The Bridal Boutique

TRUNK SHOW - BLUE BY ENZONI

2012-07-11T15:21:00.003-05:00

We are so excited to be hosting our Blue by Enzoani trunk show! This bridal line is one you don't want to miss.

These fabulous gowns are constructed from wonderfully constructed laces, fabrics and beads. They have built in structure and bras, which result in the fit that all brides love.

This is an opportunity for brides to receive a 10% discount on their purchase. A few gowns that are in the show follow:

Of course there are many more in our boutique to try. I promise, you won't be disappointed.

Best wishes,

Jenny

"It's your love story, make it unforgettable."

Dress of the Week

2012-05-22T15:20:00.000-05:00

Dress of the Week!

Allure 8973

We could not be more excited to let you preview this stunning gown by Allure Bridals that just hit our store today! It’s the perfect combination of sophistication and glamour with a twist. The Venice lace and low v neckline lend to its timeless look but the fit and flair shape and crystal beading at the waistline give it a youthful and trendy feel. This dress also features a low cut back with covered buttons to the train, perfect for an outdoor or church ceremony!

Essense of Australia 2012

2012-03-17T16:29:00.000-05:00

I am so excited about our upcoming Essense of Australia Trunk Show that will take place March 23 and 24th. Trunk shows offer brides the opportunity to view gowns that would not normally be available in the boutique. In addition, it is the only time we are allowed to give a discount on bridal orders!

A small example:

Don't miss the opportunity to try these fabulous gowns.

Best wishes,

Jenny

Allure Bridals Spring 2012 Collection

2011-11-26T17:08:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to share a few photos from Allure Bridals Spring 2012 line. I hope you love them as much as I do!

Style #8900

Style #8903

Style #8908

Style #8912

Style #8920

Style #8924

We should have the gowns in the boutique shortly.

As always,

...be timeless

Jenny

Bari Jay Bridesmaid Dresses

2011-11-15T14:12:00.000-06:00

Every season I look forward to the new styles offered by our bridesmaid lines. I have to admit it, Bari Jay is one of my favorites. Their dresses are well constructed out of great fabric and are fashionable - truly wearable.

Here is just a small sample of what to expect in 2012

Style 429 made from Bella Chiffon

Style 428 made of Iridescent Chiffon

Style 404 long one shouldr Charmuse gown

Style 405 - Chiffon short strapless with a layered skirt

This is just a small sample of their wonderful selection of bridesmaid dresses. For more information check out their website at http://www.barijay.com/

Until next time,

Best wishes

Jenny

Spring 2012 Trends

2011-09-23T12:43:00.000-05:00

I look forward to attending the bridal market each season. Not only it is fun to see what each designer is offering, I am always fascinated by the fashion trends. I don't believe that we should be a slave to trends but they seem to indicate what is in demand by brides. Good or bad, trends develop around celebrities and highly publicized weddings. No doubt that the royal wedding is having an impact on brides desires for their big day.

Straps and Sleeves

There is a an increase in gowns offered with straps and sleeves: this trend has caught on and is being offered by most designers. Most gowns with sleeves and straps are made of lace. This soft romantic style continues to grow in popularity.

Lingerie Look
I wasn't sure how well this style would catch on when I saw it on the runway about a year ago, but I can say that its more popular than ever. The lingerie look, with it's defined boning and see through panel from the bust to waist is flirtatious.

Color

Each season designers include a touch of color to a limit number of gowns. Tones that have been popular include ivory lace over champagne or gold. Pale pink gowns also popped up on the runway with Pronovias producing a few gowns with this color option. WTOO by Watters Bridal has a soft oatmeal hue and a new gray.

Bling

It seemed for the last few years, brides were interested in understated style. Although there are plenty of simple gowns to chose from, there was more bling than I have seen in the last few seasons. Brides who want to sparkle on their wedding day will have plenty to choose from.

Texture

Texture made its way on to the runway last season, but every designer has added additional gowns with flange, ruffles, petals and flowers.

There is much for brides to look forward to in the coming year.

Best wishes,

Jenny and staff

Essesne of Australia

2011-07-13T11:48:00.000-05:00

Essense of Australia is one of our favorite bridal lines. Why? They offer our brides something fresh. Their gowns are easy to wear and range from classic to fashion forward. We recently received our first shipment of the fall 2011 line and the following gowns are in our boutique!

Style D1222 - strapless lace gown with a dropped waist and organza skirt.

D1221 - French Mikado gown with detachable one shoulder, dropped waist and pick up skirt.

D1237 - Dolce Satin strapless gown with beading on the bodice and pick-up skirt.

D1213 - Convertible 3 piece dress of Dolce Satin, A-line, beaded belt and pleated skirt.

If you are interested in the Essense of Australia gowns, feel free to stop in and browse or call to make an appointment to try on the gowns.

...be timeless,

Jenny

Allure Bridals - Fall 2011

2011-06-16T17:33:00.000-05:00

I am always excited when we get photos for the upcoming collections and love sharing these with brides. The following are gowns we have on order and will be in our boutique for you to try on. We should begin receiving them at the end of summer.

Allure has produced the prettiest women's gown to date!

This is just a small sample of the beautiful gowns coming Fall 2011.

As always,

...be timeless

Jenny

Pronovias 2012

2011-05-31T21:46:00.000-05:00

Wow, it is hard to express my excitement regarding the Pronovias' upcoming collection. It was such an honor to attend the 2012 fashion show and gala held in Barcelona, Spain. This experience was one that I will never forget! Barcelona is an amazing city full of unbelievable historical sites to include absolutely breathtaking cathedrals.

The Pronovias designers did not disappoint and there are several trends that our brides are sure to love. Feathers were not only used during the finale at the fashion show, but were used creatively on gowns.

Texture continues to play a major role with ruffles and the unique use of fabric on many designs.

Chiffon fabric is light and ethereal. Pronovias designers were able to use these characteristics to design gorgeous styles.

Know for their beautiful use of Lace, Pronovias continues to be the leader in producing the top of the line lace designs. Its not surprising to find that Pronovias already designed gowns with cap and three quarter length sleeves (prior to the Kate Middleton design). They simply know style.

I have given you a small, but tantalizing, look at the 2012 Pronovias collection. The boutique will begin receiving a smaller collection of the 2012 gowns in about a month, with the majority of the collection arriving in the fall.

As always,

...be timeless

Jenny

May 2011 Brides' Magazine Cover

2011-04-25T14:06:00.000-05:00

I am always excited each month when the new bridal magazines are released. To my surprise and joy, the May 2011 cover features the Pronovias Alcanar gown. I can't say enough about this beautiful lace dropped
waist bodice with a full ball gown skirt.

The Bridal Boutique has this gown in stock.

Until next time,

...be timeless

Jenny

WTOO by Watters

2011-04-21T10:05:00.000-05:00

As The Bridal Boutique prepares for our upcoming WTOO trunk show, I thought that brides might want a preview of what they might see at the trunk show next weekend. The trunk show is Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th.

If you would like to attend the trunk show, please call (405)801-3377 to set your appointment.

...be timeless

Jenny

Peacock

2011-04-15T16:32:00.002-05:00

Weddings that are coordinated around the peacock color spectrum have a vibrant palette full of deep and rich color. There are shades of blue: royal, lapis and midnight. Shades also include turquoise, teal, apple and emerald from the greens hues with the golds and bronzes rounding out the color pallet.

Luckily, brides now have many coordinating decorations, flowers, feathers, invitations and bridal party attire to choose.

I love these invitations from Monumental Designs and garter from The Garter Girl.

The peacock/teal hue is now gaining popularity among bridesmaid line and the color has been added by several lines. The WTOO #965 in Mediterranean and Bill Levkoff #591 in indigo.

The peacock theme can be carried through with a themed cake and decorations.

Rich colored floral arrangements and bouquets offer the final touch to these wonderfully rich and warm wedding hues.

If you are a sassy bride, embrace the deep peacock hues for a richly colored wedding.

As always,

...be timeless

Jenny

Essense of Australia Trunk Show

2011-03-24T12:45:00.000-05:00

Our Essense of Australia trunk show begins tomorrow. The gowns have already arrived and they are wonderfull.

Of course there are other gowns in stock and part of the trunk show.

As always,

...be timeless,

Jenny

Bridal Magazines

2011-03-14T15:21:00.001-05:00

I look forward each month to the newest editions of The Knot, Brides and Bridal Guide magazines. I picked up the May/June 2011 Bridal Guide and gained many inspirations. On page 202 you will find "Spring Fling - prettiest picks". Happily, one of the top picks is the "Daria" from WTOO Bridals - a division of Watters Bridal. I remember the first time I saw this ball gown at market: I fell in love with the unique use of the tulle gathers and layers. The other great aspect of this gown is its affordability - less than $1,000.00!

The Bridal Boutique has this gown in stock for you to try.

...be timeless

Jenny

BRIDES

2011-02-28T17:05:00.000-06:00

Here at The Bridal Boutique, we are continually striving to keep our gown samples current. I was extremely happy to see one of the gowns we have in stock on the cover of BRIDES magazine, the March 2011 issue. The featured gown is Liane by WTOO pictured below. I love the texture of the accordion pleated train, the asymmetrical lines and sweet heart neckline. Now not every bride has the personality to pull this gown off, but it fits the fun fashionable bride to a tee.

The issue also features “The Best Dress For Your Body” in their style section. The “hip fix” gown featured Maggie Sottero’s Annika Marie, the ruched one shoulder embellished gown. The full tulle gown is perfect for brides with hips is also in stock for brides to try.

Of course we have many bridal and bridesmaid dress in ads throughout the magazine. It is always reassuring to the staff at the boutique to know that we are indeed picking gowns that are fashionable.

As always,

…be timeless

Jenny

Pronovias Fashion Video

2011-02-24T19:09:00.000-06:00

With our Pronovias Trunk Show starting tomorrow, I thought you might enjoy the 2011 fashion show video.
Pronovias Trunk Show

Fraudulent Bridal Website

2011-02-24T19:06:00.002-06:00

The Bridal Boutique received a notice from one of our bridal lines that there are several fraudulent bridal websites who are attempting to sell knock-off gowns. The websites are touting that they are selling the designer lines when they have no contract with the bridal companies. I was given a list of the websites to warn brides. The following sites are currently facing legal action and you are highly recommended not to do business with following:

www.ubrides.com
www.bridalgown.net
www.buyer100.com
www.dresstimes.com
www.made-in-china.com
www.mingyanbridal.com
www.peridress.com
www.weddingo.net
www.duosheng.cn
www.moonbasabridal.com
www.fashionlande.com
www.dailymoda.com
www.dragonoriental.com
www.2010romdresses.org
www.dodressme.com
www.bridalme.com
www.elledream.com

If you fall in love with a specific bridal gown, go to the manufacturers web page and look under "Authorized Retailer". This is where you will find a list of authorized bridal shops. If something seems to good to be true, it probably is!

As always,

...be timeless,

Jenny

Pronovias Trunk Show

2011-02-17T12:45:00.000-06:00

It's hard to put into words the excitement that is building at The Bridal Boutique as we ready our shop for the upcoming Pronovias Trunk Show, next weekend. To make things even more exciting, we had the pleasure of meeting with our Pronovias Sales Rep. Beth yesterday to view the 2012 Avance' Collection. In fact, we were able to order six 2012 gowns that should arrive in April or May of this year.

You might be asking yourself, why attend a trunk show? Well, let me tell you that it is well worth your time. Although we carry gowns from each bridal line, trunk shows fill in the gap by allowing brides to view the entire or close to the entire collection from the current season. As the bride, you have the best selection of from the Pronovias line.

Why Pronovias? This is one of the oldest designer bridal lines in the world. Located in Barcelona Spain, they are able to keep a close eye on fashion and bring the best elements into the bridal line. Beyond design, their gowns are made from high quality fabric and there is no detail left unfinished.

If you are still deciding on your bridal gown, make an appointment to view and try on the Pronvias gowns.

Until next tme,

...be timeless

Jenny

The Perfect Gown

2011-02-04T12:50:00.000-06:00

Your bridal gown is one of the most important elements of your wedding. The gown helps set the tone and formality of your wedding.

As the owner of a bridal shop, the biggest recommendation I can give brides is to plan early. Bridal gowns are not made until the order is placed and it can take six months to deliver (longer during the height of bridal season).

The time of year and location of your wedding may influence the design, fabric and formality of your wedding. Bridal designers often recommend gowns based on the brides body shape; knowing what style of gown will enhance each persons shape.

All though there are more, the five classic styles will be discussed (Ball gown, A-line, Empire, Mermaid/Fit-Flare and Sheath). The differnces in style affect the two half's of the gown; the bodice (top ½) and skirt (lower ½).

Ball gowns are the ultimate romantic style. The fitted bodice and waist with a full flowing skirt. This style has been popular since the 1800’s and is particularly flattering on brides who are at least average height. It is important for petite brides to make sure the full skirts don’t overwhelm their small frames.

An A-line gown has a fitted bodice and un-gathered skirt – shape of a triangle. It is a universally flattering shape and complements most body shapes – especially brides with larger hips.

Empire waist gowns have shorter waist with the gather right under the bust line. Skirts can be straight or A-line. Empire waist gowns are romantic and whimsical– think Romeo and Juliette.

Trumpet style gowns are fitted through the bodice, waist and hips. The skirt flares below the hips (fit and flare) or at the knees (mermaid). This is a classic Hollywood style that is now presented with a modern twist.

Sheath gowns are straight, but not obviously fitted. Their shape is achieved by darts and artfully placed seams that result in a gown that softly outlines your shape. This past year there seems to be a revival of the sheath. I love some of the new lace sheath gowns that are two pieces – the charmuse layer with a light second layer of unstructured lace.

No matter what gown you choose, keep in mind that your look will be etched in time through your wedding photos; so choose wisely.

As always,

…be timeless

Jenny

Caring for your gown

2011-01-21T15:32:00.001-06:00

I know it’s very popular to take bridal photos prior to your wedding, but please use extreme caution and care with your gown. Vintage and outdoor locations are wonderfully beautiful, however they pose some hazards.

If you are dead set on bridal portraits for your wedding, consider the location of your photos carefully. Wood floors are havens for oil and dirt so it is advisable to take a sheet or drop cloth with you. The same is true for outdoor locations.

Photo by Wedding Chicks

Your gown is dirty, now what? First, be calm. Take your time and find a trained dry cleaner – there is specific training and certification for cleaning bridal gowns. Many chemicals are harsh and can destroy threads causing beading to come off. The heat used with some cleaning can harm fabrics and melt the boning used in designs. In Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills Cleaners does a wonderful job.

Now that your wedding is over, consider preserving your gown. It is well known that white and ivory fabrics yellow over time. To avoid this chemical process, your gown should be sealed in an air tight bag. The Bridal Boutique works with the Wedding Gown Preservation Company. Gowns are sent to the company, carefully cleaned and sealed. It is possible to add your veil, garter, etc. There are different levels of preservation, with the more expensive option to include museum quality preservation. The cost ranges from $185.00 to $250.00.

You have invested in your gown, so protect your investment with proper cleaning and preservation. Your daughter or granddaughter may want to wear it one day!

As always,

…be timeless

Jenny

Happy 2011!

2011-01-11T17:25:00.000-06:00

The Bridal Boutique is starting 2011 with a very busy schedule that will include bridal shows, a huge sample sale, three upcoming trunk shows, new gowns arriving daily, and a lot of new brides. Without a doubt, this year will be our best yet.

We are very excited about two new lines we are now carrying; WTOO by Waters and Pronovias. Their gowns are truly amazing. Gowns from Essense of Australia, Allure Bridals, Casablanca Bridal and Maggie Sottero are arriving each week. You won't be disappointed - they are wonderful.

In January, we will be attending the OK Bride bridal show on Sunday, January 23, 2011. We love being a part of the OK Bride shows, they are professional and offer new brides the largest number of wedding vendors in one location. It is well worth your time and effort.

Beginning January 26-31, 2011 (10:00 to 6:00 daily), The Bridal Boutique is holding the biggest Sample Sale to date!!!!! Our sale is so big; we have moved the event to a separate location in Brookhaven Village Shopping Center (the Appello location). We will have a large selection of bridal, bridesmaid, mother-of -bride/groom, flower girl, veils, shoes, prom, formalwear, etc. No appointments are necessary!

One of the best opportunities for brides to see entire collections is to attend trunk shows. We have three events upcoming:

Pronovias - February 25-26, 2011

Essense of Australia - March 25-25, 2011

WTOO by Waters - April 29-30, 2011

The trunk shows are by appointment.

During 2010 we began Day-of-Services where our staff will come to your wedding, steam your gown on-site and assist the bride with her bridal gown. If you are interested, we can give you additional information and pricing.

Best wishes to all.

...be timeless,

Jenny

Winter Wonderland

2010-12-22T10:36:00.002-06:00

There is snow on the ground, the branches are covered with ice and s a chill in the air. Winter weddings sparkle with ice crystals and snow flakes. There is something inherently romantic about the winter wedding season. Silver colors work wonderfully and complement white and ivory hues to create the perfect winter wedding theme.

Your bridesmaids will look great in this silver WTOO bridesmaid dress http://www.watterscom/ . I love the fit and flare style and the color of the dress is deep and rich.

The silver snow flake theme can be carried through with the use of winter detailed invitations as demonstrated by Bliss Tree www.blisstree.com

Details, Details, Details! The finishing touch of your bridal look is the shoes that you wear. Although they will only be seen when you are sitting or while walking, they are an important element of your entire look. The Sharmain shoe from Touch Up shoes http://www.benjaminwalkcorp.com/ died silver will complement your wedding theme.

One of the finishing touches will be your wedding bouquet and this is the perfect opportunity to use crystals or broaches. Another popular trend is the use of natural elements to create a soft and natural wedding bouquet like this one found at the Wedding Dress Store www.weddingdressstore.org

Winter brides, go ahead and indulge yourself in the season.

Until next time,

…be timeless.

Jenny

A Touch of Sunshine

2010-12-14T12:17:00.001-06:00

Yellow denotes happiness, joy, enlightenment and optimism. It’s just a happy color! Yellow works wonderfully with the other colors of the rainbow. Lately, it seems that yellow has been paired with black to create a bold contrast. Yet, pale yellows blend well with like pastels to creat a soft look.

These mustard yellow wedding invites are modern and abstract - found at W Wedding Invitations www.w-weddinginvitations.com

Okay, what girl wouldn’t wear these shoes a million times? I love the bold color and imagine them peeking out from your bridal gown as you are walking up the aisle. They are from Luiching and can be found on Shoes.com www.shoes.com

WTOO from Waters www.waters.com style #874 in citronella is eye catching. This long bridesmaid dress could easily be worn in a garden or church wedding.

This soft daffodil chiffon dress from Bari Jay www.barijay.com is fabulous. It has great details with its whimsical vertical ruffles.

Candy Bar’s are very popular at weddings. Project Wedding www.projectwedding.com demonstrates how easy it is to utilize yellow candies to complement your wedding reception.

Shine on yellow brides,

Until next time,

….be timeless

Jenny

Red Hot

2010-12-07T17:00:00.000-06:00

The color of passion, red is the warmest color and symbolizes action, confidence and courage. Many times winter and Christmas weddings use red to celebrate the season. I absolutely love the red and black inspiration board that was posted on Aylee Bits www.ayleebits.com This color combination is sophisticated and fashionable.

Jordan Fashions www.jordanfashion.com offers brides many styles of bridesmaid dress. This long Jordan style 941 is elegant and perfect for a formal wedding. The flower girl by Sweet Beginnings, style L629 will complement the bridesmaids’ dresses perfectly.

Again, WTOO has a wonderful selection of style and color in bridesmaids. This bridesmaid dress is the perfect for a semi formal occasion.

As said in prior posts, dyed or colored bridal shoes are all the rage. I love, love, love these red stapy heels.

It’s possible to carry your color scheme through all aspects of your wedding, including your invitations. Carlson Craft offers brides a wide array www.carlsoncraft.com style, color and pricing.

Until next time,

…be timeless

Jenny

Abundant Green

2010-12-02T12:00:00.000-06:00

The color green represents growth, abundance, health, nature and self respect. Green makes us happy and connected to earth, so it’s not surprising that this multi shaded hue continues to be a popular color choice. The inspiration board from Ali Eli Floral www.alielifloral.com exemplifies the use of green hues to coordinate your wedding.

We are so excited about the 2011 WTOO http://watters.com/indexNoFlash.php bridesmaid dresses. I love this new 2011 kiwi bridesmaid dress: it is pretty and the shape will complement your bridesmaid’s body shapes

Bari Jay http://barijay.com/ is one of our most popular bridesmaid lines. This line is fun and fashion forward – truly dresses that can be worn again. Style # 922 is so cute with its sweetheart neckline, charmuse fabric and short bubble hem. It is shown below in an amazing emerald green.

There is nothing more fun or whimsical than adding that touch of green with fun shoes. I just love the shoes I found on Joyologie http://www.joyologie.com/blog/

Until next time,

….be timeless

Jenny