Military Extravaganza 2009

To see a report on the 2008 extravaganza, click here.

The Military Extravaganza again was a huge success, with 50 brides, their fiancés, their friends, and family members.

These four girls were strangers until a free wedding gown brought them in line together at Angelique's at 11:00 pm the night before the Military Extravaganza. The four bonded while standing in line for the next 25 hours and left as friends, making sure to get each others emails and phone numbers!

When Bride Callie Jacobson was at Angelique's picking out her free gown, Matt Pollock, her fiance called from Iraq to Thank Angelique's for it's support! An emotional Thank You was returned to him and his fellow soldiers for their scarifies and dedication to our country!

Dear Jackie/Angelique's Bridal
Thank you so much for the opportunity to attend the military extravaganza!

My husband and I appreciate it so much. It is so nice to feel appreciated for the hardships of military life. Keep doing what you are doing. We would recommend your business to anyone.

Sincerely,
Sara & Matt

Dear Jackie & staff at Angelique's
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the famulous wedding dress! What a generous act! My husband was stunned the first time he saw me in my wedding dress. :) I tell everyone I got my dress & bridesmaid's dresses at Angeliques! I can't thank you enough!

Love Megan

All 50 brides that attended won a free bridal gown.

Among other prizes that were given was Formal Affair Tuxedoes gave five free tuxedo rentals valued at $1,000, two gift certificates each for a free groom and ring bearer tuxedo rental.

Kake Kreations by Kathy gave two gift certificates each for a free cake valued at $400 a piece.

Steve Rouch Photography gave three-hour photo session that could be used as an engagement or bridal session and they received one 11 x 14 picture from the session.

Ice Carvings gave $125 gift certificate.

Lee Limo $100 gift certificate.

Timothy’s Fine Jewelry gave two gift certificates each valued at $300 towards a gold band.

Wine Styles gave six bottles of bubbly with custom labels $150 retail value.

The Parlour Salon gave free bridal up do and pedicure.

Total Luxury Limo gave a gift basket.

Midway Party Rental gave three gift certificates at $50 each.

Wings of Love Doves gave one $50 gift certificate.

Lake Land Mortgage gave free house appraisal.

Midwest Sound and Light gave a promo at the time of the event.

Traveling Photo Booth gave one half-price rental.

Addie Lane gave two $600 wedding flower gift certificates.

Blainebrook Hall furnished delicious hot beef sandwiches, chips, punch, and coffee for all our guests.

A great big Thank You to all of our sponsors and to all of those who either donate items or their time. Angeliques would not be able to put on such a great Extravaganza without all of their support! Thank you again.

We received so many wonderful thank yous from our military brides. One special thank you came from a phone call the day of the Military Extravaganza. It was one of our military brides, Callie Jacobson’s fiancé, Matt Pollock, who is serving in Iraq. He wanted to thank us for all that we were doing for them. I told him, he didn’t need to thank us, and we needed to thank him and his fellow soldiers for their sacrifices for our country and us.

Thank you for another great day spent recognizing the men and women of our armed forces. God Bless America.

Angelique’s Bridal
Jackie & Tawnya