Sep 7

Written by: Bill McElree
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 8:32:59 PM 

It's all coming together. Jane has sent me her itinerary, cell phone number and some exciting news! “A Day with Jane” on September 19th will be only the second time in the world that Jane’s Big Wedding Planner Board is available for sale. If you’ve seen the show, you know what it is!

It has been featured in every episode of Wedding SOS and you'll be able to buy one of your very own! Planning -- it’s what makes a wedding day perfect and that's what makes this upcoming show one of the most exciting events I have ever produced, outside of a wedding day of course!

First we have Kelly Burke from Blissful Bridal Boutique providing a look at the new lines, including some surprises. She'll be using models from Claire's School of Dancing to show off the latest in bridal fashion. Real women in real women sizes -- awesome! The ladies will be raising money for their dance competitions and I couldn't be happier to help.

The Canadian Cancer Society will be on hand to offer their "In Memory Of" service in place of wedding favours to raise money for cancer cure and care. Executive Director Cathy Burns has always inspired me with her tireless efforts on behalf of cancer survivors, victims and their families and they have become such a natural fit. This summer alone, the lives of two of the brides I worked with were affected by cancer. Just a few months before her wedding day, one bride, Krystal Lance, lost the beloved grandmother who gave her a home and who brought Krystal and her new husband together. A keepsake was sewn inside Krystal's dress so her grandmother would be with her on that special day. With a cure for cancer, perhaps this wouldn't have had to happen. You'll get to meet Krystal too! She'll be volunteering that day!

Cambrian College is going to bring out their white glove service to make sure every bride present at “A Day With Jane” will be treated like she should. Unforgettable Weddings will be decorating and you know that means a 'wow’ moment or two. That and white glove service from the excellent Cambrian staff? Are you kidding me? As a special bonus Cambrian College will be showing off a brand new secular chapel in Sudbury called the E-Dome. This is such a cool idea. Guests can't make it to the ceremony because they live elsewhere on the planet? The E-Dome is set up to broadcast via the internet live to your guest's computer -- anywhere with an internet connection! Guests who are infirm, who can't get time off from work, or who live on the other side of the planet can say they attended your wedding. Experience the E-Dome first hand at “A Day with Jane”.

Jennifer R. Maxwell’s seminar will open the show. She's an actress, wedding planner and good friend of mine who is featured on the upcoming reality TV show “Unveiled". You will love her as much as I do and come away with information that will change the way you look at your wedding day.

And finally, Jane Dayus-Hinch will be taking the stage to show you some of her favourite clips and outtakes from the hit TV show Wedding SOS. Her best wedding? Her worst wedding? Best advice? You'll learn it all and get an opportunity to meet her in person afterwards at her own booth. Perhaps you will want to buy a retail copy of her wedding planner board. Sudbury is only the second place in the world to get access to this amazing resource that has been seen in millions of homes every week on Wedding SOS.

She will also be bringing a bottle or two of her own brand of champagne. Watch as the tiny bubbles stir up tiny flecks of 24 carat gold. Be the first in North America to literally drink the bling!

There will be two seatings, at 10AM and 3PM. Get there early to get a seat. We'll be providing breaks because there will be over 25 booths of the cream of Sudbury's crop of wedding professionals and vendors. These people are passionate about what they do and that means fewer headaches for you on a day when you don't want any distractions.

Here is my goal: I want you, the bride, to come away with all the information you want and perhaps some that you never even considered. As the consumer, you can and should expect more value and cutting edge ideas so your day doesn't feel like two trophies short of a bowling banquet, or like every other wedding you have ever attended. When you hire a vendor, you will know the difference between cheap and quality. It's usually one or the other so an informed bride will know to spend the budget on those things that matter to her. It can't be all about the decorations, the party or even the dress. It's the importance of everything and we'll get you started September 19th at Cambrian College.