Ladies shoe off your shoes! It might be tradition to match your shoes to your wedding gown. Although tradition is beautiful why not extend on of your colors to your shoes or splash some of your personality onto your shoes. Show a sexy side with a sassy red shoe. Or flash your animal instinct with [...]
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White or Ivory?
May 11, 2009 – 9:07 pm
Here at Charlotte’s many of our gowns are sampled in ivory, but we are often asked, “Does this gown come in white?” The answer is simple, yes. But is white the right color for you? White can be stunning on women with darker hues to their skin, who won’t become “washed out.”
The main reason you [...]
Thanks to August Veils and beadALEX!
May 4, 2009 – 3:49 pm
Charlotte’s was buzzing with excitement this past Saturday thanks to Andrea of August Veils and Alex of beadALEX. Tons of brides set up appointments to work with these two amazing designers. Working with 2-3 brides at one time made for a fun atmosphere while brides received custom headpieces, veils and jewelry to match their wedding [...]
What Comes First the Chicken or the Egg?
May 2, 2009 – 3:58 pm
In the bridal world the equivalent question is: What should a bride choose first, her dress or the flowers?
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that most women already know what their favorite flower is and probably the colors they would like to have in their wedding some day. Those questions [...]
What About the Groom?
April 20, 2009 – 7:33 pm
“Who wears what?”
“Does the groom have to match the groomsmen?”
“Should the groom match the bride?”
Truth is, it is really up to you. I have worked at Charlotte’s Weddings for 2 years and I have seen all kinds of tux combinations. Many tuxedo shops give you the option to mix and match patterns with different [...]
Bridesmaids 101
April 8, 2009 – 9:03 pm
One of the most common issues I see brides dealing with is trying to round up all of their bridesmaids to order their dresses. It is extremely common for brides to have a bridal party that is spread out across the country. Trying to coordinate everyone’s time, measurements, and money can seem like a daunting [...]
Have “your” wedding!
April 1, 2009 – 3:20 pm
There are many traditions and customs surrounding weddings. So many of the things we do at and for our wedding are identical to the bride who is getting married next weekend and the one who got married last weekend. Insert personality! I love it when a bride breaks out of the “traditional” box a little. [...]
Fitness Tip #1
March 29, 2009 – 2:23 pm
Q: I have been very frustrated lately and I feel I am being pulled in many directions. I find that my workouts are often too much work. I know I need to workout, but sometimes I simply don’t have the motivation. When do I know if I am overdoing my workouts?
- Sarah P.
A: Sarah, the [...]
Custom Veil & Jewelry Trunk Show
March 24, 2009 – 4:45 pm
Finding accessories for your wedding gown is one of the most difficult purchases for a bride. On Saturday May 2, 2009 we will be having August Veils and beadALEX in the store to help with any of your veil, headpiece and jewelry needs. The creative force behind Portland, Oregon-based August Veils is Andrea Hoyt. Andrea [...]
How do I…..?
March 24, 2009 – 3:38 pm
Katie has been working at Charlotte’s for over 2 years now and she hears this question all the time. How do I find a bridesmaids dress that flatters all body types? Here is what she suggests:
Even though the bride is the focal point of the day she still wants her bridesmaids to feel beautiful and [...]