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THE Wedding Event at The Drake Hotel

Saturday, 25 February 2012 from 11:00 to 14:00 (CT)

Chicago, IL

THE Wedding Event at The Drake Hotel

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T H E  W E D D I N G  E V E N T

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th

The Drake Hotel's famous ballrooms

11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

FASHION SHOW STARTS AT 11 a.m. 

Join Chicago’s Only Master Bridal Consultant, Frank J. Andonoplas, as he shares his tips, trends, and favorite wedding purveyours that will inspire you to detail your own incredible wedding day. The Drake will host appetizers and refreshments for the occasion.

Vendors include:

Rick Aguilar Studios

Elegant Films by Kris

Frost

Yanni Designs

Sarah’s  Pastries and Candies

With You in Mind

Nicholas Joseph Custom Clothiers

Reenie Rose

Elda DeLaRosa Couture 

BBJ Linen

Odea Entertainment

Artists Events and Entertainment

Chicago Style Weddings

CS Brides

Designs with Chon

Sweet Deliveries

Wish Upon a Wedding

The Drake Hotel

Frank Event Design

 A portion of event proceeds benefiting Wish Upon a Wedding http://wishuponawedding.org/

As a nationwide 501(c) (3) organization, we celebrate the courage, determination and spirit of couples in love during their most challenging times. Officially launched in January of 2010, Wish Upon a Wedding will have 30 chapters spanning across the United States by the end of 2012. Read about some of the recent Wishes we have granted by clicking on the photos to the left.

More information found at www.thedrakehotel.com

When & Where



The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611

Saturday, 25 February 2012 from 11:00 to 14:00 (CT)


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Frank's work and expertise has been featured on every Chicago television Channel as well as appearances on Lifetime's “Get Married”, CBS’s “The Early Show and ABC’s“20-20”.

Frank speaks regularly at workshops on wedding planning throughout the country, and has been a featured speaker at the Annual Business of Brides, American Rental Association, the Special Event and Event Solutions International Conferences. In 1996, he consulted and assisted in the installation of the exhibition "Threads of Tradition: The Wedding" at the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center in Chicago. Frank also serves as a guest commentator for many bridal fashion shows both locally and nationally.

In 2000, Frank was appointed to the Advisory Board of Special Event Magazine and the Special Event Conference. He also has received the Association of Bridal Consultant's Dorothy Penner Award for his Passion and Excellence to the Wedding Industry. His talent has been recognized by winning numerous awards for his work including the Chicago Excellence Award and Biz Bash Award.

In September of 2003, Frank Andonoplas was featured on FOX News in the Morning w/ Tamryn Hall during their Fantasy Weddings segment. Also in 2003, he was asked by Traditional Home Magazine to design their "Tabletop of the Month" for the June/July issue.

Currently, Frank Andonoplas was TheKnot.com's Chicagoland wedding expert, and had an advice column on their website. In 2001, Modern Bride Magazine named Frank as a Wedding Ambassador for Excellence in Wedding Planning. He also serves as Advisor for the Wedding Track Workshops featured at the annual Special Event Conference.

Mr. Andonoplas was named as one of the Top Ten Wedding Consultants in the Country by the Association of Bridal Consultants. He was voted and ranked first in the Chicago's Favorites 2003 Annual Readers Poll by Today's Chicago's Woman Magazine, and was named Chicago's Top Favorite Wedding Planner. http://www.frankeventdesign.com/