Tuesday Shoesday!

Hello everyone! How was your weekend? Mine was busy!!! We just wrapped up an amazing Lea Ann Belter trunk show that was a total success! Now to get ready for next week's big Anniversary event! Brides that book appointments next week can draw to select their savings - 5%, 10%, even 15% off your entire purchase made next week!

Now, to get down to the business of shoes. I decided to focus today on darling Bridesmaid shoes. As most brides are picking short dresses now for their 'maids, there is even more focus on having just the right shoes on! Take a look below and see what you think about these fab options!

Perfect for an evening wedding in the summer

Is the wedding on the funky side? Then these are for you

I adore the pearl detail on the toe

This is perfect for a over the top, glam wedding

I love the touch of sparkle in the bow

These are great, and will look beautiful with so many colors

Are you in an afternoon wedding? Then get these shoes ASAP!

I am clearly a fan of pushing a few boundaries, but with the right bride, all of these shoes are perfect! And even if you are wearing a long dress, throw a pair of these on under it, and you'll be sure to stand out among the sea of Bridesmaids!

Book your appointment for next week while there are still available times!

As always, much love,

The Bridal Belle

Very exciting news!

I am so excited to announce that The Bride's Room will be carrying Bridesmaid and Mother of the Bride dresses! They should start arriving in the next couple of weeks and will filter in throughout the summer! We will have Priscilla of Boston and Siri dresses to choose from.

The Priscilla dresses are wonderful! They are priced nicely, ranging from $188-$248. These dresses have been made with the same high standard of quality that Priscilla of Boston wedding gowns are know for. Using gorgeous silk satins, tafettas, and crepes; the Priscilla dresses are one that your bridesmaids will actually love wearing! Classic, timeless dresses with a nod to runway trends, these dresses will be fabulous in your wedding and in pictures for years to come!

I stumbled across Siri one day on Style Me Pretty and have been obsessed ever since! This flirty, fashionable dresses and gowns are so darling that you will want on of these for yourself! Designed with fun details and silhouettes, Siri is a name to remember. These gowns range from $230-$320 and are just the most feminine things I have ever seen!

Here are some of my favorites from the collections:

Priscilla of Boston

Siri

Aren't these darling dresses! Such fun colors and styles that every bridesmaid would love! Here are just a few pictures of Mother of the Bride dresses from Siri..

The best part about these dresses is that there are 4 basic bodice designs and 3 skirt designs and you can pick which ones you like and order your custom dress! Again, you have access to all of Siri's scrumptious fabrics! Mom's will love these dresses - no frump to be found!

I'll be posting as the dresses arrive, so keep checking Facebook or the blog!

As always, much love,

The Bridal Belle

Jewels that bring a sparkle to my eye...

Hello friends! How is your week going? We have been so busy here in the store! Between setting up for the Lea Ann Belter Trunk Show that starts this weekend to seeing brides, we have hardly been able to catch our breath! But, I have some fabulous finds for you today that I know will bring a smile to your lips and a light into your eyes!

In going through all of the packages that have been arriving, I opened up a box containing the most spectacular jeweled belts and combs from Desla Couture, an incredible accessories designer! Inside the box were jewels that I could spend hours gazing at fondly! The craftsmanship of these pieces is second to none, and the styling is perfect for that young, modern bride that wants to up the wow factor of her bridal ensemble. Desla designs belts, necklaces, cuffs, and they most darling 3-in-1 broaches!

Take a look and see for yourself...

Tatiana is definitely a belt that I could just stare at all day long!

Nadia is a belt that would work perfectly with a lace gown due to its' unique shape and design

Zelda is one of their 3-in-1 broaches! Use it as a belt, a broach, or a hair comb!

Pearl is a stunning bib necklace that would be perfect paired with a simple gown

I love Rose, it would be the perfect necklace for an outdoor wedding, or a rehearsal dinner accessory!

Aren't these pieces amazing! As I was posting them, I realized that I clearly have an obsession with the chunky, super sparkly pieces - 3 out of 5 are from the same design! What was your favorite piece? Head over to Desla's website and find your favorite design and then come to The Bride's Room to place your order!

On a slightly different note, I am working on upcoming ideas for the blog. If there is anything that you want to read about, please send me an email and I will post an article! Also, please pass this site on to all of your friends! I would love to grow my following and y'all all know fun, cute girls that would love reading about everything bridal!

Keep checking back, I am going to be announcing some giveaways in celebration of The Bride's Room 1 year anniversary!! I will post a few things between now and July 6th, but mark your calendars for that day, because there will be all sorts of exciting surprises!

As always, much love,

The Bridal Belle

Lea Ann Belter Trunk Show June 17-25th!

Hello friends! It is wonderful to be back on here. Things have been crazy at the store and I haven't been able to post as often as I would like! I hope that all of your summers are off to a fabulous start. Can you believe that summer is actually here?! I feel like we just finished Christmas!

Here is the exciting news...we are having a HUGE Lea Ann Belter trunk show here at The Bride's Room! The first set of gowns just arrived in the store today, and the rest will be here by next Friday! As you all know, I am all but obsessed with Lea Ann Belter's designs, and this season is no exception. Feminine lines, gorgeous use of lace and duchess silk, the collection is to die for!

Here is a peek at the fabulous pieces that will be here...

I just adore this short lace dress...very Mad Men

This ball gown is the definition of simple elegance 

Here is a more detailed shot of the ball gown 

I am obsessed with this gown, I love just the small bit of lace that adds that wow factor

Another detail shot

A vintage feel on a modern gown - and duchess silk is my favorite! 

Of course, a Lea Ann Belter trunk show would not be complete without this gown - it's my favorite!

Aren't the gowns just amazing?? And there are quite a few other pieces that will be in the store as well. The best part about the trunk show...all purchases made during this event will be 10% off! That is quite a savings, and helps to offset alteration costs! Book your appointment today - we are filling up quickly!!

Have a fabulous day, and as always, much love,

The Bridal Belle

Modern Trousseau...exciting and elegant!

Hello friends! I have been so busy here at The Bride's Room that I haven't been able to update the blog in a few days! So sorry to disappear! But, I am back with some fabulous finds for you. Today I am going to introduce you to one of my absolute favorite designers out there. Modern Trousseau is a fabulous, feminine collection of bridal gowns. With an emphasis on lace, they design for the sophisticated, elegant bride.

While at market in April, I had the pleasure to meet with Callie Tein, the designer of Modern Trousseau, at their new showroom in the Garment District. I was completely blown away by Callie and her whole team. They are such sweet people! But, the star of the show was the new Fall 2011 collection. All I can say is wow! Such gorgeous detailing and fabulous gowns! It was love at first sight!

One of the best things about Modern Trousseau is the attention of detail. Yes, the gowns are spectacular, but it is all of the little things that come together to make the gown dazzlingly perfect. Looking to spice up a very classic gown...and a belt from their collection. From colored sashes to flowers to jeweled belts worthy of a queen, Modern Trousseau has what you are looking for. Getting married in the winter and you want a cute shrug? Modern Trousseau has various fur shrugs and wraps that you can choose from!

And if you love lace...this is your designer! The use of lace in these gowns is truly stunning! Take a look at a few pictures below to see for yourself!

I adore the elegance of this dress

The combination of satin and lace is perfect - and the sash at the waist will slim every bride that tries it on

The bodice of this gown is a delicate lace accented with a soft tulle skirt

One of my favorite gowns from this season - and the deep back adds just the right amount of drama

I love the dotted tulle on this ball gown, so sweet

This dress is perfect for today's young bride - and to step it up a notch add a jeweled belt

This gown has combined tulle with a touch of lace - each tier is lined with lace

Aren't these gowns wonderful?? I just fall in love with them a little more each time I see them! But, I have saved the best detail for the last. Modern Trousseau will monogram each bride's new initials and wedding date into the lining of her dress in their signature Modern Trousseau blue! How wonderful is that?! As we all know, Southern girls love their monograms...and now you can monogram your wedding dress! Fabulous!

Have a fabulous day and don't forget to call to book your appointment for our upcoming Lea Ann Belter trunk show June 17-25!

As always, much love,

The Bridal Belle

This one's for your girls!

Hello friends, I am so glad that it's Wednesday! Wednesdays are always fun - you are halfway through the week and you are anticipating the weekend, just wondering what fun and exciting things await you. I don't know about you, but when I am imagining my fabulous weekend plans, I see myself in a darling cocktail dress wearing a pair of killer Louboutins and sipping a sparkling glass of champagne. Granted, my real life doesn't exactly match up with my dreams, but that's ok! Back to that fabulous little cocktail dress...

In my day to day life, I spend a lot of time looking at bridesmaid dresses, some good, some bad and some just sinfully bad! But, when you start looking through the good dresses, you can actually find some hidden gems that would be perfect for that Saturday night out on the town! Now I know what you are thinking right now...there is no such thing as a "good" bridesmaid dress let alone one that I would wear again!! I know, I know, that concept was the underlying foundation of 27 Dresses and any other movie about weddings - "it's so cute you can shorten it and wear it again"! No one believes that idea - I have even been guilty of leaving a dress or two at the hotel after the wedding because I didn't need to ever see it again! But let me tell you, there are some darling bridesmaid dresses out there that even the most skeptical 'maid would fall in love with!

Here are a few of my favorites...

This dress is universally flattering - and the sash adds a bit of whimsey

This one shoulder dress is absolutely darling - I adore the bow on the shoulder

I love this simple cocktail dress from Priscilla of Boston - and how much do you love it in yellow?!

This is a great long dress option, it will work on all body types as well as for  a pregnant 'maid

Another classically beautiful cocktail dress from Priscilla of Boston

I love the use of cole in this dress, and the straps are ideal for girls with...girls!

This is another great long dress option from Priscilla of Boston - I see it at an 8:00 black tie ceremony

How cute is this little number! Perfect for a summer affair
Pictures from Siri, Lula Kate, and Priscilla of Boston

What do you think? I promised to find great bridesmaid dresses, and I believe these fit the bill. Now, there has been a shift from the long dress to the short dress in the last couple of years. Personally I think that short dresses are so much prettier, but they have their own set of issues. You must specify the type of shoes that your 'maids wear and make sure that no one wears a sandal of any kind. There is nothing worse than having a girl flip and flop her way down the aisle! Also, you might want to mention to your friends that they might want to just think about a spray tan or using self tanning lotion. Not to be a bridezilla, but simply because white legs sticking out from under the cocktail dress isn't all that pretty. And who knows, if you have a small wedding party, that could be something you could treat your girls to 2-3 days before the wedding!

As for the long dress, they are definitely more appropriate at some types of weddings. I would recommend wearing a long dress for a black tie wedding, it just looks a bit more formal. And with a long dress, there is a bit more room for camouflage if you have a girl that is self-conscious about her size or is pregnant!

As you can see, there are some great options for bridesmaid dresses that won't cause your friends to think back thoughts about you on your wedding day! And let's be honest, as the bride, you should really want the dresses you pick to be cute and pretty and fit well - you are the one that has to look at those pictures for the rest of your life!

Have a fabulous day and dream about your weekend...

Much love,

The Bridal Belle