Getting married is a time for celebration. Making certain that a wedding day will be a treasured memory for a lifetime requires substantial planning. Perfect weddings don’t happen without careful advance preparation.

For prospective brides and grooms considering the myriad options can be great fun. It also can be a bit intimidating.

The Messenger presents the 2015 Younkers Bridal Spectacular that will help prospective newlyweds and their parents sort through possibilities and get the planning off to a fast start.

The Spectacular is being held from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Career Education Building on the Fort Dodge campus of Iowa Central Community College. Numerous vendors will be on hand offering a wide array of products and services designed to make that special day an awesome occasion. There will also be drawings for assorted prizes.

Wedding gowns, dresses for bridesmaids and tuxedos will be featured during a fashion show at 2:30 p.m. courtesy of Annie’s Bridal and Dress Shoppe, Bridal Visions by LD and Foley Clothing.

The Bridal Spectacular will showcase just about every product or service that will be needed to ensure a wedding day that fulfills dreams. If there’s a wedding in your future or on the horizon for a loved one, plan to spend some time at this huge show. You’ll be glad you did.