Layers of Ruffles and Loving It!

I’m finally doing something I’ve missed…browsing bridal magazines! I have been so busy trying to get back on track after my son’s surgery last fall that many things I enjoyed doing fell to the very bottom of my priority list. Now that I’m finally seeing the light on the other side of the tunnel (I think), I’m getting back into enjoying the simple things that make me happy.

So browsing some recent issues of some of my favorites I noticed ruffles everywhere. Here are some gowns that caught my eye.

All photos courtesy of The Knot. Top Row – all gowns by Jim Hjelm. Bottom Left – Demetrios, Bottom Center – Simone Carvalli, Bottom Right – Winnie Chlomin.

Spotlight on :: Bridals By Rochelle

Bridals by Rochelle is a full service salon offering everything from bridal gowns, maids, mothers and flower girl dresses as well as the accessories and alterations to make your day perfect. With all your bridal needs under one roof, your perfect wedding begins here. The salon has been in business for over 20 years and has been under its current ownership for the past 7 years.

In addition to the large selection of gowns, there are two seamstresses at the salon, each with over 25 years experience in the bridal industry. Having these talented seamstresses on site provides brides with the confidence that their gown will fit them perfectly. There is never a special request or alteration they cannot handle and the gowns are always finished to perfection.

As a small salon, they pride themselves on personal service and attention. Their customers may come in as brides, but they leave as friends. Being chosen as “The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 & 2009 Pick” by local brides showcases the level of service they provide. Bridals by Rochelle is also a Wedding Wire Rated business with a 5.0 rating and an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau holding an A+ rating.

Gowns from Bridals by Rochelle are featured in our bridal expo fashion show every year. They do an amazing job making sure the crowd sees gowns from every season. Make sure you see the fashion show next weekend at our bridal expo! Visit the expo website for more details.

Wedding Websites Worth Checking Out

I love surfing the web and coming across websites that are just super cool for one reason or another and being able to share them with all of you makes it fun.  In my opinion the following 5 websites fit into this super cool category.

Use Your Words Decorative Lettering creates vinyl lettering that can be easily applied and easily removed.  When I first saw their blog I loved what they had done for weddings!  This is a great, inexpensive way to ad a personalized and elegant touch to your day either on the linens, the dance floor, a window behind the head table or pretty much anywhere else you can think of.  Actually their designs are so versatile they can really be used for anything, just look at some samples of their work and you’ll see what I mean. 

HCC Custom Wedding Garters are another great find!  Whether you plan on tossing your garter, keeping it as a memento or getting two so you can do both, you really need to check out this site.  If you’re looking for something that you love and that really suits your personality, this is the place for you.  Whatever your thing may be you’re sure to find it here, as there is just such a vast range of themes.  I was amazed at just how many there were. 
The next two websites are actually geared towards the groom.   After all, they’re getting married too and perhaps they have questions of their own. But I’m sure they’d rather hear from other grooms versus go on a site that’s dominated mostly by brides so here are a couple of safe havens for them.  The Plunge and Groom Groove are two great sites that have a variety of information for the groom being sure to cover pretty much any question they may have.  From picking out the ring and proposing all the way up to the wedding day itself, the answers to all their questions are here.

Lastly, and this is actually more for after the wedding, Frame the Date is a great way to turn a memorable date into a work of art.  You simply choose your frame, your numbers and add your images and that’s it!  Very simple and so creative, it’s sure to look amazing in your new home together.  These are also a great idea for babies or any other memorable occasion such as an anniversary or a graduation.

Some Recent Favorites

Browsing through bridal magazines I’ve come across some beautiful dresses that really caught my eye. I thought I’d share them with you today. All photos are from the knot. If you see something you like you can click on each picture to be taken directly to the designers website.

Have a fabulous Monday!

Gowns, Gowns, Glorious Gowns

Usually when I pick up an issue of Martha Stewart Weddings it’s the creative projects I fall for, but this time I fell in love with the gowns througout the magazine. They’re simply fabulous! Pleats and tiers are quite popular right now as is quite evident with all the ads. I instantly loved 2 gowns by Vera Wang, one of her gowns was all tiers and it was lovely, the other had a sash around the waist and gorgeous lace detail on the bottom half. I have to say the other designer that I fell for was Simone Carvalli, I don’t think there was a gown I didn’t like.  If you’re a bride looking for gown inspiration, I urge you to go pick up the Winter 2009 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings!

Spotlight on ~Bridals by Rochelle~

Bridals by Rochelle is a full service salon offering everything from gowns to accessories, as well as expert alterations. With all your bridal needs under one roof, your perfect wedding begins here.

The salon has been in business for over 15 years specializing in bridal gowns and attire for the bridal party. They carry top bridal designers such as Maggie Sottero, Mon Cheri and Mia Solano just to name a few. Their bridesmaid lines consist of After Six, Bill Levkoff, Jordan, Eden Maids, Impressions, Mia Solano and Raylia.

Once you have found your perfect gown, Bridals by Rochelle will provide you with a garment bag, pressing and storage, free of charge.

As a small salon, they pride themselves on personal service and attention. Their customers may come in as brides, but they leave as friends. Being chosen as “The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 Pick” by local brides showcases the level of service they provide.

Salon hours are Tuesday 3:00 – 8:00, Wednesday 12:00 – 7:00, Thursday 12:00 – 6:00, Friday 10:00 – 3:00 and Saturday 10:00 – 3:00. After hours and Sunday appointments are also available.

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