Love In Lazaro
Lazaro, a Real Chic Bride, and Vizcaya make for the most dramatic, stunning wedding combination around! The drama in this photoshoot is absolutely unreal!
Looking In Love In Berta
We see loads of photos of people looking in love around here, but this one just OOZES that je ne sais quoi that makes wedding pictures something really special and full of love. Maybe it has to do with the bride's stunning Berta gown?
Real Chic Bride in Monique Lhuillier
Meet #RealChicBride Stephanie, her stunning Monique Lhuillier dress and her #squad.
Front Row At Inbal Dror
Now that we're back from Bridal Market (aka #nybfw) we can finally share all these amazing photos that we snapped real time! Catherine and Keidy were in New York for the week soaking up all the chicness fresh off the runway. At Inbal Dror's Fall/Winter 2016 show, we saw a whole lot of classic Inbal; sexy, show-stopping numbers for a bride looking to make a statement. The slits were high. The neckline was low. And the silhouettes showed of a sexy shape. We swooned. We snapped pictures of as many looks as we could, but who could blame us for getting a bit distracted as these looks walked down the runway?
This collection played with fabric in new and interesting ways, swaths of silver flowed into nudes and nary a full white dress was seen. Notice the cloud-like, gossamer quality and the voluminous but ultra-light bolero in photo four.
Imagine how hard it was to pick what to buy for Chic Parisien! Don't fret, we know our brides and we're confident in our choices. Can't wait to announce when this collection will be here for a trunk show. Stay posted on our Instagram (@chicparisien)!
Looking Back
Just a couple snapshots of what's been going on #aroundtheboutique lately. If you're following us on Instagram you're seeing it all happen live - if you're a bride who's been shopping with us lately you might have been here while we took one of these pictures. Don't forget to send us your photos of shopping at the boutique and, of course, of your big day!
xx
Stay chic!
#RealChicBrides of Instagram (+ THANK YOU)
Just a quick recap of some #RealChicBride moments recently shared on our Instagram. We wanted to say thank you, thank you to all our brides and followers who helped us get to 24K today! TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND!
We can't believe that every time we press send so many of you follow along with what's going on #aroundtheboutique, our inspiration photos, dresses from our designers and all the rest of the daily chic inspiration we post on Instagram.
If you're a #RealChicBride who hasn't been featured, it's never too late to send us your photos!
XOXO we love you all!
-Chic Parisien
Real Chic Blushing Bride in Bliss By Monique Lhuillier
This beautiful #RealChicBride sent us her wedding day pictures and we wanted to instantly share them with all of you! Katharina is wearing Bliss by Monique Lhuillier.
Be sure you scroll all the way to the bottom for a glimpse of a totally swoon-worthy sweets table!
Photos by Andres Llopart
A Real Chic Mother Daughter Story
It takes a really chic bride to take her mother's dress from 34 years ago and make it look this good! Or maybe it takes a really chic dress? In this case, both are true. Real Chic Bride Johnette came back to Chic Parisien to shop for her wedding dress 34 years after her mother originally bought her gown with us. Not only did she find the perfect chic Lazaro dress for her own wedding, but she wore her mother's dress for her engagement photos - with no alterations! She even took some lace off the jacket sleeves to make the headpiece! How ultra-chic is it to buy a dress that suits your style but take your mom's dress and turn it into a family heirloom by making it a part of your wedding?
We hope Johnette's creative take on her mother's dress inspires other brides to revisit their mother's gowns!
Check back here soon for pictures of the actual wedding!
Such Style: A Styled Shoot with Berta, Manolo Doreste and More!
Sometimes it's fun to see our dresses styled in a whole new, totally chic and over the top way - this photoshoot proves it!
Credits Below:
Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach
Photographer: Manolo Doreste
Cinematography: Alan Button
Models: Evolution Model Management
Stylist: Erika Glocher
Hair & Make Up: Deborah Conception
Chic Parisien - Berta (Dress on Piano) https://www.facebook.com/ChicParisien | https://instagram.com/chicparisien
Berta Bridal (Dress on Piano) https://www.facebook.com/BertaBridal | https://instagram.com/bertabridal
J. Del Olmo (Dress in Suite) https://www.facebook.com/jdelolmobridal | https://instagram.com/jdelolmobridal
Badgley Mischka (Dress in Suite) https://www.facebook.com/BadgleyMischka | https://instagram.com/badgleymischka
Accessories: Maria Elena Headpieces
Flowers and Decor: The Breakers
Linens: Wildflower Linens
Chair Accessories: M The Collection
Berta's Chic In-Store Appearance!
Last week we were honored to host the chic, inimitable Berta of Berta Bridal. You probably recognize the name, she's the mastermind behind the gowns that have rethought what a wedding dress should look like. They're sexy, they're elegant and they're made entirely by hand with exquisite attention paid to even the finest of details. Berta herself oversees the process of each and every dress from her studio in Israel.
For her first US appearance (ever!) Berta chose to come visit Chic Parisien and spend some time in the store meeting past Chic Berta Brides and fitting future #RealChicBrides. What a treat it was for brides-to-be who came and had their dresses fitted by the designer herself.
In honor of her visit we threw, what else but a chic fete in her honor!? There was champagne, there were models showing off the latest designs and some of our long-term Berta favorites and there were, of course, brides!
Here's a look at the party, but don't forget to check back because we'll soon be posting an exclusive interview with Berta!
Photos By: Manolo Doreste.
Event Sponsors: Distinctive Details , Stephen Starr Events , Divine Delicacies , Elements & Accents.
Lazaro Trunk Show Featuring Personal Appearance
We love when Lazaro comes to visit! Yes, we love when the chic new collections come in (And boy are they chic! Wait till you see the photos below!), but we are so lucky to have Lazaro himself coming with the dresses for this trunk show. Starting tomorrow, brides will have the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with the designer himself. Lazaro will be #aroundtheboutique to provide his expert eye to brides trying on his designs.
What could be a more special way to shop for a gown than in the most qualified of hands?
Here's a look at some of the stand-out gowns in a truly stand-out collection:
Wynwood Love: #RealChicBride in Naeem Khan
Here's a long overdue post, but trust on this one, it's better late than never - the Wynwood Love wedding of Danielle and Frankie. Danielle was a radiant bride in Naeem Khan with a backdrop of a Wynwood venue transformed for this modern and sophisticated wedding.
You can check out the whole amazing wedding gallery by Kane and Social here.
#LuxeFeteAtVersace
When we had the chance to participate in a shoot at the Versace Mansion - we jumped for joy! Yes we would send over a dress! And of course, it should be Berta! The perfect fit for this iconic, glam venue.
We knew that with one of these chic gowns and the Versace Mansion as the backdrop, we'd see something special - but we could have never imagined something this beautiful, this luxe!
The full credits are listed below the images. Each and every one of them a talented vendor as these photos show. If you want to see more images, and who wouldn't, head over to Luxe Fête - that's the creative mind that literally had a dream of this bride and then made it all happen in real life. Enjoy!
Planning and Design: @LuxeFete
Photographer: @_dianalupu
Cake: Dominque Couture Cakes
Florals: @sproutmiami
Berta Wedding Gown and Veil: @chicparisien
Jewelry: @mariaelenaheadpieces
Bridal Styling: @dressvoyage
Make Up: @natashagrossmakeupartist
Hair: @braid_queen
Furniture and Linens: @nuagedesignsinc
Tableware: @zgallerie
Paper Suite: Letter Heads
Aventura Magazine Features Chic, Chic, Chic Parisien Gowns
Aventura Magazine did us the great honor of featuring our gowns in their very beautiful Bridal Issue. Monique Lhuillier (Posh Gown) and Inbal Dror (BR-13-23) take center stage with Miami's iconic Cuban architecture as a backdrop and Maria Elena Headpieces as accessories.
Photos by @gioalmapics and styling by @marcelopolis.
A #RealChicBride in Inbal Dror (and Louboutin's!)
This beautiful #RealChicBride wedding has been making the blog rounds - and we know why! It's so chic, so romantic and the couple looks so in love! Chris and Colleen tied the knot at Deering Estate, she was wearing an Inbal Dror gown from Chic Parisien - one of the first ones she tried on!
They got all the details right on this one. Read all about the couple, their wedding day and how they brought their personalized touch to this intimate wedding on House of Lilac's Hello Beautiful blog and on Green Wedding Shoes.
Photos by Merari Photography.
A Showroom Viewing with Monique Lhuillier Spring 2016
Here's an inside look at our showroom viewing of the Monique Lhuillier Spring 2016 Collection. Just after the magnificent runway show, we got some time alone with these beauties so that we could inspect them up close, ask questions and make our buying decisions.
Now, they're coming to the store and you can see them in person too! We're the very first store to host a trunk show with Monique's Spring 2016 Collection (and isn't it just amazing?!). Appointments are limited, so call now and reserve some time to come in and try these on before anyone else!
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2016 Collection Debuts at Chic Parisien
Be among the first in the world to see the Monique Lhuillier Spring 2016 Collection in person.
This week (Thursday - Saturday), Chic Parisien is proud to debut this stunning collection just weeks after the Bridal Market runway show. We are the very first store to host this collection, so make your appointment now and be the first brides to place your orders on these very fresh, very, very chic gowns.
All images courtesy of Monique Lhuillier.
Bridal Market Recap Part I
There's nothing like a trip to New York. It's the city of Carrie Bradshaw, of Fifth Avenue, of Fashion Week - and then, there's Bridal Market. Bridal Market is the Fashion Week of the bridal world. Twice a year, the industry, and the Chic Parisien team, descends on the city for a few days of non-stop appointments, runway shows, presentations and showroom visits. It's an overload of tulle, lace, beading, trends and all things wedding, but we aren't complaining; there's nothing better than spending time around beautiful things and we are so lucky to spend our work days surrounded by beautiful designer dreams.
We're happy to report that we're back in the store, as inspired as ever, and have brought with us all the trends that we'll see throughout the rest of 2015 and 2016.
We'll be sharing some of the hundreds of photos that we snapped over the course of the trip - seriously, we couldn't help ourselves, there was just so much beauty! But first, we wanted to talk about the big trend at Market: sexy dresses.
Over the past few years we've seen a swing towards a sexy wedding dress and we took note that it isn't stopping. Low back, unlined bodices and plunging necklines were some of the ways designers are vamping up the wedding gown.
ABOVE: MIRA ZWILLINGER
INES DI SANTO
MONIQUE LHUILLIER
images via WWD.COM
I Love You More Than Pizza
#RealChicBride Ashley is half of the couple behind Brickell's Stanzione87 - a pizzeria serving the most authentic pizza Napoletana in town. This long-time couple finally tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at The Kampong, a hidden botanical garden in Coconut Grove. The bride wore a chic Monique Lhuillier and held a simple, and striking bouquet of tiny white flowers. And what a handsome groom! We are positively swooning over these amazing photos captured by the endlessly talented Katie Lopez. Don't they look so in love!?
They didn't serve pizza at the wedding, but quality food was clearly a priority for this foodie couple - they started with oysters and ended with a family style Italian meal followed by a polenta cake!
