A Very Special Guest!!!

We are so very excited to announce a new addition to our group Priscilla of Boston Trunk Show Feb 19 + 20....

The designer of the PLATINUM by Priscilla of Boston will be here in person with his collection at the Trunk Show!!!

Some of his current designs from the Fall 2010 runway show at Market....

Ladies, he is wonderful - gracious - kind - and so very incredibly talented. You do not want to miss this amazing opportunity...it's not every day you get to personally work with the designer of your wedding gown!

Appointments are filling - especially Saturday - so give us a call or email us soon to book your spot and meet the designer. Let's give him a big ol' sweet Southern welcome :) :)

thebrideroom@comcast.net

615.297.9899

Trunk Show Reminder!

Hey ladies!! Hope you're all warm!!

We are back in full swing after the snowy weekend and looking so forward to our Priscilla of Boston Trunk Show February 19 + 20!!!

As you know, there will be gowns from each collection: Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, PLATINUM, Vineyard Collection, and {introducing} Reverie.

It is always a fabulous weekend, full of amazing gowns...you surely don't want to miss!! We are filling up, however, and kindly request you call or email for your appointment so you don't miss what is always one of the most exciting events of the year! Trunk Shows mean lots of dresses, great discounts, and possibly a cupcake (or two...:))....

Check out styles here and let us know if you have any requests...so excited to see you in a few weekends!

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Weather/Schedule Update {Saturday}

The Bride Room will be closed today.

We are truly sorry for any inconvenience. We will be contacting each appointment today individually (check your emails and voicemails!!!) to reschedule.

We ARE checking voicemail and email remotely and will continue throughout the day...{615.297.9899 :: thebrideroom@comcast.net}

Thank you for your understanding. If you must get out today, please be very careful!!!

Weather/Schedule Update {Friday}

Hi there! Hope you are enjoying this winter wonderland safely.

Please know that like you, we are monitoring the weather closely as we head into tomorrow, Saturday January 30.

Our "plan A" is always to be at the store when reasonable and safe.

With such a full day of appointments tomorrow, we would hate to miss you - but we want everyone to be safe and will make plans accordingly.

Please stay tuned here on the blog or follow along at twitter.com/thebrideroom (you don't have to follow us to see our profile and read the updates!).

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Have fun...stay warm!

Events at The Bride Room!!

Ladies, ladies! Mark your calendars...upcoming Trunk Shows that we are thrilled to be hosting!

Feb 19 + 20: Priscilla of Boston group, featuring gowns from Priscilla of Boston, Platinum, Melissa Sweet, Vineyard Collection, and (just added!!) Reverie!! Five collections...think of all the gowns that will be here!!! Too much goodness to miss....

April 2 + 3: Monique Lhuillier ... need we say more? RSVP now to see her newest collection of decadent designs and unbelievable textures...

May 7 + 8: Amsale, combined with jewels from the amazing Debra Moreland of PARIS... Amsale's classic designs and the vintage and stunning accessories of PARIS is practically a match made in bridal heaven. Come see.

Please know that these events are always well attended, and we want you to have the time and experience you deserve :) :) We do require appointments for Trunk Shows, which you can make via email {thebrideroom@comcast.net} or phone {615.297.9899}. Discounts extended during Trunk Shows; requests to see particular gowns can be made. Can't wait to see you!!!!

Here We Grow Again!

Big news from the Priscilla of Boston group....

The Bride Room will now be your home for the Reverie by Melissa Sweet collection!

We are so very excited to bring you this mid-priced collection from the talented designers and couture production group that brings us the Priscilla of Boston, PLATINUM, Melissa Sweet, and Vineyard Collection!

Even more exciting, this means that Reverie will be a part of the combined Trunk Show Feb 19 + 20...and we are filling up, so do make your appointment today! This is THE event of the season!

{images above Priscilla of Boston, Vineyard Collection, & Reverie by Melissa Sweet...all from Brides}

Haute Bride!

We are over the moon with our big announcement today!!

If you follow us on Twitter, maybe you've already seen....but we are the newest salon to partner with Haute Bride accessories of San Fransisco!!

The Haute Bride collection is for a fashion-forward, risk-taking bride...maybe she's wearing a beaded Platinum gown? Or a too-cute tea length Reverie number? Haute Bride is bold and has a big presence and can be worn again and again and again....In a word, fabulous! {Ok, we confess, we're already placing order for personal reasons!! Come see the cushion-cut crystal pendant and you'll know why!!}

Lindsie, head designer and entrepreneur extraordinaire, and Charlotte connected at market a few seasons back and it was a match made in bridal-boutique heaven :) :) :) :) {Stephanie here :::: let me tell you, if you want to be inspired by Women Who Do It All, spend a few minutes listening to Charlotte and Lindsie....fab businesses, children, friends, husbands...they're amazing!!!! But I digress....}

The product is great, the designer fantastic, and the customer service impeccable. We are proud to partner with another {woman-owned!! small business!!} collection who cares as much about the girl who wears the jewelry as the innovative pieces themselves. Three cheers for beauty and heart!!! Our fave combo!! :)

Haute Bride is both the jewelry collection and a very special boutique in San Fransisco...check them out here and follow along here....and come get your new jewels now!!!

announcing our newest partnership!

We are so very thrilled to announce our partnership with StudioWed Nashville! We are excited and honored to be a part of this great group of local wedding folks!!!

You may have already been hearing some great things about StudioWed...and with good reason!! It is the best resource you could imagine- referrals for you from people who have worked one-on-one with the vendors and know the quality and caliber of service and product. StudioWed serves as a one-stop, stress-free environment for you to use to plan the wedding of your dreams...You receive advice, guidance, and access to the many partners of StudioWed, and it's all at no cost to you!

The team at StudioWed has been working hard to be open on February 1st...stay tuned for more information about events and opportunities for you to get involved! Check out their website and follow along on Twitter to be sure to get the most up-to-date info available! So fun!

Big Trunk Show News!

Hey friends!! A heads up....we're hosting our first Priscilla of Boston Trunk Show of 2010 the weekend of February 18 + 19.

The beauty of these trunk shows are that they are combined...we are able to show pieces from Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Vineyard Collection, and PLATINUM by Priscilla of Boston. You can do some searching at their website - there is truly something for everyone! And in the meantime, enjoy these images of their newest collection...(before they hit the website! :))

Priscilla of Boston:

Melissa Sweet:

Please note that the Priscilla combined show is always very fully booked. Five weeks out is certainly not too soon to make an appointment...We're looking forward to a really great weekend...hope you can join us! :)

Jennifer + Adam | December 12, 2009

It is truly a pleasure on this chilly winter day to introduce you to our sweet December bride Jennifer, who had a dreamy Christmas wedding just last month...

Jennifer knew very clearly from the beginning exactly what her vision for the day was....classic, clean lines and warm winter tones. Maybe we're biased, but we think she achieved just that and more with her timeless Vineyard gown and blackberry-toned maids gowns.

Jennifer was a dream to work with - accessible, warm, considerate, thankful....such a treat! She was SO excited to marry Adam and it was evident every step of the way....Jennifer, thanks for sharing your heart with us and letting us be a part of this day!! SO thankful for you and so glad that your day was all you dreamed of!!!

Wedding gown by Vineyard Collection

Bridesmaids by Jim Hjelm

Mother of Bride by Amsale

Photos by Divine Images

this weekend is busy! (and other thoughts!)

Officially, officially....happy 2010 from The Bride Room :)

We couldn't be more thankful for a fabulous 2009 or more excited about 2010. Hope your new year is off to a great start and you are staying warm!!!

We are already madly in love with so many dresses we are seeing in store and apparently you are too :) :) This Saturday is booking quickly, so if this is your weekend to begin, continue, or finalize dress shopping, please give us a ring or shoot us an email and we'll get you a spot....

That being said...we have a wonderful loft area for bridesmaids, and it is reserved all day Saturday except for two hours ... !!! When we reserve the loft, the bride and her party has exclusive access to the space, dresses, and changing area....which means it's not always possible to walk-in for bridesmaids...usually it's not a problem, but this weekend is especially maids-crazy! Please let us know if you will be looking for your girls this weekend!

The new collections continue to arrive in store....and oh they are fabulous! Check out the gorgeous Jim Hjelm above.... The full line of Lela Rose 2010 arrived today and they are really the cutest, most darling little dresses you have ever seen....do come to see....

Finally -- please check back here or connect to us on Twitter to follow the newest gowns in store, the most fabulous jewelry coming in, and more!

This blog and Twitter will also be the best way for you to track updates to store hours regarding inclement weather. Though we never plan to close, we do have a healthy respect for Miss Mother Nature and will make modifications accordingly. Stay tuned, and stay warm!!! :)

new year, new dresses!!

2010 is here!!! WOW!!!!

A quick reminder of our modified schedule for the rest of the week:

Open Wednesday (today) 10am-5pm **appointments filling and appreciated

Closed Thursday, December 31, 2009

Closed Friday, January 1, 2010

Open Saturday, January 2, 2010 10am-4pm **appointments filling and appreciated

Hoping the holiday is festive and safe for you, and you and yours are looking forward to a fabulous and joyful new year!

That being said....who has a 2010 wedding and no bridesmaids dresses yet?!? :) :)

We couldn't be more excited about the deliveries that continue to come in. Seriously, who gets to go to work and have dress after beautiful dress delivered??? This is way too fun!!!

We don't mean to sound so redundant, but Watters brides and bridesmaids are really beautiful this season...here's a sneak peak at some of the gorgeous new girls who came this week....

And this lovely bridal gown - bias cut of organza with the softest dipped neckline...soooo pretty in person!!

We also got a stunning set of Amsale maids yesterday, but we'll just have to hold you in suspense and post about those another day : ) {In the meantime, you can get sneak peeks if you follow us on Twitter! We posted an image of the new Amsale chiffon yesterday!}

Cheers to you in the new year!

XO

Happy Holidays!

Greetings, sweet friends...

Just a quick reminder about this week's modified schedule...

Open Tuesday (today) and Wednesday this week as usual, 10am - 5pm.

Closed Thursday (Christmas Eve) and Friday (Christmas Day).

Open Saturday (December 26) 10am-4pm.

Please know that this week's appointments are quite full. You might want to give us a ring (615.297.9899) or shoot us an email (thebrideroom@comcast.net) to see if we are available when you are....wanting you to have the best experience possible! :)

So many thanks for a wonderful, sweet, happy little year. Your friendship and support means all the world...we appreciate walking by you in a very special season and hope you know how treasured you are! Have the happiest of holidays with the ones you love!

xoxo

{we were completely charmed by the winter-inspired wedding photo above, by anna swain, via style me pretty}

Carrie + Nathan | October 24, 2009

It must seem like every bride we blog about is a dream...or just a delight...or her family was fabulous and having her married makes us sad because we don't get to see her anymore....

And it's true - we do have an awful lot of love for our sweet girls, and we do have a very unique perspective in the planning process...But never have these words been more true than of our sweet October bride Carrie....

Carrie and her mom were absolute angels, with the sweetest approach to the wedding and all the gratitude anyone could ever have....and not just for the gorgeous wedding they were planning, but they were truly grateful for their families and the love in their life. It was so evident and so present every time we saw them. 2009 brought many brides to The Bride Room, and Carrie and her family will long be remembered as some of the sweetest and most gracious people we had the pleasure of knowing.....

Ladies, here's hoping you have a blessed holiday....pop in any time :) :)

Photos generously shared by Joan of Art Photography
Gown by Vineyard Collection
Veil by Toni Federici
Bridesmaids (oh how cute are they!!!) by Jim Hjelm

it is a good time to be a bridesmaid!!

Last week, we promised a dedicated posts to all things bridesmaids, and here we are! Thinking through bridesmaids is so fun because the options are endless.....no longer are bridesmaids dresses a source of anxiety and dread for a sweet friend standing by her bride. We love the themes we are seeing among our many bridal parties right now: wearability, unexpected color, and versatile fabric (oh the crinkle chiffon is so beautiful!)....

Once you pick your dress, bridesmaids dresses can be another big element of your wedding that sets a tone. Long or short? Color? Neutral? Six bridesmaids in black looks entirely different than six bridesmaids in hot pink...it all goes back to what your vision is and how you want to effectively execute it.

We wanted to just give you a brief overview of general thoughts regarding bridesmaids - and, like everything else, we're here to help along the way!

• There really aren't "rules" for maids anymore. We have done weddings with one bridesmaid, and we have done parties of 12 and 14. We have seen long dresses during the day, and short dresses for some of the most formal weddings. It's about making sure the maids fit into your overall picture and it makes sense with the rest of your day.

• Order time for bridesmaids usually sits just shy of 3 months. We recommend budgeting the full 3 months + a little time for alterations (yes, even most bridesmaids dresses need some tweaking!!). We will help you determine a timeline for ordering and keeping the girls on track :)

• All of our bridesmaids ordering is online, simplifying the process for you when your girls are spread out or just living super fabulous, busy lives :) Check out our order form here for an idea of how streamlined and easy it is to order once you decide the style. {That being said, all you May and June brides....not too soon to be finalizing that decision!!!}

• If you are waiting on new styles to come in or haven't quite determined which style you want yet, go ahead and get your girls measured. Professional measurements are critical, as every designer cuts a little differently and it is imperative that the dresses are ordered per the size chart. If they are local, we will gladly measure them ahead of time so that later, they just need to consult the size chart and place their order. We have found time and again that the gathering-the-girls and getting-them-measured is the most time consuming part of the process ;)

That's all the logistics...now, the fun part...oh, girls! The styles are just amazing these days! We are seeing fabulous colors - a current fave is a charcoal/vanilla/blush combo....and bold colors and soft neutrals are abundant. We are just so excited about dresses that are truly wearable and even a little chic....

Check out some of these fab dresses below...We've started getting some new pieces from Watters, and the others are due in store within weeks. Be on the lookout for some info on the new designs, because it's all really beautiful!!

Amsale's crinkle chiffon dresses have absolutely taken off....Amazing, darling, and super, super flattering on all shapes. We literally have not seen these dresses look bad on anyone -- this French Blue color (on the right) ? Gorgeous -it has a grey undertone that is muted and subtle.

{Be sure and check back to Amsale's site in the coming weeks for the new styles- trust us, you'll love them too :)}

A few other favorites of ours this season are from Jim Hjelm...here are just a few coming to live with us :)

Hop on over to the Lela Rose website, too....Last year was Lela Rose's inaugural collection and you girls ate them up! This year promises to be as strong or stronger with classic cuts and feminine details! We did several rehearsal dinner dresses for brides in Lela's ivory dresses, and don't underestimate the long versions of her casual short dresses....they translate very well to a more formal look!

Watters, with their extensive maids collection, has responded to ready to wear trends with cute shapes, lots of volume, and great use of color. Their newest images aren't up yet ...stay tuned...they are on target this year with their signature collection as well as WToo, their lower price point dresses that are not short on style! :)

*Phew* Excuse the lengthy post, but here's hoping it helps a little bit. Feel free to come in and see our collections and get some ideas for your bridesmaids. Would love to help :)

XO

Back to Basics :)

We hope this finds you all well and enjoying this wonderful winter weather :) :)

Thought we'd pop in this chilly Friday with a few thoughts....We expect that some of you might have something sparkly on your list and in your stockings this year; just wanted to give you a heads up on some very general thoughts we have when it comes to shopping for your dress....

*Remember ordering a gown takes 4-6 months. That being said, we encourage you, if you have it, to order within 9-12 months of your wedding date. Most seamstresses will recommend 8-12 weeks, and if you are going to have a portrait taken, that should be your target date.

*What if you don't have 4-6 months til your wedding? No worries! Don't let anyone tell you it's not possible! :) :) We sell samples off the rack year-round, and all designers have options for rush orders. (We don't, however, encourage putting off the decision. If you find something you love, go ahead and order...it can truly set the tone for so many other elements!)

*Bridesmaids dresses take about 3 months to order. Next week, we'll be doing a dedicated post for bridesmaids info only - look for lots of good ideas and suggestions there. Know there are lots and lots of options right now, and your bridesmaids can definitely look...well, not like bridesmaids at all :). Stay tuned for more maids info coming....

*Appointments are not required but are definitely appreciated, especially on the weekends. We really, really, really love hearing about your day, getting to know your vision for your dress, and hearing your engagement stories. We have really fabulous dresses (if we do say so ourselves :)) and want you to have an equally fantastic experience!!!

Finally, if you are unsure of anything, just ask!! You don't do this every day, but we do...we are here to help!

{A little Friday happy for you!!} Stumbled across this great inspiration board via Snippet and Ink and thought the lavender and gold could be a really refreshing winter palette...something romantic and magical about the pastel/metallic combo:

XOXOXOXO

Andrea + Mario | November 7, 2009

Andrea might be remembered as one of the coolest, calmest, most collected brides in the history of all brides everywhere. Even in the photo above, can't you just *feel* how serene she is?!?!? She was excited about her wedding and excited about her groom, but nothing was stressful, nothing pressing.....she was so unbelievably relaxed and confident in her decisions and super kind to us (cookies! she brought us cookies!!:)). It was really, really a lovely experience working with Andrea and her family during this special time.

Nashville wedding photographers Chris and Adrienne Scott captured the beauty of Andrea and Mario's big day, and they were kind enough to share some images. LOVE the close up of Andrea's gown....sooooo pretty.....Love it all :)

Check out Chris and Adrienne's blog, too. Glad we've connected with them and looking forward to working with more mutual brides next year :)

Andrea - we mean it; you were an absolutely delightful bride!!! Here's to a joyful first holiday season as husband and wife...and to the rest of your lives together :) :)

Gown by Priscilla of Boston

Veil - custom by Toni Federici

Giving Thanks!

Just a quick note to wish you all the very happiest of Thanksgivings!! Hope it is a restful and wonderful holiday. We are going to enjoy the day off with full hearts and happy thoughts of you....so grateful for our brides and friends in the wedding community. Many, many thanks for making our jobs delightful and lovely.

The next couple of days are as follows:

Weds, Nov 25 (today) : open as usual 10am-5pm

Thurs, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day) : closed

Friday, Nov 27 : open as usual 10am-5pm

Saturday, Nov 28 : open as usual 10am-4pm

Appointments are booking and Saturday is already pretty full ....give us a ring or shoot us an email if you're looking to come in this weekend. We want to make sure you get the best experience possible :) :)

Looking forward to seeing you!

XO

...great minds...

On the heels of such a fabulous sample sale this weekend (thank you for making it so fabulous!!!), we can't help but to turn to the new collections and dream about the pieces that will soon be coming to live with us... :) :)

That precious Abby over at Style Me Pretty clearly has it on her mind, too, as she is featuring some of her fave collections today. And, no "fave collection" could ever be complete without showcasing the one, the only (bet you couldn't guess) Monique Lhuillier....

We highlighted some of the new pieces while at market, and surely we've made it known that the new gowns from her Signature Collection are nothing short of...well, perfect....The SMP post today reminded us that fabulousness is never out of season and it was time to revisit sweet Monique!

So these fabulous photos have been lifted straight from SMP (er, in Nashville, isn't that "covering" ;) ) - but they were too good not to share!

this? is called Magical...wonder why... :)

{ here's a little happy for you:::: the two delectable little numbers on the bottom are coming to live with us at The Bride Room! }

We can hardly wait for these couture creations to be here and made available to you.... The fabrications, the attention to detail, the amazing original heartfelt design that we see from her each season... Can't help in this season of thankfulness but to express an utter appreciation for her giftedness and vision. {gushing}

Sweet Abby - thanks for the reminder today and sharing more of Monique with your lovely and loyal readers. So glad to partner with both Monique and you...

Happy Tuesday ladies!