ticket at the last location complete with your information to be entered into the drawing for a DJ package from Complete Music!

Visit MetBride.com and click on Reception Tour Information for details!

The show is almost here!

The Bridal Event of the Season, Sunday, August 23, 11-4.
Springfield Exposition Center

We are excited to introduce Metropolitan Bride's Newest Event, Bridal Workshops. Visit our free workshops the day of the show and learn more about what to look for when planing your wedding. We are hosting 4 workshops:

1. 12:30 "The Perfect Photography for the Perfect Day"
Presented by Dawn Shields Photography
Find out how to match the personality of your wedding with the right photographer.

2. 1:00 "You What WHAT?!"
Presented by Wellington Place
See what hidden extras you may want to ask about when booking your reception facility.

3. 2:00 "Capturing the Moment"
Presented by Beth's Photography
Learn ways to capture the special moments in weddings, and how to mix a traditional style with a Photo Journalist style of photography.

4. 2:30 "Why Hire a Wedding Coordinator?!"
Presented by Signature Weddings by Kim Nave
Get the scoop about what all a wedding coordinator can do for you, how they can save you precious time and money.

Workshops are free, but space is limited. Email your name (info@metbride.com) and guest count to us of which workshops you are interested in attending and we will make sure to save you a spot.

Metropolitan Bridal Expo
August 23rd, 2009
11am - 4pm
Springfield Exposition Center, 625 Saint Louis Street
Meet merchants, win prizes, even learn more about what to look for!

We are excited to hear from you!
The MetBride Team

Metropolitan Bridal Expo Workshops

During the Bridal Expo Sunday, August 23rd, we will be hosting workshops given by some of the industry's leading merhcants.

Join us at 1:00 for tips from Ryan Tiller of Wellington Place. Ryan will be sharing insider reception location suggestions, ideas and more. Then at 2:00 Beth of Beth's Photography will be sharing pointers for how to get the best from your photos.

All workshops are free of charge with show admission. We look forward to seeing you there!

What a Girl Wants

Metropolitan Bride would love to know what you are looking for in a Wedding Magazine. Please give us your feedback and let us know your opinion. If you take the survey we will enter you in a contest to win 250 Save the Date Cards from Dawn Shields Photography! Thanks, The MetBride Team!

Brides We Your Need Help!

We are looking for Metropolitan's Finest. Only you can tell us who you love the most. Please go on and fill out our survey, Two lucky survey completers will win either a SHOPPING SPREE from Mitchum Jewelers OR a PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION from Dawn Shields Photography! Thanks for helping future Brides.

Paste this link in your address bar:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=aN_2b78mv8QbNXqxrlA7Y6CA_3d_3d

The MetBride Team