Wise Brides have the best weddings.

And who would settle for less?

Especially when learning all the tricks are only a workshop & elegant lunch away! 

The Florida Wise Bride Workshops & luncheon is the place to learn everything you need to know about hiring professionals for your wedding & the most efficient ways to insure that your wedding day runs smoothly and is everything you've imagined it to be. 

The Wise Bride Workshop isn't your typical bridal show.  You won't be walking around endlessly hoping to find answers.  You will be seated comfortably and the answers will be brought to you by SW Florida's most sought after and nationally reknowned wedding experts.

The Summer 2009 Workshop will be held at the new, modern Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Airport @ Town Center.  Throughout the workshop, you will hear expert advice on photography, videography, hair and make-up, cakes, wedding attire and wedding planning & decor.  Industry experts presenting will include:

Creative Wedding Design, Kelly McWilliams, Weddings by Socialites

Making the Most of Your Photographer, Ashley Brockinton Photography

Cakes that Wow the Crowd, Karen Vazquez, Kakes by Karen

Styles of Photography, Krista Kowalczyk, Impressions Photography

Surviving the Elements: Make-Up & Hair that work, Kathy Cantu, RED Salon & Spa

Silhoutte Styling From Head to Toe, Tie the Knot Couture Bridal Salon

The New Boudoir: Sexy, Relaxed & Fun, Audrey Emerson, Audrey Snow Photography

Modern Wedding Videography, Rob Epple, AMC Video

The workshop includes a gourmet luncheon and dessert will be provided by the creative cake designer, Karen Vasquez of Kakes by Karen, a nationally acclaimed cake baker.

The Royal Palm ballroom will be designed for your wedding inspiration by wedding designer and planner Kelly McWilliams, who is the featured coordinator in the Summer 2009 issue of

Bride & Bloom magazine (flowers by Floral Artistry).

Not only will you be given invaluable secrets from these industry experts, but you also receive a swag bag and  be entered into a drawing for incredible prizes including a $200 Gift Certificate to AMC Video, a  Boudoir Session with Audrey Snow Photography, a $200 Gift Certificate to Tie the Knot Couture Bridal Salon, an Engagement Photo Session with Ashley Brockinton Photography, a Bridal Package from RED Salon & Spa, and Candy Buffet or Escort Card Tablescape (non-floral) from Weddings by Socialites, and a Gift Certificate from Kakes by Karen.

Tickets are limited and the event is expected to sell out.

Tickets will not be for sale the day of the event.

For more information, visit our blog, http://floridawisebride.blogspot.com.