It's Maggie Time Again!

We love having Maggie Sottero trunk shows.  They are always one of the biggest and best shows we have.  Which is why we invite them to come several times during the year.  Everyone gets super excited to see what Maggie will send for the show.
We expect that we will be seeing some of the best from her latest collection, Ambrosia.  This means we'll be seeing lots of floral and lace detail, ruched bodices, and glorious skirts.  Eeeee!  I can hardly wait!
Keep in mind that because this is one of our most popular show, spaces for it fill REALLY fast.  Be sure to make your appointment before it's too late (at last check, the open slots were lookin' slim!).  Just call the boutique: 480.926.9106. 
While you're waiting for the weekend, you can watch a little fashion show from Maggie Sottero's latest collection.  Enjoy!


P.S. - There's a 10% discount on Maggie gowns purchased during the show (paid in full, $500 or more - see site for detials: www.suzannesbridalboutique.com/events.htm)

Best Wedding Wishes,
2sday
Bridal Fashion Consultant

Suzanne's Bridal Boutique
http://www.suzannesbridalboutique.com/
480.926.9106

Register to Win a Kitty Chen Wedding Gown

There is a special place in my heart for the designs by Kitty Chen.  I just heart them so much.  Her 2010 collection was so incredibly romantic...it was breathtaking and I was so excited to get the pieces on as many brides as possible.  Although the Passion (left) has been quite popular, I think my personal favorite is the Jewel.  The asymmetry and the fact that it has straps make it a very unique piece and very high fashion.  I imagine a bride pairing it with spectacularly couture hair pieces with big feathers and flowers.
I digress...
You have an opportunity to win one of Kitty Chen's gowns.  You simply have to go to the website and register.  So easy!  Oh, and if you can't wait to win, be sure to make plans to be at our Kitty Chen Trunk Show happening August 13-15th.  Good luck and see ya soon!

Best Wedding Wishes,
2sday
Bridal Fashion Consultant

Suzanne's Bridal Boutique
http://www.suzannesbridalboutique.com/
480.926.9106

Wanna See What's In Store For Spring?

Ladies, ladies, ladies….I have seen the future and it is gorgeous!! If you haven’t been into the boutique to see the Sprint 2011 collection from Moonlight Bridal, you simply must! You’ve got one more day, so don’t miss your chance…


Meanwhile, let me clue you in to some of the trends you can expect to see this spring:

• Flowers – the bigger the better! We’ve been seeing flowers on bridal gowns for pretty much the last year or so, but it seems that they are getting bigger and bigger. They are no longer simply a dainty detail. Like wildflowers, they are overtaking the entire gown creating full skirts and look-at-me necklines. Bouquets rule!

• Bare your beautiful shoulders! The one-shoulder trend continues into the spring. But rather than just plain fabric draped across your smooth skin, this spring your shoulders will be flowered and jeweled. Yep, this spring the shoulders will definitely be having more fun.

• Bows, bows, and more bows. We saw a hint of this trend in the Spring 2010 collections. But you’ll definitely be seeing more of it next spring. What I like about the new take on bows is that they’re big and unstructured. No stiff, little girl bows on these gowns. These bows demand attention – and are bound to get it, as will you.

• Expect to see pops of color. I was super excited to see bursts of color throughout the collection. Personally, being something of a non-traditional bride, I really embrace the idea of color in wedding gowns. I don’t think it’s anything to be scared of. It adds a personal, modern touch to an otherwise traditional style. Featured this weekend were reds, blues, and even black! Divine!

• It’s the return of the full skirt! After a few seasons of slim line gowns trouncing all over the ball gown, big skirts are back! I, for one, am pleased. Don’t worry, the sexiness isn’t gone. We’re still seeing very sleek, rouched tops but the skirts are full and bountiful – often designed with tiers of ruffles, flowers, or lace. What’s not to love?

• Vintage lovers rejoice! For the bride who wants that traditional vibe, how about a little antique lace…or a lot? Lots of white and ivory antique lace was seen throughout the collections; a nod to the continuing vintage wedding trend.

Overall, I am expecting to see lots of romance and fantasy in the spring trends with exaggerated bows and flowers and pops of colors on full, tiered skirts. And I think you’ll find just what you’re looking for.

Be sure to call and schedule a time to come in. The show ends tomorrow at 4pm!

Best Wedding Wishes,

2sday

 

Suzanne's Bridal Boutique

http://www.suzannesbridalboutique.com/

480.926.9106

Now THIS Is Something Blue!

I usually spend about an hour in the morning skimming through a laundry list of wedding and fashion blogs.  On this particular morning, everything stopped when I eyed these shoes on a featured bride on Style Me Pretty.  Hello Lover!
I immediately went on a treasure hunt to find these gems to see if they were even remotely in my reality range - and guess what - they are (kinda)!
The shoes are (of course) by Vivienne Westwood (of Carrie Bradshaw wedding gown fame) and you can find them on Patricia Field's website (stylist on Sex & The City).  They retail for $150 but my love for them is priceless.  The one's pictured on Style Me Pretty had adorable red hearts, but I was quite happy to find that they come with blue hearts as well.  Wouldn't that make the perfect "something blue?"  I think so.
What do you think of this designer find?  And what are you doing for your something blue?

Best Wedding Wishes,
2sday
Bridal Fashion Consultant

Suzanne's Bridal Boutique
http://www.suzannesbridalboutique.com/
480.926.9106

Are You A Jasmine Girl?

We got the following update from Jasmine Bridal yesterday:

"Launching soon, a new "Jasmine Weddings" section will be featured on www.jasminebridal.com. This new section will highlight pictures of your consumers wearing Couture, Collection, Jade Couture, Jade, Belsoie, B2 and Lafee gowns at their weddings and formal events! This will give potential consumers a realistic idea of how our gowns look in different colors and sizes..."

This is very exciting news!  Our brides, bridesmaids, prom girls, and mothers could be featured on Jasmine's national site!!  We are just kind of in love with the idea that our girls could be kinda famous (we admit to being a little star struck...just ask us about our collective crush on Orlando Bloom)!
If you're a Jasmine Girl and want to be considered for a future feature, just email us any pictures you may have wearing your Jasmine gown. Along with the picture, please send your first name, style number of the dress (if you know it), and any details you feel are important to include. How easy is that?  Send along your pix to sbbmktg@aol.com.
Can't wait to see!

Best Wedding Wishes,
2sday
Bridal Fashion Consultant

Suzanne's Bridal Boutique
http://www.suzannesbridalboutique.com/
480.926.9106

Keeping Up The Facades

Lest you all think that we only care about getting you in a dress, worry not!  We want you to look fabulous head to toe on your big day - from dress to, well..., eyelashes.

When I'm not spending time with brides, I'm researching the latest in beauty products.  Today I ran across a new product called DUO (Sephora, $8), a seriously strong lash adhesive.  The last thing you want is for your carefully placed, faux eyelashes to come undone mid-"I do."   This new lash adhesive is supposed to eliminate any worry of that, so you can stress about other wedding day issues like...what if the minister shows up drunk (yes, this has really happened). :)
At least you'll look good.

Best Wedding Wishes,
2sday
Bridal Fashion (and beauty) Consultant

Suzanne's Bridal Boutique
http://www.suzannesbridalboutique.com/
480.926.9106

A Little Look at Anjolique's Spring 2011 Collection

Anjolique Bridal is one of my favorite lines.  There is a unique simplicity to their gowns.  The detailing always has this hand-crafted feel to it...almost as if their designers moonlighted on etsy.com.  In any event, I was, of course, swooning over the little peek they sent us of the Spring 2011 line.  Is there anything not to love about the ruched top and subtly sweetheart neckline?  And what about that gorgeous, sparkling bouquet at the hip? 

The season that I got married (Fall 2006), gray was very in as a bridal gown color (yes, you read that right) and I always wondered how that would go off.  Perhaps we will see a rejuvenation of the gray palates for spring?  I hope so.
Best Wedding Wishes,
2sday