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Recently engaged?  Congratulations! After getting engaged you’ve probably worked on creating your wedding Pinterest board and started searching online for bridal boutiques in your area.  While researching wedding dresses,...

You’ve got the ring, you've got your favorites pinned, and you’ve booked the dress shopping appointment! Now you’re preparing for your upcoming shopping experience but you're not quite sure how much to budget for your wedding...

Wedding Dress Silhouettes A Breakdown of the Most Common Wedding Dress Silhouettes   One of the first questions a stylist might ask you when you’re shopping for your wedding dress is what gown silhouette do you gravitate towards? If...

First Things First...Celebrate! Your engagement was likely one of the best days of your life (up until this point).  It’s the official kick off for celebrating you and your partner until the big event… your wedding day!  But...

Is getting your wedding gown steamed and pressed before your wedding really that important?    This is one of the most important steps before you walk down the aisle! After taking the time to find the perfect dress, patiently...

When you see or hear about a wedding gown sample sale, you wonder if it’s right for you.  Should I go to the sale, am I going to find anything in my size, what condition are the dresses in?  There are lots of things to think about,...

Changing Your Name - A Step by Step Guide If changing your last name is part of your post wedding plan, then today's blog post is for you!  The process for making this life change can be a bit daunting and it's easy to get overwhelmed by the...

You have your partner and your ring. Congratulations!   Celebrating your love with a wedding is such an exciting time in life!  With so many decisions to make and details to nail down for the celebration, something that can get overlooked...

Julia Leigh Our Favorites from Charlotte's private collection   Elevated styles and classic details embody the Julia Leigh collection! These exclusive wedding dresses are full of romance and the perfect mix of classic, chic and elegant. From...

Charlotte’s Brand Refresh   After 30 years helping brides say yes to their dream dress in Portland, Oregon it’s time for us to make some updates to our branding to better reflect where we are today.  At Charlotte’s, our...