Meet Yeilys Perez,
Meet Yeilys, she’s most likely the first person that you’ll see at Chic Parisien when you enter our bridal boutique. She is the smiling face behind our front desk! Yeilys helps guide our brides through their shopping experience starting with greeting them with her friendly demeanor and calm energy. Get to know her a little more by reading below:
Name: Yeilys Perez
How have you been working at Chic Parisien?
I have been working at Chic for a year now and I love it.
How would you describe your personal style?
Ultra sophisticated style with a modern sassy surprise. :)
Who is your style icon?
Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly just to name a few.
Why do you love working in the wedding industry?
I love Fashion, and I love meeting people from all over the world while they search for the most fashionable dress for their big day.
What's your favorite dessert?
Gelato
Is there a wedding dress (from any season) that you'll always remember?
Baldwin from Monique Lhuillier
Which of our designers best encapsulates your personal style (it can be a mish-mash! Just tell us why!)?
This is a tough question, I love them all but if I have to choose it would be Yolan Cris.
What is somewhere on your travel bucket list?
Bali
What's a part of your job that you love?
When I see the bride happy that she has found her dress.
What's your favorite movie?
La Dolce Vita
Feathers or fringe?
Fringe
Sequins or simple?
Simple
Tiara or headband?
Headband
New Monique Lhuillier Collection At Chic Parisien For A Limited Time Only
Shop the latest, brand new Monique Lhuillier wedding dress collection at our Coral Gables bridal boutique. Make your appointment to see this collection of wedding gowns for yourself with the help of a bridal stylist and be ready to “say yes” to your dream dress.
If you’ve been eyeing the brand new Monique Lhuillier collection - you aren’t alone! This new line of bridal gowns is especially chic, even for the iconic wedding designer Monique Lhuillier.
We’ve extended the trunk show through the end of the week so that all the wedding dress shoppers out there have time to come in and see this collection for themselves at our Coral Gables bridal boutique.
When we first say this collection at New York Bridal Fashion Week, our first impression was that there is really something for every kind of bride in this edit. If you’re looking for a ballgown, there are plenty. Looking for lace? Wait until you see these! If you are head over heels for the signature Monique Lhuillier florals, there are brand new takes on these special and different wedding dresses that are brimming with romance.
Take a look at our photos from the first look at the collection and then make your appointment now to shop with a private bridal stylist.
Go Inside Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week with Ines Di Santo and Madison Aycoth
Photographer Madison Aycoth shared these insanely chic photos from the Ines Di Santo presentation in Barcelona.
Behind The Scenes at Bridal Fashion Week with the Chic Parisien Team: Berta, Mira Zwillinger, Chose by Kyha, Reem Acra, Mark Ingram
Our team just took our bi-annual trip to NYC for Bridal Fashion Week where we scope out tyhe latest collection from our beloved roster of designers and are always on the look out for new and exiting brands to add to our collection. We spent three whirlwind days looking at the latest in bridal fashion and taking stock of the bridal trends for the rest of 2023 and 2024 so that we are prepared with what our brides will be asking for in the coming year as we buy wedding dresses for our stock.
We won’t have these gowns available for another six months or so in our collection (it takes time to make these beautiful, chic, handmade bridal gowns!) but if you see something you love, you should keep an eye out for a trunk show by that bridal designer where the collection will visit our Coral Gables bridal boutique in its entirely. Trunk shows are the best way to get a first look at the wedding dress collection of your favorite bridal designer way in advance of the dresses arriving for our stock.
Here’s a first look at a few of our collections, more to come soon!
BERTA
Chosen by KYHA
Mira Zwillinger
Mark Ingram COllection
Reem acra
Staff Pick: Kendall Loves Ines Di Santo Camelia Paired with Maria Elena Earrings
We’ve been asking our bridal stylists for their favorite picks from our stock room and we’re loving being surprised by their wedding dresses du jour. Today, we’re featuring Kendall, our Assistant Buyer and Stylist’s, favorite wedding dress of the moment, the bery on trend Ines Di Santo Camelia dress. J’adore!
She paired with with a beautiful set of bridal earrings from local Miami designer and Chic Parisien fav, Maria Elena Headpieces.
Yolancris Collection Highlight
Get to know the Yolancris collection at Chic Parisien during our Yolancris Trunk Show featuring this stylish and timeless Spanish collection at our Coral Gables bridal boutique for a limited time only.
Staff Pick: Alana's Loves Misha By Mira Zwillinger
We asked our staff to weigh in and pick some of their favorite wedding dresses, bridal accessories and more from our stock at Chic Parisien. It’s a treasure trove in here, there are closets full of gorgeous, dreamy wedding looks, just waiting to find the perfect bride to say “yes” and then walk it down the aisle.
Here’s Alana, our Sales Manager’s, choice for favorite bridal wardrobe pieces available at Chic Parisien right now:
Misha Dress & Topper by Mira Zwillinger
Preorder Now! Berta Legging Boots!
These amazing, super sparkly, unbelievably chic Berta leggings (they’re really boots + leggings!) are available now for preorder at Chic Parisien. The perfect addition to your second look or bachelorette party wardrobe, these hybrid legging boots by the inimitable Berta made a major SPLASH when we announced that we are one of the limited preorder retailers in the world. If you are eyeing these amazing Berta leggings, be sure to email info@cpbride ASAP to place your order. They take five/six months to be handmade, so you’ll want to get your order in now to have them ready for your wedding weekend looks.
Berta Rome Collection Highlights
Bonjour! Just here to share a few favorites from the Berta Rome collection, recently seen at Chic Parisien. If you’re interested in one of these wedding dresses or another beautiful gown from the Berta Rome collection, feel free to reach out!
Meet Marisol Rodriguez Stylist at Chic Parisien
Name: Marisol Rodriguez
How have you been working at Chic Parisien? Over 3 years
How would you describe your personal style? Elegant, sophisticated, feminine, and classy
Who is your style icon? Audrey Hepburn
Why do you love working in the wedding industry? That I'm surrounded with happy people and brides who will celebrate one of the happiest days of their lives and I can instill in them my creativity and bring to life what they envision for their day
What's your favorite dessert? Dark Chocolate
Is there a wedding dress (from any season) that you'll always remember? Flock of Angels by Reem Acra
Which of our designers best encapsulates your personal style (it can be a mish-mash! Just tell us why!)? The silhouette and textiles of Reem Acra with the modern twist to a traditional timeless white dress of Mark Ingram
What is somewhere on your travel bucket list? Thailand
What's a part of your job that you love? I love being a part of one of a bride’s most important day and making them feel radiant. That's magical!
What's your favorite movie? Roman Holiday
What's something about your job that might surprise people? The anticipation of finding "the" dress for their wedding day is just as exciting for me as it is for the bride!
Feathers or fringe? Feathers
Sequins or simple? Simple
Tiara or headband? Headband
Katherine Tash at Chic Parisien
Introducing Katherine Tash at Chic Parisien. This modern wedding dress designer is a beautiful new addition to our edit of chic wedding gowns. Currently in store for a limited time only, reserve your appointment now to shop Katherine Tash.
Meet Kati Wirtz Bridal Stylist & Client Services At Chic Parisien
Get to know Kati (Bridal Stylist and Client Services).
She has a passion for bridal but isn’t afraid to dabble in a little bit of edge - read on to hear more about her personal style inspirations, the Monique Lhuillier dress she simply will never be able to get over, and more chic details about her life and style.
Name: Kati Wirtz
How have you been working at Chic Parisien? 2 years
How would you describe your personal style? Edgy
Who is your style icon? Kristen Stewart, Megan Fox
Why do you love working in the wedding industry? I love that designers use bridal fashion to showcase their craftsmanship as a designer and provide us with some of the most beautiful, avant-garde masterpieces on the runway.
What's your favorite dessert? Espresso martini ;)
Is there a wedding dress (from any season) that you'll always remember? Monique Lhuillier Bloom. I wasn't even working here yet when I first fell in love with that dress. I love how unique the green print is.
Which of our designers best encapsulates your personal style? I would say Mira Zwillinger. I love how unique her fabrics are, and how she plays with texture and architectural elements.
What is somewhere on your travel bucket list? Greece, Italy (specifically the Amalfi Coast), Ireland... just to name a few!
What's a part of your job that you love? I love unpacking the trunk shows and seeing the dresses fresh from the runway first hand.
What's your favorite movie? Stephen King's It, the new one
What's something about your job that might surprise people? I think it might surprise brides to know that it's easier to style them based on their inspo pictures instead of leaving it up to us. They'll look good in a million different styles! What's most important is their personal style!
Feathers or fringe? Feathers!
Sequins or simple? Simple
Tiara or headband? Can I say comb?
Meet Kendall Huibregste Assistant Buyer and Bridal Stylist at Chic Parisien
Meet Kendall Huibregste. She’s the assistant buyer at Chic Parisien and a bridal stylist with one of the best-trained eyes in the wedding industry. Kendall comes from Minnesota and has been in Miami for six years. You might recognize her from our Instagram (@chicparisien) but read more to get to know her!
Name: Kendall Huibregste
How have you been working at Chic Parisien? Six years
How would you describe your personal style? Feminine, classic lines with a touch of an edge.
Who is your style icon? Morgan Stewart, Hailey Bieber, Rosie Hungton Whitely, Olivia Culpo, Chloe Lloyd, Marianna Hewitt
Why do you love working in the wedding industry? I love bridal fashion and designing a wedding wardrobe so that the pieces flow together and tell a story of the bride's personal style
What's your favorite dessert? Macaroons, champagne and nutella croissants
Is there a wedding dress (from any season) that you'll always remember? Inbal Dror style 16-05
Which of our designers best encapsulates your personal style (it can be a mish-mash! Just tell us why!)? Monique Lhuillier for her classic yet feminine silhouettes, with a touch of drama!
What is somewhere on your travel bucket list? Ischia, Italy & Tokyo, Japan
What's a part of your job that you love? Going to see the new collections in New York twice a year!
What's your favorite movie? Omg too many to begin to name! Uptown Girls, Practical Magic, Ever After
What's something about your job that might surprise people?
Feathers or fringe? Feathers
Sequins or simple? Simple
Tiara or headband? Headband
Meet Alana Sirota Sales Manager at Chic Parisien
Meet Alana
Get to know Alana, Chic Parisien’s Sales Manager and a dedicated member of our family for fifteen years.
How have you been working at Chic Parisien? 15 years
How would you describe your personal style? Simple Boho
Who is your style icon? Chanel
Why do you love working in the wedding industry? I Love to see happy brides every day!
What's your favorite dessert? Chocolate
Is there a wedding dress (from any season) that you'll always remember? Monique Lhuillier Waltz
Which of our designers best encapsulates your personal style? Monique Lhuillier
What is somewhere on your travel bucket list? Australia
What's a part of your job that you love? When the bride says Yes to the Dress.
What's your favorite movie? The Pianist
What's something about you that might surprise people? Before my 15 years in bridal, I traveled the world as a Flight Attendant
Feathers or fringe? Both
Sequins or simple? Simple
Tiara or headband? Headband
Chic Parisien bride Amanda in Berta
Tell us your love story! How did you meet and how did you get to a proposal?
Tyler and I met in high school and started dating senior year. We both attended FGCU together and graduated with our master’s in clinical mental health counseling. Tyler proposed to me at the Biltmore Estates in Asheville, North Carolina March 2020.
When you started planning your wedding what did you envision? How close did the actual wedding get to that vision?
We started planning the wedding right after we got engaged but then Covid happened. We decided to set our wedding date two years in advance to hopefully not have any issues with Covid. We decided on October 15th 2022 which would be our 8 year anniversary that happened to also fall on a Saturday which was perfect. I am a type-A bride and did everything in advance. I envisioned our wedding at a golf club getting married outside. Unexpectedly, Hurricane Ian hit SWFL two weeks before our wedding in Fort Myers. Our venue unfortunately was unable to host our wedding and we had to scramble to find a venue a week before our date. We luckily had our wedding at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples on our original date and it was more perfect than what I had been planning.
What were a few things that were important to you as a couple to include (or not include) in the wedding?
It was important for us to have our first look to be private to share that special moment together. The wedding day was very busy and we wanted to make sure we have time by ourselves during the course of the event.
How did you decide on the location?
We decided to get married in SWFL since we moved here for college 7 years ago and have a lot of memories here.
Let's talk dress! Give us all the deets!
I absolutely adore my wedding dress. I have had my eye on Berta dresses for so many years. My sister actually found the dress I ended up choosing back in 2020 on Instagram. I tried it on and everyone started crying. I love the floral details, pearls, and stones. I also decided to go with a cape instead of a veil and i’m so glad I did.
How did your family, friends, etc play into your wedding planning and wedding day?
I am a type A bride and wanted to plan everything by myself. After the hurricane and the change in venue last minute, my family stepped in to help which I am thankful for. It helped me let go of total control and to trust the process.
What's one specific memory you have from your wedding day that you don't think you'll ever forget?
I will never forget walking down the aisle and not noticing anyone except for my husband. We had been waiting for that moment since we were both 17 years old. We wrote our own vows so it was really special to share that with each other in front of our friends and family.
How did you decide on your hair and makeup look?
I wanted to look like royalty on my wedding day. I decided to go with a classic bun with old Hollywood curls. I also decided to wear a crown which really put my look together. I also wanted to have dramatic makeup rather than the traditional soft glam bridal look.
Was there one vendor you used that you wish everyone knew about?
My florist was amazing. She did all of the ceiling installations that completely transformed the room and added hundreds of flowers last minute for the wedding.
Where did you go on your honeymoon and what was the best part?
We went to St. Helena Napa Valley California. We stayed at the Alila Hotel which was amazing. Our balcony overlooked the vinyard and had a private fir pit and the hotel gave us champange every night. My favorite part was driving up the valley on the scenic route and seeing all the beautfil vinyards.
Brides Features #realchicbride Brittani's Mexican Wedding
Beautiful #realchicbride Brittani and her Mexican wedding were featured on Brides! Wait until you see the rest of her pictures at her beach wedding absolutely glowing in her Berta wedding dress.
Check out the feature here.
Bridal Wedding Wardrobe Ideas
What’s better than saying yes to your dream wedding dress? Saying yes to a whole weekend’s worth of chic looks. Even better, why not go ahead and style yourself in head-to-toe chic bridal outfits for all your wedding related events including your engagement photos, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, morning-after brunch, and more!
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to work with an expert bridal stylist to put together your wedding looks and take the stress out of looking fabulous for every glam moment you’re celebrating being a bride! We have been building our selection of special pieces by our international bridal designers so that you have a one-stop-shop for bridal shopping including fun pieces like white suits, jumpsuits, short wedding dresses and fun, sparkly things that will make your weekend feel exceptionally chic!
Here is a selection of some pieces included in our Wedding Weekend Wardrobe Edit all available to shop at Chic Parisien right now:
New Wedding Dress Arrivals For Spring 2022
At Chic Parisien, we receive new arrivals from our international wedding dress designers weekly. That way, there’s something new for all our brides to experience when they come in to shop for their wedding dress at our Coral Gables boutique. It’s almost impossible for us to pick favorites - and why would we? We only select the finest, most stylish gowns from our visits to New York Bridal Market for our brides.
That said, we wanted to give you a sneak peek into some recent arrivals. We won’t call them favorites but we will call them very chic.
Reserve your appointment to shop with a private bridal stylist at our 50+ year old bridal boutique in Coral Gables, just down the street from Miracle Mile and Merrick Park.
