Iron Brides, like ocean waves, hit the NH Seacoast

The Iron Brides Production staff hit Portsmouth like the ocean waves hit the NH Seacoast. Steady waves of business, conversation, and animation on behalf of the IB staff, bride, host, and entertainment contestants, helped to make the Iron Brides Audition Day at the Sheraton Inn, in Portsmouth, a HUGE success!

The success of the auditions could not have happened, were it not for the generosity of the Sheraton Inn and their qualified staff. Your assistance in working with 40-45 people during the afternoon and evening hours is appreciated by all of us! Many thanks to you…your facility is wonderful! My hat goes off to the news writers, photographers, and radio talk show hosts who have graciously followed our events in Portsmouth. Without you, we would be really small fish in the sea….You are great! Thank you and, hec…keep it up : )

**For an updated account of newspress and radio information, visit the Iron Brides website www.ironbrides.tv**

Coupled with this, I do not mean to brag, however, the events of the day would never have been if it weren’t for the talents of the Production Staff. Jeff Thayer, David Petty, our film and camera operators, question and prompt administrators – a Great Job! George Jobel, thank you for securing the Sheraton Inn and overseeing the events of the day, making certain the contestants were comfortable.

Before the Audition Day began, I didn’t know what to expect as I had scheduled 22 appointments for auditions. Each audition takes about 20-25 minutes to fully complete. What concerned me was the amount of publicity Iron Brides was receiving, via the high number of news releases, radion advertisements, and such. The BUZZ is great! Calculating figures for the day, Iron Brides auditioned 30+ contestants: 17 bride, 8 host, 3 entertainment, and 2 presenter auditions and still photographs. This, coupled with 5 skits, pumpkin painting, and a number of giggling girls dressed up in Halloween costumes made for a very interesting day.

Thank you to Betsy, of Bridal Visions, John Dye, of Sole Training, and Kathleen, a financial planner, for stopping by the Sheraton Inn to observe the Iron Brides audition process – it was good to see all of you.

The rounding out of the day was the still photography of want-to-be Iron Brides (Melissa, Kylin, Stephanie, Amanda, and Jennifer) dressed in both street and formal wear, singing…………you guessed it! (following the military song….)

“We are the Iron Brides,
the Show Directors Brides,
We’re gonna have fun,
‘Cuz we’re the ones,
We are the Iron Brides!”

Like I said, Iron Brides, like the ocean’s waves, hit the seacoast….somewhat gentle and leaving a slight footprint in the sands of New Hampshire’s coastal area….

From Bridal Consultant Email Inquiries to Media News Releases, Iron Brides is as Ablaze as New Hampshire’s Foliage is..

From Bridal Consultant Email Inquiries to Media News Releases, Iron Brides is as Ablaze as New Hampshire’s Foliage is……
In New Hampshire, both the Mountainsides and Iron Brides are ablaze with picturesque beauty and are the talk of the town…..let me explain ~
I received an email inquiry from Madeleines, a privately owned Bridal Boutique located in Portsmouth, NH. She had learned of Iron Brides a day prior to contacting me. She wanted to become part of the Iron Brides Focus Group and indicated that she was sending out a bulk email to all of their boutique’s brides informing them of an audition day scheduled at the Sheraton Inn in Portsmouth, NH, next Friday, October 17th, from 2-8 PM. I thought that very, very kind of her. Not only did she mention that, she told me that she and co-workers at Madeleines had said time and again that there should have been or should be a reality show focusing on brides and their weddings.
To this I say, “Madame Senior Bridal Consultant, your wish has been granted!” The Iron Brides concept, in about its 5th week of fruition, is as ablaze with popularity and BUZZ, as the landscape of New Hampshire is with foliage.
Speaking of fall foliage, George met with the management of two venues on Thursday, discussing hotel and film shooting accommodations during the second week in January for the Iron Brides TV Reality Show. Afterwards, he has ventured out on a 4-day vacation with daughter and grandchildren, in celebration of her 29th birthday.
George and I stay in contact on a daily basis. He spoke with me concerning his appointments and told me that he was contacted by Foster’s Daily Democrat, in the Portsmouth area. The writer questioned and discussed the Iron Brides concept as well as obtained information regarding upcoming Audition Day scheduled for Friday, October 17th, at the Sheraton Inn, in Portsmouth, NH.
Speaking of MEDIA, along with the Foster’s Daily Democrat, The Hippo, New Hampshire’s largest Art s & Entertainment Weekly paper is running an article, to be released Thursday. Mike Cousinneau, writer at the Union Leader, was on task at the Holiday Inn during our first shoot. He called me earlier this week to let me know that our coverage will be found in this Sunday’s edition of The Union Leader….. Gotta get me one, two, or three copies of that!
Jeff has been working VERY diligently in getting all of the tapes processed from the very FIRST Audition Day for Iron Brides held Saturday, October 4th, at the Holiday Inn, in Nashua, NH. You can go to the You Tube web site and see a wide array of bride, host, and entertainment auditions…www.youtube.com/ironbrides
I have been working closely by email and phone calls with current contestants – brides, hosts, and entertainment, making sure they have everything in order, and asking if they want to participate in skits and interviews that will be held during our SECOND Audition Day to be held in Portsmouth. I have been manning 2 – 3 phones plus answering emails some days at the office….WHEW! I’m out scanning venues in the Mountains Region, taking in the hiking trails and mountain foliage that is ablaze with crimson red, pumpkin orange, school bus yellow colors, with scattered in by forest green conifers. Leaf Peepers, get out there and take in the sights…They are simply picturesque! No where are the mountains as beautiful as New Hampshire, Vermont, and my stomping ground, upstate New York. I truly miss the Adirondack Park, with its IMMENSE mileage of wilderness…If you can pencil in the time, pack some snack foods or cash to stop for lunch or dinner – and hit the pavement…get out with your camera and peep some leaves. Time is not on our side, ‘cause before you know it, ole man winter will come barreling down on us hard once again.
I’m going to be out of touch for a day or so, but will try to keep up with the blog…There is SO much happening now….as I said, both Iron Brides and New Hampshire’s foliage is ablaze right now!

Have a great Columbus Day weekend!

Next Audition? The Sheraton Inn in Portsmouth, NH

Calling all Want-to-be Bride, Host, Concierge, and Entertainment (musician, comedian, and magician talent) Contestants…… the Iron Brides film crew will be at the Sheraton Inn in Portsmouth, NH on Friday, October 17th, from 2PM – 8PM. We will be creating video tapes for the above mentioned auditions and then posting them on the You Tube Website. If you HAVEN’T had the opportunity to check out MANY of the auditions already posted, go to www.youtube.com/ironbrides to see who is there….may be someone you know!! Bring your ideas, props, fiance, pets, tricks….whatever you feel will give you the audition you are looking for. Here’s your chance to tell New England what makes you the Iron Bride! Got some really cool ideas for Skits? Please let me know by emailing me at joann@ironbrides.tv
Thanks!

On the 19th of October, we will be attending the Castle in the Clouds hosting gala of the Lakes Region Bridal Show, in Moultonboro, NH. That will be a fabulous event. I have never had the luxury of A) attending any form of bridal show or event, and B) having a beautiful wedding.

Yes, I have been married, and due to circumstances beyond MY control, well, you can probably figure that one out … I was married in a log cabin in a rural area of central New York on Valentine’s Day, 23+ years ago, by a Justice of the Peace. For that moment in my life, it was what I wanted. Why? well, I had never envisioned a big wedding because we would have been paying for it as a couple, and we couldn’t afford it. Anyhow, that was another chapter in my book of life that I will close….thanks! However, to go through the process again, I WILL do things much differently : )

On a much brighter note, my daughter, Julia, is planning on driving out from Albany, NY to attend the show in Moultonboro. I am excited because I haven’t seen her in 8+ weeks or so as she attends college in NYS. As far as the Lakes Region Bridal Show, I have sent in her registration. NO…..Julia cannot participate in the NH Iron Brides TV Reality Show, however, she asks how the production is progressing and has been a subscriber to You Tube and My Space, helping to strengthen the popularity on the SUNY Albany Campus…..Way to go, Jules!

More information on the Auditions in Portsmouth later!

- Chow

Good News Travels F A S T! – Iron Brides

Hey New Hampshire! IT’S A SMALL, SMALL WORLD! Today, Wednesday, Nicole Corvini, a bridal contestant, entered her information via online questionnaire submission located on the Iron Brides Website www.ironbrides.tv. As part of my job, which I love, I emailed her back congratulating her and discussed her audition video options as well extending the invitation to her attending a Video taping audition session being held at the Sheraton Inn, in Portsmouth, NH, Friday, October 17th.

Nicole then responded with an email which would serve well to let the audience to read it themselves….

“Hi Joann,

I am very excited about this! My fiancee was having lunch today at The Common Man in Concord and one of the waitresses over heard him talking about getting married, so she told him about iron brides! We always joked that I should audition for BRIDEZILLAS but I haven’t been crazy enough…yet!

I would love to be able to come to the skit taping in Portsmouth, NH, but 2-6 next Friday doesn’t work that well for me as I work until 5 in Burlington, MA.

Is there anything else coming up that may be closer or during non-work hours?

I am looking forward to this opportunity! I can assure you I will be a top notch candidate for your show!

Thanks,

Nicole”

George, Jeff, and I were in a business meeting held Tuesday afternoon at The Common Man and George spoke with a waitress about Iron Brides TV Reality show, etc…

Good News travels FAST – ITS A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL………

- Chow