When it comes to wedding etiquette, the jury is still out on the kindest and most considerate way for the bride or groom to tell someone they will not be in the wedding party as well as for a bridesmaid or groomsman to politely say “no” when asked to be in a wedding. It can [...]
Category Archives: Shop Talk
Charlotte’s Renovation Update!
May 17, 2010 – 8:27 pm
As many of you know, Charlotte’s is undergoing expansion and renovation! Here are some of the progress photos of the addition, which is directly attached to Charlotte’s original location. Included in the expansion will be new bridal suites, alterations lounge, and simply more space to play. Charlotte’s will also be installing new hardwood floors, lighting, [...]
Charlotte’s Gets a Makeover
April 19, 2010 – 8:54 pm
Thanks to you, Charlotte’s is growing! We are currently in the process of adding more bridal suites and great new rooms for bridesmaids and moms! Please pardon our dust while we work and keep your eye out for a grand reopening soiree coming soon! Follow our progress on our Facebook page.
Charlotte’s Weddings Featured on FOX 12 Oregon
April 14, 2010 – 9:11 am
The Better Portland program on FOX 12 Oregon recently featured a segement on “Wedding Vendors for Under a Grand.” The segment highlighted Northwesterner Georgie Hockett who co-founded the company A Grand Wedding with her husband David after noticing that pricing in the bridal industry was getting a little out of hand. Their company website, www.agrandwedding.com, offers brides and grooms a direct link [...]
Bridal Fabrics 101
April 6, 2010 – 3:53 pm
For most of us, the words “Charmeuse”, “Dupioni” and “Peau de Soie” make us think we are talking about the latest in celebrity baby names. However, when shopping for your wedding gown, knowing that these are actually types of bridal fabrics might come in handy! So here is the “411” on some of the most [...]
The Color Purple!
March 22, 2010 – 10:00 pm
I love the color purple and have loved it since I was twelve years old. I’m obsessed with it. I have one of everything, almost, in some shade of purple. I would even have a purple car and a purple house if I could find the right shade and my husband would like it too. [...]
Successful Portland Bridal Show!!
February 16, 2010 – 1:27 pm
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 [...]
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 [...]