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Fourth of July - Store Hours!

The Bride Room will be closed next Friday, July 4 as we celebrate Independence Day with our friends & families!

We hope the holiday is a joyful, safe, and relaxing one for each of you!

We will be here as usual Thurs, July 3 (10am-5pm); regular store hours will resume on Sat, July 5 (10am-4pm).

Franklin Bridal Ball!

Ladies! Ladies!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 17, 2008 for the fabulous and elegant Franklin Bridal Ball!!

The Bride Room is so excited to participate as a vendor and hosting the fashion show...you will not want to miss it!

Thursday, July 17
5p-9p
The Factory at Franklin
w: franklinbridalball.com

Sidewalk Sale! Next Weekend!

Reminder!! Next weekend, please join us for the fabulous Celebrate! Green Hills event....

Yours truly will be hosting a sidewalk sale with deeply discounted cocktail, bridesmaid, and bridal gowns....and of course some super yummy cupcakes!! :)

Stop by for the other great retailers in The Courtyard at Bandywood, too: Habit, The Perfect Pair, The Dotted Line, Shine Salon, Fiandaca, This Little Piggy....good deals and great shopping....what could be better??!?!?

See you next Thursday-Saturday, June 26-28!!!

Priscilla of Boston, TODAY and every day!

The annual Today Show Throws A Wedding is in full swing on NBC, and the fun has begun...America votes!

We are so excited to announce that viewers voted
on this amazing POB dress for LaDonna to wear on the big day!!

Congratulations to our dear friends and colleagues at Priscilla of Boston!

Be sure and check out today's vote....the bridesmaids dresses....and vote for #3 - the Modern dress by Vineyard Collection!

Here's to you, cheers to you...

This weekend we pause to celebrate the great men of our lives who tucked us in, changed our oil, loved our mothers, and yes....walked us down the aisle.

One of the sweet pleasures of our business is getting to know the brides and their families. We meet lots and lots of wonderful, adoring, doting mothers -- and occasionally we are blessed enough to meet dear ol' dad, too.

Fathers have such a unique place in weddings as he gives his daughter away - a symbolic and moving role that is the pivotal moment of joining two families.

Today and all weekend we tip our hats to the dads we have known and the dads we have yet to meet -- anticipating that sweet moment when he sees her in The Dress for the first time and acknowledges, even in some small part, that his baby girl is growing up.

For all you do - in weddings and in life - dads, we honor you!

Beat the summer heat...with shopping!!!

The Bride Room is so excited to participate in the upcoming Celebrate! Green Hills activities!!

June 26-29 Green Hills retailers will be celebrating all that is wonderful about calling this great li'l neighborhood home....

Stop by for an assortment of bridal and bridesmaids dresses deeply discounted! Bridal gowns from $299 and bridesmaids dresses from $25!!!!

(Oh, and we just may have the tastiest cupcakes you have ever known!!!!)

Come early and come often....the deals (and cupcakes!!) won't last!!! See you then!!!

June isn't the only month!

So many assume that we "must be slammed this time of year!" Well, the truth is, we're slammed all year long! I came across this chart (we're nerds at The Bride Room, really, NERDS.) and thought I'd share... I found it quite interesting! We're certainly finding these trends to be true. Here's to Weddings in all seasons! Happy Wednesday...

This from theknot.com
Contrary to popular belief, June is not the only popular month to tie the knot. In recent years, weddings have become popular year-round, with autumn months gaining in the ranks by leaps and bounds.
The chart below indicates the most popular months to marry in the United States:

Statistics: The Knot, National Center for Health Statistics, 1998 U.S. Census Bureau, BRIDE'S Magazine Reader Study 2001

Pretty Little Things

Because of you - all our fabulous brides - we know the great care and love that goes into making each decision for your big day!

So this made us think of you!!

Etsy is a fantastic website featuring all things handmade.... we bumped into these great ring -bearing bowls that call to mind the unique and sensible style of weddings of the 21st century!




Seriously! How cute can these be!!

Our Newest Arrivals..

Oh, Girls... this is the first of many but we are SO thrilled to introduce the brand new gown that arrived today! She is Priscilla of Boston and is STUNNING! Can't wait for you to stop in and try her on! If you want to take a peek at how she moves, click here and watch the runway video from New York Market.


And this beauty is from the Vineyard Collection... her name is Maeve -- how cute and sassy she is! Yes, you can remove the bow if you'd like...but I happend to think its kind of cute! Again, to see her moves, click here.

Happy Friday

Just Do It!

So... I ran across this picture and just HAD to share....I frequent a cute little blog called Style Me Pretty and I totally swiped this immediately --- one of the little pictures struck a chord...

Now,thats what I'm talkin' about, girls!! You know who you are -- and you know we've talked about it recently -- COLORED SHOES!!! I think its SUCH a cute, personal touch to the wedding -- and something you could actually wear again! When asked, I say: "GO FOR IT!"

(Photos Courtesy of Cheri Pearl Photography)

Talk about a destination wedding!

Our beautiful bride Uyen married her groom in gorgeous Thailand....How fabulous does she look in this Monique Lhuillier gown!!

Best wishes, Uyen, for a life of love and joy! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your special day with us...

Mark Your Calendars for some FABULOUS Trunk Shows!

Happy Anniversary, Lindsey & Britton!

Sweet bride and groom Lindsey (Wallace) & Britton Henig are feautured on theknot.com as a “Real Wedding” – what a sweet way to remember your day! Lindsey found her *gorgeous* Melissa Sweet gown at the Bride Room…you look so beautiful, Lindsey!! Hope you had a fabulous and memorable first anniversary!

Check out Lindsey & Britton’s wedding and get fun ideas for your own by clicking here

Congrats Michael!

Congrats to our friend and famed photographer, Michael Howard! He is officially nationally published in the current issue of Modern Bride... What a wonderful accomplishment for him -- we are so thrilled!



This from Michael via his blog:
"I am happy to announce that I have been published in the current June/July issue of Modern Bride. The wedding is of Beth and Jonathan's wedding that I photographed in May 2007 at the Carnton Plantation. It feels so great to be recognized by a national magazine and to see my work published in a great publication like Modern Bride. One of my goals this year was to get published and it feels amazing to see that become a reality. Hopefully this is a sign of even greater things to come! Here are some scans from the magazine."

We're Back! and We're Beautiful!

Whew! Boy, am I glad that is OVER! We are through our renovations and are back in business... the floors look amazing -- a dark cherry, hand carved look -- beautiful! The bottom floor is up and running for Bridal appointments as of today (only 5 days later than scheduled... lets not go there) while the upstairs still needs a little clean up -- one step at a time! We are happy to accomodate any needs at this point and look forward to seeing you all very soon! Thanks to those who had "tentative" appointments booked and have been patient and kind enough to reschedule... sometimes twice... you are dears! Can't wait to see you!

Also.... we have a new member of our family!! I will introduce her in a new post today or tomorrow... Her name is Stephanie and she is FABULOUS! More on her to come...

Love Love & Happy Wednesday!

Congrats Abby!

What a beautiful couple...
What a beautiful Monique Lhuillier from The Bride Room!
Congrats Abby and Eli!

Courtesy of PEOPLE Magazine.

Friday Update...

Sorry its been since Monday! Its been a whirlwind around here so thanks to all of you for being patient while we get through this renovation! So, the floor is being delivered today and installed Saturday and Sunday... we will put the store back together and open officially for business Tuesday, April 29th. For all of you who had appointments tomorrow, I am so sorry! I know we've talked already and gotten alternate appointments down, but it hurts my heart to turn anyone away! :) BUT... that is life, ladies! Roll with the punches, right?

OK, other than the floor, we have a new, softer wall color, new bathroom color.. new fitting room curtains, Fabulousness! Hope you will come soon to visit... a party is still on the horizon to celebrate! Right now we're looking at the 28th of May... its a Thursday night -- mark your calendars!! Lets celebrate!!

Hope you all have a great day and wonderful weekend -- we'll see you next week!!

oh, PS... if you're planning on visiting us next Friday or Saturday PLEASE call and make an appointment... having been closed for 2 weeks, we are booking solid for those two days! Can't wait to see you!

A Quick Update...

Hey Ladies!

Well, things are moving right along... today they took up the rest of the flooring and started repair on the drywall. They are working so dilligently to get us up and running quickly -- and YOU ready to shop as soon as possible! We are anticipating hitting our goal of Saturday re-opening but its only Monday! But... you know me, think positive!! Just thought I'd give you a quick update and let you know that all is well... All information below still applies... don't hesitate to contact us with anything you might need!

Just Think Positive!

Wow... what a mess! Arrival to the store this past Saturday morning was nothing short of shocking... and with a day full of appointments ahead! Our team worked quickly and called in the troops and they have been working ever since... we are so grateful to have such wonderful support around us!

So, here's the deal: We are not currently open for appointments or store traffic at all. We ARE, however, conducting business as usual otherwise in terms of communication, ordering, and the like (yes, there is much more to what we do than when you are in the store!!) even though it may be remotely. That said, please feel free to call the store and leave a message as the voice mail will be checked very often. If email is easier, it is being maintained as well. (I will post all contact information at end of post) Please don't hesitate to call on us if you have questions about anything at all! We are currently accepting appointments starting Saturday, April 26th and it is filling up already!

If you are a bride who has already shopped with us and needs to see the few gowns again BEFORE April 26, we are happy to bring a few gowns to you at an alternate location.... This will of course need to be coordinated a day or two ahead of time...

If you are a current bride wondering about products that you have either on order or that are currently at The Bride Room, we are happy to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Know that any items that are at The Bride Room are in a secure, climate controlled place.

So.... now that logistics are out of the way, lets talk positive: we're getting a face lift! a fresh new start! That, ladies, is grounds for a party! (I'm always looking for an excuse!) We'll be putting together a little soiree to celebrate the fact that we are back up and running and looking fabulous so be on the look out for details to come... it will probably be the end of May... Cheers!

Here are communication details if you need anything at all!
The Bride Room
615.297.9899
thebrideroom@comcast.net

Charlotte Poling:
charlotte.poling@gmail.com

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love Ya!

Ladies, ladies, Ladies... if you don't have an appointment for the PARIS Trunk Show that starts tomorrow you are MISSING OUT. Debra Moreland will arrive tonight to prepare for the show this weekend and I just learned that she is bringing her entire new collection -- its never been seen before!! As previous posts state, we are going to market in 2 weeks and THAT is the first time that it will be shown to buyers and then it will take at least 2 months for these pieces to hit stores.... that said, you could be the FIRST to have it! What an honor, not only to have Debra with us, but to have a collection of beautiful things that no one has seen... there are very few appointments left -- but there are some! If you have a flexible friday that would be the best time to come -- but call us to make an appointment... we want you to be able to spend some time with Debra one on one! Yours truly will be assisting Debra this time around so between the two of us, this should be fabulous!

To Make an Appointment: 615.297.9899 or thebrideroom@comcast.net

We are going to Martha Stewart!

SO..... I just found out that we are going to be a part of the studio audience at The Martha Stewart Show!!!! How much fun is that??!?!?!?! Needless to say, I am SO excited... we are HUGE Martha fans at the store of course, but I am also personally a HUGE Martha fan so this is E-X-C-I-T-I-N-G!! It is the live show that airs every morning -- We will be in the audience on Tuesday, April 15th... set your DVRs!! Now, if I could just find a way to finagle myself on to the show... any suggestions!?!?!?