Louisville/Lexington/Southern Indiana Bachelorette

A $10,000 GIVING BACK Wedding Giveaway

Perfect Wedding Guide, Sullivan University and Volunteers of America are teaming up to help you GIVE BACK to your community and to win $10,000 for your wedding

You and your TEAM (composed of anyone who would like to help you win) will compete with other brides by participating in our Adopt-a-Room Project at Volunteers of America’s Freedom House or Grace House.

Both houses are residential programs designed to help pregnant women and mothers of young children recover from substance abuse and rebuild their lives.

Your Project, Your Choice!
Your team may choose:
-cleaning
-painting
-redecorating
--------or all three.

Teams must compete between March 2010 and July 2010.

All contest participants are required to tour the program and complete an application before they begin the project.

The winning Adopt-a-Room project will be awarded a $10,000 package from The Bakery, Winston’s Restaurant and/or Julep’s Catering of Sullivan University to be used toward---

--catering and/or
--cake and/or
--and/or rehearsal dinner

The prize must be used between September 2010 and July 2011. Certain dates are restricted.

Contact Tandee Ogburn to learn more, sign up for the contest and schedule your tour today!

Online registration begins January 1, 2010

For more information about The Bakery at Sullivan University -- VISIT TheBakeryOfLouisville.com.

For more information about Winston’s Restaurant --
VISIT WinstonsOfLouisville.com

For more information about Julep’s catering --
VISIT JulepsOfLouisville.com

For more information about Volunteers of America and the work they do in Kentuckiana --
VISIT voaky.org

Harrah’s Horseshoe Southern Indiana

A wedding at Horseshoe is a one-of-a-kind experience, with all the romance, beauty and elegance you’ve ever imagined for your special day.

We’re here to fulfill your every wish and whim, and our incomparable, supremely knowledgeable Wedding Coordinators are committed to helping with every aspect of your wedding. Let them acquaint you with everything Horseshoe has to offer.

Let your forever begin with a Horseshoe wedding. Book today by calling 1-877-462-7663 or email weddings@horseshoe.com.

LEXINGTON BRIDES--GIVING BACK Wedding Day Give-A-Way

Perfect Wedding Guide, Martine’s gourmet wedding cakes and A Blooming Miracle Florists are teaming up to help you GIVE BACK to your community and to win $1,200 toward a wedding cake OR wedding flowers

Simply email a description of how you will in corporate ’GIVING BACK’ during any of your wedding events--’GIVING BACK’ can be done in many ways and there are many options you may want to research online. Please include a photo of you and your honey and anything else that may help us understand why you should WIN--as well as which prize you would prefer

The deadline for entries is April 2010.

The wedding must be between July 2010 and May 2011. Certain dates may be restricted.

Contact Shannon Christie at 859.806.1117 or email Shannon@PWG.comto learn more.

For more information about Martine’s visit MartinesPastries.com

For more information about A Blooming Miracle visit ABloomingMiracle.com

Buca di Beppo, Italian Restaurant

Celebrate your upcoming wedding by holding your shower, bachelorette party or rehearsal dinner at Buca di Beppo. Buca gets to the heart of fresh Italian cooking with classics like Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo or Spaghetti with our famous half-pound meatballs! Our variety of wines and full bar complement our flavorful dishes. Try our house specialties - Buca Wicker Basket Chianti or Peach Bellini. We serve family-style portions intended for sharing by the entire table and offer group menus and banquet packages. We can accommodate groups of 3 to 300 and have a variety of private and semi-private rooms.

Buca has a vibrant and vintage atmosphere making each celebration unique. The outgoing staff and delicious food are sure to keep the celebration energetic and fun. Keep the conversation flowing by admiring the walls covered in vintage family photos and candid shots of Italian-American icons such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio. Enjoy listening to the tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin while you’re sitting at a table with your family and friends. Buca is the perfect place for great Italian food and fun! Choose Buca for a memorable bridal event.

Visit bucadibeppo.com for hours, menus and directions. Our full menu is available To Go. Ask about our Large Party Pans, perfect for celebrating at home!

Joyce Oglesby, Author

In Keeping His Pants On...Until He Gets Home, Joyce Oglesby shares pragmatic insights to women on how to be creative and give unrelenting support and attention to her man.

Turning Her On...And Keeping Her Heart gives men practical advice on taking care of the precious gift of a woman God gave him, but didn’t leave any instructions.

Joyce’s Newest book is
Economic Romance
---30 Ways to Love on a Shoestring Budget
There are some things you can’t afford to cut from your budget, even in economic downturns. Romancing your spouse is among the list. Expressing love shouldn’t come at great cost, but failing to show it can cost you a fortune. In her book, Economic Romance, Joyce Oglesby offers 30 creative ways to send a lasting message of love. You’ll know you’re the richest couple in town because you have something money can’t buy. It only takes a little investment to yield great returns. Look for this book in late October 2009.

Joyce teaches couples how to work together to protect and preserve their marriages against infidelity and other outside distractions in both of these books, making them the perfect wedding gift for anyone committing themselves to a lifetime of love.

Kaden Tower

The Kaden Tower Civic Center offers a perfect, upscale, unique location for your wedding needs.

The room is circular with floor to ceiling glass overlooking a pool with three fountains. This room also contains a stage which is ideal for any type of entertainment you may desire.

In the spring, summer and fall the pool is full and provides a romantic backdrop to the room. All doors open out into the patio area. This area is extremely versatile and can be quite breathtaking in the evening hours.

Private restrooms, lobby, coat room, kitchen, and private entrance add the finishing touches to this truly unique room which is limited by ones imagination.

Brown & Williamson Club

At the Brown & Williamson Club, magical things happen. From the moment you enter the doors your sense of adventure is renewed. The Club inspires memorable events . . . the only limit is your imagination.

The Brown & Williamson Club is a uniquely elegant space. Surrounded in glass, the view of Churchill Downs at sunset and the city lights after dark turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

With our professional Event Coordinator and in-house caterer, Centerplate Catering, we offer complete party planning so you can sit back and enjoy your special gathering. Let us do the worrying for you.

The Brown & Williamson Club can accommodate up to 550 people in one free-flowing space. We have complete reception menu packages to suit every style and impeccable service with attention to every detail.

For a unique twist to your special day, choose the Brown & Williamson Club. The interior combines rich woods with luxurious leather decor providing an atmosphere of comfort. In this setting of unique charm, we encourage you to imagine the possibilities. Whatever you can imagine, we can create.

The Brown & Williamson Club at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium is located at the University of Louisville, off I-65, at 2800 South Floyd Street. It is easily accessible from any direction.

Care free planning, dance floor, centerpieces and other amenities available. Convenient free parking at the door.

Commonwealth Musicians

Since 1976, over 8000 brides have chosen Commonwealth Musicians-the only ensembles that have full-time professionals from the Louisville Orchestra.

We can arrange to have the kind of elegant, professional quality music you deserve for your wedding.

Please judge for yourself and call Jack Griffin today at 502.361.1700 to get a free demo, CD mailed to you. After listening, you are likely to make the same choice as many others before you.

Anchorage Ballroom

Explore our decadent venue for your next event.

Combining plush "old world" amenities with cutting edge technology, the banquet parlor offers an exclusive East End experience.

Located in the Anchorage town center. Just minutes away from Oxmoor.

Call 244-1325 for details on planning your next event with us in our Ballroom Studio...........

* Weddings
* Receptions
* Bachelor/bachelorette patries and more-----------

Xtreme Transportation, LLC

Limousine Service--We have Sedans, Vans, Stretched Town Cars, Escalades, and Hummer Limousines.

We offer wedding packages that can be customized to fit any need. We also offer discounts on your wedding package if you book a Bachelor and/or Bachelorette Party with us.

Serenity Spa-The Spa in Anchorage

Special spa party packages for 5 or more!

Great for Girls Night Out and Bachelorette parties!

Enjoy a 30 minute massage, 30 minute facial, manicure and pedicure for only $150.00 per person.

Wine and appetizers are served and the best part is, your group will have complete privacy-the whole spa to yourselves!

Enjoy the peace and serenity of your facials and massages in beautifully decorated private rooms. Then get as silly as you please with your friends in our beautiful spa!

For customized packages check out our website or call us at 245-6484.

Embassy Suites Hotel Louisville

Embassy Suites Louisville would like to help you create the wedding of your dreams.

Our hotel offers:

* Full catering
* A beautiful ballroom
* A lush atrium to accommodate your wedding or reception
* A full-service bar
* 150 spacious two-room suites

As always our suite rate includes:

* Our full cooked-to-order breakfast
* Our Manager’s Reception with complimentary cocktails every night
* We are conveniently located in East Louisville close to area restaurants, malls and parks, and only fifteen minutes from downtown or the airport.

In the last two years our hotel was awarded the number one customer service hotel of the Embassy Suites chain of over 185 hotels. We are proud of our awards and invite you to come and witness our level of service. Our only purpose is to make sure your wedding day is as magical as you dreamed.

Call or email our planner today and find out about our complimentary suite for the bride and groom, and see how we can be there for you to create your joyous and memorable day!

Shall We Dance? Dance Studio

Feel confident for all the dances at your wedding!

Wedding Dance Packages
Are you getting ready for that special day?

Do you know what you are going to do for that first dance?
Well don’t worry. Our staff has a lot of experience preparing --Bride and Groom
--Father and Daughter
--or even the whole wedding party....

Make your reception the one everyone remembers, especially you. We have several programs to fit your specific needs. Don’t wait until the last minute, call us today.

(502) 499-9939 - First Lesson Free!

The Thoroughbred Center

So, you’ve got the ring, you’ve got the date, now let our experienced staff help you plan your dream reception. Nestled among the rolling hills of the bluegrass we are the perfect setting for your special occasion. With outside catering allowed, your reception needs are unlimited.

The Thoroughbred Center is an ideal facility for conventions, corporate meetings, conferences, seminars, banquets, receptions, theatre performances, concerts and endless other social functions. We offer an exceptional meeting site, advantageous location, convenient parking and informative and fun tourist activities. Our experienced staff is available to assist you through all of your planning stages.

deSha’s Restaurant & Bar

Since opening, deSha’s has continued to grow and expand while maintaining its quaint Victorian charm.

In order to accommodate a growing number of requests for large parties, the restaurant constructed a private room and remodeled three existing dining rooms to accommodate parties from 20 to 100. Each room possesses its own unique atmosphere, perfect for your wedding event.

Many photographs throughout the restaurant, serve as colorful reminders of the bygone era. The antique bar on the ground floor was built at the turn of the century and has stood at several local establishments. It was moved to this location and refurbished for deSha’s opening in 1985.

deSha’s strives to offer our guests a dining experience like no other, hoping to exceed our guests’ expectations every time.