Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez Wed In Chic Parisien Gown
Stefania Fernandez, Miss Universe 2009, was married in Cartagena, Colombia wearing Ines Di Santo. The Venezuelan beauty married Bernardo Asuaje in a dress by a Venezuelan designer and then changed into this gown that she found at Chic Parisien.
All images are from @stefaniafernandezk, her official Instagram, we totally recommend you click the link to explore more about her chic and fabulous life!
Stefania Fernandez Boda Video.
New Arrivals at Chic Parisien
Nearly every week we receive new arrivals here at Chic Parisien. The bridal schedule is a wild, and non-stop one - people fall in love, couples get engaged all year around, designers show in New York, Barcelona, Paris and Milan at different times, we attend runway shows twice a year to place orders, designers and new collections visit for trunk shows almost every weekend and new gowns are delivered here just about weekly.
That means it's never the wrong time of year to shop for your wedding dress. Make an appointment now to come try on these brand new designer gowns:
Bliss by Monique Lhuillier
Ines Di Santo
Mira Zwillinger
Lazaro
Lazaro
Can You See Yourself In One Of These Chic Designers?
We know that picking the right wedding dress for you requires decision after decision. The process is different for every bride, that's why our bespoke approach to the bridal experience is one we've stuck with for nearly half a century. Here's a bit of guidance to get you started in your search to find the perfect dress for you. We've gathered a few of our #realchicbrides stunning images and sorted them on here by designer, with a link to the designer's page so that if the style speaks to you, you can click the designer's name and keep exploring. Remember, this is just a tiny sample of the gowns that we have in store and the designers whose collections we carry. For a list of upcoming trunk shows, click here.
Berta
Photo by Madison Hope Photography
Photo by UDS Photo
Romona Keveza
Photo by UDS Photo
Ines Di Santo
Photo by Ray Santana
Photo by Lucia Rubio
Hayley Paige
More Dresses, In More Sizes
We've been listening to our bride's feedback and have started ordering sample gowns in more sizes. We now carry a new collection of dresses, from a variety of designers, in more sizes.
Let us take a step back and explain; at Chic Parisien, as is the industry standard at high-end bridal boutiques, you find your dream dress using our in-store samples. Then, we take your measurements and place your order with our chic designers. Our designers create your custom gown, made-to-measure so that it fits you perfectly, but samples, traditionally, come in similar sizes to how the gowns are shown on the designer runway.
While offering sample sizing allows some brides to try on gowns in the boutique, others use the gowns as an example of fabric, look and feel and then place a bespoke order. Now at Chic Parisien, more brides can experience the fit of their gown before placing an order for their custom gown. We know that our beautiful brides come in all shapes and sizes and we want every bride's experience to be as special as possible.
We are thrilled to showcase in this gallery just a small sampling of the dresses we now have available in store in sizes beyond the runway sample size. Make an appointment now to see the rest of this chic collection!
The Chic Veils of Peter Langner
Peter Langner's veils have long been a favorite at Chic Parisien. The exquisite Italian craftsmanship paired with the trained sartorial eye of designer Peter Langner make them a perfect compliment to dresses of any designer. We particularly adore how light they are while still being elegant.
Below is a photo of Peter, all the way from Italy, at the boutique as he walked our stylists through his latest collection and all-time great gowns and veils:
A Chic Erin Cole Statement Dress
We're sad to see the Erin Cole collection, along with our friend, the very talented Erin Cole leave after this past weekend's trunk show. How stunning is this statement dress from the California-cool bridal designer?
The Perfect Pair: Maria Elena and Berta
Maria Elena Headpieces and Berta make for the perfect pair at a recent photo shoot that took place at Chic Parisien to highlight the latest from the Maria Elena Accessories 2018 Collection. We could go on and on about the reasons why we love Maria Elena's chic designs, starting with how the bring light and elegance to our brides faces on their wedding day, perfectly complementing their wedding gown and natural beauty and ending with the fact that she's a local designer and all her headpieces, earrings, tiaras, and accessories are made right here in Miami. We'll cut it short though so that you can get to what you came here for, the stunning images by Vanessa Velez Photography.
Jennifer Behr, From the Red Carpet To Chic Parisien
Celebrity favorite Jennifer Behr has been seen on the likes of Jessica Biel, Jennifer Lawrence, Elle Fanning, Natalie Portman, Rihanna and so many more. Now, you can be chic like the A-list and don a Jennifer Behr accessory for your wedding - or special occasion!
Chic Parisien is now carrying the very chic Jennifer Behr. Each and every piece is made in Brooklyn, by hand. Jennifer Behr's delicate and stylish pieces are the perfect way to add that final touch to your wedding dress.
Make an accessories appointment now, or feel free to walk in, and shop our new arrivals from Jennifer Behr!
Behind The Scene's At Berta's S/S 2018 Runway Show
We were backstage with Berta Bridal along with photographer Ray Santana to capture the exciting moments and final touches right before this runway show at the famed Plaza Hotel.
Berta, as you might know, is available here at Chic Parisien. The signature Berta look is defined by couture-quality. If you're looking at a Berta dress, you know it. They're sexy, elegant and truly chic.
The Spring / Summer 2018 collection was no exception. The palette skewed a bit more towards white and ivories than previous collections and we saw detailed lacework and stunning fabrics replace jewels and stones as the stand-out detail. One thing that we didn't see change? The plummeting v-neck is still very much in.
Dress Feature: Monique Lhuillier's Chantal
Monique Lhuillier strikes the perfect balance with the Chantal dress. We love the mix of classic lines, including the beautiful drop waist, airy skirt and the athletic and modern cut-out back, a fresh, bridal take on the racerback dress. With summer right around the corner, it's the perfect time to come in and try on this dress and others from the Fall 2017 collection.
Another Chic Day
It was a magical day when the very talented Vanessa Velez (photographer) and Soco Alicia (wedding planner) teamed up with us for an in-store shoot featuring some of our favorite dresses in stock right now. It didn't hurt to have the very chic Adrienne Ferreira, who you probably recognize by now from Instagram, as the model and the help of gowns by Ines Di Santo, Monique Lhuillier, Inbal Dror, Christos Costarellos and Mira Zwillinger.
We're extra excited to announce that TOMORROWVanessa, Adrienne and Soco are coming back for another shoot and we can't wait to see what we come up with this time!
Do you have any special requests - are you dying to see a Berta this time around? Or maybe you're interested in something simple and streamlines? Let us know! Send us an email at info@cpbride.com.
(above Monique Lhuillier)
Ines Di Santo
Mira Zwillinger
Christos Costarellos
#realchicbride Round-Up
We're more than a little obsessed with how chic these brides, in their gowns from Chic Parisien, looked on their wedding day. Just wanted to post a quick little something wishing these beauties (and their new husbands!) a lifetime of happiness, love and chic memories!
Runway Report: Peter Langner
Peter Langner came out to take his bow after his Spring 2018 collection in New York wearing what looked a lot like a scientist's lab coat. Take that as a clue about the personality of the designer who showed us dresses with his signature architectural flair.
This collection struck a particular chord with us. We're seeing simpler, cleaner dresses take over and that is perfect, signature Peter Langner. Suddenly, this long-time friend of Chic Parisien feels like the designer du jour again.
Combine Italian handiwork with tradition and modernity and you have the perfect collection to inspire future #realchicbrides.
Keep on the lookout for an announcement of a trunk show with Peter Langner.
Photos by Ray Santana.
Inbal Dror Trunk Show
Inbal Dror has garnered what some would call a "cult following" around here. It's a favorite of the Miami bride who is a bit edgy, totally romantic and wants a balance of both sexy, fashion-forward and maybe a touch bohemian without going over the top.
All in all, we love the very chic Inbal Dror's collection because it suits so many of our bride's personal style.
If you're a bride looking for something that will make you feel totally you on your wedding day, Inbal Dror lets your style shine.
Book your appointment for this weekend's trunk show now.
Dresses from @chicparisien + Inbal Dror. Photographer: @vanessavelezphotography + @enuelvieraphoto. Planner: @socoalicea. Flowers: @rodristudio.
Hayley Paige Trunk Show
This weekend's Hayley Paige trunk show couldn't have come at a better time, we just received the photos from out shoot with Vanessa Velez and we're thrilled to show off these amazing shots featuring Hayley's gowns. Credits:
Dresses from @chicparisien + @misshayleypaige. Accessories: @mariaelenaheadpieces. Photographer: @vanessavelezphotography + @enuelvieraphoto. Planner: @socoalicea. Flowers: @rodristudio.
We'll let the photos speak for themselves, but hurry up and book your appointment for the Hayley Paige trunk show ASAP (space is limited):
Make your appointment now and be a future #hpbride and #realchicbride!
Behind The Scenes At Our Latest Shoot
We partnered up with Vanessa Velez Photography, Soco Alicia (planner), Angel Rodriguez (florist), Adrienne Ferreira (model) to shoot some of our favorite looks for spring brides. If you're recently engaged, now is the perfect time to start shopping for your wedding dress - even if your wedding isn't until next spring or summer!
We styled some brand new Ines Di Santo dresses, here for last weekend's trunk show, with accessories by Maria Elena for that bit of signature, #realchicbride sparkle and AMAZING boutiques by Angel Rodriguez speckled with peonies, ranunculus, and other spring florals.
Plus, we got the chance to play dress up with some of our brand new Christos Costarellos dresses - the perfect tea length dress for a garden wedding or a rehearsal dinner. More photos by the very talented Vanessa Velez are on the way, but until then, these behind the scenes shots should hold you over!
Erin Cole's First Bridal Collection Debuts at Chic Parisien
Erin Cole has been a notable accessories designer in the bridal world for years. Her Swarovski encrusted designs including jewelry, headpieces, veils, coverlets, sashes and more, have long been a staple at Chic Parisien so we were thrilled when Erin gave us the news that she was expanding into wedding dresses.
This past weekend we had Erin Cole's first ever wedding dress line here at the boutique for a very chic trunk show.
Erin's collection has something for everyone, the dresses are trendy, but timeless, lightweight for the girl who prioritizes comfortably breaking it down on the dance floor, and they're sexy dresses with a focus on illusion necklines and soft glamour. You can tell that Erin is a California girl, the dresses are showstoppers, but they still feel easy; they're stunning but it's the girl who wears them who will really stand out, not the dress.
#RealChicBride Weds in Jamaica
Happy Monday! Is there any better way to shake the Monday blues than with a #RealChicBride in Lazaro? Shannon was all smiles at her wedding in Jamaica. May your marriage be as full of smiles and beautiful as your wedding Shannon and Christian!
Winter Wedding Inspiration, Even Here in Tropical Paradise
It's February. While that means winter weddings featuring white fur stoles and definitely long sleeve dresses everywhere else, it's just another day in paradise here in Miami. There's no better time to be outside than mid-winter in Coral Gables where its the perfect time of year for dinner parties al fresco and beach days - but that doesn't mean we don't crave a bit of winter whimsy.
Alas, Maria Elena Accessories knows this all too well, that might be why they went with a winter theme for their lookbook featuring the newest earrings, necklaces, tiaras, and, of course, headpieces. The photos are the perfect inspiration for a winter #realchicbride whether in Miami or in the "real" winter.
Cecilia in Mira Zwillinger Tells Us About Her Well Designed Love Story
Hi Cecila! Tell us a bit about yourself, where you live and what you do?
I am a Cuban American and I grew up in Miami. I attended college at Auburn University in Alabama because it has a highly ranked architecture program.
And now, for the love story... how did you and your husband meet?
Taylor and I met in architecture school, we were friends for almost a year until a fairly romantic camping trip and we've been inseparable ever since. We were an awesome design team and we hope to start our own firm in the future. We graduated together in 2015, and then moved to Miami.
Tell us about the proposal...
Taylor proposed on January 17, 2016 at the top of the 1111 on Lincoln road (a parking garage designed by our favorite architects). It was a total surprise, my best friends told me they needed to go shopping for some business clothes for their new jobs at Lincoln road - in hindsight the lie was really obvious but, I'm terribly gullible. After they finished shopping I suggested we go to the top of 1111 because it's my favorite place in the city and it has the best views. We got to the top floor and I heard Frank Sinatra playing and I saw Taylor, looking handsome as hell, surrounded by candles.
He proposed and I said YES it was amazing and beautiful.
Shortly after we moved to Providence, Rhode Island because I got into Rhode Island School of Design and I'm currently in school getting my masters in furniture design and Taylor is practicing architecture at a local firm.
When you started looking for a dress, did you know Mira was the one? What was the process like of deciding what kind of dress was right for you?
When I started looking for a dress I was very interested in the designers Paolo Sebastian and Inbal Dror but, I fell in love with an amazing dress by Mira Zwillinger. I put it on and it just perfectly described me. I want to wear it everyday. This dress was empowering and delicate and natural.
Where was the wedding?
We had the ceremony at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Reception at Maps backlot in Wynwood.
What was one wedding detail or tradition that was really special to you?
One of our favorite traditions was the mantilla which is a piece of lace that is placed over us during the ceremony.