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As We See It
Kids or No Kids?
February 16, 2012
While planning your wedding, it can be difficult to decide whether or not to invite your guests’ children. On one hand you want to make things easy for your guests, but on the other you might want your wedding to be a chic, grown-up affair. If it’s starting to stress you out, relax. Either [...]
Try it On!
January 26, 2012
“Before making any decision about what dress is best for your body, consider these three words: Try it on!” – Randy Fenoli, star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress We read this great article by Randy Fenoli from TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress at a staff meeting recently, and we wanted to share [...]
Bridesmaids
December 16, 2011
I have noticed that in the last year bridal parties have been getting increasingly larger, and the ordering process seems to be an area of stress for many brides and bridesmaids. I know that with the holiday season fast approaching, bridesmaids may be the last thing on your mind! However, a few facts and [...]
The Strapless Dress: Fact or Fiction
October 12, 2011
So your about to walk down the aisle in front of all of your family and friends on one of the biggest days of your life…..and all you can think about is how your strapless gown is slipping down and you need to pull it up. The last thing a bride wants is the constant [...]
Most Popular Engagement Rings for 2011
September 28, 2011
I was very interested to know what the most popular engagement rings were for 2011. I have seen such a variety this year with my brides, but they all had things in common. When I was researching rings the top three that seemed to pop up the most were: 1) The single solitaire engagement ring is a timeless choice. [...]
Step Out of the “White” Box
September 21, 2011
Ok ladies, let’s talk about color! The “traditional” white wedding dress normally symbolizes purity and chastity, two attributes a woman about to get married in the past was expected to have. The white bridal gown era began sometime in the 16th century and was hightened when wonderful Queen Victoria (who just so happened to marry [...]
Being the Best Shopping Party
August 10, 2011
Going bridal gown shopping with your sister, best friend, daughter, or soon-to-be-daughter-in-law can be an amazing and fun bonding experience. You get to sit and enjoy while we help your bride explore the wide world of gowns, from the stunningly classic to the slightly hilarious. You can help make her shopping experience joyful, confidence-building, and stress-free. [...]
Gown Shopping Etiquette: The More the Merrier?
July 30, 2011
I have had three different types of appointments lately. One where a bride came to her appointment alone, one with only a few people, and one with a big entourage. While some may believe that the more people, the merrier…I have noticed that it tends to be quite the opposite. Too many times I have [...]
Rainy Day Wedding
June 27, 2011
Let’s face it. We live in one of the most beautiful, colorful, naturally breathtaking, and WET places in the United States. We meet so many brides who are planning their dream weddings outdoors during the summer, and being that there’s a slight chance of rain…about every day of the year in Portland… I thought I’d [...]
Fingers & Toes
May 25, 2011
The last thing you think of when planning a BIG day…. is the color of your nail polish. Well…if you go to www.OPI.com you can find all the latest trends and ideas you’ll need for your big event. Whether its Katy Perry’s new Shatter, the NEW PINK collection, or the Texas collection, you are sure [...]
