Love Couture Bridal - Sample Sale

In the past I've hearing some great things about Love Couture Bridal from our brides, so I'm excited to here that they are having a 3-day Sample Sale December 26-28th. If you're looking for a dress with style that won't bust the budget, call to make your appointment today. I'm sure the dresses will sell out fast.  

Cozy Bridal Style

If you're planning a wedding in the Northeast, the chances are good for a chill in the air if your date falls anywhere from September to April. The brides below made sure they could take great natural light photos on their wedding day without goose bumps, chattering teeth, or the shivers. When you’re not cuddled up for a photo with your new hubby, how do you plan to stay warm on your wedding day?


First Row: Cameron Ingalls, Kate Headley Photography/ Second Row: Shannon Nicole Smith, Rachel Thurston

Hitched Maids - Grand Opening!

Hitched Bridal Salon has just hatched Hitched Maids, a fresh bridesmaid dress shop located on the 2nd floor of 1523 Wisconsin Avenue, right above their bridal boutique in Georgetown.  Hitched Maids provides an inviting space to look at fabulous dresses from Amsale, Anna Elyse, Lela Rose, Simple Silhouettes,Thread, and my favorite, Jenny Yoo. I wore a Jenny Yoo dress for my wedding and adore her.   

To celebrate, Hitched Maids is offering 10% off any bridesmaid dress purchased during the month of June!   

     Image: Kate Headley Photography

Vibrant, Fun, Cultural Inspiration Board

I recently created this inspiration board around a Vera Wang dress and beautiful Bella Figura Invitation. I am also in love with Anna Maria Horner fabric and it was a perfect fit.

First Row: Sedona Bride via Style Me Pretty, Meg Smith Photography/ Second Row: D. Jones Photography, Elizabeth Messina Photography via Kiss the Groom/ Third Row: Vera Wang dress via SMP’s Look Book , Meg Smith Photography via Kiss the Groom, earrings by Amrita Singh/ Fourth Row: Sakura Photography, Meg Smith Photography, Elizabeth Messina Photography via Kiss the Groom/ Fifth Row: Invitation by Bella Figura, Photo via Kiss the Groom/ Sixth Row: J. Crew Dress, Anna Maria Horner fabric via fabricworm in etsy/ Seventh Row: Photo via Kiss the Groom, Birch Design Studio.

Brides Against Breast Cancer

This Saturday I had so much fun helping glowing brides “say yes to the dress” all while supporting a great cause, Brides Against Breast Cancer®. I did not bring my camera to the event, but did snap a few photos on my iPhone. We even had two cute mascots with their very own pink ribbon doggie bed. How cute!

After my shift, I made a quick stop into the next ballroom where The Westin Arlington Gateway was kicking off their 10th Anniversary of the Westin Heavenly Bed. At this event, brides enjoyed an afternoon of inspiration with hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and the unveiling of special wedding offers at The Westin. Brides were also able to watch a bridal fashion show courtesy of Brides Against Breast Cancer®, as well as a presentation from the Association of Wedding Professionals, sharing insights on décor, floral, design & event planning. In celebration of the Westin's 10th anniversary of the heavenly bed, brides who finalize their wedding reception at The Westin Arlington Gateway, prior to September 30, 2009 will receive a complimentary Heavenly Bed as a wedding gift!

Wedding Dresses + Sample Sale

Lately I've found myself at a few different Bridal Boutiques so I thought I would blog a little about each. On occasion, I am invited to go shopping with my brides for "The Dress" or to join them for their fittings, which I am always happy to do. The dress should really fit your personal style and the style of wedding, and of course make you feel gorgeous.

A few weeks ago I met with Stephanie Ward and Meredith Vey of Punk Rock Bride to see their boutique in Georgetown and talk about their beautiful gowns and possible future trunk shows they may have. Stephanie is so sweet and creative and her designs are wooing many DC and New York Brides looking for an edgy unique dress to fit their style.

I snapped a few photo's during my visit, but please stop by their website for better images of her collection.





Last Friday I flew up to NY to visit Klienfeld’s with one of my amazing clients, and we had a blast. She’s a big fan of "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC, and she did exactly that. We made an appointment with one of her favorite consultants from the show, Keasha, and she definitely meet the brides expectation and then some.

Keasha was so much fun and helped us find the perfect dress. If you’re looking for an enormous selection of dresses Klinefield can’t be beat. After we found the dress, we had a wonderful lunch with champagne and wine at Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar. It was a great day.




Lastly, I went with a current client to her last fitting at Carine’s Bridal in DC. The boutique is beautiful with stunning gowns and the owner is even related to the owner of Fluffy Thoughts Cakes, a wonderful cake designer in the DC area. I do have to note that they are having a sample sale this Sunday, June 21st from 9am-3pm, so if you’re still looking for the dress and are on a budget, this may be an event you don’t want to miss.

MS Details Loves J. Crew

I know you've seen many post on wedding blogs about J. Crew and their Bridal/ Wedding line, but I must say it's for good reason. The bridesmaid’s dresses are simple, sleek, and gorgeous, and your maids will love the fact that they can actual wear their dress again. As for their wedding dresses, they are simply perfect and many of them very affordable for a bride trying to watch her budget.

Here are some of my favorites:

MS Details Hearts Punk Rock Bride Dresses

We really love Punk Rock Bride's simple and unique dresses! Some are edgy, some are sweet, but they are all unique and allow brides to show their style on their big day.

Brides should really be themselves on their wedding day, so when selecting the perfect dress, make sure it fits your own style. If you’re not a traditional ball gown kind of gal don't be pressured to select a traditional gown, there are some many options out their today and your day and dress can be anything you can imagine.

Here are some of my favorite dresses from Punk Rock Bride along with an inspiration board we designed around another one of their great gowns.

I hope you enjoy and please stop over at Punk Rock Bride and see what's new. Stephanie Ward, the designer behind these wonderful dresses also informed us that they will be having some trunk shows shortly. We can't wait!


Photo's via Punk Rock Bride





First Row: Dress by Punk Rock Bride, Shoe photos by Kathy Blanchard via Charlottesville Wedding Blog/ Second Row:
photo via Brooklyn Bride, Favors via Pear and Peony/ Third Row: bridesmaid dresses from J.Crew via Snippet and Ink, mini panettone from Martha Stewart via Snippet and Ink/ Fourth Row: Arrangement from Oh How Charming!, Widnsor Smith Design