Ads start appearing all over Rhy'Din on billboards and in newspapers and magazines advertising the Grand Opening of Weddings By Miranda, a new bridal boutique located just east of the Marketplace.

The Grand Opening will take place on Sunday, February 9th, from 12-5 PM RT at the shop, starting with a fashion show featuring a few local celebrities.

Come join us for food, fun, and prizes! In addition, every bride will receive a special gift when they register. The event is free, but tickets are limited. Call 800-LOVE to order tickets today or for more information.

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Weddings by Miranda is a full-service bridal shop for the discriminating bride and groom, owned and operated by renowned New York fashion designer and Rhy'Din native, Miranda Granger-Bennett. We feature custom-made bridal gowns and formal wear, uniquely designed for a one-of-a-kind wedding at affordable prices. We also carry a large selection of gowns and formal wear in stock for every occasion, as well as jewelry, shoes, and accessories. Come see us and let us make your special day an unforgettable one!

((OOC Note: This will not be a live event. It is a board only event. If anyone has any questions, feel free to PM me. More information will be posted to this thread throughout the week with details and pics and all that sort of stuff. Open posting will start on Sunday, 2/9, and the thread will be left open for one week so that everyone has a chance to post, if they so desire. Any questions, let me know.))

Modeling the men's formal wear for the Bridal Fashion Show are the following:

http://i61.tinypic.com/24pvs3t.jpg Jack Granger

http://i58.tinypic.com/33w78n6.jpg Johnny Storm

http://i60.tinypic.com/23mugdi.jpg Michael Donnelly

Prizes to be given away at random to those who attend the Opening:

~Two tickets for the Shanachie's production of An Ideal Husband, starring Jonathan Granger, with exclusive backstage access after the performance, care of Mataya De Luca.

~Courtesy of The Brambles Orchard, two bottles of home-pressed pear cider, care of Marin and Evan Lassiter.

~From Miranda Granger-Bennett, 25% off any custom-made bridal gown.

~From Miranda Granger-Bennett, free formal wear for the groom with the purchase or rental of formal wear for two or more attendants.

~From the Shanachie Classical Ballet Company, two complimentary tickets for the upcoming production of Le Corsaire, starring Anthony De Luca and Xenia Chirikova.

~Complimentary musical accompaniment, courtesy of Jack and Jasmin Granger.

~One complimentary wedding portrait, care of Helena Granger.

((Please Note: If anyone would like to add any door prizes to this list, feel free. Also, if you want your character to have attended the Bridal Shop Opening and be in the drawing for any of the giveaways, simply drop a brief post to this thread to let me know your character was there. The thread will be open for posting until Sunday, 2/16. Thanks for reading and my deepest thanks to those who submitted prizes!))