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Friday, August 20th, 2010
Nothing to do this weekend? Yeah, right. When you’re a bride planning her wedding, there’s ALWAYS something to do. And this weekend, there are three more exclusive bridal events to add to your calendar, so mark the dates, grab a bridesmaid or two, and get out there. PS: RSVPs are always appreciated. But then, you knew that. You’re a bride-to-be, after all!
  
This Friday and Saturday, check out high-glamour, high-fashion, figure-hugging gowns from Simone Carvalli at Brickhouse Bridal, and get 15% off when you nab your Carvalli creation during this event!
Simone Carvalli Trunk Show
Brickhouse Bridal
Friday, August 20 – Saturday, August 21, 2010
200 Valleywood Drive
Suite A300
The Woodlands, Tx 77380
For more information and to RSVP call 281.681.3430
 
Looking for the perfect indoor-outdoor wedding venue? Lakefront lawns and opulent ballroom space for up to 350 of your nearest and dearest await you at the conveniently located WestLake Club. Come see it (and taste it!) for yourself this Saturday.
WestLake Club Bridal Open House
Saturday, August 21, 2010
11AM to 1PM
570 Westlake Park Blvd.
Houston, TX 77079
For more information or to RSVP call 281.556.5100 or e-mail
 
It may be located on 80 spectacular rural acres in Cypress, but Northwest Forest has all the modern amenities to make your wedding the event of a lifetime. Check out its unique ceremony and reception spaces—we especially love the Old West-style Settlement House with its big ol’ Texas-size ballroom and delightful wraparound porch—this Sunday afternoon.
Northwest Forest Bridal Open House
Sunday, August 22, 2010
2PM to 4PM
12715 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
For more information or to RSVP call 281.256.4249 or e-mail
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Monday, August 16th, 2010
We know it’s hard to think about cold weather when the heat index is hitting 105 and the air is more liquid than gas…in other words, Houston in August. But all you winter brides (you know who you are) have less planning time left than you might think. Which means you better start thinking about how you’re going to stylishly cover up those bare bridal shoulders and arms when our temps FINALLY take a dip, as they tend to do, November through February.
Here’s a suggestion: Crank up the A/C, pour yourself a frosty beverage—heck, plunk yourself down into an ice-water bath (not just refreshing, but GREAT for the pores). Whatever you do, just cool off before you check out these lovely winter wedding outerwear ideas. Brrr…. in a good way!
We love the Old-Hollywood glamour of this marabou wedding stole, which gets an added bit of pretty from a chiffon-scarf front tie.
This snug, sophisticated faux-fur shoulder wrap has a handy hook-and-eye closure for easy on and off. And it’s a steal at under 60 bucks!
A longer faux-mink style from another one of our Etsy faves, Vldana. Be sure to check out her other items—she makes lovely wedding capelets and wedding shawls, too!
There’s a dreamy, lavish, Dr. Zhivago-esque romance to this faux-fur-trimmed wedding cloak, don’t you think? Matching muff included!
For lighter coverage, we’re wild about this gorgeous ruffle-edged double silk taffeta stole. Wrap it up, we’ll take it!
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
We’re big fans of bridal designer Judd Waddell’s “Notice the woman first, the dress second” philosophy of wedding gown design. After all, what bride wants to be upstaged by her own dress??
If you like the idea of crisp, chic, refined elegance and impeccable, understated detailing, designed by one of the best in the biz (not to mention the former head of bridal for Carolina Herrera), you might want to make an appointment to visit Mia Bridal Couture this Friday or Saturday, when Judd Waddell gowns are in town for an exclusive trunk show.
And lest we need remind you: Get 15% off when you purchase your Judd Waddell gown during this special event. Cha-ching!
Judd Waddell Trunk Show
Mia Bridal Couture
Friday, August 13 – Saturday, August 14, 2010
1958 West Gray
Houston, TX 77019
For more information call 713.622.2022 or e-mail
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Like its name, Myra Callan’s Oregon-based Twigs & Honey takes its inspiration from nature. Hair accessories come in categories like flora (silk blooms) and fauna (goose, pheasant, ostrich feathers), while belts and jewelry blend flowers and feathers with crystals, pearls and faux berries.
If you’re planning to wear a simple, sophisticated, unadorned bridal gown, or one of those currently coveted ethereal, diaphanous styles we all know and love, Twigs & Honey’s enchanting bridal accessories will add a little something extra special to your bridal look.
PS: Twigs & Honey just debuted its brand-new collection, available on its brand-new online store, so be sure to check it out!
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Tags: Hair Accessories, Veils
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Christos, Kitty Chen, Watters, Kenneth Pool…Houston has been trunk show CENTRAL this past month or so, and we are loving it. Not only do our dear Houston brides get to hobnob with expert reps from some of the most desirable bridal design houses in the world, but those of you who buy your wedding gowns during these limited-time gigs get the benefit of that beloved trunk show treasure, the 15% discount.
What’s that you say? Schedule been so stuffed with to-do’s you haven’t had a chance to take advantage of any recent designer trunk shows? Fear not! This Thursday through Saturday, July 1-3, River Oaks Shopping Center’s deliciously chic Mia Bridal Couture is holding its sensational sample sale. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for fashionista brides on a strict bridal gown budget, and basically any bride who wants to look her designer best without paying premium designer-gown prices.
On Thursday, Mia is open extended hours, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is offering an additional 10% off already deeply discounted prices (for THURSDAY purchases only).
If you can’t make it Thursday, you can still have your pick of designer sample gowns at unheard-of prices on Friday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), so don’t miss out! No appointments necessary, just grab a couple of stylish, discerning pals and GO. Need more info? Call 713.622.2022 or e-mail info@miabridalcouture.com.
Tags: Mia Bridal Couture, Sample Sale
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
PHOTOS COURTESY KENNETH POOL
Dramatic, glamorous, showstopping. These are the kinds of words you’ll find associated with Kenneth Pool bridal gowns. Kenneth Pool creative director Amsale Aberra says she loves being able to express “the more elaborate side” of her personality with the high-profile line, and it shows. The vintage-crystal embroidery? The sparkling jewel-appliqué details? The oceans of tulle and billows of gleaming duchess satin? These are no wallflower wedding gowns, baby. These wedding dresses command ATTENTION.
PHOTOS COURTESY KENNETH POOL
Like Bethenny Frankel’s for instance. The star of Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York City recently got hitched in the strapless satin “Romantic” from Kenneth Pool’s fall 2010 collection. And if you think your bridal gown’s gonna need alterations, Frankel was almost eight months pregnant when she slipped into that snug, trumpet-style stunner!
OK, enough about reality-TV stars. Make Kenneth Pool part of your own wedding-day reality this weekend, when Mia Bridal Couture hosts a very special Kenneth Pool trunk show Friday and Saturday, June 25-26. Call 713.622.2022 or e-mail info@miabridalcouture.com now to schedule an appointment to meet with a Kenneth Pool consultant and try on a couple of these knockout gowns yourself (like maybe the “Knockout,” for instance, with hand-beaded tulle, silk organza and a dreamy chapel train). And enjoy 15% off your gown purchase when you buy during this event (and we do mean ENJOY—a 15% discount is nothing to sneeze at for gowns that tend to be somewhere in $4,000 to many-more-thousands-than-that range).
Tags: Kenneth Pool
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
What’s not to love about Watters bridal gowns? The classic lines, the couture embellishments, the sophisticated simplicity and elegance—no wonder to-be-wed gals across the nation (and in countless chats, tweets, fb posts) take pride in referring to themselves as “Watters brides,” as in “SO happy…I’m a Watters Harmony!” and “Can’t believe I’m actually a Watters Antoinette. TDF!!!!” Etc.
If you’re not a Watters bride yet, this weekend’s Watters Brides trunk show at Brickhouse Bridal may just change that. All day Friday and Saturday, June 25-26, Watters will be on hand showcasing stunning styles from its fall 2010 collection, like the gorgeous Kalahari, featuring a pleated bodice and lush full skirt with princess-perfect pick-ups, and the yummy Yuma with asymmetrical draping and flower details at the shoulder and hip.
Cool trivia: Betcha didn’t know Watters has a style called the Houston What other bridal design house can lay claim to a hometown namesake gown?
And because Watters knows there’s nothing like beautifully dressed bridesmaids to enhance a bride’s wedding-day glamour, Brickhouse kicks off its Watters weekend with an exclusive Bridesmaids & Bubbly bash on Friday from 4-7 p.m. Grab your maids and make for The Woodlands, where Brickhouse will welcome you with floral displays, boudoir photography, decadent Araya chocolates and, of course, Champagne. All that and 15% off for bridal parties who buy their Watters dresses at the event? Sugar, that’s our kind of shopping!
Tags: Watters
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
You probably have some kind of bridal gown and accessories budget in mind. And as “Say Yes to the Dress” has shown us time and time again, if you’re like most brides, you’re bound to go over it. After all, this is your once-in-a-lifetime wedding, and you need to dress the part!
Here’s the good news: You don’t have to blow a big chunk of your wedding-wear budget on bridal shoes. We’ve found plenty of gorgeous wedding-day pumps, slingbacks and sophisticated sandals that will look perfectly, well, perfect, peeping out form under your gown. And every single one of the pairs in this post costs $100 or less. Yes, yes, yes!
We’re loving Moda Spana’s satin “Fairy” pump with all-over rhinestone detailing for a contemporary touch of bridal sparkle—a steal on sale at Zappos for $67.50!
Special-occasion fave Nina’s satin ”Granite” sandal, available in Ivory, Gold and Silver, plus several other saucier shades, is such a pretty (and, at $89.95, affordable) choice for spring and summer brides.
 Available in Diamond White and Ivory, the elegant ”Shine” from Allure Footwear, features a moderate platform, rhinestone center strap and sexy little ankle strap—and a very seductive $100 price tag.
Any gal with a serious shoe addiction is bound to be well acquainted with Piperlime. And any bride on the hunt for seriously fabulous wedding shoes that won’t break the bank should be, too. Our top picks? The $89 satin-upper, leather-lined, peep-toe Nina “Papina”; the $98 stacked-heel, peep-toe, totally stylish Calvin Klein “Cora”; and the $79 ruffle-detail “Galvey,” another knockout from Nina—one that looks particularly pretty in Ballet Pink, don’t you think?
 
Tags: Bridal Bargains, Shoes
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
In the market for a wedding gown that combines a classic silhouette with just a hint of contemporary edge (one-shoulder bodice, swirling pleats, asymmetrical shirring, etc.)? You’re going to want to check out Kitty Chen Couture at The Princess Bridal, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 4-6.
 
We love the drama and glamour of these statement-making gowns. And the trains! What trains! Whether you go chapel or cathedral, pooled like liquid gorgeousness at the altar, beautifully bustled for photos or totally removed for dancing action (many KCC styles have detachable trains), if you’re looking for a gown that’s as lovely from the back as it is from the front, these are dresses to seriously consider.
Also this week, it’s Filippa Scott Accessories at Weddings by Debbie, on Friday and Saturday. Call 281.698.8160 today and schedule your appointment (they’re filling up fast) to meet with a Filippa Scott consultant and preview exclusive pieces from the famed British footwear designer’s newly launched accessories line.
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Is there any bride luckier than a Houston bride? We think not. The variety of venues (five-star hotels, sprawling country clubs, historic mansions, rustic ranches), the incredible floral designers, the spectacularly talented cake creators, the world-class bridal salons—hey, let’s pause on that one for a sec, shall we?
Houston brides know fashion, they know their designers, and boy do they know how to SHOP. And the world’s most revered bridal design houses have responded.
This year alone, we’ve seen Amsale, Winnie Couture, Badgley Mischka, Simone Carvalli, Paloma Blanca—the list goes on. Well, now it’s time to add another stellar designer to the list.
This weekend, Christos comes to Mia Bridal Couture for two days of glorious gowns and expert bridalwear consultation. The Christos collection, created by Cyprus-born designer Christos Yiannakou, and taken over by none other than Amsale herself upon Yiannakou’s retirement in 2005, is one of our absolute favorites. We just melt at the sight of those ethereal A-lines and princess-worthy ballgowns with their layers of fine lace and tulle, and exquisite floral details.
Christos gowns have been featured in such films as “27 Dresses” and “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and in countless magazine spreads from sea to shining sea.
Take advantage of your own chance to try on a beautiful Christos gown or two this Friday and Saturday, June 4-5, at Mia—one of the freshest, hippest, most elegant bridal boutiques in town. And should you choose to yes to that breathtaking Christos dress during this exclusive two-day event, well, you’ll enjoy 15% off the price you’d otherwise pay. Hooray!
Call 713.622.2022 for details,
or e-mail info@miabridalcouture.com.
Tags: Christos, Trunk Shows
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