On any given day, at least half of my brides mention watching “Say Yes to the Dress” at some point during their appointment. In and of itself, there’s nothing wrong with this show. I enjoy watching it myself; in fact Season 4 is currently streaming on my Instant Netflix Queue. What I dislike is the [...]
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The Origin of White Weddings
June 7, 2010 – 9:15 pm
We are all familiar with the traditional notion of a white wedding and the white wedding dress. Wearing white on your wedding day is commonly thought to symbolize a bride’s purity and other things along those lines. But where did this notion come from? Why do many of us still feel the need to wear [...]
Wedding Gowns in a Hurry
June 4, 2010 – 7:45 am
Planning on get married this summer but haven’t found your dream gown yet? Don’t feel stressed about buying a gown last minute! Charlotte’s has a great selection of stock pieces that can be purchased off the rack as well as a wide availability of rush options and connections to find designer stock pieces. We have a reputation [...]
Putting It All Together….Part 3 ~ A Japanese Garden Wedding
June 2, 2010 – 11:20 am
The Setting……For the bride who wants a tranquil wedding atmosphere, a Japanese garden is the perfect place! The scenery is so beautiful and it provides an ideal setting for the romantic couple who loves the outdoors and wants to share their love in a peaceful and spiritual way. With a venue like this, you can [...]
I’ve picked up my gown….now what?
May 31, 2010 – 8:44 pm
Once a bride has picked up her wedding gown, the first thing they usually ask us is….”when should I start my alterations?” This is a tricky question, and a solution should be initiated by first contacting a seamstress. Charlotte’s has a list of great seamstresses in our area, and there is even one that will [...]
I know nothing about wine…..
May 24, 2010 – 11:00 am
I don’t know about all of you, but I am completely clueless when it comes to wine. I got married in 2005 and I couldn’t tell you with any certainty what type of wine was served at our reception or even how many bottles we went through. Some of you out there may be struggling with choosing the [...]
Putting It All Together….Part 2 ~ A Vineyard Wedding
May 19, 2010 – 9:30 am
I love the idea of a vineyard wedding! The gorgeous scenery in late summer or autumn sets a romantic and comfortable feel. The warm, rich colors of a vineyard in the fall can inspire many of the details for your wedding and bring together the whole gorgeous day!
Of course the wedding gown is the next thing to set the [...]
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, [...]
Butt Busting Bridal Boot Camp
May 10, 2010 – 8:30 am
Looking for a great way to drop a dress size or two before your big day? Check out the Portland Adventure Boot Camp led by the fabulous fitness guru Daniel Iversen. I have personally completed three sessions of Boot Camp at various times over the last several years and I can say from experience that [...]
The Latest in Wedding Flowers
May 5, 2010 – 3:15 am
Flowers are my favorite part of a wedding (besides the gown of course J). Beautiful flowers help to set the mood for the event as well as bring nature, beauty, texture and (if you’re open to it) awesomely vibrant colors to any wedding. One of the most common misconceptions when it comes to picking flowers for your wedding [...]