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who's who WEDDINGS 3 Weddings INTRODUCTION winnipegfreepress.com PUBLISHER Bob Cox VICE PRESIDENT SALES Laurie Finley MANAGER OF NICHE PRODUCTS Barb Borden Barb.Borden@freepress.mb.ca CREATIVE DIRECTOR & STYLIST Annette Taylor annettemarytaylor@gmail.com EDITOR Pat St. Germain pdstgermain@gmail.com WRITERS Jennifer McFee Pat St. Germain Annette Taylor Spring 2016 who's who Weddings E very bride wants her wedding day to be perfect, and the right expert advice and assistance can make all the difference between a dream day and a disaster. Presented in collaboration with The Big Deal Wedding Expo, this special edition of Who's Who magazine is packed with ideas and inspiration from some of Manitoba's leading wedding professionals to help every bride and groom turn their wedding- day fantasies into reality. Who's Who Weddings creative director and stylist Annette Taylor has issued personal invitations to the industry's top vendors, many of whom showcase their creative talents in our styled photo shoots and Real Wedding pages. The Big Deal Wedding Expo — a luxury bridal boutique from On Tilt Productions — is Winnipeg's first biannual wedding showcase. Hosted by Assiniboia Downs on Feb. 27 and 28, the fully licensed inaugural event promises to provide a full weekend of entertainment, fashion, luxe decor and more, with one-on-one interaction with vendors in a celebratory atmosphere. "What better way to get inspired, as our brides' lounge serves you cocktails, alongside your girlfriends, as you ogle over luscious beauty," Taylor says. The entertainment lineup includes the award-winning Big City All Star Band, a soothing harpist, and a romantic flute/guitar duo. Enjoy the Swish Fashion Show and an elegant bridal showcase, along with a breathtaking Brides' Lounge & Grooms' Lounge, and drop by Assiniboia Downs' state-of-the-art gaming lounge, where you'll have a chance to win $1,000 and a trip to Las Vegas. ❦ Save the Date YOU'RE INVITED TO THE BIG DEAL WEDDING EXPO Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue Advance tickets are $13 including taxes and fees at ticketweb.ca or $15 at the door. Visit bigdealweddingexpo.com See you ere! Your Guide to a Beautiful Wedding Day HERE COME THE BRIDES Photo by Pearl Angelini Photography DESIGN Jane Chartrand PHOTOGRAPHY Pearl Angelini Photography Darcy Finley Photography Kiss the Girl Photography Shane Marmel Aaron Sivertson/Sightlines Photography