Under My Umbrella!
Wet, gray and soggy perfectly describes Miami in the last few days. In South Florida, it has really been raining a lot lately... Which got us thinking, what happens when it rains on your wedding day!?!?! Rain can definitely put a damper on things (pun intended), or it can be a cup half full situation… If you ask us, a rainy wedding day calls for bright boots, getting close under an umbrella and taking advantage of this photographic opportunity! An umbrella can be such a romantic, graphic and fun prop to add to any wedding pic. So, if it rains on your wedding day, make sure you've planned ahead with matching umbrellas, take advantage and enjoy the moment! Here are some great rainy wedding day pics we thought you'd enjoy! Are you worried of rain on your day? Would you weather the storm and take pics outdoor? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Photo sources:
Red Galoshes: Number 9 Photography
Night Rainy Wedding Day: Unplugged Photography
Yellow Boots: Cade Martin
Bridal Party under umbrellas: Mauro Pozzer
B&W Graphic Umbrella: amouramour
Clear Umbrellas: Juan Maclean Photography
Happy Forever
Last weekend we were inspired by the cutest 6 year old girl who was at the store. Her aunt was trying on wedding gowns, while she quietly played with her doll. Out of nowhere, we overheard her daydream about her future wedding: a white dress, an “eternally long” veil, and lots and lots of pink flowers. We casually eavesdropped. Her vivid daydream was the sweetest. When we asked who she was going to marry, she answered “I don’t know but we will be very happy, happy, happy.” Then she paused, took a breath, and finalized her statement by saying “We will be happy because we will be together, forever” It was very simple yet profound. This cute 6 year old managed to verbalize in a simple statement what the quest for the perfect partner is all about. At the end of the day, isn't it about finding that one person that simply makes us Happy and hopefully, will last Forever? So simple, so perfect!
What are you looking for when finding love? Tell us what you think, we always love to hear! In the meantime, here are some fun links from around the web that also inspired us this week and thought you would enjoy!
XOXO
Wedding Wine and Liquor Calculator
Dreamy Modern Pastels!
100 Spring Wedding Ideas!
Lovely Lily Pulitzer
Mad Men Premiered, how about a Mad Men inspired wedding?
Image source: Baby Version Rock
Fashion Trend Alert: Metallic Wedding Gowns!
We’re always looking for new trends when it comes to bridal fashion… And boy are we loving this new trend: Metallic Inspired wedding gowns! We’ve seen this trend show up on gowns in gold, silver, bronze, copper, even in a metallic blue! It’s the type of trend that can feel fashion forward yet very elegant and romantic! It’s perfect for a very stylish and chic bride that wants to sparkle, dazzle and shine! Here are some of our favorite metallic gowns we’ve spotted recently. Are you loving this trend as much as we are? Tell us what you think, we always love to hear. For more bridal metallic inspiration go here!
XOXO
Fashion's Big Night Out!
Did you watch the Academy Awards last night? A-Ma-Zing! It’s an event full of glamor and glitz… Tinseltown at its best! We have to admit the ceremony was a bit slow, but truth be told, it's the fashions what keeps us up every year… Ahhhh, the fashions! The Oscar red carpet is the MOTHER SHIP! All the A-Listers dressed in the most gorgeous gowns of the year is just insanely awesome to watch!
Needless to say, the red carpet is a great source for bridal wear inspiration. Many celebrity favorite designers such as Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa, Romona Keveza, Naeem Khan, Elie Saab, Badgley Mischka have amazing bridal gowns that are counterparts to the red carpet fashions we have seen throughout awards season.
Here are some of our favorites from last night’s red carpet… Would you consider any of these in white as a bridal gown? We could definitely imagine many brides on their big night wearing gowns inspired by the gorgeousness we saw last night! What was your fave? For more fashions from last night, go here!
XOXO
Images source: Just Jared
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
What is the meaning of Something Blue?
When it comes to wedding traditions, which by the way, we love most of them, sometimes they are a conundrum as to why they exist and what they mean. For example, ever wonder where “Something Blue” comes from? Something old, something new, something borrowed... we can easily imagine what these traditions may represent; but something blue!?!? We were stumped!
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
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