Martha, Martha, Martha!

So the plans are laid for the Martha Stewart Party in a few weeks (yes, yes at Market)....and we were already super excited when we got word that we landed tickets to the Martha Show...(no details yet on the show theme that day...stay tuned :) :) )....

And then Darcy Miller's fab blog informed us that Martha's own assistant, Liesl, was married right here in Franklin, Tennessee!!!

Sporting a fantastic Amsale gown, Liesl was gifted with gorgeous weather....love Darcy's posts leading up to the wedding - she chatted it up about transporting your dress, final fittings, bustling the gown, and jewelry....good tips!

We are so looking forward to the winter issue of Martha Stewart Weddings, when they dish on all the details!!!

Check out this fun photo of Martha when she was a model in the sixties....so pretty, right?!?!?!


Happy Thursday!

October First.

October is finally here. (sigh) We can actually feel justified going on and on and on....and on and on about Market!!!!

What you need to know: the team at Brides.com is updating their li'l blog with runway sneak-peeks. Brilliant, we say - they are obsessed, too...and we can indulge! Hey, it's research!!

Also - watch out! We're getting all techie on you.....we connected our phones to this very blog and will be able to text in our updates from Market...that's right! Real time blogging from the runway! From the Martha Stewart Party! From the Martha Show! (Fingers x'd for tickets!!!!)

Don't worry, lovelies...you won't miss a minute of the action!!!

There seems to be a theme....

Look what we picked up at brides.com!!!!

The perfect centerpiece for your bridal shower or engagement party! It's called "Cupcake in Bloom" from 1-800-Flowers...isn't it darling???

1-800-Flowers Cupcake in Bloom is 5" high x 6.5" deep and sells for $24.99 and they're available beginning October 1.

(You might notice that the fine folks at brides.com also have a countdown-to-market....we're just saying....)

Happy Monday!

Obsessions.

So the lovelies at Decor8 posted a fun blog yesterday and asked, "What's your obsession?"

Oh, so glad you asked.

Currently we are obsessing over....

1. Newest arrivals. In the spirit of something new, we pause for a moment to swoon over the our new Monique Lhuilliers which arrived this month!!! Given our enthusiasm over her ready to wear collection that walked the runway at Fashion Week...and subsequently appeared on the red carpet at the Emmys .... we're pretty sure we have ML Fever.... and we feel confident you'll agree that it's for good reason:





2. Fall weather...which is going to lead to beautiful fall weddings! The next several weekends are full of weddings of brides who have made this year very happy and incredibly meaningful. We're expecting that this will lead to lots of posts about real weddings so stay tuned...In the meantime, Michael Howard blogged about his bridal portraits with our sweet bride Ashley..... Here's to you, Ashley, and a fantastic wedding weekend!



3. New York City. Bridal Market 2008. Three weeks from tomorrow. Need we say more? (Well, we do and we will, but later!!)

4. Doing good, giving back. We love October for so many, many reasons (Market notwithstanding! :) :))....It's not lost on us that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the pink ribbons and pink M & Ms are everywhere! Several designers - including our own Melissa Sweet and Watters - have committed to giving a portion of certain dress sales to breast cancer research. Melissa Sweet style Jasmine, featured below on sample sale now, is one of those dresses. Looking fab and giving back??? It doesn't get better than that.

Signing off for now....thanks for checking the blog...we are truly grateful for YOU!

PS: Amsale Bridesmaids Trunk Show this weekend....all the styles in a variety of sizes and colors!
AND - the cupcakes just came in for the weekend! Red velvet! Chocolate! White wedding cake! Please!!! Don't leave us alone with the cupcakes!!!

Sample Sale!!

Hey girls.....like a dream come true!!! Awesome dresses....fabulous designers.....great condition....at SAMPLE SALE prices!!!

That's right...we're making (more) room for (even more) new dresses that are coming in...so we're ready for these gowns to walk down the aisle!!!

Currently featured designers:
Watters and Watters
Augusta Jones
Melissa Sweet

There are many other dresses in the store that can be sampled, so please call or email if you have questions.....photos below with their style name/number captioned.....Dresses on sale from $500 .....

Sample sale means it's sold as is - and it means AWESOME dress at AWESOME price!!!




Style 9043B by Watters

Style 8051B by Watters

Style 8041B by Watters

Style 8041B by Watters

"Perla" by Augusta Jones

"Perla" by Augusta Jones

"Jasmine" by Melissa Sweet

"Jasmine" by Melissa Sweet

"Sydney" by Melissa Sweet

"Sydney" by Melissa Sweet

The Sooner the Better!

If you'll allow us to step out of our what's-happening-in-the-store posts to offer some friendly advice :) :) .....

We talk to girls all the time about the ideal time to order your dress....True enough, dresses take about 4-6 months to order....so you want to budget enough time to shop, purchase, have the dress arrive, and have alterations... We recommend allowing yourself 9-12 months for the dress process - that way you'll have ample time and not feel stressed about the dress arriving and being fitted for you!

Of course, it's been done in shorter time frames - and there are always rush options and sample sales - but speaking generally and in terms of a planning timeline, we recommend not waiting too long!

The reality is that right NOW, a dress being ordered is slated to arrive mid to late January at the soonest! WOW - yes, we are already into 2009 .... So May and June brides, we're talking to YOU - it is NOT TOO SOON to be dress shopping and buying!!!

If you're ready to get started or you've been looking and are ready to move into decision mode - let us know! We'd love to walk with you through this and be a part!

Happy shopping!

EYE CANDY!!!!

We completely know how predictable we are...surely you all knew that as soon as the Priscilla of Boston gowns started rolling in, we would blog about them....

Well we're just going to have to be okay with being that predictable because these dresses are AMAAAAAZING!

ACK! Too many pretty dresses all in one place!!!! Here - a sneak peek at these pretty girls.......truly, truly...these dresses must be seen in person...the detail, the couture quality of craftsmanship...seeing is believing, friends....please stop by to see them!

Trying to Stay Focused......

EEEEEKS!!!!

So, not that we're counting or anything, but.... Fall Bridal Market is officially one month and two days away!!! WOOO!!!!

Thanks to New York Fashion Week and fabulous li'l blogs like this one, we are certainly geared up....

We're planning the calendar and making appointments....fashion shows, buying new gowns, parties, oh my! Truly...truly....all in a day's work!

Naturally we won't forget about you! We'll be blogging at night from the days' activities, and we are setting up a site that will allow you to see photos in real time!

Do tell...are there any restaurants that we must go to? Suggestions for places to people watch?? Don't you worry...we have the shopping all planned out....but still taking suggestions! We're super excited!

Come one, come all!!!!

Looking forward to seeing you girls next weekend at the Priscilla of Boston Trunk Show.....



Still a few appointments left....call or email for info!



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Remembrance.

This is the fourth time we've started this post. To try to articulate the feelings and thoughts on this day, 9/11 - well, it seems impossible.

We are acutely aware of the people whose lives were radically changed that Tuesday morning...we know that in some way, we were all affected and our entire understanding of our place in the world was seriously rocked....yes, we all saw our vulnerability and mortality in a real, raw way probably not yet encountered until or since that day....

So we want to take a moment from our joyful business, our blessed lives, or sweet Southern town....amidst an on-going war, economic fragility, an agressive campaign for Presidency....truly this day should know no partisanship, no politics.

We pause today to honor the memories of the victims, their families and loved ones...

Sweet Gayle

We are delighted to share with you photos from Gayle's Belle Meade Plantation affair last Friday....Gayle's Reem Acra gown was just superb and Gayle -- you were an AMAZING bride!! Congratulations!! Thanks for being one of our girls!!!

Also delighted that these photos are courtesy of the ever talented Michael Howard and the event was planned by the marvelous ladies at Big Events Weddings....well done, friends!!



Love, love, LOVE how relaxed Andy looked in this photo - completely at ease with his beautiful bride....*so* sweet!!!

Gown: Reem Acra
Shoes: Grace Shoes
Veil: Toni Federici

Priscilla of Boston Trunk Show!

Make your appointment today!

Bee Mine

And now for another installment of "Newest Arrival" !!!!



Precious Bee by Melissa Sweet is just magnificent!!! She is a french lace strapless gown with dropped waist and a hand beaded tiered skirt.....



In short, perfection. Stop by to meet Bee today!

"Starry Knight"

We are excited for our friends at Prophetik and our fine neighbors Hud Luxe....sponsoring Starry Knight - a benefit for the Hands and Feet Project!

From the folks at Prophetik themselves:
"Starry Knight: In a time of busyness we lose ourselves in conformity overlooking the details that exude our individualism... Escape the mundane and partake in a night of organic wine, organic appetizers, and a sustainable fashion show all benefitting a greater good....."



Fashion! Wine! Greater Purpose! What could be better!!!???!?!?!?
See you there!

Twinkle Toes

One of the trickiest parts of completing the full ensemble for The Big Day.....shoes!!! Who knew?!?!

For a variety of reasons -- heel height, comfort, color, style -- it seems to be a place of contention for a sensible yet stylish bride.....Though we do have some really cute and comfy shoes from Grace shoes, it's sometimes fun to see what else is out there, especially in an area where you can infuse personal style!

Just offering a celeb-inspired solution: Natalie Portman's new line of shoes for Tescasan.





Youthful, fresh, 100% vegan (yes, that's what we said),and definitely re-wearable.... Check this out from the website:

Beyond just lending her name to the collection, Portman worked closely with Té Casan throughout the entire development process to maintain consistent quality with an exceptional design aesthetic. Dazzling, playful and elegant, each shoe exudes the star’s own personal style - all with social consciousness. To that end Portman will donate 100% of her proceeds to various non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental preservation and animal rights.

Three cheers for being sassy and socially aware!!

Us Weekly Poll!

So Weddingchannel.com and US Weekly (you know the magazine...we've seen you flipping through it at the supermarket checkout line!!!!!) are planning a Dream Wedding....

Courtney Dempsey and Gary Courtney from Tampa, FL are the lucky bride and groom ...and they are counting on YOUR votes!!!

Check out http://www.usmagazine.com/wedding-winner-2008 to vote for which dress you think Courtney should wear....incidentally, one is Reem Acra and the other Augusta Jones....both designers we have here at The Bride Room!



We're torn between the two gorgous gowns....cast your vote today!

PS: We're wondering...will she change her name to Courtney Courtney??? Maybe they should take a vote about that!!!! ::GRINS::

Cupcake Heaven!

Just beware - this post will probably make you hungry, and definitely make you get in touch with your sweet tooth!!!

If you've been in the store while BJackson's Bakery's cupcakes are here, you know exactly what we mean when we say these are THE VERY BEST cupcakes EVER.

And that's saying alot, what with the boom the cupcake business has enjoyed the past several years........



We don't know what Miss Mary Sue at BJackson's does to these cupcakes, but we can never eat just one. That's right...it's a 2-cupcake minimum and you will completely understand when you've had just one bite.....mmmmmmmmmmm.........

You, too, can enjoy these delectable delights this weekend at the Melissa Sweet Trunk Show!!

That's right, eat cupcakes and try on some wedding dresses : ) :) Sweet way to spend the weekend, no?

It's Not Too Late!!!

The Melissa Sweet Trunk Show is THIS WEEKEND!!!

It's not too late....we still have appointments!!!!

Here's a peek at what will be in store....and many, many more to come!!






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You don't want to miss it!

We Are Crazy About Billie!

Some of you TBR blog regulars might recognize Billie from a previous post.....

She was slated to make an appearance on the runway at The Franklin Bridal Ball....but she didn't make it in time....

We are so very happy to report that Billie is one of 20+ Melissa Sweet gowns that have been selected for the Trunk Show next weekend....Stay tuned to see more!!! And make your appointment now!!!

Oh, you might recognize Billie from the front cover of InStyle Weddings this summer.....

Happy Thursday!

Melissa Sweet Trunk Show!

Re-energized!

So sorry - we've neglected the blog a bit since last week!

It would suffice to say the Lhuillier Trunk Show was a great success - to all you sweet brides who graced our doors this weekend, a million thanks! We loved being with you and seeing the sparkle in your eyes! For those brides who found THE dress - we are so grateful to be a part..... Thank you for sharing your stories and excitement and families with us.... We just love what we do and it's because of gals like you!

Stay tuned...more Trunk Shows coming your way ( less than 2 weeks til the Melissa Sweet show!!!!) ....

Happy Tuesday!

The Lhuilliers Have Landed

Obsessed.







But you need to see for yourself!
A few trunk show appointments remain......
Call or email now to see these un-be-liev-able gowns.
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