This Just In....

We just received this SWEET thank you letter from our past couples, Kaleigh & Graham.

Thank you for making our wedding day one of the most beautiful and memorable days of our lives! From our first meeting I immediately felt less stress about planning and knew the décor and coordination were in good hands. You were always there to answer any questions and take care of any concerns day or night and a stressed bride thanks you for that! The ceremony and reception looked absolutely amazing - everyone is still raving about the colours and how great it came together, and I can’t believe it turned out better in real life than it looked in my mind! Wedding Day Coordination was awesome. Having Madeline and Dale there to make sure everything went smooth and stress free made it impossible to worry and not enjoy the day. It was the perfect day I’d been planning since I was a little girl.
We are forever grateful and thankful to Madeline's Weddings for making our wedding day the best day of our lives!

Thank you
Kaleigh and Graham

Thanks you two! We had the BEST time with you and your families. :)

A quick look back at their wedding day
Thank you Photos by Krista








To see more from their AWESOME day check out their gallery HERE

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This Just In...

We just received this wonderful thank you letter from one of our MOBs - Mother of the Bride.

I am writing to thank you for the excellent service we received for my daughter’s wedding. I was impressed with the attention to detail and the professional manner in which your staff conducted themselves. With all weddings, the difference is in the details. The table coverings and various linens we rented from Madeline's Weddings were beautiful and really made a great impact in the room. I found your service friendly, prompt, accurate and I would recommend them to anyone planning an event of any kind. The reception room was breathtaking and your staff, your product and service made a big difference on the Big Day! Thanks again,
Karen Loewen

I LOVE MOMS!
Thank you Karen!

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Colin Cowie talks BUDGET with GetMarried.com

Even in a soft economy, taste and good style are free to prevail in wedding plans!

Get Married teamed with Colin Cowie of Colin Cowie Lifetsyle, internationally known as the arbiter of style, to offer brides the latest wedding trends. “Your wedding is an opportunity to make a statement of style, it’s a complete personal manifestation about who you are,” said Cowie, lifestyle expert, celebrity wedding designer and host of Get Married on Lifetime Television and www.GetMarried.com. “The only rule is that taste and good style should prevail in everything you do.”

Colin offers 7 Tips for the Budget-Savvy Bride who seek smart solutions for planning an extraordinary wedding:

1. Dream big: Small ideas get small results, so put budget aside while envisioning your dream wedding, then figure out what you can afford.

2. Cut your coat according to the cloth: It’s better to do 5 things correctly than 10 things on the skinny.

3. Consider a destination wedding: Weddings can take place anywhere, so think beyond the exotic beach and think about a bed-and-breakfast or country inn.

4. Opt for a fantastic DJ: Instead of a big orchestra band, find a great DJ who can create great background music and just as easily keep the guests moving on the dance floor.

5. Invest in a trusted wedding planner: A professional is there to ease some of the pressure while bringing your vision to a reality.

6. Design a signature drink: Rather than serving an open bar, offer guests a specialty beverage that is as delicious as it is memorable.

7. Create monochromatic flower arrangements using one type of flower: When bundled en masse in short ceramic vases, whether roses or carnations, tulips or spider mums; these flowers are beautiful and impactful.

Style Me Pretty!

Madeline's Weddings has just been recognized in NEW YORK! That's right folks, NEW YORK!
Style Me Pretty has just chosen Madeline's Weddings and Events to be part of their EXCLUSIVE, by invitation ONLY, Little Black Book list of extraordinary wedding vendors!
In their own own words...
"Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book is a highly edited collection of wedding service providers - from mom and pop boutiques to A-Listers. Personally recommended by our closest girlfriends, industry insiders and Style Me Pretty readers, there are three hand-picked listings per category. Brace yourself, though… it’s that good!"

We are overjoyed! This is such a HUGE honour for us at Madeline's Weddings! Thank you Style Me Pretty for recognizing us! :)

One more reason to choose Madeline's for your special day. Our creative style, hard work and signature look has made us LEADERS IN THE INDUSTRY. We pride ourselves on ORIGINALITY and STAYING AHEAD of trends, style and design.


Happy Thursday!
Stay tuned for MORE exciting news coming from
Your Innovative Planning Professionals

MW's

Madeline's Referral Program!

With our years in the industry, we have been lucky enough to work with some AMAZING people. Our reputation in the community is based on recognition of hard work, dedication and most importantly our HAPPY COUPLES!

Do you know someone getting married?
Refer them to Leaders in the Industry. Refer them to Madeline's.

Refer someone you know to Madeline's Weddings. If your referral signs a contract with us, we will send you out a gift certificate from Strada Spa for a FREE manicure. It is just our way of saying thank you.


So thanks!

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New Additions to Madeline's Signature Weddings!

We've recently added some NEW GALLERIES to our well known PICTURE THIS area on our site. We developed the area as a resource for our couples looking for inspiration for their weddings. Here you will find Madeline's personal favourites, ceremony & reception locations, a look into our SIGNATURE chic style and all of our happy couples!

Here are THREE of our NEW galleries on our site. We LOVED these weddings, our clients loved these weddings and we are CERTAIN you will too, ENJOY! :)

Madeline's Lighting & Fabric Draping Designs





You KNOW it is one of our weddings when you see it! It is such a compliment when not only the vendors can spot a Madeline's Wedding but our couples can too! Years ago, our team knew our look needed a name. So what else could we call it but
Madeline's Signature Designs






One of my favourite newly developed areas... Sensational Shots
I can't get enough of this gallery!





Check back to see what we feature next!

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Looking for Ways to Trim Your BUDGET!

Top 5 WAYS to Trim Your Budget...

5) Serve your wedding cake as dessert.

4) Skip the hors d'oeuvres and serve soup or salad before dinner.

3) Consider having part of your reception alcohol free.

2) Drive yourself to the wedding! WHAT?
That's right! Some of our couples have chosen to use their own transportation for their day.

1) THIS IS A BIGGY...
Cut your guest list down! I know, you want to invite everyone... but you can't.
More guests = more $$$$.

If you are looking to save money, hire a Wedding Planner. Your planner should be able to negotiate contracts through vendors and offer discounts through preferred suppliers. In addition, your planner should be able to provide cost cutting solutions to almost every aspect of your wedding day.

Happy Planning
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You Have Made Your Wedding a Madeline's Wedding!

We have been flooded with calls, emails and consultations since the wedding show. Good thing we like to swim! Keep it comin'!

Upcoming Madeline's Weddings...
The owners of one of Winnipeg's finest hotels has just booked their wedding with us!
In addition we currently have 3 of Winnipeg's banquet managers that have booked our services for their day. WOW! What a compliment!

We wanted to give a shout out to our FABULOUS couples that have recently booked with us. We are thrilled to be working with you on your upcoming weddings! We have so many AWESOME weddings ahead of us, we can hardly wait!
We look forward to working with each and every one of you.

*** If you are interested in our services, DO NOT wait to book! We have many weekends for 2009 & 2010 that are fully booked.

Contact us for your complimentary consultation and to check our availability for your wedding day.

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The Madeline's Weddings Team

World's Largest Wedding Cake

Recently, we came across The World's Largest Wedding Cake.
UNREAL!
The Executive Pastry Chef, Lynn Mansel and team of 57 “pastry artisans” constructed the world’s largest wedding cake. This 17 foot height wedding cake was unveiled at the New England Bridal Showcase on February 8, 2004. The cake was a 7 tier cake weighing 15,032 pounds.
It was made from 10,000 pounds of pound cake and 4,810 pounds of icing. This cake can feed 59,000 guests!

Table Linens, Chair Covers & Decor Design ~ Adding Personality to Your Wedding

Linens, Chair Covers and Decor Design are such an EASY way to personalize your day. Colin Cowie, celebrity wedding planner tells us, "Gone are the days of a simple white table cloth"
And we think so too!
You want to focus on the table tops and the overall look of your reception. Colour, lighting and ambiance is everything. After all, this is where your guests will spend the majority of your day. The details of the table tops always add to the reception as well. Something as simple as a napkin or a favour can add so much more than colour.
~ Ask us how we can take your reception decor to the next level and give you that celebrity look without the celebrity price tag!~
Our ideas are ENDLESS!

One of my favourite Colin Cowie quotes, "Don't let naked ballroom chairs keep you from achieving that dream wedding"
So true Colin!

Some of our favourite rooms. A special thanks to Joel Ross as well as Mitch Rygiel and Manuel Sousa for these images. Thank you gentlemen!





A Few Fun Facts About Your Friendly Neighbourhood Wedding Planners

Madeline's was THE FIRST company in Winnipeg to offer chair covers at an affordable price. As I was developing my business, there was one place in Winnipeg to offer chair covers and the price tag... $12.00 each! WOWZERS!

Madeline's Weddings & Events has MANITOBA'S LARGEST chair cover, specialty linen and decor inventory. We carry the finest products and materials that have been chosen exclusively by Madeline's Design Team. We choose the most current and stylish products and work them into our GORGEOUS weddings for our FABULOUS couples.

Madeline's Weddings Quality is second to none.
We carefully launder, press, steam each item that we use so it arrives at your venue on your wedding day PERFECTLY.
**BE WARY of companies offering extremely low prices. REMEMBER THIS... You Get What You Pay For.

When thinking about your special day, think about how you want your room to FEEL. Your reception can create a look and feel, if done correctly.
At Madeline's we are in the business of creating a FEELING for you on your day.

Contact us today to book your complimentary consultation to begin planning your wedding day.

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