This year’s Portland Bridal Show was buzzing with excitement. Brides were eager to gather information from the hundreds of vendors that were at the show. Eric Newland of Hybrid Moon put together the fashion show video. It’s always fun to see the gowns on live models and on the runway. Contact [...]
Category Archives: Shop Talk
Race for the Cure 9/20/09!!
September 21, 2009 – 9:00 am
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was yesterday September 20, 2009. It was a beautiful day in Portland and there was a sea of pink. The race is always an amazing and humbling experience.
We loved participating and acknowledging the strong women/men who have battled and won. And celebrating the lives of those who have lost. [...]
Bridal Market for Spring 2010
September 10, 2009 – 4:41 pm
My manager and I just visited the Las Vegas Bridal Market and we were excited to see some new and unique wedding gowns. By far Sottero & Midgley have out done themselves. Their gowns were fashion foward with chunky crystals but still with classic fit and lines. Ruffled and tiered skirts were extremely popular, as well [...]
MOB’s & MOG’s…What Shall You Wear?
August 24, 2009 – 12:00 pm
Mother’s of the Bride and Mother’s of the Groom, there is no need to panic when it comes to “What shall I wear to the wedding?” There are so many options today. But you do need some general information before you go shopping. Is the wedding an informal, afternoon, outdoor wedding? Is it a very [...]
Video & Photos from Brides Across America Event!
July 29, 2009 – 9:20 am
Thanks to Eric of Hybrid Moon for putting together this amazing video from our Brides Across America Event.
Also a big thanks to Will of Reversed Len’s Photography for taking some really great photos of the brides.
Brides Across America Photos
Have you had a good experience at Charlotte’s?
July 21, 2009 – 12:21 pm
As I am writing this, I admit I am a bit frustrated at some recent reviews I have read about Charlotte’s on Citysearch. I started working at Charlotte’s Weddings over 4 years ago. Since that time I have taken several breaks for various reasons, including giving birth to and taking care of my beautiful little [...]
Brides Across America Thank You
July 7, 2009 – 9:03 pm
Today was a fun day at Charlotte’s. We gave away wedding gowns to military brides-to-be. It was such an honor to be able to give each girl the wedding gown of her dreams.
Thank you to Eric with Hybrid Moon, Andrea with August Veils and Will with Reversed Lens Photography!
Look for pictures and video [...]
What’s New with 2BE Bride?
June 28, 2009 – 2:36 pm
Last week my manager Jeri and I went to St. Louis to preview the Spring 2010 line from 2BE Bride. Let’s just say WOW!! The line is amazing. Terri, the designer for 2BE, did an amazing job. There is a dress for every type of bride, from the ultimate princess to the sleek and sophisticated [...]
How to Include a Pregnant Bridesmaid
June 22, 2009 – 11:14 am
Here at Charlotte’s we often see brides who want to include an attendant who will be pregnant when the ceremony is scheduled. There are many ways to include her, which will make her feel comfortable but won’t put the focus on her belly instead of you.
When choosing a dress there are a few styles of [...]
Charlotte’s First Boot Camp!
June 11, 2009 – 12:25 pm
Last night was our first boot camp! Our staff was joined by some of our brides who each brought one of their bridesmaids with them. We had so much fun! Tony and Chris of Fitness Together took us through an hour long workout of drills, a killer ab routine and lots and lots of push-ups!! [...]