FASHION + JEWELRY

Looking for a clutch on your big day? Then head to the exclusive NELLE handbags showroom at L’atelier Couture! This week, attend the NELLE handbag trunk show, April 9–14. Celebrate Laura Nelli’s first trunk show in her exclusive showroom at L’atelier Couture. If you purchase four or more handbags, you’ll receive a 10 percent discount. Appointments necessary. L’atelier Couture Bridal Boutique, 219 N. 2nd St., Ste. 404, Mpls., 612-367-8120, lateliercouturebridal.com

April 19–21, join Bridal Accents Couture for an amazing opportunity to meet a company representative from Anne Barge. See all the newest bridal styles and receive 10 percent off your gown purchase. Appointments necessary. Bridal Accents Couture, 4401 Co. Rd. 42 W., Savage, 952-846-4496, bridalaccentscouture.com

Stay tuned next week (April 15–18), as we blog about Bridal Market! Get updates on the latest gowns by your favorite couture designers! With the help of L’aatelier Couture, we’ll bring you photos and trends straight from the runway! Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news!

Give back! Participate in Operation Glass Slipper’s Dress Drive, April 20, from 5-8 p.m. at Mary Kay’s Bridal. Donate your gently used prom, bridesmaid and cocktail dresses, shoes, handbags, etc. Receive a raffle ticket for each item donated. Plus, enjoy a photobooth, music, smoothies, and 5-minute makeovers! Fore more information, contact Ashley Hawks at 952-212-0956. 5710 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park, operationglassslipper.org

Join Wixon Jewelers for the Diamond Designer Event, April 20–21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Choose from designers such as JB Star, MaeVona, and Mark Patterson. Special event pricing for jewelry purchased during these two days. Wixon Jewelers, Bloomington, 952-881-8862, wixonjewelers.com

Through April, Dressy Girl Kouture is offering free US shipping on any purchase. Stop here for Mother-of-the-Bride, bridesmaid, and bridal dresses, as well as event accessories and handbags. dressygirlkouture.com

Mall of America is hosting the award-winning exhibit, Diana: A Celebration, a rare opportunity to view Princess Diana’s 1981 Royal Wedding Gown. The gown features more than 10,000 tiny, mother-of-pearl sequins and pearls. Exhibit runs through June 10. moa.com

FITNESS

Brides have a lot to worry about, from planning to crisis-control. Get in control with Ivy Fitness Club (within Ivy Spa Club in downtown Minneapolis). Relieve your stress with Stress Reduction Yoga (with live music!) April 22, from 2–4 p.m. Then, join a nutritional expert to learn healthier and cleaner eating as well as an hour boot camp session with Ivy’s expert personal trainer, April 28, from 1–3 p.m. Specially for brides, Bridal Yoga & Stress Management class will be held on May 6, from 2–4 p.m. Ivy teams up with BlissLab to create a yoga session that gives you the tools to be present, relaxed and confident in the days leading up to your wedding. All classes are $35, plus anyone who signs up for a workshop can save $20 on any spa service $85 or more that same day! Ivy Fitness Club, 201 11th St. S., Mpls., 612-343-3131, ivyspaclub.com

If you buy your invitations from Watermark Stationery or your dress from Posh Bridal Boutique, you can enjoy 10 percent off the Bridal Barre package at Balanced Barre & Pilates! Find your perfect invites or dress, and get your fitness on! Balanced Barre & Pilates, 240 Minnetonka Ave. S., Wayzata, 952-473-2433, balancedbarre.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Feeling sassy? How about a free boudoir session with Sassy Couture by Images by Kris, plus a $500 album credit? Yours with any wedding collection, now through the end of April. Offer valid for 2012 weddings. Images by Kris, 651-815-7991, imagesbykris.com, sassycouturephotography.com

RECEPTIONS / CATERING + CAKES

Do you picture your wedding in the mountains? Look no further than the Summit Chalet at Lutsen Mountains. Save more than 30 percent on remaining dates in 2012. A wedding at Lutsen Mountains means a gondola ride to the Summit of Moose Mountain and the Summit Chalet, an outdoor ceremony overlooking Lake Superior, cocktail hour and dinner inside the chalet, and discounted rooms for you and your guests at Eagle Ridge Resort. For more information, contact Melissa Dressely at melissad@lutsen.com, 218-406-1319