The Kitty Chen "Ginger" in the spotlight!

A huge hug and thanks goes out to our fans that watched Good Morning Arizona on Channel 3 this morning! We had a spotlight segment highlighting the newest "Illusion Tops" that are a very hot trend in wedding gown attire. The Ginger by Kitty Chen Couture is trending all over the place with it's soft blush colored organza, asymmetrical fit n flare shape, and illusion lace top. If you've fallen head over heels for this gown -We invite you to make an appointment today!

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Designer Spotlight: Moonlight

Moonlight Val Stefani's sister designer duo Stephanie and Valerie Chin are a match made in heaven! Stephanie gave us the low down on their to-die-for Spring designs!

SBB: Suzanne’s has an exclusive on Val Stefani bridal dresses. What does this mean for brides? 

SC: For brides that love Val Stefani, Suzanne’s is the place to go. They will have the best selling styles and superior service that our Val Stefani brides are looking for. 

SBB: What was the principle inspiration behind your Spring line?

SC: This season was inspired by The Glowing Garden by Bruce Munro. We were inspired by the juxtaposition of modern elements within nature. This collection is based off the combination of unexpected elements and creating dramatic statements with embellishments. Focusing on the combination of these contrasting textures and embellishments helps to bring new life to classic silhouettes. Drawing upon natural elements for shapes and lace patterns and arrangements resulted in breathtaking results. Blurring the lines between nature and fashion by being able to meld the fashion landscape with what is found naturally occurring in nature. So each design is melding the light and fashion landscape into one.

SBB: What unifies your Spring collection? What makes it different from the lines of your competitors?

SC: The unifying element of our Spring Collection is our use of different textures. That can be from adding handmade fabric detailing such as petal organza or from the use of layering of lace. Our collections from Moonlight and Val Stefani have a range price points that has something for every bride.

SBB: Which gown is your top performer? Which are your personal favorites?

SC: Choosing a favorite gown for us is like asking a parent to choose their favorite child! All the months of work that go into each dress makes it hard to choose.

SBB: Is this season more Valerie, more Stephanie, or an equal blend of both of you?

Every dress from every collection we design is a direct reflection of both of our personalities. When we design we have work together create the best design for each style.  We balance each other out because we have such different personalities and taste so our designs reflect that balance. One of us will be like add more while the other will want to streamline the design. Every style is a really good mix of our personalities.

SBB: What type of bride do you imagine when you design?

SC: We have always had the desire to create exquisite feminine gowns drawing from our global influences and combining from vintage inspired embellishments with modern styling. We design for the romantic bride that has a timeless and elegant aesthetic.

SBB: What is your favorite bridal trend for Spring 2013?

SC: We are currently inspired by blush tones and vintage inspired lace. We find that colors are a great way to incorporate the color palate of your wedding and help give your gown that extra pop accent. A color sash also helps to accent your waistline and give you a more hourglass figure. We find our brides being more adventurous with their color choices and even going for blush tone gowns like our Moonlight Collection style J6265 as well as our Val Stefani style D8038.

Want to see more of Stephanie and Valerie? Check out these links, or better yet, attend our Moonlight Trunk Show this weekend. You won’t be disappointed. Call 480-926-9106 for your appointment today!

http://www.fajomagazine.com/exclusives/valerie-and-stephanie-chin

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/30/wedding-dress-shopping_n_2213756.html?utm_hp_ref=weddings&ir=Weddings#slide=1819220

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Have you heard the exciting news?

Sometimes seeing a dress for the first time - is magical.... like this blush colored organza dream I'm drooling over! Take a moment to browse the new designs from Maggie Sottero and then let us know your favorites! As a "Premier Maggie Retailer" we have a large selection of sample gowns arriving weekly at Suzanne's Bridal Boutique, and if we don't have the exact one you're looking for - we can help you get it! Give us a quick call and come in, we're here to help you seven days a week!

New York Bridal Market Trend Report: Color

Myself and our managers just came back from New York, New York where we attended Bridal Fashion Week (which really amounts to a weekend...but never mind all that. LOL!). We loved seeing all the upcoming bridal gown styles and trends and we want to share as much of that info with you...all week long! Check back daily for more on the trends we saw and bought for the Spring season.
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Color is here in a BIG way! We talked last week about blush and pink bridal gowns, but I assure you that pink is only the tip of the iceberg. Not only did Vera Wang send gorgeous, black wedding gowns down the runway, we saw gowns in subtle greys, soft purples, and striking prints. We actually picked up a new gown from Cotin Sposa (again, I know! But their collection is just SO GORGEOUS!!) in a lovely greyish-purple that you absolutely have to try on (don't forget that their trunk show is coming up next month).

In case you're wondering if colored gowns actually work for a wedding, I can give you my personal assurance that they do! Having gotten married in a soft pink wedding gown myself, I am a little biased. :) But never once did it feel like a prom dress nor did I feel any less like a bride. I felt lovely and beautiful and like myself (daring little fashion devil that I am!). Here's a photo of one of our former brides, Joey, on her wedding day (Happy 1st anniversary, btw, J!). She chose Maggie Sottero's ever-popular Victoriana in black for her big day and she looked A-MAZING! She was estatic with her choice and it fit her personality so perfectly.

Going with a non-traditional color is a risk, but one that is totally worth it. You, your groom, and your guests will remember your gown and will be talking about it for years to come. But don't forget, even if color isn't your thing, most dresses sampled in a non-traditional colors are available in traditional colors of ivory or white. Also, if you like the idea of color but can't imagine a dress full of it, you can always add that pop of color in a belt or other accent piece. I'll be back to tell you about more about belts tomorrow. Stay tuned!

Best Wedding Wishes,
Tuesday

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Blush, Pink, and Rose Colored Wedding Dresses

We're happy to report that there is no rule that you have to wear either a white or ivory bridal gown on your wedding day. You are free - if you'd like - to embrace a little color instead!

How about a blush, pink, or rose colored gown, for instance? Celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Gwen Stefani have walked down the aisle in rosy hued gowns and at the spring bridal markets, blush gowns were everywhere.

One of the first of our designers to pick up the trend this season was KittyChen Couture. This month she introduced the "Charlotte" in a spectacular rose color, similar in color to the "Summer" from her 2011 collection (which was a smash hit!). 

Charlotte by KittyChen Couture

Summer by KittyChen Couture

Ella Rosa offers this gown (below) in a light pink that we simply adore:

Ella Rosa (Style #BE93)

One of Maggie Sottero's best sellers, the "Victoriana", comes in a pearl rose color (along with black, gold, white, and ivory!) that is just amazing:

Victoriana by Maggie Sottero

Don't feel confined to traditional ideas of white or ivory for your wedding dress. If you're daring enough, go for a little color in your gown and make it memorable.

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