Choosing the Perfect Gown, an Expert Chat!

And just like that Monday rolls around!  How was your weekend?  We had an action packed, amazing weekend!  Most importantly, we had our first 2013 Monique Lhuillier trunk show and it was just out of this world!  We met so many newly engaged brides, and we were able to be part of their process of finding the perfect gown.   We have to admit, it is just amazing to witness brides fall in love with their perfect gown… it is actually a true privilege!  Which is why we could not decline the opportunity of participating in Weddings Illustrated Expert Chat series.  Our very own Catherine Fox Milian will be chatting/tweeting with brides, grooms and industry professionals today, Jan 14 at 1PM EST!  Feel free to join as she will be answering wedding gown questions, from trends to accessories… In essence, how to choose the perfect wedding gown!  Gotta say, we are a bit nervous, but we can’t wait to share our thoughts!  Don't miss it!

• The hashtag that will be used is #WIExpertChat.They will be tweeting from @WIFlorida, and Catherine will be tweeting from @chicparisien.
• To join:

1. Before 1PM on Jan 14, log in to your Twitter account
2. Click on this link: http://tweetchat.com/room/WIExpertChat
3. Authorize the app

For more details, click here!

XOXO

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

Monique's Sneak Peak: Fall 2013!

Rapture, Opulence, Fantasy... although these adjectives seem to have been taken out of Marie Antoinette’s fabulous biography, these are actually some of the names of Monique Lhuillier’s gowns from her new Fall 2013 collection!  And the names are only the tip of the iceberg as to how beautiful, elegant, romantic and simply, breathtaking this collection is!

But do you know what is even more fabulous?  This weekend we are holding our very first Monique Lhuillier trunk show of 2013 and we couldn’t be happier! Don’t miss out on this exclusive look at the collection, Jan 11 and Jan 12 at Chic Parisien in Coral Gables. We are certain you will fall in love with this amazing collection.  For details, click here!

Below is a sneak peak of some of our favorites... do you have any favorites?

XOXO

We heart Downton Abbey!

Yay for Downton Abbey!  After many, many, many months of Downton Abbey withdrawals… finally, it is back; and just on what we saw last night, it seems like it is going to be better than ever!  The wedding between Mary and Matthew, simply: PERFECT!   And this quote… beyond PERFECT!

Matthew Crawley:  You came. To be honest, I wasn't completely sure you would.

Lady Mary: I'm glad to hear it. I should hate to be predictable.

Are you watching?  Anything special you want to see this season?

XOXO

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