Charlotte’s will be having a sample sale this August, and this has inspired me to write a little bit about how to buy a wedding dress off the rack. There are a couple of things one should know before hunting for that fantastic bargain buried in the racks of taffeta and satin. First thing is [...]
Category Archives: From Our Consultants
Off-The-Rack Etiquette
July 24, 2010 – 12:55 am
Questions Asked…..And Answered
July 21, 2010 – 8:10 am
I’m recently engaged… Should I start shopping for my gown for next year?
Absolutely! We typically suggest giving yourself at least six months ordering time for your gown. On top of this, it may take a couple visits to refine what you’re looking for, so starting early will give you enough time to find the gown [...]
Color Me Bridesmaid!
July 19, 2010 – 2:15 am
Color Me Bridesmaid!
At some point in our lives, most of us have been a bridesmaid. Think back……for some it may have been just last summer, for others maybe it was years ago. Let me ask you this: Did you like the bridesmaid dress? Did you “wear it again”?
Brides, I’m going to ask you, on behalf of [...]
The 411 on Birdcage Veils
July 16, 2010 – 10:00 am
One of the current trends in bridal veils (and one of personal faves!) is the vintage French net veil more commonly known as the birdcage or cage veil. It’s a classically chic alternative to the traditional veil, lending itself for a less formal yet very classic look. The birdcage veil is named for how the [...]
The best way to get your guy involved in wedding planning……
July 14, 2010 – 6:30 am
tell him there is BEER involved!!!!! The Portland International Beer Festival is this weekend!!!! (July 16th-18th) If you haven’t decided what type of beer you will be serving at your reception, this is the perfect weekend to check that one off your list. Click on the link above and you will go right to their [...]
I’ts Not My Wedding
July 13, 2010 – 9:02 pm
My sister is getting married this August. As someone who has always loved weddings (and has been buying bridal magazines from much too young an age), I had lots of wonderful ideas for my sister. I was sure that my ideas were so great, and that being sisters, she would love them equally. I forgot [...]
Veils….Veils…..Veils!
June 24, 2010 – 8:45 am
When picking out a veil, one of the most common questions I hear is, “What is this veil length called?” Although the best way to determine the length of a veil is by its measurement from top to bottom, there are general names for the more common lengths. Names do vary slightly between designers and [...]
What’s Your Favorite Color?
June 21, 2010 – 3:30 pm
When planning our special day, we tend to want everything to be in our favorite color in the world. We want our bridesmaids in that color, our flowers, our tablecloths, the invitations, the food… you see what I’m getting at. Sometimes there can be too much of a good thing. When considering colors for your [...]
Wedding Makeup Made Easy
June 18, 2010 – 10:20 am
Alright you beautiful brides out there…… let’s talk wedding makeup!
So many brides are intimidated about their wedding day makeup. Whether they wear makeup on a day to day basis or not, they are still anxious about deciding between attempting to do it themselves and hiring a professional artist. There are many talented makeup artists in [...]
D.I.Y. Wedding Paper
June 15, 2010 – 5:30 pm
Want to do some DIY for your wedding, but not sure where to start? For things like table assignments, attendant gifts, or thank-you notes, check out Paper Source (on NW 23rd and Irving or online at www.paper-source.com ). They have lots of great products, tools, and papers to suit any style! Their papers come in [...]