Gorgeous Berta Bridal's Real Brides
The dresses have arrived, the brides-to-be have been booked for their appointments and the Special Engagement Berta Bridal Trunk Show is about to start! We really couldn’t be more excited for this weekend’s trunk show! Berta’s bridal collection is exquisite, the lace, the fits, the drama… Truly, it is for a bride longing to be striking! So in honor of the special engagement trunk show, we’ve rounded up some real Berta Brides to showcase their stunning beauty… They are magnificent!
The special engagement Berta Bridal trunk show is this weekend and there are only a few appointments left, so brides-to-be if interested, go here for your appointment. And in the meantime, any particular dress that you are loving? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Berta Bridal 2013 Trunk Show!
Recently, we announced our Special Engagement Berta Bridal Trunk Show and the reaction has been outstanding! So many brides-to-be have inquired about this special trunk show, and really, we couldn’t be more excited with the designs we’re expecting this weekend! These gowns are not for the faint of heart… The Israeli designer truly mixes glamour, with sexiness, tradition and craftsmanship, producing one of the most gorgeous collections we’ve seen in a long time! This Special Engagement Trunk Show is this weekend and we can’t wait! It is by appointment only, so if interested, please go here for yours. Here is a peek at this year’s collection… any favorites? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
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Marchesa Bridal Spring 2014, Simply Breathtaking!
Officially, we’re over the moon! We have one of our favorite trunk shows this weekend… The one and only Marchesa, and this weekend we will have the Bridal Spring 2014 collection! A design house that is synonymous with couture, red carpet glamour and cool girl style! This collection is simply breathtaking! The details, the lace, and the lovely touches of sheer fabrics… From stunning fairy tale gowns to sexy mermaid silhouettes, Marchesa has something for every glamorous, fashion bride-to-be. The trunk show is this weekend, July 26 and July 27, appointments are very limited, so don’t hesitate and make your appointment here today! In the meantime, which gowns are you loving? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Happy 4th! May you have a sparkly time!
Happy Fourth of July… And boy are we ready to celebrate! Weather permitting, we'll be hitting the beach, having some bbq with friends and enjoying fireworks with a glass of bubbly! To commemorate this fantastic day, here is a fun photo collection of fireworks grand finales and sparkler send-offs for the bride and groom on their wedding day! Would you like to have fireworks at your reception? Would sparklers be a better fit? Or are both just too much? Let us know what you think, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Image Source:
Sparkler Heart: Chi Photography of Charleston
Fireworks and Couple: Photography Gia Canali
Sparklers at Cathedral: Via Villa Siena
Sparklers Kiss: Via National Geographic
Monique Lhuillier Bridal, Bliss and Evening Wear Trunk Show, Extraordinary!
What do Reese Witherspoon, Ali Landry, and Britney Spears all have in common? They, along with many other celebrity brides, wore a Monique Lhuillier gown down the wedding aisle. A bridal fashion line that is synonymous with glamour, elegance, craftsmanship and absolute gorgeousness, it is no wonder that celebrity brides and non-celebrity brides covet these amazing gowns. Which is why we’re so excited to provide a preview of our upcoming Monique Lhuillier Bridal Spring 2014 Trunk Show happening this weekend (June 27 – June 29). These gowns are absolutely to-die-for and are a must-see for all chic and elegant brides-to-be! But we’ve got more… The Trunk Show will also feature Monique Lhuillier’s beautiful bridal line, Bliss, coming direct to Chic Parisien from the Italian runways where it has just debuted. The line is so new, photographs of the gowns have yet to be released! We can’t wait to see the Collection in person and share it with all of our brides-to-be! It’s going to be fantastic!
Finally, make sure to bring along your Mom, future Mother-In-Law and all your “besties,” as we will also be featuring the hottest (and newest) ready to wear evening gowns by Monique Lhuillier, ideal for the Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom. These gowns are A-Ma-Zing. This truly is a unique opportunity, where all the ladies can find the perfect dress for the upcoming wedding. (Stay tuned, later this week, we will share some of our favorite gowns from the evening Collection to be featured in the Trunk Show on another blog post.)
This extraordinary trunk show is from June 27 to June 29. For appointments go here. There are only a few slots left, so hurry before they’re gone! In the meantime, it’s hard to pick a favorite Monique Lhuillier bridal gown from the ones below, but do you have a favorite gown? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
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Announcing Mira Zwillinger Bridal coming soon to Chic Parisien!
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Top 10 Summertime Bridal Bouquets of 2013
Let May Showers Bring Summer Flowers!*
Lately in Miami it hasn't stopped raining, and this has us dreaming of sunny days, blue skies and of course, pretty flowers! So what better way to turn our soggy mood into sunshine then by putting together a gallery of some of our favorite summer bridal bouquets! The gorgeous choices are endless… From white, pink, yellow, lavender to amazing flower choices like peonies, roses, tulips, and even succulents! We still haven’t been able to choose our favorite… Do you have a favorite? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
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* We know its April Showers that brings Spring Flowers, but since we are technically in May and it is almost summer and we are in Miami (a city with no real seasons), we decided to make it our own, Ha!
Multi Color/Multi Flower: Katherine Obrien
White and Pink Peonies: When Decorating
Lily of the Valley: Marie Labbancz Photography
Succulents: Copper Clover
Multi Color Bouquet: Joie Lala
White Peonies: Ruffled
Bright Pink Peonies: One Love Photography
Single Flower: Buffy Dekmar Photography
Multi Color Bouquet: Joie Lala
Feels like Summer!
Hi friends! How was your weekend? We had a great Memorial Day weekend, lots of sun, beach and relaxation! Definitely, after Memorial Day it feels like summer has officially begun! We have amazing plans this summer... From more great Chic Deals to incredible bridal and accessories trunk shows, and of course, lots and lots of stunning bridal fashions! In between, we’re hoping to also get some R&R, and even squeeze in a beach vacay! What are your plans this summer? Are you getting married this summer? Is it a destination wedding or beach wedding? Tell us about it, we always love to hear! In the meantime, here are some fun links from around the web that inspired us this week and thought you would enjoy!
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Bridezilla stress begone! How to keep your bridal cool!
Breathtaking fashion motion pictures!
For a special breakfast in bed
15 Alternative Engagement Rings!
A supermodel is making a comeback!
P.S. Doesn't this bridal shoot at the edge of the ocean seem so romantic and poetic? We loved it!
Photographs via: Sarah Falugo Photography
Dress: Jenny Packham
Marchesa Trunk Show - Simply to Die For!
We have another amazing trunk show treat this weekend… The one and only Marchesa! A design house that is synonymous with bridal couture, red carpet glamour and cool girl style! These gowns are simply breathtaking! The details, the lace, and the lovely touches of sheer fabrics… From full fairy tale gowns to sexy mermaid silhouettes, Marchesa has something for every glamorous, fashion bride. The trunk show is this Friday and Saturday May 17 & 18, for appointments go here! In the meantime, which gowns are you loving? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Chic brides wearing Monique Lhuillier
Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We're definitely excited! Not only is it Mother's Day... a perfect day to pay tribute to all our moms, but also, we have one of the best trunk shows we could ask for: Monique Lhuillier Spring 2014! We're in love with the latest collection and we can't wait to see brides wearing such exquisiteness this year! Which got us thinking about last year and all the lovely brides that got to wear Monique Lhuillier. Honestly, our hearts swelled when we thought about it! Thus, we've created a look back at some of our Chic brides from 2012/2013 that wore Monique Lhuillier! These ladies are ALL absolutely stunning, it's really an ode to Monique's timeless beauty and elegance! We love them ALL. Any favorites from your side? Tell us about it, we love to hear!
XOXO
Image Sources:
Brides: Carolina, Valeria, Nicole and Nichole: Ray Santana Photography
Chic Bride: Elaine Palladino Photography
Bride: Martha: Luis Gonzalez Photography
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2014 Trunk Show: Direct from the Runway to Miami!
We're officially ECSTATIC! This weekend we're hosting Monique Lhuillier Spring 2014 Trunk Show. This collection, which comes right off New York City runways, is absolutely breathtaking. Monique Lhuillier really has outdone herself with this Ah-Ma-Zing collection. It has stunning dresses for every bride... From those brides-to-be who want to be spur of the moment and get married in City Hall, and to those that dream of a fairy tale fantasy wedding! As always, her stunning silhouettes and soft lace details are exactly what every bride-to-be dreams of! Definitely, if there is one trunk show that can't be missed, it is the one. For an appointment go here! But in the meantime, here are some of our favorite dresses from the collection! What are you loving? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Gatsby Inspired Wedding!
We can’t wait to watch director Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan, in theaters May 10th. This is where Hollywood glamour, Amazing movie stars, Awesome music and Stunning costumes ALL come together... And Leonardo is also easy on the eyes! Definitely, The Great Gatsby has been one of the most popular bridal trends we’ve seen this year. Some brides go all out and their whole wedding is Gatsby themed, and others use it as inspiration, and we see Gatsby show up in the reception décor, hairpieces, or bridal gowns! Many of you have written to us asking about this trend, so here are some ideas that are a tribute to this great trend! Would you do a Great Gatsby wedding? Too much or roaring cool? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
Top image: Romantik Skahem
Still from The Great Gatsby: Warner Bros
20s Bride: Carrasco Photography
Shoes: Mango Studios
Love Notes: Lisa O’Dwyer Photography
Gatsby Bride and Couple: Jordan Weiland Photography
Bicycle: Ruche Catalogue
20s Veil: The Beaty Department
On the boat: Lisa O’Dwyer Photography
Still from The Great Gatsby: Warner Bros
Relaxing Weekend, Happy Friday!
Happy Friday! What are you guys up to this weekend? After last weekend’s NYC trip as well as the current Sample Sale going on, we’re hoping to relax a bit! Hopefully, put our feet up and catch up on the latest fashion magazines. When it comes to relaxing, grabbing a glass of wine and flipping through glossies, tops our list of faves! What relaxing activity tops your list? Tell us about it, we always love to hear! In the meantime, here are some fun links from around the web that inspired us this week and thought you would enjoy!
XOXO
Relaxing Weekend: 5 Wedding Movies
Montecarlo sounds like a fun Honeymoon destination!
Raddest RSVPs
Avant Garde Floral Headpieces
Healthy Cake! Made us laugh!
If you haven’t checked out our Sample Sale, hurry, it’s only until this Saturday, April 27!
Image Source: Leydon Photography
Bridal Market: Spring 2014 Recap (Part 2)
We're over the top with joy, Spring 2014 Bridal Market was amazing! As promised, here are more bridal fashion snapshots from our time in NYC this past week! The collections were gorgeous... The details, the lace, the embellishments, the fabrics, the fits, we can go on and on. Ultimately, the bridal fashions and evening wear we saw were absolutely breathtaking! Here are some more of our favorites: Romona Keveza, Kenneth Pool, Anna Maier and we even got to see Marchesa's new line of evening bags, which are just to die for! We heart them all! Below are some of our faves. What are you loving? We always love to hear. For more pics from Bridal Market Spring 2014 go here!
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Real Wedding: Gorgeous Merida Wedding!
Timeless elegance are two of our favorite words when describing a wedding! And my gosh, Martha and Armando knocked it out of the park, truly achieving this description of their gorgeous wedding. Taking place in Merida, Mexico, this wedding was exactly what she dreamed of! An intimate affair with friends and family that captured her perfectly crafted style: elegant, traditional and simple. The event was filled with love, laughter and fun! The gorgeous bride said her favorite part was all the smiles of her loved ones throughout the day and night. Her dress and veil are a gorgeous pairing from Monique Lhuillier. She says she knew it was THE dress when she tried it on and was so moved, she couldn’t stop crying! Congrats Martha and Armando… we wish you an eternity of fun, health and love!
XOXO
Location: Merida, Mexico
Bride: Martha Molina Juanes
Groom: Armando Gonzalez Escalante
Photographer: Luis Gonzalez
Church: Seminario menor
Reception: Casa de la Familia Walker Juanes
Dress: Monique Lhuillier
Veil: Monique Lhuillier
Hair & Makeup: Blanca Chi
Wedding Planner: Eventos Celebra
Flowers: Floreria Venecia
Trunk Show Sneak Peek: Yaki Ravid
Swoon worthy is an understatement for the collection we’re featuring in this weekend’s trunk show! Yaki Ravid Bridal Collection is an absolute dream! Yaki Ravid, who was born and raised in Israel and is only 30 years old, will be a household name in no time! This collection is absolutely striking! The high fashion and dream inspired gowns will have every bride-to-be in awe. The gowns’ workmanship, details and fit are AMAZING! This collection is for the bride that wants to be unique and sexy yet romantic and elegant. The trunk show is this weekend: April 12 and 13. If you are a bride-to-be, this is definitely a must see. For an appointment go here. In the meantime, here are some of our favorites! Are you loving this collection as much as we are? Please tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Legends by Romona Keveza Trunk Show Sneak Peek
How about more gorgeous, delicate, elegant lace gowns? Yes, please! We are over the moon with this weekend’s trunk show: Legends by Romona Keveza! This line, inspired by legendary fashion icons such as Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Audrey Hepburn, is designed with the traditional yet elegant bride in mind. Romona puts a modern twist on proven silhouettes and uses traditional lace to create timeless styles that exude romantic elegance!
No question… We have fallen in love with this collection! It is stunning and gorgeous. Simply, to die for! The trunk show is this weekend, April 5 and April 6 – This is definitely a collection for the elegant, timeless bride that wants to look and feel like an icon! For an appointment, go here! In the meantime, here is a sneak peek at some of our favorites!
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Loving Lace!
Lace, lace, lace! When it comes to wedding gowns, we adore lace! Lace has been used by brides for hundreds of years. They’ve incorporated it in veils, handkerchiefs, sometimes, even on shoes. But our favorite use of lace are lace wedding dresses. It's clear why it is so popular... It is so delicate, so feminine, so special. In essence, it is simply breathtaking! Lace can be a nod to tradition, yet still feel very timeless and modern! Here are some of our favorite lace gowns we’ve seen recently. Would you wear a lace wedding gown? Tell us your thoughts, we always love to hear! For more lace inspiration, go here!
XOXO
Spring into Wedding Season!
It’s official, spring has officially started, and that dear friends, puts us in the best mood. Yes, we know what you’re thinking… “You’re in South Florida, do you even have such a thing as Spring?!?!?” True... We get it. Our fluctuation in weather is so slight, we don't deserve to refer to seasons as stations. Yet, spring for us means longer days, it means going into the water when we visit the beach, and most important, spring means new love!
Spring is an extremely popular time to get engaged, and an even more popular time of year to get married! Definitely, spring weddings can be the most intimate and romantic of affairs, or the most extravagant and lavish ones too. However, no matter what the bride-to-be chooses, what’s definitely true of spring weddings, is that they are the freshest and fairest of them all.
What does spring mean to you? Is it just like any other time of year or do you see it differently? We always love to hear. In the meantime, here are some fun links from around the web that inspired us this week and thought you would enjoy!
Wedding dos and don’ts from 22 real couples!
What your engagement ring says about you!
Planning a Caribbean honeymoon? Can’t miss this one!
Perfect for a Caribbean honeymoon!
One of our beautiful brides in one of the most beautiful places in Miami!
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Image: Kirsten Boehmer Photography
Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show Sneak Peek!
We are over the moon with this weekend’s Monique Lhuillier Bridal trunk show. This has to be one of our favorite trunk shows of ALL time… The gowns are absolutely GORGEOUS! If you’re a bride-to-be looking for classic lines, a figure-flattering silhouette, amazing construction and of course, some kind of awe-inspiring, interesting details, this is definitely the collection for you. This is really an extraordinary opportunity, to top it off we will have the incomparable Lori Weil, VP of Monique Lhuillier Bridal March 21, 22 & 23 in store helping brides choose their gown. She constantly wows us with her styling techniques, so she is a dream to have during the show. But hurry and make your appointment, the spots are filling up fast!
In the meantime, here are some of our favorite gowns from Fall 2013 Collection - (The collection is so gorgeous, it was practically impossible not to include all the gowns in this post!) Enjoy!
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