Just another Monday? Not so much....

Well we know our job isn't like most of yours, so we don't mean to rub it in, but....today most definitely was not a regular Monday :) :)

We started off bright and early with a great breakfast meeting pow-wowing with some of the top salons from across the country...and ended at the Martha Stewart Weddings party...what more could a couple of Nashville girls want?!?!

We've been diligent and active on Twitter (hope it's not too much!!!) - but for those of you who don't tweet, we certainly don't want you to miss out!! :) So a few highlights from today:

Augusta Jones showed a collection of diverse fabrics, shapes, and textures. They have introduced a new 100% silk that drapes beautifully and sits at a moderate price point...it is really lovely and can even translate to some of the styles you already know and love....we do love Augusta Jones' ability to customize!! Always a delight to spend some time with these gals, and excited for you to see some of the new pieces!!

We also visited with our sweet friends at Monique Lhuillier...girls, girls - Monique really showcased what she does best with this collection - dramatic and feminine; sexy and accessible; a dress for any girl getting married in any venue....we are most excited to show you which pieces are coming to live with us in Nashville...we stepped out with some dramatic, exciting styles and we really believe you will love the gowns....

Also really happy to report that Watters + Watters was totally on target this season - with style, fit, and price point. Both bridesmaids and bridal gowns were strong and wearable....get ready!

We'd be amiss if we didn't mention *just* how fabulous the Martha Stewart Party was....a big, huge thank you to the fine folks who hosted us at the publication's 15th Anniversary celebration at The Plaza. Attention to detail? Check. Full candy bar and delicious cocktails? Check. Celebs (at least to us!) Sylvia Weinstock, Robert Verdi, Reem Acra, Darcy Miller, and Preston Bailey? Check....(sigh) What a wonderful night indeed!!

Ok, this post is long enough...but one final little tidbit. In a completely unexpected turn today, we found ourselves face to face with the one and only Carolina Herrera. She was stunning, impeccably dressed and incredibly gracious. We were speechless and ever so grateful for truly an incredible moment...She was just a delight.

Goodnight friends...thanks for following along....tomorrow we have two much-anticipated appointments with Amsale and the Priscilla of Boston group...*pinch us* How lucky are we!!!!!

Whew!

So, if you've been following us via Twitter, you know we've been all over town today! And believe it or not, that was with Twitter crashing this morning -- no one had Twitter access until around noon and then, you guessed it! It was full steam ahead.... hope you've enjoyed the tidbits of info you've seen today... here is a recap on today's festivities::

Monique Lhuillier :: seriously, the space and show itself is always so modern and clean :: at Eyebeam Studios in Chelsea it was industrial and modern and a perfect

backdrop for dreamy, romantic pieces... here are our favs::

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From there, it was off to visit the girls at the Dessy Group who represent our beloved Lela Rose Bridesmaids collection.... first and foremost, did you know that the Dessy Group was founded in 1940 ?? Who knew it was such a family affair - the American Dream! Below is 3 generations of Dessy women:: what a pleasure to meet them and hear their rich history::

:: and here are our favorite little Lela Rose Maids gowns ::

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after the sweet girls at Dessy, it was an afternoon of 'research' as we like to call it... getting to know new designers, other stores, and then we ended the night with Lindsie from Haute Bride - we were thrilled with the new accessories she showed us - thats a whole post in itself! more on that later... (if you're keeping up via twitter, you've already seen some of the pieces!!)

Now, bedtime! We'll be up bright and early for a 7am meeting -- yikes! No late night socializing for us this market! We're all about the early mornings :) Stay tuned... tomorrow is a big day! Lots to see and the Martha Stewart Weddings 15th Anniversary Party is tomorrow night at The Plaza... who's excited? Until tomorrow...

xoxo!

here we go....

First, thank you. To all of you out there who are following, to all of you keeping up, thank you. It is truly a pleasure to do what we do -- and to enjoy what you do for a living (well, we live what we do :)) is an honor and you should know that we appreciate each and every one of you... that said, hope you're ready for the few days ahead. Its going to be non-stop tweeting and daily evening blogs and, honestly, we are having the time of our lives!

{let the record show that there is a great DJ spinning at the Hudson as we work... great working conditions, yes?}

We were thrilled and honored when Debra Moreland asked us to assist backstage at her very first ever New York runway show -- what a rush tonight to meet with the show coordinators and Debra and walk through the show... a New York experience we've never had -- can't wait to share backstage stories and photos with you {bright and early :: call time is 6:30am- yikes!}... more on that tomorrow...

On to the night's festivities... the Melissa Sweet Collection was amazing -- we've been waiting on something fabulous and we got it this season

! My favorite?

And what about this little Vineyard number::: cutie cute, yes?

{Photo via Brides.com Twitter coverage}

And like that wasn't enough to take, here is the favorite Priscilla of Boston of the night::

{Photo via Brides.com Twitter coverage}

And then, there was Platinum Collection:: amazing... I'd like to have this little girl in my own closet...

{Photo via Brides.com Twitter coverage}

Of course, you know you can watch the actual show live via brides.com here -- its worth the few minutes to watch, I promise :)

Many hopes that you all enjoyed your Saturday evening as much as we did... now, off to get our beauty rest in order to make the crazy early call time in the morning! Remember, for up to the minute updates, you should be logged on Twitter here! What's on the schedule for tomorrow? So glad you asked... Paris, Monique Lhuillier, Augusta Jones, Anne Bowen, Douglas Hannant and Haute Bride.... how good is our life right now?

xoxo....

Announcing PARIS Trunk Show!

Girls! Girls! It's that time again!! PARIS by Debra Moreland comes to The Bride Room for a weekend of fabulousness...Friday and Saturday November 6 and 7.

As you might recall from our Spring Trunk Show with Debra, the whole weekend is truly an experience!!

Debra is, simply, the leading bridal accessories designer. She and her artisans custom make every piece to order and they are truly of heirloom quality. Everything from veils to earrings, bracelets, hair ornaments, necklaces, barefoot sandals, cake jewelry...you name it, she designs and executes with only the finest materials and an acutely trained eye. She is the best, and you do not want to miss this chance to be styled personally by Debra!!!

These pieces are not limited to brides; Debra has styled many a Mother of the Occasion, Swan Ball patron, bridesmaid, grandmother, and on and on... :) Though her bridal pieces are primarily traditional in look, she also infuses color in so many styles and can customize just about anything! She's AMAZING!

The show is by appointment only, and is already booking quickly. Because appointments are so sought after for Debra's shows, we extend the invitation to our brides first...and they have jumped on board! So now, appointments are open to the public, and you will want to book yours sooner rather than later :) :) Would hate for you to miss out!!! :)

Schedule your appointment via: thebrideroom@comcast.net | 615.297.9899 | or send us a message through facebook!!

Cheers!

PS:::We may or may not have those oh-so-delicious-cupcakes that have become our little trademarks on hand....sparkling jewels and cupcakes...what could be better!?!!?

PS #2::::Our next post will be live from NY Bridal Market!!! EEEKKKSSS!! Can hardly stand it!

New Gowns!!!

With all this new excitement around market, it is only appropriate that a few new pieces have arrived from the ever fabulous Priscilla of Boston group!

Truly the photos can not show how fabulous these new beauties are....jewel details, Swarovski crystals, feathers, oh my!

You most definitely want to see these in person....they are amazing!!! :)

Market Madness!

Of course ya'll know how we adore market...and Fall Market starts next weekend!! Eeks!! So excited!

Thanks to the wonderful world of modern technology, you won't miss a thing :) :) We'll be live on Twitter at fashion shows...appointments...the Martha Stewart Weddings PARTY!!!! :) :) We'll also be blogging so be sure to tune in here for all the fabulousness!! :)

If you aren't already following us on twitter, do so now here!

Hope you enjoy all this fun as much as we do!! :) :) Thanks for following! :)

What Inspires Us!

Maybe it's because The September Issue finally made it to Nashville....or the footage from our fashion show was just posted....or that market is now officially seven days away (!!!!!)....Whatever the reason, we've recently found ourselves consumed with all things fashion: following trends, investigating designers, and studying the global market about what is current and relevant.

So the timing couldn't be more perfect when the very lovely and talented Brooke Boling of Firecracker Studios invited us to partner with her for a couple of fashion stories she was preparing to shoot. We've helped ourselves to some of these amazing images from her super cute blog, and you can see the full stories here. Enjoy :)

You've probably heard us say over and over again that we have the best jobs, that we have so much fun, that we love our work and our brides. It's true, it's all totally true and every day we are so very thankful to do what we love and share in the specialness of your day and dreams....

What is also very fun for us is that you have to pick one dress, and we get them all :) :)....every year, every season, every style.... we see gowns come and go, trends turn over, designers evolve.... Undoubtedly, the larger fashion industry informs the bridal community and vice versa.

So while it is exciting and fascinating to see the new, the improved, the re-worked, and the crazy editorial pieces on the runway each season, it is also incredibly satisfying to see our very own, and our favorites, in a new and different {and decidedly fabulous!} way.

It is absolutely an honor to be considered when such innovative artists want to include us, and an total thrill when the images look this good. Many thanks to Brooke and her team that created such a visual feast for us all. Cheers!

Gowns (top to bottom): Watters + Watters | Melissa Sweet | Amsale

Veils (middle and bottom photos): Toni Federici

Cali + Matt | September 18, 2009

We are so excited to share photos with you today of Cali and Matt's super chic fall wedding....For Cali, it was all in the details - from exquisite invitations to sapphire blue shoes and a Friday night ceremony at Scarritt Bennett capped off at a fabulous reception at Sambuca. How Nashville is that!! Love it!!! :) Oh, and her bridal party was, in a word, stunning. If we didn't get to meet most of them ourselves, we would have thought she hired the prettiest girls she could find ;)

When it came to her dress, Cali knew she wanted one thing: to make a statement...and that she did! Cali was one of our very first brides to wear PLATINUM by Priscilla of Boston, and we can't help but think she was a very fine introduction to the line indeed.....The detailing on the gown is impeccable - everything from Swarovski crystals and hand embroidery to a hand sewn taffeta ruffle along the train. This is a gown for a girl with confidence, who is forward thinking and fashion conscious...Cali, you did us proud! :) :) Thank you for sharing your day with us!

Gorgeous pictures, yes? Check out the full blog post here.

Gown: PLATINUM by Priscilla of Boston

Veil: custom by PARIS

Photos: Michael Howard

Dear Monique, You've done it again...

Trinity by Monique Lhuillier

Dear Monique,

Since we haven't written you a love letter lately, we thought that this would be the perfect opportunity. Our newest arrival is such a lovely addition and we are, once again, in awe! She has already made brides swoon and tear and we are loving the perfect pallet it provides for a slew of fabulous accessories.... Market is a few short weeks away and we are simply bursting to see what comes next! Until then....

xoxo,

The Bride Room

Open House Recap + Photos!!!!!

Finally have a chance to give you the post you've been waiting for :) :) Then we promise, we'll move on to more real weddings and Fall Market (!!!!) and all those other fun things coming up!!

There are no words - no number of words, no words that are adequate enough, no words that seem sufficient right now as we try to recap last week's Open House + Fashion Show.....there are so many people to thank. We were beyond thrilled to host the event and open our doors, but truly it takes a village :) :)

Most of you probably remember the torrential rain that Nashville had the entire week....it broke just in time for our event, but apparently you might have shown up anyway. :) :) It seems Plan B and C were just not enough...we're pretty sure we landed somewhere around Plan G because of the GENIUS TEAM at Big Events Wedding. If you missed the mini speech, here's what you need to know: hire a planner because all of the details that come with an alternate plan were taken care of! And the show went on......and it was fabulous!!!!

We have finally sorted through the photographic evidence and selected a few faves. Enjoy the images below...we truly have the privilege of working with the most talented designers ever....

Melissa Sweet

Priscilla of Boston

Monique Lhuillier

PLATINUM

Vineyard Collection

Amsale

Toni Federici

Note the fabulous details of jewels and baubles....Our precious Debra Moreland of PARIS generously donated pieces of her collection, as well as new friends from San Fransisco, Lindsie + her team at Cocktail Bling....All too much gorgeousness :) Love it all!

And lastly, to all the amazing wedding professionals who joined the fun and made the event happen and made it all worthwhile. Each of them are the best of the best and we are incredibly proud to have partnered with them...please support them as premiere wedding vendors and as local businesses!

Big Events Wedding | Wedding + Event Planning

Music City Tents and Events | Event Rentals

Kristen Winston Catering | Wedding & Event Catering

Techworks | Sound & Lighting

Social Graces | Custom Paper Suite

Visual Elements | Draping

Street Tuxedo | Menswear

Dessert Designs | Wedding Cake

J.Bangs Salon | Hair & Make Up

McNeal Video | Wedding Videography

{McNeal Video also did a great blog about the event and will be posting video coverage (not yet, but soon!)...so you can relive the magic [wink] and also see the amazing work Lynette and her team do!!!!}

Monkees of Nashville | Select Shoes

*Phew* A big thanks to our guests who took so many great photos for us!!!! If you have any you'd like to share, feel free to email us at thebrideroom@comcast.net...so fun!

Lastly - if you didn't make the show, you might have followed along here via Twitter....It has to be said that some of Nashville's best and most Twitter-tastic girls joined the fun....sweet Ashley of Ashley's Bride Guide and Latrice of Bridal Opulence...these girls tweeted all night....Love the community that modern technology can foster!

Thanks, girls, for all the love and support!!!! Til next time....cheers!!!

Monique at the Emmys!

The Emmys came just in time Sunday night to cap off a full week of fashion for us...first Fall Fashion Week in New York, then the Open House + Fashion Show here at The Bride Room....fabulous fashion everywhere!!! Love it all!!!

Couldn't resist tweeting during the red carpet -- a little underwhelming this year, right?!? All except for a few standouts, who just so happen to be wearing a lovely little designer we call our own....the divine Ms Lhuillier..... Check out these ethereal and dreamy confections she sent to the show...*sigh*...what lucky, lucky girls.... :)

Drew Barrymore

Mila Kunis

Winner Toni Collette

Hope you enjoy :) :)

Stay tuned...we're still compiling thoughts and photos for one great big post about Thursday night....Happy Tuesday!

Happy Weekend!!!

Checking in on a gloomy Saturday morning .... we really just wanted to post all day long yesterday and tell you all about the Open House + Fashion Show but our Trunk Show is keeping us incredibly busy (totally a good thing!!!)... :) :)

Sweet friend Elizabeth of Monkees did a recap of Thursday evening on her blog (and what a darling blog it is!) ....so we thought we'd share.....check it out here....

And without her permission ;) we swiped a few photos so you can see them ....can't wait to post more...we couldn't be more proud of our designers and models!

Carla in Melissa Sweet

Michelle in Monique Lhuillier