C'ville Entremom

Those of us who have been brides know how crazy the wedding planning can make you. Having to make 1,000 choices about colors, dresses, cakes, photographers, venues, music, food, invitations, guests, etc. in a matter of what sometimes is only a few months can just be completely overwhelming. There’s a reason behind the term “Bridezilla.”

So, new brides-to-be in the area – count your blessings. Because unlike when I was married eight years ago, you all have everything you need for a blissful wedding planning experience right at your fingertips – thanks to Elisa and Jennifer of The Bridal Ring.

The Bridal Ring is the genius brainchild of local photographer Elisa Bricker (www.elisabphotography.com), who, together with local event planner Jennifer Hamlin (www.eventswithpanache.com), created a community for brides-to-be to share best practices and connect with vendors in the area. Monthly gatherings give these ladies a chance to learn tips and tricks of the wedding-planning process, share new ideas and meet other brides-to-be who are at the same stage in life. Jennifer and Elisa also co-write a blog, which features advice, upcoming events and other bits of information that will help make your wedding an affair to remember.

And, here’s one item that will fit your wedding budget; the membership fee is a mere $25 for a year’s worth of networking, the opportunity to be spotlighted on the blog and one free guest pass to an event. If you’re late in the stages of planning and just want to attend 1-2 of their meetings, you also can do that for $8 per event.

Upcoming events include:

• The Bridal Ring Launch Party!

Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Greencroft Country Club

This is a chance to meet premiere vendors and other brides-to-be in the area while enjoying champagne and cupcakes.

• Paper Presentation by Katie with Good Paper

Tuesday, March 30 at Veritas Winery

Learn about the latest in invitations, save-the-dates and writing etiquette.

Since Jennifer and Elisa are both former brides in the wedding business, they saw an opportunity for women to learn from each other and connect with seasoned vendors who could share their knowledge. Having their own businesses and trying to manage mommyhood all while launching this third business, they divide and conquer to help make The Bridal Ring a success, with Jennifer focusing more on marketing and Elisa on the web site/blog and promotional materials. At only 8 weeks old, The Bridal Ring is quickly becoming a huge success, so kudos to you ladies!!

Follow them on Twitter: @BridalRing

Become a fan on Facebook: The Bridal Ring

~Mary Beth Bowen

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