I love to keep up on wedding trends, so I'm always looking for the next big thing. According to The Knot (magazine), candy assortments (the help yourself kind of displays) and cupcakes assortments are fads of the past (nothing wrong…
Hot Wedding Shoes
You could get a pair of flip flops with sparkles on them. You could… After all, this is Arizona, and we go pretty casual year round. But, from a recent bride to an upcoming bride, let me just just ask…
Celebrate Our Opening–Stop By Tonight!
Join us tonight for the grand opening celebration of our wedding dress store (yep, just a couple of months behind, but, better late than never!). We're inviting friends, family, fellow industry folks, brides, and the community to join us at our…
Corset and Pure Romance Party this Saturday
Note to family members: you may not want to read this post. I've long been looking for a sexy "bedroom" corset. By that I mean, something that makes you look smokin' hot but isn't necessarily, ahem, functional (it won't exactly…
Virginia’s House–Romantic Garden, Victorian Charm
We recently had the pleasure of traveling just northwest of our Phoenix bridal salon to visit Virginia's House. It was an oasis in the middle of a bustling neighborhood. I walked through the fence to find meandering brick paths, flowers at…
Visit Strut at the Phoenix Bridal Show this Sunday
You know we've hit our stride when I sign us up to do a bridal show, the very thing I dreaded as a bride. Why? Because I kind of fear crowds. And strangers. And people throwing elbows. But I'm learning…
Wigwam Resort Wedding Dress Fashion Show–This Saturday!
Still looking for a wedding reception site? Check out the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa this Saturday, May 15th. From 11am-2pm they're hosting an open house with tons of vendors. This means they're setting up the grounds to look reception-ready…
Buying a Wedding Dress Off the Rack–Helpful Tips
Pretty ladies, let's start this post with some helpful background information about buying wedding gowns. No, I can't give away all my secrets, silly, but I can explain a little bit about how we work and our selling philosophy here…
Justin Alexander 8484–Hugably Soft, Stunningly Beautiful
We've had the Justin Alexander 8484 ball gown on display across from the front desk for a couple of weeks. Every time I walk by it, I just wanted to give it a hug. It has a full skirt that…
New Dress, Real Bride–Allure 8705
Last week we got in a new shipment of Allure gowns. And you know what that means–I have a new favorite dress. This one is Allure's 8705. Here's a pic from their website: Yes, super cool! And you…
Site Visit–Tre Bella in Mesa
We recently checked out Tre Bella, a wedding reception location in downtown Mesa, AZ. I know what you're thinking, MESA?! What is cool about Mesa? But ladies, I have to say, they've done their best to bring an urban edge to this historic-looking building,…
How Do I Wear a Birdcage Veil?
Brides, I know you love the birdcage look (yes, that net thing you wear over your face), but you think, "Can I really pull off that look?" The answer is Yes! You CAN wear a birdcage veil with your wedding…