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One of our own is getting married!

May 15, 2011
Hello to all the brides out there! What an exciting time in your lives this is!  I can finally say I know what it feels like…..I just got engaged!!! Now as exciting as it may be, I can now say I understand how overwhelming planning a wedding can be.  I have written a few blogs [...]

Video Blog – Dresses for Mothers of the Bride & Groom

May 6, 2011
Wonder when Moms should start shopping for their dresses? In this video, Krysta McLaughlin, Owner of Charlotte’s Weddings & More, walks you through mother of the bride and groom dress ordering timelines as well as gives out helpful advice on choosing colors and styles.

August Veils Trunk Show….next weekend!

April 30, 2011
On Saturday, May 7th, Charlotte’s will be hosting a Trunk Show with Portland’s Andrea Hoyt of  August Veils.  Andrea has been designing bridal veils and hair accessories for many years and bring a unique and fun perspective on your bridal style.  Bring your gown with you if you have it, or feel free to bring [...]

Video Blog – Bridesmaid gowns made easy

April 19, 2011
Charlotte’s Weddings & More makes it easy for you to find the perfect bridesmaid gowns for your wedding. Corrine will show you a variety of styles and provide tips on dressing different body types and sizes.

Princess Bride

April 12, 2011
With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, it seems like Princess Diana is on everyone’s mind… again.  Not to say that she’s ever gone very far, but we’ve been particularly revisiting the details of her own (and the first) Royal Wedding, the ‘ultimate’ fairy tale wedding.  Every detail, from the ring, to the dress, [...]

A local kudos…

April 11, 2011
One of my favorite places for wedding confectioneries is our own local Beaverton Bakery.  While I haven’t been able to personally sample their wedding cakes, I have tasted their cupcakes, cookies, and (my personal favorite) petite fours.  This bakery is delicious, locally owned, and willing to work with you to figure out your perfect wedding desserts, be they cake [...]

All about the poof!

March 28, 2011
This week at Charlotte’s, we’ve had a petticoat revolution!  We have always carried several different varieties of slips and petticoats with various levels of poofiness, but this week we’ve trumped them all!  Untill now, our highest fluff level was the “7000″, this put some serious volume in your ballgowns.  However, we finally received our level [...]

Matching your flowers to your dress….

March 25, 2011
Every bride has a word for how they want to feel in their dress and the mood they want their wedding to have.  Some examples might be elegant, vintage, fun, or casual just to name a few.  But what some might not think of is the fact that their flowers might not reflect the intended mood.  For example, [...]

Video Blog – Spring 2011 bridal trends

Watch as Charlotte’s bridal consultant and Assistant Manager Suzanne walks you through the latest trends in spring bridal gowns as models showcase a variety of styles.

The “Friend” Appointment

March 23, 2011
You and your Bestie just got engaged at the same time!  How exciting!  Both of you can’t wait to try on wedding dresses. You and your friend think its a good idea to make a dual appointment at Charlotte’s, to try on gowns.  You both have the same entourage, why not have everyone come at the [...]