Maggie, Maggie, MAGGIE!

At Suzanne's Bridal Boutique, we are beyond excited for our Maggie Sottero Trunk Show happening this weekend! I don't know what it is about Maggie trunk shows that turns the boutique into a house of crazy happiness, but it happens every time her show comes to town. Maybe it's that we're getting our hands on the latest merchandise from Maggie for the first time - or perhaps it's the innovation and luxury that seems to be sewn into every gown - or maybe...just maybe...it's just good ol' Maggie Magic! LOL!

All I know is that we're super stoked to be presenting the Maggie Sottero Fall 2014 collection on August 1st & 2nd. Judging by our appointment book, our brides are excited, too! It's going to be a full house, but we'll have treats and sweets on hand to keep smiles on everyone's faces (as if the stunning gowns weren't enough!).

Time slots are filling fast, but it's not too late for us to arrange a visit for you. I'm sure you don't want to miss this spectacular trunk show! Just give us a call: 480.926.9106.

See ya this weekend,
SBB Girl

Need more info on the show? Check out our Maggie Sottero Trunk Show page.

Tips for Choosing a Wedding Head Piece

It’s your wedding day in beautiful Gilbert Arizona and you’ve taken the extra precautions needed to ensure that everything is perfect.

It’s time to walk down the aisle so you take one last look in the mirror and make a head to toe check:

• Hair styled – check
• Earrings on – check
• Necklace fastened – check
• Wedding gown zipped – double check
• Shoes polished – check
• Veil set – ?????

There is nothing that will ruin a wedding day faster than a bride who forgot something.  Although it’s rare that a bride forgets to buy a veil or hair accessories it does happen.  The times when it does happen is typically because a bride hasn’t thought about or decided what type of headpiece will match her beautiful gown or how she’ll wear her hair.
So we’ve put together a list of headpieces that go with different styles of wedding gowns and hairstyles:

• Your headpiece should match your dress.  If you’re wearing a simple wedding gown then coordinate it with a less elaborate hairpiece.  However, a detailed gown calls for a more ornate headpiece whether that be a veil, ribbons, crown or combs.

• Your veil length should coordinate with the length of your gown; the shorter the dress, the shorter the veil. Wear a chapel or cathedral length veil with a train, a ballet or fingertip with an ankle-length dress, and a blusher with a short dress.

• Consider your faces bone structure when choosing a headpiece.  For example, if your face is full perhaps try adding height with a tiara.  If you have a long, narrow face you should add width to your headpiece.

We’ve been helping Gilbert Arizona brides find the perfect wedding gown and headpiece for years and hate to see anything missed.  So if you schedule a consult with us we will ensure you leave the store knowing all of your options and exactly what you need so that the opening scenario in this blog post doesn’t happen to you on your wedding day.

Wedding Gowns for Summer Weddings

It’s summertime and that means wedding season is in full swing with new trends coming up just about every other week. There's no doubt that brides to be are thinking about the gown they'll wear and with it piping hot here in Gilbert we have decided to give you some ideas for summer wedding dresses that make your groom go ‘OMG!’

The Confident Dress

Perhaps consider wearing a short dress with an A shape that is just above the knees. Go for a dress that has decorations starting from the waistline to where it ends. A short dress will definitely make you look confident, prepared, and above all, sexy!

The Classic Gown

While every other bride is trying something new with their wedding dresses, why not stick to the basics? Get a classic couture with a gradual A shape that represents a more sophisticated and mature side of you. You can buy a classic gown with two different materials for the top and the bottom. A lacy back will work quite well on a hot day, but so will a deep V neckline with light fabric for the lower body. 

Remember that its summer, and your dress should be manageable while enhancing your facial and body features. Of course we have the perfect wedding dress for your Gilbert wedding so why not stop in or schedule a fitting.

You Are Cordially Invited To View the Moonlight & Val Stefani Fall 2014 Collections

Suzanne's Bridal Boutique will be hosting an exclusive MOONLIGHT and Val Stefani Trunk Show that will showcase a preview of the newest Fall 2014 collections, featuring luxurious satins, the finest silk fabrics, as well as intricate, yet romantic lace arrangements. Each gown accentuates  the beauty of the individual bride, providing refined luxury and classic elegance - a must for a bride on her wedding day.

Located in Gilbert, Arizona, Suzanne's Bridal Boutique (#SBB) offers a unique selection of beautiful gowns to make your wedding day a truly fabulous event. MOONLIGHT Bridal and Val Stefani - which have been published in an assortment of magazines such as Bridal Guide, The Knot, BRIDES, and Martha Stewart Weddings - have partnered together with SBB to provide brides-to-be with a joyous experience in choosing a dress and to relieve the stress that comes with preparing for a wedding.

All brides-to-be are welcome to the event, where you will be served by an expert consultant in choosing and fitting sample gowns. Brides-to-be will also be able to discuss custom changes, as well as place orders. Suzanne's Bridal Boutique is located at 645 N. Gilbert Rd. Suite 174., Gilbert, AZ 85234. For store hours and appointment times, please call 480-926-9106 or visit www.suzannesbridalboutique.com. Visit www.moonlightbridal.com and www.valstefani.com to view the complete wedding gown collections.

"How Did He Ask?" FINALIST: Kris

Here's Kris' story:

"Glen and I have known each other over 37 years, and reconnected 2+ years ago. On the second day of our vacation in Italy, Glen rented a private water taxi to a secluded island looking towards Venice. We were escorted to a private garden overlooking the water. What happened next is what I’ve been waiting for all my life.  As we approached the table with two glasses of wine, Glen leaned over and said, “What a spectacular view, but not as spectacular as you.” He dropped to one knee and asked me to be with him forever."

Love this proposal? Be sure to “like” the Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique’s Facebook page and then “like” KRIS’ story in our “How Did He Ask?” photo gallery. Each qualified like and comment is worth one vote (up to one like and one comment will be counted per voter, per photo). Voting ends July 31, 2014 at midnight (AZ time). The winner will be posted on our Facebook page on August 1, 2014, so be sure to follow our page to see if your favorite story wins!

"How Did He Ask?" FINALIST: Morgan

Here's Morgan's story:

"Joe made my dreams come true and planned a trip to Hawaii. He planned for a luau when we landed, so I changed into a Hawaiian dress and put on the jewelry his mom brought for me. We walked along the beach before the luau and found a little private cove. I had no idea what was to come. Joe got serious and dropped to one knee and asked me if I would marry him. He was so nervous; he opened the box upside down! I said yes! We walked back up for the luau, where they announced our engagement."

Love this proposal? Be sure to “like” the Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique’s Facebook page and then “like” MORGAN’s story in our “How Did He Ask?” photo gallery. Each qualified like and comment is worth one vote (up to one like and one comment will be counted per voter, per photo). Voting ends July 31, 2014 at midnight (AZ time). The winner will be posted on our Facebook page on August 1, 2014, so be sure to follow our page to see if your favorite story wins!

"How Did He Ask?" FINALIST: Sommer

Here's Sommer's story:

Some are at sunset, this was at sunriseWhat I was about to see would surely stun my eyesThe sun was just breaching, but Brody was just reachingTo ask for my hand in marriage on this early Thursday morn Mt. Haleakala, this sacred Hawaiian ground, Would soon become much more to us, as people started to surroundWith bated breath I watched, as he got down on one knee,And said I had become so much to him, that forever was all that he could seeCrying, I whispered "Yes!" and embraced my husband to be

Love this proposal? Be sure to “like” the Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique’s Facebook page and then “like” SOMMER’s story in our “How Did He Ask?” photo gallery. Each qualified like and comment is worth one vote (up to one like and one comment will be counted per voter, per photo). Voting ends July 31, 2014 at midnight (AZ time). The winner will be posted on our Facebook page on August 1, 2014, so be sure to follow our page to see if your favorite story wins!

"How Did He Ask?" FINALIST: Jenna

Here's Jenna's story:

"My fiancé set up a fake drawing at Dillard’s for me to be entered in for a black dress and shoes of my choice. I went to the mall with my best friend and “won” the drawing. He set up a hair appointment a week prior asking me to be a model for prom styles. My uncle picked me up in a limo and said we were going for dinner at the Ritz. The driver made a stop at Tempe Town Lake. Chris was on the bridge with family, friends, champagne and roses where he asked me to marry him!"

Love this proposal? Be sure to “like” the Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique’s Facebook page and then “like” JENNA’s story in our “How Did He Ask?” photo gallery. Each qualified like and comment is worth one vote (up to one like and one comment will be counted per voter, per photo). Voting ends July 31, 2014 at midnight (AZ time). The winner will be posted on our Facebook page on August 1, 2014, so be sure to follow our page to see if your favorite story wins!

"How Did He Ask?" FINALIST: Heather W.

Here is Heather W's story:

"We went to Seattle, my favorite city, to see George Strait in concert.  Doing a little sight seeing, we went to the Japanese Gardens. As we were walking around the gardens, Graham suggested we have our picture taken by a nice group of ladies. Not thinking much of it, we posed for a picture.  The next thing I knew, Graham was down on one knee and proposing. Not only did I begin to freak out, but so did the women taking our picture. Graham managed to get the entire thing on camera, just like I wished for. It was perfect!"

Love this proposal? Be sure to “like” the Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique’s Facebook page and then “like” HEATHER W’s story in our “How Did He Ask?” photo gallery. Each qualified like and comment is worth one vote (up to one like and one comment will be counted per voter, per photo). Voting ends July 31, 2014 at midnight (AZ time). The winner will be posted on our Facebook page on August 1, 2014, so be sure to follow our page to see if your favorite story wins!

"How Did He Ask?" FINALIST: Gwendolyn

Here's  Gwendolyn's story:

"Marc took me to dinner at the restaurant where we had our first date, being seated at the same table we sat two years prior.  Next, we walked along a moonlit lake, where an orchestra was waiting. We danced as they played our song.  A photographer captured the bended-knee proposal. Then I was blindfolded as he drove me to a “surprise destination.” Upon arrival, I took off my mask and heard, "Merry Christmas!" Our 50 closest friends from around the country recreated the Christmas party where we first met for an impromptu engagement party and magical evening."

Love this proposal? Be sure to “like” the Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique’s Facebook page and then “like” GWENDOLYN’s story in our “How Did He Ask?” photo gallery. Each qualified like and comment is worth one vote (up to one like and one comment will be counted per voter, per photo). Voting ends July 31, 2014 at midnight (AZ time). The winner will be posted on our Facebook page on August 1, 2014, so be sure to follow our page to see if your favorite story wins!

"How Did He Ask?" FINALIST: Mia

Here's Mia's story:

"Ben and I went on a hike. Ben made it to the top first. Once I arrived, I turned my back to admire the scenery. After a couple minutes, I turned around. Ben wasn't in my line of sight, I was slightly confused. I peered down... there was Ben, one knee on rocky terrain, holding a box open with the most stunning ring! I was shocked and speechless... Once I found words, I said yes and celebrated! Whenever we're together, I feel like I'm on top of the world... in that moment, we truly were, just the two of us."

Love this proposal? Be sure to “like” the Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique’s Facebook page and then “like” MIA’s story in our “How Did He Ask?” photo gallery. Each qualified like and comment is worth one vote (up to one like and one comment will be counted per voter, per photo). Voting ends July 31, 2014 at midnight (AZ time). The winner will be posted on our Facebook page on August 1, 2014, so be sure to follow our page to see if your favorite story wins!

"How Did He Ask?" FINALIST: Johanna

Here's Johanna's story:

"Ever heard of “Tebowing?” While hiking in Prescott, my fiancé was adamant about finding the “perfect lunch spot”. After 4 hours and on the verge of giving up, we stumbled across a bench between two trees, on the edge of a lake. After a quick bickering session, he convinced me to take a video of our view. When my camera reached Nick he was on a knee. Me being a blonde and him being a sports nut, I thought he was “Tebowing”. I realized he was on his knee for another reason, ran up to him, and said yes."

Love this proposal? Be sure to “like” the Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique’s Facebook page and then “like” JOHANNA’s story in our “How Did He Ask?” photo gallery. Each qualified like and comment is worth one vote (up to one like and one comment will be counted per voter, per photo). Voting ends July 31, 2014 at midnight (AZ time). The winner will be posted on our Facebook page on August 1, 2014, so be sure to follow our page to see if your favorite story wins!

It's Voting Time Again - How Did He Ask? II

It's voting time again! Suzanne's Bridal Boutique's "How Did He Ask" proposal contest is in it's second cycle and after reading an inbox full of proposal stories – funny ones, sweet ones, creative ones, and romantic ones – our judges have chosen their ten favorites. Now it’s time for our Facebook friends to choose the one they love best! The stakes are high for these ten brides so be sure you get your vote in! You’ll find the top ten stories posted in the "How Did He Ask?" gallery on our Facebook page. Be sure to “like” our page,  "like" your favorite story, and leave a comment. Each like and each comment on Facebook counts as a vote (up to one comment and one like per voter, per photo will be counted) – so don’t be shy! We've also posted each story as an entry on our blog so you can see all the great photos and videos that our finalists submitted, too. Voting ends August 31st, 2014 at midnight (Arizona time) - so start reading!

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Colored Wedding Gowns Are a Great Choice

If you’re looking for something a little different for your wedding dress, color might just be the right answer. Arizona brides are embracing this great trend, which is also popular among celebrity brides.

In fact, this weekend saw another celebrity bride don a champagne and gold gown. Jessica Simpson wore an intricately colored gown by Carolina Herrera for her wedding to Eric Johnson. Champagne and gold are very on-trend colors for brides, as it offers a delicate feminine look on your special day.

Of course, you don’t need to limit yourself to metallics. Pale pinks, blues and greens were seen on the New York Bridal Week runways earlier in the year and are proving to be a great choice for many brides. Brides are also embracing darker colors, with jewel tones being perfect for autumn and winter weddings, in particular.

Whether you want to check out colored wedding dresses or white wedding dress for your big day, come by our Gilbert bridal salon to see what we offer!