Peter Langner Trunk Show Sneak Peak
Buongiorno Amici! We are so excited with this week’s trunk show! We have the one and only Peter Langner Bridal collection. This collection comes directly from Rome – and it is just DIVINE. All the dresses truly have the style, tailoring and workmanship you expect from Italy. The details on each gown are simply breathtaking and gorgeous. This is definitely a trunk show worth visiting, specially, since many of these dresses are not housed at the store year round. Don’t miss this opportunity, the trunk show starts February, 8 but for more details, click here… In the meantime, here is a sneak peak of some our favorite Peter Langner Bridal collection gowns:
Happy Friday... Dreaming of Paris!
We heart Fridays! How has your week been? We’ve had a great, busy week… We’ve been meeting and working with brides looking for the perfect dress. And we’ve been planning all the upcoming events and trunk shows for February. We can't wait to share details in the upcoming weeks… Stay tuned!
Can you believe January is already over? It seems like New Year’s was just the other day. It is amazing how time flies when you are planning trunk shows, planning a wedding and having fun! Do you have any special plans for the weekend? We don’t have big plans, but we'll be dreaming of experiencing the Louvre in Paris like this!
Happy Friday, Happy Weekend! Before we sign off, here are some web and blog goodies that we loved and wanted to share with you…
Wedding registry guide: Choosing what you actually want!
Stella McCartney… loving this interview.
Gorgeous Miami wedding... Bravo Ray!
Cutest married couples at the SAG Awards!
New wedding trend?!?!? No fondant wedding cakes!
Photos of the moment: Valentino!
XOXO
Top 6 tips to finding the perfect bridal gown!
We have had Chic Parisien for many, many years (over 40 years – OMG!), and we LOVE our job! But over the years, we have heard one question the most: "What is the key to finding THE perfect bridal gown?" We are going to attempt to answer it... However, we were not able to boil it down to one thing. Here is our list of the top 6 tips to finding the perfect dress!
- Once you have a wedding date, make an appointment(s) at your favorite bridal shop(s)! THE dress is one of the key things that sets the overall tone for the wedding.
- You need to “Click” with the store’s staff. Selection, reputation and knowledgeable staff are key to finding THE right dress.
- Establish a budget and stick to it. Don’t fall in love with a Pie in the Sky dress!
- Prior to arriving at the Bridal Shop appointment – Do a bit of research! Browse websites, magazines, blogs… Familiarize yourself with designers and collections!
- Keep an open mind! There is nothing more fun than brides who try on different looks and styles! Surely you may be surprised as to what looks and feels the best!
- Have FUN! This is probably one of the best moments of your life... Enjoy the ride, enjoy the moment and don't stress, that PERFECT dress is out there and YOU will find it!
XOXO
Image souce: Monique Lhuillier dress, photo by KTMerry
Bride, Bridesmaids and Balloons! Happy Friday!
Yay for Fridays! What are you planning this weekend? We are looking forward to having an awesome weekend… First, we will be enjoying our Romona Keveza Couture Bridal trunk show today and tomorrow… It is definitely AMAZING! In addition, we are hoping to indulge ourselves a bit at the local Fairchild Tropical Gardens Chocolate Festival... You know what they say: “Everything is better with chocolate!”
Happy Friday, Happy Weekend! But before we sign off, here are some web and blog goodies that we loved and wanted to share with you…
XOXO
Martha's Bridal Shower ideas
Kate Moss turns 39, her best quotes!
Classic birthday cake... for your Besties!
Image Source: My Best Friend's Wedding
Romona Keveza Couture Trunk Show Sneak Peak!
Are you ready to witness another incredible collection? Then get ready for this weekend’s Trunk Show featuring the amazing Romona Keveza’s Couture Bridal collection. New York designer, Romona Keveza, has created an impeccable collection inspired around the visual theme of darkness to light. She takes you on a journey from East to West by including design elements from three awe-inspiring dynasties: Ottoman, Ming and the Windsor dynasty!
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this couture collection. Here is a sneak peak of some our favorite gowns! For more details on the Trunk Show, click here! XOXO
Images: Dan Lecca for Romona Keveza
Trunk Show 411!
Happy Friday! We are in full trunk show mode and recently we have been talking a lot about trunk shows. We had Monique’s Trunk Show last weekend and this weekend we have the amazing Liancarlo trunk show! However, this got us thinking and we realized not everyone knows what a trunk show is, what are the benefits and what to expect at one… Here is the 411:
What is a Trunk Show?
A Trunk Show highlights one particular designer collection. Gowns from the designer’s newest collection are on display, it may even be the first time some of these gowns are in the store, along with gowns from the designer’s previous collections.
Why Shop During a Trunk Show?
There are a variety of perks to shopping for your gown during a Trunk Show. Special "gifts" are often offered from the store as well as the designer such as a complimentary plain veil or pattern changes to your gown (which would normally have a fee attached).
Additionally, the designer or a top company representative may be in-store during the Trunk Show and will be available to personally assist with your selection.
Before Attending a Trunk Show?
We always urge brides to do their homework and have an idea of what they’re looking for before attending a Trunk Show. Search online, shop around, try on various styles so you know what’s right for you. Trunk Shows are not intended to be “pressure cookers” or stressful, but due to the limited time the dresses are in the store and the special event incentives, brides are urged to purchase the dress they fall in love with on that day.
When selecting Trunk Shows to attend, make sure you’re familiar with the designer being showcased. During a Trunk Show, the store’s team likely will be open to showing you gowns from other designers, but the highlighted designer is definitely the focus of the event.
We hope you have a great weekend! And for more information on this weekend's Liancarlo trunk show, click here!
XOXO
Liancarlo Trunk Show! Swoon worthy!
We are absolutely thrilled with today’s announcement... This weekend we have the Liancarlo Trunk Show at the store! In addition, we will be hosting Liancarlo’s designer Carlos Ramirez. He will be stopping by the store on Friday, Jan 18 and Saturday, Jan 19 to help brides fall in love with their perfect gown. This collection is absolutely GORGEOUS, completely swoon worthy, so be sure not to miss this great opportunity! For more details, click here.
But this is not all… we dreamed a dream… and we asked Carlos if he would also be our first Designer guest blogger! All the stars aligned and he agreed!!! We are thrilled! Here is what he told us:
What inspired this collection?
I got to spend some time in Venice, Italy this summer. Part of that experience influenced how I approached this collection. There is a misty, almost translucent quality to the light there, very different from the sharp strong light of South Florida. I wanted the collection to have this sort of undefined translucency to it, nothing in the collection is in a sharp white, all the whites and creams and shell colors are misty and soft. Also, to keep the translucent quality I worked primarily in tulles and laces. The effect is a very subtle and ethereal effect to the gowns. Where there is embroidery it is achieved with a thin pale silver thread or a Swarovsky crystal that just catches the light.
Do you have a favorite current bridal trend right now?
I am not big on bridal trends per se. I think the essence of bridal should be a feeling of timelessness. By this I do not mean period dressing, I am referring to dressing in a modern way that isn't trendy and thus dated. A few years back all the craze was colored sashes, today that already looks dated and its only been a couple of years, brides should avoid that. Sometimes it’s a fine line between knowing how to dress with the times, but avoiding what becomes a defining look for a period.
When it comes to choosing a bridal gown, what is the best advice/tip you can give a bride?
My best advice in choosing a gown is first know where you are getting married and what kind of an event you plan to have and then dress accordingly. You are not going to wear the same thing if you are getting married on the beach in Cabo versus the St Regis in NY. It makes a difference what kind of an event you are planning, is it outdoors? indoors? hotel? on the sand? in a ballroom? what you wear should be in harmony with the theme of your event.
Secondly, once you know what look or feeling you are going for, find a style that works and enhances your figure. Don’t get caught into trends that are not necessarily flattering on you. That’s were a good sales person who is familiar with body types can be very helpful. Finally, look in the mirror… Do you love it? Does it feel like you? Does it make you happy? No one knows these answers better than you, trust yourself and go for it. And stop looking. Don’t become the obsessed bridal customer. Yes, there may be other dresses out there in the future that would look good, but for that matter there may be other fiancés as well, at some point you've got to go with your feeling and move on to all the other aspects of the wedding.
XOXO
Choosing the Perfect Gown, an Expert Chat!
- The hashtag that will be used is #WIExpertChat.They will be tweeting from @WIFlorida, and Catherine will be tweeting from @chicparisien.
- To join:
- Before 1PM on Jan 14, log in to your Twitter account
- Click on this link: http://tweetchat.com/room/WIExpertChat
- Authorize the app
Elegant Friday, Happy Friday!
Hooray for Fridays! We hope you have had a great week… We definitely have had a busy week, but busy in a great way. We packed up Lazaro’s amazing trunk show. We have been meeting many newly engaged brides! And we have been preparing for today and tomorrow’s Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 Collection trunk show! Ladies, this collection is DIVINE… But while prepping Monique’s collection, here at the shop, we have been talking about elegant, beautiful, timeless brides, and the one that keeps coming up is Princess Grace! Doesn’t Grace Kelly look so elegant and beautiful yet at ease in the picture above? Love the happiness!
Happy Friday, happy elegant Friday! But before we sign off here are some web and blog goodies that we loved and wanted to share with you…
Unique wedding speech-song!
Fun campaign or fun way to pick honeymoon destinations?
Dance tips for the groom!
So looking forward to them, and to the fashions!
Bridal Pinterest love affair! Have you followed ours yet?
XOXO
Image source: gracekellyonline.com
Lazaro Special Appearance & Trunk Show! Happy Friday!
Hooray for Fridays! And what a Friday and Saturday this will be! As you may have heard, we have renowned designer Lazaro at the store today and tomorrow (Jan 4 – Jan 5), and we couldn’t be more excited with this opportunity! He will not only be showcasing his latest bridal collection, but he will also be helping brides pick out their perfect gown. This is truly a special appearance, for more details click here, but please call for your appointment, appointments will be limited!
Happy Friday, Happy Weekend! But before we sign off, here are some web and blog goodies that we loved and wanted to share with you…
Your reception painted? Live event painters – amazing!
Modern bands, for modern grooms – cool or too wild?
Beautiful Miami downtown wedding! Thanks Ray!
Style Me Pretty, the book, yay!
XOXO
Ringing in 2013!
Welcome 2013 and welcome back friends! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break; we had a lovely break! We were able to relax, spend time with friends and family, and simply have fun! But now, as we look ahead to 2013, we couldn’t be more excited. Already, we have met some newly engaged brides! And so many brides we know will soon be walking down the aisle.
In essence, this is one of our favorite times of the year! For many, it is the beginning of the engagement and wedding planning process, for many others, this new year represents the year they will walk down the aisle, and for even others… it is both! No matter where you are in the process, take a deep breath, be present and enjoy the moment – we definitely will!
XOXO
Main image: Jess Barfield