New Arrival by Mira Zwillinger
Shop this chic new botanical inspired wedding dress by Mira Zwillinger now at Chic Parisien.
Photos by Rudy Duboue for Chic Parisien. Featuring Mira Zwillinger. Makeup and Hair by Marz Hair and Makeup.
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Spotlight On Serena Gown from Monique Lhuillier Spring 2022
When we saw this new Monique Lhuillier collection, Spring 2022, the Serena dress by Monique Lhuillier has us absolutely swooning from the first glance.
We had to style this chic gown in the surrounding neighborhood of Coral Gables, where our boutique is located because the lushness of our streets was the perfect backdrop for this verdant-nature-inspired dress. This halter neck wedding dress is a chic and modern twist on a bridal silhouette that we haven’t seen much of in the past few years, if you’re a fashion-forward bride, this is the dress for your to make a statement on your wedding day. Brides looking for a more subtle way to wear this dress can consider ordering it in white instead of the green accents.
Photos by Rudy Duboue for Chic Parisien. Featuring Mira Zwillinger. Makeup and Hair by Marz Hair and Makeup.
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Maria Elena's Latest (All The Sparkle Inspo You'll Ever Need Available at Chic Parisien)
The latest collection from Maria Elena is all sparkle and lots of substance…
Shop their beautiful, chic, locally made bridal headpieces and accessories, including bridal earrings, tiaras and more atC Chic Parisien.
Designer @mariaelenaheadpieces
Australian Division @mariaelenaheadpiecesau
Producer/Stylist @giseledelbusto
Photographer @mhpandco
Make -up / Hair. @Miamibridalbeauty
Model @dani_brookee
Agency @nextmodelsmia
Location: @groveatgrandbay
Marketing Director @barbie816
Ines Di Santo Goddess Collection: See It Move
In anticipation of our debut of the latest bridal collection by Ines Di Santo, we thought we should share this stunning video they put together to inspire our brides-to-be. Prepare for 8 minutes of chicness:
Dorit x Nektaria at Chic Parisien Through April 3
It’s not every weekend that we debut a new collection, especially from a new bridal designer, at Chic Parisien, but we were smitten with the Nektaria collection by Dorit Kemsley. In case you’re wondering, yes, it’s that Dorit as you can see in the images for the collection features below. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ resident fashionista decided to channel her glam aesthetic into a collection of chic wedding dresses perfect for the Miami bride or the bride who is looking to channel her fashion-forward bridal aesthetic.
Whether you are looking for a modern bridal look or something a bit traditional and still sexy, this collection has someone for everyone.
The trunk show is only in our Coral Gables bridal boutique for a limited time, this Friday, March 26 - April 3rd. Reserve your appointment now and ask about our VIP appointments if you’re interested in reserving the boutique for your bridal party to experience the ultimate in luxury, a private day of shopping in the boutique just for your and your loved ones complete with a private bridal stylist and champagne, of course.
Chic Moments with Maria Elena (and Monique Lhuillier!)
Local Miami bridal accessories designer Maria Elena Headpieces never ceases to amaze us with her haute couture-inspired bridal headpieces, tiaras, hairpins, and more. The perfect way to complete your bridal look from head to toe - because it’s not all about the wedding dress.
Shop Maria Elena Headpieces at Chic Parisien every day and see the latest collection this weekend at our Maria Elena Trunk Show.
Chic Parisien Welcomes Mark Ingram Collection To Our Coral Gables Bridal Boutique
Mark Ingram Collection debuts at Chic Parisien with a trunk show of stunning gowns for every style bride. Whether you’re looking for a mermaid, a chic sheath, a plunging neckline, or a high-fashion silhouette, there is something for you in this collection from one of the most stylish talents in bridal.
Mark Ingram’s eponymous boutique has been a destination for brides in NYC and now, he’s expanding his expert taste-level and bringing his talent for spotting the most beautiful bridal gowns across the country and the world. You may recognize Mark Ingram from his cameo on Gossip Girl when he outfitted Blair Waldorf herself.
All the Details About Real Chic Bride Adriana's Miami Wedding Wearing Ines Di Santo
Tell us your love story! How did you meet and how did you get to a proposal? Agustin and I met at Barracuda's on an ordinary Friday night. He bumped into a former co-worker while she was on her way to the same birthday party I was attending. He bought me tacos and I was smitten from that moment on. On our second date he told me he was moving to New York City for work in a couple weeks. He invited me to visit him right after his move, and like a crazy person, I did. We were long distance for 7 months until he came to visit for Fourth of July. We rented a room at The Standard in Miami Beach and proposed to me in the garden. The next day our families met us for brunch.
When you started planning your wedding what did you envision? How close did the actual wedding get to that vision? I'm a wedding planner so I've had lots of time to see what I love and don't love about weddings. We wanted it to be fun and relaxed. We didn't really care for all the traditions or formalities. Our focus was on getting married in front of our family and closest friends and that's just what we did! We originally planned to get married at The Confidante in Miami Beach in April, and when things shut down in March, all of those plans went out the window. The only things I kept were my florists, photographers, dress and our song for the first dance. Everything else was scrapped! We initially pushed it to August 1 but quickly realized things weren't getting any better. So I called everyone up and shared our new plans for a ceremony and champagne toast at my mom's house on June 27. Definitely wasn't my best or most organized moment, but it worked! There was so much chaos in those moments and I felt guilty for caring about my wedding when so many other things were going on! Our main goal was to keep everyone safe and comfortable so we asked everyone to wear masks and we kept things outdoors. It was nothing like what we originally planned, but I honestly think it was my husband's dream wedding! And looking back, mine too!
What were a few things that were important to you as a couple to include (or not include) in the wedding? Our one and only priority was making our guests feel relaxed. We wanted it to be a no-fuss event with our closest friends and family. It helped us focus on what was really important and not get lost in the day or in the planning process.
How did you decide on the location? I loved the vibe of our original venue because it had a lounge feel versus the traditional ballroom. But with the pandemic, we had to reassess what we wanted. I always dreamed of getting married at my mom's house and was so relieved when I got my mom's blessing to host our microwedding at her house!
Let's talk dress! Give us all the deets! I think I was most obsessed with finding my dress over any other part of the wedding planning process. It was the beautiful Starling by Ines DiSanto. I always thought I'd wear a ballgown and had already selected another dress when I went to try it on. My mom and bridesmaids gasped when I put it on and I knew there was something special about it. I'm so happy I went with that dress, especially since we ended up having a completely different wedding venue!
How did your family, friends, etc play into your wedding planning and wedding day? My mom was pivotal through the whole process. Without her house, we wouldn't have been able to have the kind of event we did. Even before that, she did everything with me and helped me make almost all of the decisions. My brother became a baker during quarantine and offered to make the key lime pie shooters we served as a sweet treat. Agustin's best friend officiated our ceremony and his dad and my nephew read. We only had those that were nearest and dearest to us on that day which made it all the more special.
What's one specific memory you have from your wedding day that you don't think you'll ever forget. The masks, haha! Never in a million years did I think I'd walk down the aisle to a crowd of masked loved ones.
How did you decide on your hair and makeup look? I based my look off my dress. I wanted to keep things simple and classic with just a hint of glam. I love a good low bun and a natural makeup look so that's what I went with.
Was there one vendor you used that you wish everyone knew about? The FloraBuds and The Cardonas. They were so patient with me. I changed things on them almost daily and they were down for the ride the entire way.
Where did you go on your honeymoon and what was the best part? We plan to go to Italy for a couple weeks once normal life resumes. We don't have anything locked in just yet, but the plan is to rent a villa in an Italian town and eat lots of pasta and drink lots of wine.
Real Chic Bride Kathryn Glows in Ines Di Santo's Margot Gown
The lovely real bride Kathryn in Ines Di Santo’s Margot gown as photographed by PS Photography and Films.
New Year, New Arrivals
A few chic new arrivals that you can find when you shop our boutique in-person or virtually:
Sofia's Ancient Spanish Monastery Wedding in Monique Lhuillier
Wedding Day Credit:
Photography: @jocelynandspencer - blog, website, Facebook page,
Venue: @spanishmonastery
Florals: @everafterflorist
Videographer: @vanilla_brides
DJ/Entertainment: @flynnnolan
Violinist: @franklimaviolin
Catering & Desserts: @hughsculinary
Make-Up: @lipstolashes
Hair: @rhianna_cain_hair
Wedding Gown Designer: @moniquelhuillierbride
Wedding Gown Shop: @chicparisien
Bridal Shoes: @badgleymischka
Bridal Tiara: @mariaelenaheadpieces
Bridal Earrings: @majoricaofficial
Groom’s Tux: @menswearhouse
Additional vendor: @docpopcorn
Kendall's Chic Edit
A few favorites that we have in stock right now at our Coral Gables bridal boutique from our stylist and buyer Kendall Huibregtse:
A Few Chic Favorites Available Now...
A little Monique Lhuillier, a bit of Berta and a few Ines Di Santo’s make the rounds of these chic favorites available to shop now via in-store appointment or virtual appointment.
Monique Lhuilier Fall 2021 Bridal Collection Comes to Miami
The Monique Lhuilier Fall 2021 Bridal Collection comes to Chic Parisien’s Coral Gables bridal boutique starting tomorrow, November 19th, and running exclusively through this weekend (only until Saturday, November 21st).
This newest collection from Monique Lhuillier features a tight edit of chic gowns designed to bring happiness to any bride who sees these delightful wedding dresses:
“The Monique Lhuillier Fall 2021 Bridal Collection is regal and timeless with an exuberance for embracing love and life! This season is all about epic volume, bursts of color, intricate prints and unexpected embroideries. The collection radiates joy with fuchsia, feather accents, delicate lily of the valley floral details and exaggerated trains. Romantic with a sense of classic details -- billowing sleeves, softs layers, versatile components such as seamlessly detachable boleros, jackets, and over the top veils complete each look. She's unforgettable.”
Appointments are limited. Please reserve yours now!
Images by KT Merry.
A Few Favorites Wedding Dresses from the Ines Di Santo Fall 2021 Collection
Shop the latest collection from Ines Di Santo now at Chic Parisien, our Coral Gables bridal boutique.
Berta Privée Collection 4 Highlights
Today we thought we’d highlight just a few of our favorite gowns from the latest collection by Berta Privée. We never pick favorites, but sometimes a collection comes in that is so C H I C we can’t help but to show off some of the gowns that we know you’ll love.
The mermaid cuts. The lace. The sweetheart neckline. This is signature #realchicbride.
Shop the collection from September 24 - 26 at Chic Parisien bridal boutique in Coral Gables, Florida. Make your appointments here.
More From Monique Lhuillier Spring 2021
More from our very chic Monique Lhuillier shoot unveiling the Spring 2021 Collection. Photographed by Madison Hope Photography. Makeup by Cristina from Chanel - you can find her at @cmlmakeup and all gowns from Chic Parisien. Accessories from Maria Elena Accessories available at Chic Parisien.
Spotlight on Micro-Wedding Gowns
We know that so many of you have had to change your plans, whether you’re postponing your wedding of pivoting to a smaller, more intimate wedding with your closest loved ones, or even doing a private courthouse ceremony (an elopement can be so romantic!) we asked our stylists to pull some of their favorite gowns for less traditional weddings in the age of Covid.
Here are a few picks, from names like Monique Lhuillier, Berta, Muse by Berta, Ines Di Santo and Yolan Cris that are suitable for a backyard, more casual vibe - put still pack big style, are overflowing with chicness and will make for memorable photographs!
“Don’t be afraid to go big, even if you’re having a small wedding - a train! a long veil! a statement earring! These are all options available to you! A scaled-back wedding doesn’t mean scaled-back style!”
Love Goes On: Krystal's Wedding Day in Reem Acra
Tell us your love story! How did you meet and how did you get to a proposal?
In February 2016, I started working at a law firm in the Gables. The last thing that was running through my head, was that I would meet my husband that day. He had just returned from a month-long trip to Australia and as I’m standing at the reception desk, he greeted me super casually and turned the corner. He quickly took two steps back to the reception desk to properly introduce himself AGAIN. It really was love at first sight. The rest is history after that!
So while we were dating, he asked me what places were on my bucket list. I told him I’ve always wanted to visit Cuba and see where I came from. I’ve always wanted to see where my mom and dad grew up. Jorge planned the entire trip to Cuba and just told me to pack light. On June 14, 2019, we arrived in Havana, Cuba. I had no idea that the entire way there the ring and box were in his pocket. We arrive at the hotel to drop our things off and go straight to sightsee. Our first stop was at Morro Castle “Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro”, named after the three biblical Magi. It is a fortress guarding the entrance to Havana bay in Havana, Cuba.
As we walk up the stairs to the top of the castle, there was a truck selling fresh coconuts with rum. So of course, Jorge buys us a couple and tells me to stand at the top for some pics. I’m standing there when all of a sudden he takes the coconut away. I was left puzzled when he immediately pulls the ring out gets on one knee. I was speechless and all that would come out was “are you serious!!” Well, he was serious!
When you started planning your wedding - what did you envision?
I envisioned myself walking down the aisle in a beautiful traditional, yet breathtaking wedding gown.
I envisioned a lush and elegant ballroom with all whitener decor - simple, yet elegant and romantic. I wanted to make sure we included calla lilies everywhere to honor my late father - it was his favorite and also the flower he and my mom used at their wedding.
I saw myself having my first dance with my husband, as everyone lovingly looked on.
How close did the actual wedding get to that vision?
The fact that we are going through a pandemic, I knew there were certain aesthetics that weren’t going to be possible (i.e. a dance floor, long rectangular tables with candles to name a few).
I was able to walk down the aisle at the Church of the Little Flower in the dress I so desired to wear.
My wedding planner made sure to make my wedding look as breathtaking as possible.
She created a structure where my husband and I would sit under - with hanging callas and gorgeous florals all around. She also created a mirrored backdrop with more hanging callas for the cake display.
These alone helped create the look I was going for - clean, elegant, and definitely a “wow” factor.
It also served as a backdrop as my husband and I had our first dance that I so dreamed about.
Aside from that dance, because of COVID, we were not allowed to have dancing overall - however, my mother surprised me with a trio consisting of 2 singers and a guitarist. They were able to liven up the night and create an ethereal vibe as guests sang along to the music.
What were a few things that were important to you as a couple to include (or not include) in the wedding?
My husband’s only request was that we get married in the Catholic Church. We chose the Church of the Little Flower because my parents got married there and also my son attends the school. In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful churches. The Priest who married us was, Father Manny. He was the sweetest and most caring with my husband and I. He got to know us along the way so that he could make our wedding ceremony very special for us. Another request I had for the wedding was that i would be surrounded by callas. My dad passed away when I was 20 years old from cancer and I wanted to honor him somehow. Callas were his favorite flower and also the flower my he & my mom used at their wedding. Petal Productions alongside my wedding planner created the most beautiful calla wedding. I am forever grateful.
How did you decide on the location?
My original location was The Ritz Carlton in coconut grove, but COVID shut them down. The team at The Ritz was so amazing and flawlessly set us up at The Ritz in Key Biscayne. It was the most magical weekend of our lives.
Let's talk dress! Give us all the deets!
My amazing gown was by designer Reem Acra. My veil was by designer Ines De Santo. It’s a sweetheart-shaped A-line gown with silk flowers. The veil is all hand sewn with pearls and diamonds.
How did your family, friends, etc play into your wedding planning and wedding day?
My friends and family were super supportive throughout the entire planning process. I’m not going to lie and tell you that it was the most magical experience planning this wedding because it was not. Covid-19 came in like a wrecking ball and changed everything around. I originally had 200 people invited and about 110 came. I’m super thankful for my amazing mother and super comforting wedding planner, Marylen Exposito. All of the vendors were super accommodating to all of the changes. My flowers were by Petal Productions. My photography was Rodrigo Varela and my videography was Osiris Photography.
What's one specific memory you have from your wedding day that you don't think you'll ever forget.
One specific memory that I will never forget about was when the church opened up the curtain to reveal me to my husband. The look on his face was absolutely priceless. Once he laid eyes on me, he couldn’t control his emotions anymore. He looks so dashing in his Sartori Amici custom navy tux. I couldn’t wait to stand next to him.
How did you decide on your hair and makeup look?
My hair and make up was done by Marz & Co. Marz & Co. is a squad of some of South Florida’s most sought after (and fierce) makeup and hair professionals. While all different, in personality and technique, the incredibly talented members of the Marz Makeup + Hair team share the common goal of making women feel the most stunning they have ever felt. They live (and die!) for the moment when a woman looks into the mirror and lights up from the sight of her own vibrant beauty, all while ensuring your hair and makeup lasts all day and night. Marz & Co. work alongside the most elite wedding vendors and are consistently considered a “preferred vendor” at many of South Florida’s finest venues. I chose a timeless sleek part down the center with a criss cross low bun in the back.
Was there one vendor you used that you wish everyone knew about?
My wedding planner, Marylen Exposito. She never gave up hope that this wedding was going to happen and was my voice of reason. She would calmly update me on the current phases Miami-Dade was going through and held my hand through the entire process. She made sure we were compliant with all social distancing standards, while still creating the wedding of my dreams with no detail overlooked.
Where did you go on your honeymoon and what was the best part?
Our original honeymoon had to be completely canceled due to Covid-19. We went on a Plan B honeymoon to the most beautiful new resort in Key Largo called Bungalows. It is an only adult and all inclusive resort. I really felt like I was transported to Bali for the week. 45 minutes from my house and the most relaxing and gorgeous honeymoon.
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2021, World Debut at Chic Parisien. Part I.
We were honored to host the world debut of the Monique Lhuillier Spring 2021 Collection, so we called in some talented friends to capture these beautiful gowns, previously unseen my any brides. We got to see these gowns through the lens of the talented Madison Aycoth (@mhpandco and @madisonaycoth), Cristina Liviero (@cmlmakeup) a master Chanel artist brought our vision of a summer bride to life and, of course, the magic of Monique Lhuillier’s latest collection made it all happen.
Inside and outside of our Coral Gables bridal boutique, gown after gown from the Spring 2021 collection inspired us to think forward to the beautiful brides who will one day walk down the aisle in these chic gowns.
Many of the gowns featured here are from Bliss Monique Lhuillier, a more accessibly priced collection by Monique Lhuillier. These new gowns for Bliss Monique Lhuillier feature chic, simple silhouettes with sumptuous silks but little to no embellishments. If you’re a bride who wants all the glamour of a classic bridal dress but is looking for something a bit more simple, there are some very beautiful inspiration gowns in this collection. We are particularly fond of the first dress featured here, because, pockets!
A special shout out to Maria Elena Headpieces, whose accessories completed these chic bridal looks!
