AURELIUS - Megan Mosher is in a predicament.
She and her fiance, Brian LoPiccolo, both of Auburn, got engaged on Thanksgiving. While they're excited about exchanging vows, it's everything else - the flowers, the location, the food - that is getting a little overwhelming.
And then there's the dress. There's a lot to consider in finding a dress perfect for their summer wedding.
With spaghetti straps or without?
Scoop neck or sweetheart neckline?
A long train, or a flirty shorter style?
Mosher and other overwhelmed brides-to-be got a peek at the latest wedding dress fashions, as well as tie up those favors or invitations they've been putting off, at Bridal Expo 2005 at the Fingerlakes Mall Sunday.
"They're so beautiful," Mosher said as she took a break from filling out raffle entry forms to admire the multitude of dresses modeled during a fashion show.
The show was helpful for many brides at various stages of the planning process.
Patty Clark, of Seneca Falls, and her cousin and maid of honor, Becky Peterson, have seen their share of bridal shows since Clark got engaged in August.
"We're veterans," Clark said.
But Clark and her fiance, Andrew Campbell, still have some things to take care of, like flowers and favors.
"We've got the big stuff out of the way - the church, the reception hall," she said. "Now we're filling in the variables."
And bridal shows like Sunday's can be used for meeting local businesses who can help with those last-minute plans.
"It's all local vendors. You know everyone is close," she said.
Those kinds of choices are essential for brides frantically trying to make their day perfect.
"A year before your wedding, you should go to as many shows as you can, even if you think you know what you want," said Kara Kinney, who was showing brides the Mary Kay Cosmetics she sells.
"It gives the girls choices."
Mary Colvin of Donovan-Luksa had a selection of bridal invitations and accessories on display.
Events like this Bridal Expo are helpful for brides to see what products and services are available in the region, not just close to their home.
"The main thing is to get ideas," Colvin said. "There's so many decisions to be made."
Bride-to-be Nicole Sobus has most of those decisions already made. With the help of her mother, Mary Ann, Nicole is anxious for her big day.
"We're just waiting for the time to go by so we can get there," Nicole said.
While some brides recruit their families for the planning, Megan Mosher wants her fiance to be more involved in the process.
So he was one of the few prospective grooms accompanying their brides to the bridal show.
"I'm here for her," Brian LoPiccolo said. "The tuxedo is the easy part."
Staff writer Liz Hacken can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 267 or elizabeth.hacken@lee.net
And then there's the dress. There's a lot to consider in finding a dress perfect for their summer wedding.
With spaghetti straps or without?
Scoop neck or sweetheart neckline?
A long train, or a flirty shorter style?
Mosher and other overwhelmed brides-to-be got a peek at the latest wedding dress fashions, as well as tie up those favors or invitations they've been putting off, at Bridal Expo 2005 at the Fingerlakes Mall Sunday.
"They're so beautiful," Mosher said as she took a break from filling out raffle entry forms to admire the multitude of dresses modeled during a fashion show.
The show was helpful for many brides at various stages of the planning process.
Patty Clark, of Seneca Falls, and her cousin and maid of honor, Becky Peterson, have seen their share of bridal shows since Clark got engaged in August.
"We're veterans," Clark said.
But Clark and her fiance, Andrew Campbell, still have some things to take care of, like flowers and favors.
"We've got the big stuff out of the way - the church, the reception hall," she said. "Now we're filling in the variables."
And bridal shows like Sunday's can be used for meeting local businesses who can help with those last-minute plans.
"It's all local vendors. You know everyone is close," she said.
Those kinds of choices are essential for brides frantically trying to make their day perfect.
"A year before your wedding, you should go to as many shows as you can, even if you think you know what you want," said Kara Kinney, who was showing brides the Mary Kay Cosmetics she sells.
"It gives the girls choices."
Mary Colvin of Donovan-Luksa had a selection of bridal invitations and accessories on display.
Events like this Bridal Expo are helpful for brides to see what products and services are available in the region, not just close to their home.
"The main thing is to get ideas," Colvin said. "There's so many decisions to be made."
Bride-to-be Nicole Sobus has most of those decisions already made. With the help of her mother, Mary Ann, Nicole is anxious for her big day.
"We're just waiting for the time to go by so we can get there," Nicole said.
While some brides recruit their families for the planning, Megan Mosher wants her fiance to be more involved in the process.
So he was one of the few prospective grooms accompanying their brides to the bridal show.
"I'm here for her," Brian LoPiccolo said. "The tuxedo is the easy part."
Staff writer Liz Hacken can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 267 or elizabeth.hacken@lee.net
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