Open House Updates!

:::A major update in our planning the Open House + Fashion Show: The creative team at Social Graces in Hillsboro Village is graciously designing and producing the entire paper suite for the event..... Give them a ring if you are looking for fabulous invites, save the dates, thank you cards, shower invitations...whatever you need! They have great designs in store or will work with you for a custom - we are *dying* to post the invite online, so stay tuned :) :) We know you'll love it too :) :)

:::We're just having too much fun with all this planning :) :) We would love to know if you're coming so we set up an uber-easy link on our website...RSVP here ... [Please! you can absolutely come if you haven't RSVP'ed....just trying to get round numbers :) :)]

:::Last but not least....a totally random thought but completely worth posting.....our most current obsession - the new Sharpie pens!!! They write so smoothly and don't bleed through....amazing technology we tell you :) :) Check them out :) :)

New PLATINUM gowns!!!

Hey ladies....we were just telling you about our new collection, PLATINUM by Priscilla of Boston. We are so excited to share with you the two new pieces that arrived in store Friday!

They are amazing satin gowns with great necklines and incredible details throughout -- and yes, these are ball gowns with POCKETS! How can you not love that?!?!

You're sure to see these girls on the runway September 17 - and don't forget, the Open House and Fashion Show leads us into a Priscilla of Boston / Melissa Sweet / Vineyard Collection / PLATINUM Collection combined Trunk Show September 18 + 19 .....When we say we are booking up already, we mean we are now taking appointments at 5pm and later on Friday night and as early as 8am on Saturday -- so call or email now for your appointment :) :)

See you soon!

Kayela + Spencer | July 18, 2009

It is always so fun to see our brides published in various places, and none is so exciting as the very chic Southern Weddings Blog - from the editors of Southern Weddings Magazine....

While we may be just a touch biased, we most certainly believe they chose an amazing couple in Kayela and Spencer....they were married in Kentucky on a beautiful July day and had their entire event documented by the fabulous Michael Howard....

The images most definitely speak for themselves, but Kayela and her sweet mother left no detail undone......from the timeless Monique Lhuillier Kayela selected to the vintage-inspired PARIS pieces (brooch! hair ornament!), her wedding day style was classic and subtle....and simply gorgeous...

Southern Weddings did a fantastic blog on this sweet couple...you should check it out here!

Best to you, Kayela and Spencer (and sweet mama Kaye...we miss you!!)....(and Steph says Go Big Blue! ;) )!!!!

Umbrellas Fun-brellas!

Seems like our posts lately have been all business - what with Fashion Show/Open House...trunk shows....new gowns (and a new collection!) in store ..... all this excitement!!!

But not to worry, there's still time for play.....we were perusing some of our favorite wedding blogs and came across this too cute photo of a real couple who had a little good luck rain down on them on their wedding day ;)

[photo via One Fine Day in Kentucky]

And it got us thinking...all you spring brides out there - it might just be a great idea to have a cute little umbrella on hand, just - in - case......And even if it doesn't rain, there is something oh-so romantic about a bride and groom and an umbrella :)

Found this little bit of inspiration via Martha Stewart Weddings (what else?) who credits Brollies Galore....They even have a section especially for weddings :) :) Enjoy!!!

Open House + Fashion Show | 09.17.09

By now you've probably heard/seen some tidbits about our upcoming Open House and Fashion Show on Thursday, September 17, 2009.....the details are coming together and, if we do say so ourselves, it is going to be just fabulous!

Some things to know:

:::The Bride Room is proud to partner with local fave and event planner extraordinaire Big Events Wedding for the production of this evening.  We've had so many mutual brides through the years and we know you will love them as much as we do -- they sure know how to put on a show, so be prepared for a very special event! Some photos below of their work! Amazing, yes?!?!

:::Each of our designers are lined up to send us the most fabulous and special gowns to send down the runway .....Hello! Fashion Show!! 

:::Cocktails and mingling begin at 6:30pm and fashion show begins promptly at 7. RSVPs are not necessary (though helpful! :) ) and the event is free for you to attend. Bring your girlfriends, your sisters, your aunts,  grandmothers, and bridesmaids... All are welcome and encouraged to attend! The perfect Girls Night Out ....even if you're not a bride! :)

:::Stay tuned for other blog updates, invites (so kindly designed and produced by The Dotted Line), and emails about the event. You really, really don't want to miss it!!!

Weddings by Big Events Wedding:

Happy Birthday!!!

Today is an especially wonderful day at The Bride Room because we pause to wish the very happiest of birthdays to our very own Charlotte....

To our dear Charlotte..... your sweet and generous spirit have touched so many lives and we are so thankful to be a part of the celebration .... hope you have the most wonderful day full of all the things and people you love....Here's to a fabulous year ahead and many more celebrations with the ones who love you!!!! 

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

Cecily by Amsale....fall in love!!!

Girls, please meet the newest gown in store.....

We are very pleased to introduce to you Cecily by Amsale.

Cecily is a soft, creamy ivory organza with an amazing silhouette and the most subtle detail at the waist...you can't tell here but that waist sash is a grosgrain ribbon -- too cute for words!!! We see this gown outside...inside...summer...fall....everywhere and anywhere....so lovely, so so lovely....

Come visit sweet Cecily and give her a big ol' warm Nashville welcome :) :)

Augusta Jones Trunk Show | Reminder!!!!

Don't forget! September 11 + 12 is the Augusta Jones Trunk Show at The Bride Room!

The gowns are gorgeous and the appointments are booking quickly, so call/email/respond to this post if you want to come in and try on!!!

A sneak peek below.... :) :) Tansy, Carmel, and Tula....just a few girls from the collection :)

Catherine + Chase | June 6, 2009

Excuse the excessive gushing that is to follow.... Those out there lucky enough to count Catherine among your friends, you know how this is about to go down....you know how we feel and you know why we feel it....

For the rest of you - let us us educate you. Let's just say, if there was contest to nominate the most classic bride of all time, Catherine would be our very first nomination. Catherine is graceful - sweet - timeless - generous - easy - gorgeous - amazing. She had such a clear vision of how she wanted to look and she trusted her instinct for every decision...well, her instinct and her sweet, sweet mother who was equally as wonderful to work with....Mom was so stylish and relevant that it's not hard to figure out where Catherine gets her fashion sense and sensibility. ;)

A fun detail about Catherine we loved -- she chose gorgeous custom-made PARIS earrings for herself and then had coordinating, smaller earrings made for her bridesmaids....a fabulous gift and precious detail! Love the genius of simplicity that Catherine infused at every turn....

Can you tell, we're still grieving that her wedding is over? Oh, Catherine - thanks a million for being so gracious and kind to us. It was such a pleasure to be a part - you are welcome to visit any time you like!!! :) :) :)

Gown: Monique Lhuillier

Veil: Toni Federici

Brooch + Earrings: PARIS

Photos by the amazing: ABryan Photography

PLATINUM: New Collection at The Bride Room!!!

Big news today at The Bride Room....some news we've waited to share until we had some evidence in the store :) :) :)....and today is finally the day!!!

We are so glad to welcome the PLATINUM by Priscilla of Boston collection to our store! We are humbled and honored that they have invited us to represent these fabulous gowns!  PLATINUM is part of the Melissa Sweet-Priscilla of Boston-Vineyard Collection family, so we know we're getting the same quality design, fabric, production, and service that we've come to know and love.

Our first PLATINUM gown to join the family is PL266 -- stunning in person, we promise!!! The faille fabric is unique and has a heavy hand that photographs so beautifully -- you will love it!

PLATINUM will, of course, be well represented at the Open House and Fashion Show on Thursday, September 17th (go ahead....mark your calendar/punch it into your iPhone....) and you will not want to miss these dresses....perfect for the fashion forward girl with a clear vision of her day and the confidence to carry an incredibly detailed and constructed dress....Can't wait for you to see!!!

Do Your Girlfriends a Favor (Indeed!)

We pretty much thought the Amsale Bridesmaids campaign was genius....check it out here....but as you know, an ad campaign is nothing without the product to back it up.....

No worries, ladies! Amsale has done it again, delivering the chic-est, most flattering and wearable crinkle chiffon dresses you have ever seen....this new collection arrived at The Bride Room today and we are m-a-d-l-y in love. Love. Love. Looooove. Can't get enough. (You know, it's not surprising that Amsale herself wears her own gowns....just LOOK at them!!!!)

As if the styles themselves aren't cute enough, they've added a few colors to the palette- most notably a perfect-for-fall Spice and not-your-ususal-pink Rhubarb.....the Eggplant, Navy, and Pacific colors couldn't be more spot-on for jewel toned receptions and warm winter weddings.....Trust us, you are going to LOVE these dresses !!! Come see!!

Do tell....what's your favorite?!?!?

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