More than 23,000 YouTube views land two lovebirds the American wedding they always wanted

Galena, Ill. - Dec. 12, 2015 - Watch a real live couple marry inside a living window during Night of the Luminaria. Winners of Galena's Wedding in a Window contest say their vows in front of a crowd of spectators during the most romantic evening of the year.

It's no secret that Galena, Ill. is the perfect place to get married. This little town that happens to be a premier vacation destination, is giving one couple a dream wedding... with a twist! Yuanzhang Zheng and Ruiying Zhang, both from China, entered Wedding in a Window with the hopes of winning an American wedding. YouTube votes were cast by viewers from all over the world in favor of their crazy idea. Ultimately, a panel of judges chose Zheng and Zhang as the lucky couple to participate in Wedding in a Window, with prizes totaling more than $10,000.

The wedding will take place in a storefront window during Living Windows on the city's 1800s Main Street Sat., Dec. 12. If that's not romantic enough, it is also Night of the Luminaria so the city will be glistening with the twinkle of more than 5,000 candlelit luminaries.

Yuanzhang and Ruiying have won a night they will never forget. Their prize package includes four nights in a private cottage, photography, flowers, wedding attire, transportation, wedding bands and everything else a couple needs for a full wedding and reception.

For details about the winning couple and their romantic love story, go to www.VisitGalena.org or call 815.776.9200.

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VisitGalena.org serves as the tourism marketing and management organization for Galena, Illinois. This not-for-profit organization provides numerous travel resources to visitors via www.VisitGalena.org and a Welcome Center located at The Old Market House, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena IL 61036-2209.

Q.C. Venue - Bucktown Center of the Arts to Host Event

 

December 1, 2012 (Davenport, IA) - Handmade City is proud to announce our fifth arts & crafts show on Saturday, December 1, from 10 AM - 3 PM at Bucktown Center for the Arts located at 225 East 2nd Street?Davenport, Iowa.  Over 35 artists from around the Quad Cities will be selling their one-of-a-kind handmade creations, perfect for Holiday gift giving.

A few confirmed vendors include :

Rozz-Tox: Music Venue and Art Gallery

Bucktown Studio Artists: Luminology, Mid Coast Fine Art Gallery

Adventure Orange: QC's popular Handmade Shop in the Village of East Davenport

The event is free and open to the public.

"This event provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the talented artists living right here in the Quad Cities, said Rose Noble, Handmade City Creator. "Our goal is to make Handmade City the premier leader in producing events that showcase local talent and allow them to bring their fantastic products to the community at large."

Handmade City is an indie arts + crafts collective, supporting local handmade artisans. Established in 2010, Handmade City supports the do-it-yourself craft collective and indie art available in the Quad Cities.  We pride ourselves on unique craftsmanship and encourage other likeminded artists and consumers to make Handmade City their destination for quality handmade crafts in the Quad Cities.

For additional information or to exhibit at future events, contact Handmade City at handmadecityinfo@gmail.com

Handmade City will host its THIRD indie arts+crafts show at Rozz-Tox in Rock Island on Saturday, December 3rd from 11am until 4pm. Free to attend with over 20 local vendors selling amazing items.  Unique indie art and crafts all day long, unlike any other show int he QC!

FREE to attend.

Rozz-Tox, 2108 - 3rd Avenue, Rock Island.

@ Rozz-ToxHandmade Holiday Love.

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Who is Handmade City?

We are an indie arts + crafts collective that supports and promotes local handmade artisans. We pride ourselves in being different and creating unique, high quality handmade items. Living in the Midwest we are surrounded by traditional craft shows with the same art and items you can find anywhere. We decided it was time set up our own DIY collective and host our own events.

Handmade City provides an outlet for artists who don't belong in a traditional show. We host art & craft events that are free to attend, affordable to sell at and unique compared to other craft shows in the area. We appreciate handmade, high quality art with an indie twist!?

Handmade City supports this art community online as well, showcasing featured artist interviews, vendor spotlights, artist updates and links to artists' shops. We want our handmade items to be just as available to the public as traditional art & crafts. Different is good, different is art!

When is the next show?

Handmade City's Holiday 2011 Craft Show will take place December 3rd, 2011, from 11am - 4pm at Rozz-Tox- a new venue located downtown Rock Island Illinois. (2108 3rd Avenue) This show is FREE to attend!
There will be over 20 vendors! Things you will find include : knits, ceramics, art prints, original artwork, photography, home decor items, jewelry, hand-spun yarn, candles, pet goods, terrariums, accessories, baby items, handmade handbags, clothing, handcrafted bicycles, self-published books & more!

Visit us online at handmadecity.org

Handmade City will host it's second indie arts+crafts show at the new venue Rozz-Tox in Rock Island this Saturday April 30, from 11am-4pm. Free to attend with over 20 local vendors selling amazing handmade items. Free to attend after party starts at 7:30pm with free cupcakes and live music from Centaur Noir, Chad Gooch and I Eat My Friends. Rozz-Tox will be selling beer and wine. DIY unique art & crafts all day long, unlike any other show in the QC!!!

Who is Handmade City?

We are an indie arts + crafts collective that supports and promotes local handmade artisans. We pride ourselves in being different and creating unique, high quality handmade items. Living in the Midwest we are surrounded by traditional craft shows with the same art and items you can find anywhere. We decided it was time set up our own DIY collective and host our own events.

Handmade City provides an outlet for artists who don't belong in a traditional show. We host art & craft events that are free to attend, affordable to sell at and unique compared to other craft shows in the area. We appreciate handmade, high quality art with an indie twist!?

Handmade City supports this art community online as well, showcasing featured artist interviews, vendor spotlights, artist updates and links to artists' shops. We want our handmade items to be just as available to the public as traditional art & crafts. Different is good, different is art!

When is the next show?

Handmade City's Spring 2011 Craft Show will take place April 30, 2011, from 11am - 4pm at Rozz-Tox- a new venue located downtown Rock Island Illinois. (2108 3rd Avenue) This show is FREE to attend!

There will be over 20 vendors at the Spring show! Things you will find include : knits, ceramics, art prints, original artwork, photography, home decor items, jewelry, hand-spun yarn, candles, pet goods, terrariums, accessories, baby items, handmade handbags, clothing, handcrafted bicycles, self-published books & more!

There will also be a  FREE to attend Handmade City after-party featuring live music from local bands Centaur Noir, Chad Gooch and I Eat My Friends. Party starts at 7:30pm with FREE cupcakes. Rozz- Tox will be selling beer and wine... it is going to be a good time!

Visit us online at handmadecity.org


Full Vendor List:

Betty Round?: housewares, jewelry, re-purposed clothing, spring accessories, spring (lightweight) knit goods.?
Calluxcity?: Hand-spun yarn and knits?
Dark Highlands: literary and art publication?
Doug Jack & Me?: unique paper goods
Eden Accessories: fun hair accessories (baby, girls, womens)
Eric Thomas Wolever?: Handcrafted ceramics?
Fannie's Closet?: clothing and t-shirts?
Helena Sophia: girls tutus, mini-quilts, make-up bags, stuffies, and handspun yarn?
Kara's Collections: sewn accessories, bags, aprons?
Ladynoble: jewelry, original artwork, art prints, decor items
Leah Leah:  knit hats, flower pins, art prints?
Lil' Squeaks?: Pet Items & coin purses?
Luminology: handcrafted soy candles?
Photography by Tassy?: photo prints/artwork?
Plaid Peony?: toss pillows, headbands, appliqued children's clothes/onesies, burp cloths, cloth wipes, baby blankets?
Seeded Earth Growers: flowers, terrariums & bottle crafts?
Team Tall Bike?: handcrafted bikes and bike accessories
The Adventure Orange: sewn goods, decor, art and other random awesomeness?
Undone?: small soy candles, handmade boxes