Goodwill Tips: weddings

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Presenting... The Little White Dress - Dream Weddings & Events on a Budget!

Event
The Little White Dress Fashion Show / Boutique / Vendor Presentations

Date / Time
Saturday, March 1 / 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Location
Windsor Park Conference Center
4020 Edison Lakes Parkway
Mishawaka, IN 46545

Contact
Katie Paceley / Public Relations
Phone – (574) 472-7379
Email – kpaceley@goodwill-ni.org

Goodwill Industries of Michiana presents The Little White Dress – Dream Weddings & Events on a Budget. It will be held on Saturday, March 1st at Windsor Park Conference Center in Mishawaka. Admission is free and doors open at 10:30 am with presentations by select vendors, a fashion show and shopping in the on-site Goodwill Boutique. Stylist and Image Consultant, Kathy Friend, will offer style tips for the big day while models present Goodwill fashions for weddings, vacations and special occasions. The afternoon will include light refreshments and helpful hints from photographers, caterers, florists and others. “Those who are

planning a wedding, or just looking for something beautiful to wear for a special event, will enjoy this opportunity to see the latest looks and shop for them in our Goodwill Boutique. And, they’ll be supporting our mission to provide jobs, training and placement services for people with barriers to employment,” shares Debie Coble, President and CEO. The boutique will include: wedding attire, honeymoon / vacation wear, prom dresses, special occasion pieces and accessories. “Is it really possible to plan a dream wedding without spending a fortune? Yes – with the help of Goodwill and our vendors. Even a destination wedding can be affordable; and we’ll show you how to do it in style,” comments Kathy Friend. Join The Little White Dress on Facebook so you don't miss out on the vendor selection for this special event!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

The Little White Dress

http://www.goodwill-ni.org/goodforcommunity/details.cfm?ContentDetails_id=4176

We've all heard of the LITTLE BLACK DRESS or the LBD. But what is the LWD? A Wedding Dress! Let's be honest ladies, what we will wear on our wedding day is something we've all thought about since we were little girls. This is one element of your Big Day that can quickly consume your wedding celebration budget. What if I told you I have a solution?

Drum Roll Please..... You are cordially invited to attend:

The Little White Dress - Dream Weddings & Events on a Budget!

This one-of-a-kind event will feature vendors, speakers, and fashion shows. Basically everything you need to create your dream wedding or event on a budget!

Stay tuned to this blog for more details and information as the date gets closer. I can't wait to share with you some of the WOW details of this event. For now...get out your calendar and mark out March 1, 2014! You will be busy planning your dream wedding or event!

Kathy Friend

Kathy is a nationally

known Wardrobe Stylist and Image Consultant and the President of the Style & Image Institute. She has styled looks for celebrities in Hollywood for Warner Brothers, amazing looks for red carpet events, for political campaigns, and most importantly...she has
upped the style-factor for moms, business owners and entrepreneurs.

She writes for several magazines and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs as a Fashion Expert. Through the Style & Image Institute, she trains and certifies others who want to be a personal stylist, wardrobe stylist, personal shopper and image consultant.

In her words: “I pride
myself as a "fashion therapist" and am convinced the right
pair of shoes CAN change your life.”

Debie Coble

Debie Coble is the President & CEO for Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. She started with the organization in 1990 as a store manager. Later that year she started serving in the department that executes the mission of Goodwill.

In 1996 she became the Vice President of Workforce Development Services, and in November of 2013, she began serving as the President & CEO.

Debie has an undergraduate degree in business management from Anderson University and a Masters in Public and Environmental Affairs from Indiana University. She completed Goodwill Industries International’s Executive Training Program in 2007. She serves on the board of the Association for Fundraising Professionals, the St. Joseph County Re-Entry Task Force and the South Bend Violence Reduction Taskforce.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.

VISION

We envision a community where all individuals with disabilities and disadvantages will have opportunities to enjoy the full benefits of competitive employment. To make this vision become reality, we will focus on being the leading provider of workforce development services in the communities we serve. The core of our programs and services will continue to empower each individual to be productive and independent based on his or her abilities.

MISSION

Our Mission is to strengthen communities by empowering individuals and families through education, training and job placement.

VALUES

Work - We believe in the inherent value of work; if there is work, there is hope. Work has a greater value than charity.

Respect - We treat all people with dignity and respect.

Stewardship - We honor our heritage by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible.

Ethics - We commit to strive to meet the highest ethical standards.

Learning - We challenge each other to strive for excellence and to continually learn.

Innovation - We embrace continuous improvement, bold creativity and change.