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 [...]
Tag Archives: wedding gowns
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 [...]
Coming Soon…Casablanca Trunk Show
July 15, 2010 – 7:45 am
We are excited to showcase the Casablanca Fall 2010 collection in our store on July 23rd and 24th! Plus, we will be featuring a few of the Glamour Collection gowns. Trunk shows are a great way to see gowns that we don’t normally have in the store. The Fall 2010 collection is filled with unique, fun [...]
Finally SYTTD!!!!
June 10, 2010 – 3:40 pm
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Relax and Enjoy the Moment
May 4, 2010 – 10:42 am
Being new to the whole wedding industry, I don’t have many pearls of wisdom to impart. However, there is one thing I have noticed already….wedding dress shopping is SO fun! Everyone is happy to be here, and excited about the process, and who doesn’t love trying on beautiful gowns! I love listening to brides tell [...]
Putting It All Together….Part 1
April 21, 2010 – 9:04 am
Getting engaged and preparing for a wedding is such an exciting time in a couple’s life! While the planning process can be stressful at times, it can (and should J) be an enjoyable experience for both the bride and groom. I have worked with so many brides that are stressed out about knowing what needs [...]
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 [...]