Reception Dresses: Hot trend for brides who want two dresses

This season we are introducing 3 dresses that we have affectionately dubbed "reception dresses". We love the concept of having 2 wedding gowns; your formal church gown that you get married in and do your professional portraits in and then the party dress for your reception and casual photos. You only get to have your "Big Day" once in a lifetime so, live it up! These dresses have an amazing, affordable price tag so...go ahead be a 2-dress bride!

Style 7124 - MSRP $255.00

A strapless short dress with pleating wrapping around the empire waist to the beaded bow accent.The pleating continues asymmetrically down to the rolling floral rosettes adorning the hem. It comes with detachable spaghetti straps. As well as coming in the standard white and ivory, this gown also comes in the following colors: Olive, Chocolate, Black, Midnight, Purple/Green, Green/Purple, Lilac, Amber, Plum, Wine, Silver, Seafoam, Red, Holly Berry, Hot Pink, Aqua, Sapphire, Lavender Pink, Orange, Cranberry, Pewter, Magenta and Blush Pink

Style 7125 - MSRP $215.00

A one shoulder strap dress that is highlighted with embroidered beadwork. Pleating drapes from the shoulder down the fitted bodice into pins and tucks along the short length hem. As well as coming in the standard white and ivory, this gown also comes in the following colors: Olive, Chocolate, Black, Midnight, Purple/Green, Green/Purple, Lilac, Amber, Plum, Wine, Silver, Seafoam, Red, Holly Berry, Hot Pink, Aqua, Sapphire, Lavender Pink, Orange, Cranberry, Pewter, Magenta and Blush Pink

 Style 7124 - MSRP $255.00

A strapless dress with a ruffled edge trimming the neckline. Bands of pleating wrap around the dropped waist fitted bodice with rhinestone and beaded appliques adorning the side. The short skirt is made up of layering ruffles. As well as coming in the standard white and ivory, this gown also comes in the following colors: Olive, Chocolate, Black, Midnight, Purple/Green, Green/Purple, Lilac, Amber, Plum, Wine, Silver, Seafoam, Red, Holly Berry, Hot Pink, Aqua, Sapphire, Lavender Pink, Orange, Cranberry, Pewter, Magenta and Blush Pink

A New Take on an Old Trend: Ruffles

We love the romantic ruffle trend that continues to sweep you away! There is something ultra feminine about them and they fit right in with a romantic wedding theme. 

The Horizontal Ruffle

Essence Styles 8102 (L) and 8105 (R)

Ruffled skirts add shape that creates a wider silhouettes - this type of dress would be perfect for the tall, thin figures. Horizontal lines tend to make petite brides smaller and shorter and these types of ruffled skirts tend to make the curvy bride appear wider. 

The Vertical Ruffle

Bonny Style 104

Vertical ruffles stream down the length of a skirt to create long wavy lines. This shape is perfect for pair shapes and petite brides because it creates an illusion of length

Wedding Trends for 2011

We got this email today and found it pretty interesting. According to the theweddingreport.com these are the trends for 2011 couples - do you agree or disagree?

• Many couples will pay at least 60% of the total wedding cost.
• The average number of guests will be between 140 and 150.
• The average age of a bride will be 27 and the average age of a groom will be 29.
• The most popular wedding months will be September, October, July and May.
• The most popular wedding colors will be blues, purples, pinks and greens.

The pantone color of the year for 2011 weddings has been revealed: Honeysuckle

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute states: “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues. Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum. Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.” (We love this! And we love the color!)

• We will continue to see friends and family members help out.
• We will see couples booking closer to the wedding day or on off popular days.
• Designer labels will continue to gain market share by creating more affordable lines.

Our dresses are pretty affordable! Like style 041 - Retail Price $505.00

• Low cost, personalized favors and details will become even more popular.

We prefer using homemade items that people will use, you can do the most fun thing EVER! The Candy/Treat Table Guests go goo-goo over them