Party Dresses: When one dress is just not enough

What's Hot right now?! Having two dresses. One beautiful, formal dress for your ceremony and photos and one dress for the party! Brides today want to enjoy their night and why shouldn't you? You have put your blood, sweat and tears into planning this wedding. Once the reception comes you should be able to let your hair down and party! Many Brides are choosing to wear a reception dress so they don't have to worry about a bustle or a long dress being too hot. Plus, Unlike a wedding dress you can wear your party dress again! I did this year on New Year's Eve! Here are a couple of my favorites.

This dress is by Casablanca Bridal. I Love the Tulle sticking out the bottom!

I think these dresses long or short are both adorable! They are both by Bari Jay

These dresses are available in Ivory (Which is what we have in the store) they are by Bari Jay's Shimmer Collection. So sassy!

These dresses are also by Bari Jay's Shimmer Collection. They are so Sarah Jessica Parker!

Ring Bearer Pillow Alternatives

Yesterday one of my brides, Tracy, emailed me asking if I had any ideas for Ring Bearer Pillow alternatives. So I thought I would share with everyone some different and really cute ideas for your ring bearer.

I love the idea of 2 children, could be two boys, two girls or a boy and a girl carrying a sign like this that says "Here comes the bride" and then I thought it would be super cute to have the other side say "Just Married" and let them walk ahead of you as you walk back down the aisle after the ceremony.

You could do it Banner Style like this one or a wooden sign.

You can have signs custom made on Etsy.com

These are called Ring Orbs. They look like a little ball and they come in many colors with your choice of many different sayings inside. This is a great idea because you can use it to hold your rings at home when you are not wearing them. These can be found at Everyday Artifact

This isn't the most original idea but a Treasure chest ring box is cute and will ensure that your rings stay in place

I like this one for the "Lucky in Love" couple. It's something easy for little hands to hold and not breakable!

We had one of our brides get one of these Pewter rings and she changed the ribbon to her wedding colors. I thought this was beautiful and would be really pretty hung on a wall afterwards. The ring says "An unbroken & neverending circle symbolizes a commitment of love that is never ending"

This cute Ring Bowl can be made in a variety of colors with different sayings on the inside. This one would make a great ornament afterwards or just a nice piece to keep your rings on.

I hope this helps Tracy! Thanks for the email and just a reminder to any brides out there if you have a question or need some ideas please feel free to email me I would be be more than happy to try and help you out!

Bring on the Cookies!

So my last post about the save the date cookies got me looking at other cookie options. And I found some really cute ones. Weddingish.com has cookies for just about every occasion. Here are a few of my favorites.

Cute Save The Date

I found this Save the Date cookie today on WeddingMarket.com. And I just had to share them. I think that this is such a cute and unique idea. Although if I was sending these out I would definitely include a sticker to go on the recipients calendar. After all once they eat the cookie how will they remember?!

Stella's Dress!

A few days ago we got a new Mon Cheri Bridal Gown in style 19216 and her name is Stella! I love the style of this gown and I love the shrug that comes with it.

Stella Gives it 2 Paws up!

Custom Jewelry for Casablanca Bridal Style 1914

As one of Tigerlilly Jewelry's premiere boutiques we have been selected to have custom jewelry made for 3 gowns of our choice. We got to see a sneak peek of the first piece Mandy (the amazing owner of Tigerlilly) has come up with for Casablanca Bridal style 1914. I can't wait to get them in the store and I will let you know when they arrive! Also keep in mind I will be having a Tigerlilly Trunk Show this Spring.

Diamonds are a girls best friend.....At least for a week!

I recently had a bride in the store who was telling me about the jewelry she was getting from Bag, Borrow or Steal. Most of you, like me, probably remember the scene with Jennifer Hudson in Sex and the City the Movie where she is talking about her borrowed handbag. Well to my surprise they also have jewelry. Real DIAMOND Jewelry that you can borrow for a week, or a month! And it really is not all that expensive. So if you just have to have the real thing, check out this website. They have some beautiful pieces. Because sometimes nothing but the real thing will do!



You can also become a member of the site and then you get all sorts of benefits, including a rewards program. A one year membership is $59.95.....I am feeling an addiction coming on! Uh-Oh And many of the items have the option to purchase. So if you fall in love and just can't give up those Earrings or your Husband-to-Be wants to buy you that Necklace as a wedding gift he can!

Go and check it out....It is so fun just to look at all the items and dream about wearing them.