Victoria's Bridal Couture

Welcome to Victora's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:11:07 PST

Welcome to Victoria's Bridal Couture and our Blog. Here you will find out what is new with our store, updates to our website, wedding news, bridal fashions, our specials, sales, event dates, what not to wear, what to wear and answer the questions you have always wanted answered about the bridal world.

We are located in sunny South Florida at:
Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954-522-1678
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/

If you visit our store, you will be greeted by our qualified staff of bridal consultants. Each one has been trained to help you find that perfect gown for your dream wedding. We don't just point you in the direction and let you fit yourself. We actually provide full service in our store with special attention to proper fit and style. We also have qualified seamstresses on staff to make your gown fit as a one of a kind and not an off the rack, like some other stores. Come by and visit, you will not be disappointed.

Our website is one of the most detailed bridal sites out on the web today. We do not tell you what designer brands we carry and just link you to the designers websites. We have all of the designers gowns that we carry on our website. We also have the ability for you to purchase many of our wedding gowns, most bridesmaids, wedding gifts, veils, tiaras and shoes online. Visit our website and see what we have.

Victoria's Bridal Couture offers a unique service online that most bridal stores would not. We will price match any wedding dress, bridesmaid dress, flowergirl dress, prom, sweet 16, quinceanera, Jr. bridesmaid or debutant gown. Try this for yourself at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/pricematchguarantee.html where we will meet or beat any price.

We are authorized dealers of: Allure, Alfred Sung, Anjolique, Couture Bridal by Elam Reis, Debut Bridal, Demetrios, Dessy, Eve of Milady, Judd Waddell, Marisa, Matthew Christopher, After Six, Bill Levkoff, Jim Hjelm, Saison Blanche, Lazaro, Laundry and Fenaroli.

If you have any questions about a price, our services or bridal idea, give us a call at 954-522-1678 or email us at info@victoriasbridalcoutre.com . Unlike most online bridal retailers, we have people to help you.

Thank you,
Victoria

Sophistication now on sale - online sample sale

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:12:14 PST

The in-store sample sale was a success and we out did ourselves this year, but its not over yet. We have moved many of our wedding gown from one warehouse to another and we have now posted them on the internet for a blowout sale. You can see them at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c248706.html and also order them online with HUGE savings. This is fantastic for all of the out of towners and those who just could not make it.

Jim Hjelm Bridesmaids Dresses

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:30:26 PST

The new Jim Hjelm bridesmaid dresses are online and available for purchase. Check them out at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c247969.html for the lowest prices on the web from an actual authorized store.

Bridesmaid Dresses and Sample Gowns for online purchase

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:34:52 PST

We have now added all of the Dessy, After Six and Alfred Sung bridesmaid dresses online, http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/bridalparty.html , for you to choose from and own. New Alfred Sung dresses will be coming out soon.

We have also added in the past few days, Bill Levkoff and Jim Hjelm bridesmaid and party dresses, Dessy Destination wedding gowns, discontinued sample wedding gowns, a few discontinued sample bridesmaid and party dresses and many of the engravable gifts.

We are currently working on getting the rest of the Jim Hjelm bridesmaid dresses and the Lazaro bridesmaid dresses. Look for an update, here or on our website http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/

Here are the direct links:
After Six
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c247958.html

Dessy
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c247957.html

Alfred Sung
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c247956.html

Bill Levkoff
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c247970.html

Jim Hjelm
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c247969.html

Discontinued Sample Bridesmaid dresses
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c250855.html

Discontinued and New Sample wedding gowns for sale
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c248706.html

Our list of wedding vendors and partners

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:36:30 PST

Someone asked, so here it is. This is our list of gown vendors, wedding vendors, business partners and links that mention us. If you are interested in a link exchange please insert the below code on your website. Once installed and working please email us at: info@victoriasbridalcouture.com and we will install a reciprical link as long as your site meets our quality and suitability standards.

Wedding Gowns Victoria's Bridal Couture - Wedding dresses, bridal attire, bridesmaid dresses, flowergirls, wedding gifts and much more.You can change the above link to fit your websites look and feel. If you would like a banner, although search engines like google will skip them, you can grap one at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/banners.html If you use the supplied banner code, you will get updated banners when we change them. Thank you and I hope we can work together.

Here is the list: after six after six bridesmaid dresses alfred sung alfred sung bridesmaids alfred sung bridals allure bridal anjolique anjolique bridals bill levkoff couture bridal demetrios dessy eve of milady en vogue fenaroli flattering me jim hjelm jim hjelm occasions judd waddell marisa marisa bridals matthew christopher rosebud saison blanche limelight photography claudia photography berry's wedding photography clay wieland photography allure multi media vegas wedding videography gisela prishker photography becca's closet field of flowers tacarievents miryam's limo service south beach makeup studio advanced cosmetic techniques keysdan enterprises elegant moments lawrence of florida entertainement and events dj axel boca raton bridge hotel top 100 wedding sites top 100 for the brides love las olas the knot askyp microsoft live friendster wednet best of bridal wedding channel uscity true local linked in yahoo google aol las olas boulevard wedding dresses weddings city search hi5 perfect wedding guide wedding solutions wed alert switchboard altavista national occasion products and services all the web yellow pages you tube compass brides ask local all the internet dogpile a-list weddings one wed wedding resource top weddingsites site map

Our Price Match Guarantee

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:38:22 PST

Price Match Guarantee We wanted to inform you of our "Price Match" program here at Victoria's Bridal Couture located at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/pricematchguarantee.html .

We will do our best to meet or beat any resonable price offered from any reputable bridal store or internet site on the brands that we carry. Please note that our gowns are new and we are authorized resellers of our vendors gowns and dresses. We cannot price match used gowns or dresses from a non-authorized reseller.We only sell our store samples and discontinued styles at deeper discounts and they are listed with prices on our website for online purchase. See our sample and discontinued wedding gowns at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c248706.html and discontinued bridesmaid dresses at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c250855.html .

If we cannot price match a particular gown that you are looking for at another retail store or internet site, be very careful that you are not looking at a used gown, sample dress, change of fabric or a complete knock-off. Also note the time frame that you need a wedding gown or bridesmaid dress. We will remind you of this when ordering, but many wedding gowns may take up to 6 months to arrive. Bridesmaid dresses may take up to 4 months to arrive. We will advise you of the time frame needed based on the brand dress you are looking for.So come use out "Price Match" and see what kind of savings you can get.
Labels: price match

Link: http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/pricematchguarantee.html

Sandals by Dessy - Destination Wedding Gowns

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:42:36 PST

We are proud to announce the full collection of Sandals Wedding Gowns by Dessy . This destination wedding collection is beautiful and comfortable to wear on your big day. Dessy is the authorized designer and vendor of the Sandals and Beaches destination wedding gown collection. Victoria's Bridal Couture is an authorized retailer of the entire Dessy collection. You can not only see the collection on our website at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c282019.html but you are also able to order them.

Christmas on Las Olas

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:55:46 PST

Christmas on Las Olas this year is Tuesday November 27th. Our store will be open until 8pm that night, so join us in the fun that can only be called, Christmas on Las Olas.

We will be handing our coupons and prizes all night long on Las Olas during the festivities.

$100 OFF a New Bridal Gown or 10% on a New Veil

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:42:37 PST

Print and bring in this blog post to recieve $100 off on any new wedding gown or 10% off any new veil. This offer will expire 12/30/2007 and is good for in-store purchases only.

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954-522-1678
victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com

New Allure Bridal Wedding Gowns @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:00:47 PST

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you the latest wedding gowns from Allure Bridals. These are the gowns of Spring 2008 in stock now just before Christmas. Receive $100 OFF if you come in to our store and order one. Be the first girl of the new year to be married in an original Allure wedding dress. No one else would dare to have one.

Check out the collection here at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c277602.html

Love,

Victoria's Bridal Couture

1302 East Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale Florida 33301

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com

http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com

New Anjolique Wedding Gowns @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:33:03 PST

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you the latest wedding gowns from Anjolique. These are the gowns of Spring 2008 in stock now just before Christmas. Receive $100 OFF if you come in to our store and order one. Be the first girl of the new year to be married in an original Anjolique wedding dress. No one else would dare to have one.

Check out the collection here at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c277997.html

Love,
Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale Florida 33301
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/

Saison Blanche Trunkshow

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:34:38 PST

We are proud to announce that we will be having a Saison Blanche Trunk Show: Jan. 17th - 20th, 2008. You do not want to miss it.

Victoria's Bridal Couture

1302 E. Las Olas Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

954-522-1678

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com

www.victoriasbridalcouture.com

The Brides Guide to Bridesmaids

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:27:01 PST

Foreward Planning your wedding is not easy. Everyone has advice. Everyone has an opinion. And that's just the people you know! If you were to read just half the books, pamphlets, web sites, etc. written in the last half-century about wedding etiquette and protocol, you'd be reading and planning until your retirement! So how do you choose whose advice to heed and what resources are most relevant?

Unfortunately, we can't help you with the first part of that question: You'll have to wage your own battles with Aunt Frances and Grandma Helen over the seating arrangements. We can, however, point you to the most helpful resources: books, magazines and web sites that tell you what you need to know, not what you need to do (a selection of resources are listed below). We restrict our discussion to what we know best - information and tips on "managing" your bridesmaids. We refrain from telling you what to do, because your creativity and imagination are what will make your wedding celebration memorable. We'll just provide a little help along the way.

As a bride-to-be, wedding chief executive and senior creative officer, you'll be faced with a barrage of questions, comments and suggestions from your bridesmaids. Your "staff" will look to you for help, direction and sometimes even dispute resolution. We hope that after reading this book, like a seasoned CEO, you'll have the background, context and knowledge to manage your bridesmaids effectively and easily. So, without further ado, The Bride's Guide to Bridesmaids.

Introduction

Although there is a tremendous amount of literature on how to be a "good" bride, there is a noticeable lack of information about bridesmaids. Even if you were a bridesmaid in another wedding, did the bride explain to you what your role was, what she expected from you, and where you could help? As a bride yourself, you will find that establishing your bridesmaids' responsibilities up front is the most effective way to be on top of everything. Perhaps your biggest questions surround the bridesmaid dress, fittings and finding the right fabric. Whatever your questions are about managing your bridesmaids, we can help you find the answers. We open with a brief discussion of the bridesmaid tradition, and then move on to modern day rituals, expectations and tendencies. As we move from the past to the present, we'll lay out what you need to know to run the show in the days leading up to your wedding - including a detailed list of your bridesmaids' responsibilities. Finally, we step into the future, outlining the important information you'll need to organize your bridesmaids and enjoy the wonderful celebration on your wedding day.

Choosing Your Bridesmaids

A Brief History

The history of the bridesmaid varies across cultures, religions and time periods. In early Roman times, bridesmaids formed a kind of bridal infantry as they accompanied the bride to the groom's village. This "protective shield" of similarly outfitted bridesmaids was supposed to intervene if any wayward thugs or vengeful suitors tried to hurt the bride or steal her dowry. However, the Western bridesmaid tradition seems to have originated from later Roman law, which required ten witnesses at a wedding in order to outsmart evil spirits believed to attend marriage ceremonies. The bridesmaids and ushers dressed in identical clothing to the bride and groom, so that the evil spirits wouldn't know who was getting married. Even as late as 19th century England, the belief that ill-wishers could administer curses and taint the wedding still existed. In Victorian wedding photographs, for example, it can take quite a bit of inspection to pick out the bride and groom from among the other members of the bridal party!

The Modern Day Bridesmaid

These early customs continue to have an influence today. The expression "thrice a bridesmaid, never a bride" arose from the bridesmaid's interception of, and gradual infection by (over the course of three weddings), the evil spirits trying to disrupt the ceremony! And, although the bridal party no longer functions as a troop of foot soldiers, bridesmaid dresses are still commonly chosen in harmony with the look and feel of the wedding. The bridal party continues to serve a vital role in the wedding process, not by fending off hexes and robbers, but by providing key support staff and an advisory board. According to Nina Lawrence, publisher of BRIDE'S magazine, "Besides being an honored member of the wedding party and special guest at the reception, today's bridesmaid is also designated as the bride's special assistant. From shopping for dresses to scouting hotels for out-of-town guests to writing place cards to hosting a bridal shower, her first duty is to be helpful. The payoff is that walk down the aisle, looking absolutely beautiful in a gown that is stylish, sophisticated, colorful and absolutely wearable." In 21st century America, bridesmaids are chosen to be caring helpers, thoughtful organizers and skillful liaisons.

How Many Is Too Many?

There is one obvious answer. If the altar only fits a handful of people, you'll have to limit your number of bridesmaids! But, seriously, the first rule in determining how many bridesmaids is right for you is to coordinate the size of your wedding party with the size of the venue where your wedding is to take place. Although it may be difficult to choose five bridesmaids from among fifty of your best friends, you must if you're having an intimate wedding. And there are plenty of other great honors that you can hand out to close friends who want to participate in the wedding (e.g., they can help coordinate any other wedding-related activities, or they could write a special song or toast for the reception, etc.).

A good second rule is to consider the formality of the wedding. In general, formal weddings have a half dozen or more bridesmaids in addition to the maid of honor (it could be as many as a dozen, but that is very rare). Semiformal and casual weddings can have just one bridesmaid - the maid of honor - but typically have about three to five. And don't worry if the groom has more ushers than you have bridesmaids: Ushers can always double up in the recessional. Of course, the final decision rests with you, the bride, but remember that the larger the number, the more difficult it may be for you to manage. And remember that the bridesmaids will all have to work together on many aspects of planning, so addressing any conflicts up front will avoid problems down the line. So the more the merrier?or too many cooks spoil the broth?you'll have to decide!

"Popping The Question"

In all likelihood, your bridesmaids will be among the first people to know that you're planning to get married. That's because most brides ask their closest friends and family members in a flurry of excited phone calls! However, there are no rules prescribing the right people to choose and there is no particularly right way to ask. It's entirely up to you. In general, your bridesmaids should be your sociable and engaging friends and family members, since many of their duties (in addition to organizational ones) will involve hosting, greeting and introducing. You can also have Junior Bridesmaids, generally between eight and fourteen years of age, who wear "junior" bridesmaid dresses. Or you can have Senior Bridesmaids - like a great aunt or grandmother - who may be your closest confidant or best ally. However, in the great majority of weddings, brides select friends and family around their own age, whom they know will be supportive and helpful in the planning process. Bridesmaids in your age group can also relate well to the groomsmen, who are generally around the same age as the groom. But before you get ready to announce your bridesmaid nominees, you should be well aware of the bridesmaids' responsibilities, so you can be sure your bridal party can handle their duties.

Breakdown Of Bridesmaid Responsibilities

Emotional Support

Your bridesmaids are the perfect people to turn to when you are stressed or frazzled from the details of planning. Emotional support may also mean clearing some space for you - brides often ask their bridesmaids to host a relative or friend from out of town. Most importantly, as people who care about you, your bridesmaids want to help. Some say they feel left out when they aren't consulted for support or guidance!

The Bridal Shower

The bridal shower gained popularity in America early in the 20th century. Customarily a surprise party for society women, the bride was "showered" with presents to help her establish her new home. While most showers today don't have the same pomp and circumstance, the purpose remains the same: gifts! The bridesmaids may consult you on the theme of the party and they will look to you for the guest list, so be prepared! A little tip: The guest list should also be marked after the shower with "gift received" next to the names so that you'll know to whom and for what to send thank you notes. NOTE: If you're worried about your planners' competence, there are a host of instructional resources available at major bookstores and online for theme inspirations and how-to advice on getting organized and running a posh soiree.

The Bachelorette Party

Once a quiet evening of word puzzles and hushed tales between demure ladies, some bachelorette parties now compete with the bar-hopping, raucous excitement of the notorious bachelor party. However, some brides simply want a tame evening of martinis with their closest friends (this is not to imply that bachelors wouldn't want this too!). Another growing trend is a joint party for the couple to celebrate the end of their bachelor/ette status together. Whatever the style, location and gender of the stripper (shh!), the bridesmaids have the opportunity (read: financial responsibility) to make a memorable celebration! NOTE: Make sure you weigh in with your own ideas, though, or you may end up with strippers when you wanted martinis!

Assorted Tasks

These can range from the drawn-out and complex (e.g., making origami favors, helping choose the bridesmaid dress) to the simple and rote (e.g., addressing envelopes, fluffing the bride's train). You should be able to rely on your bridesmaids to reduce your stress by aiding in a wide range of detail work. This should be a consideration before you "pop the question" - especially for your maid of honor, with whom you may spend a significant amount of time. Friends or family members who like to help and are easy to work with are great for these types of tasks. It may also behoove you to rely on recently married bridesmaids, who may be able to help by going through the nitty-gritty details that are still fresh in their minds.

The Bridesmaid Outfit

Since bridesmaids foot the bill for their own dresses, shoes and other wedding apparel, many brides take one or all of them shopping. This may serve political ends for your bridesmaids - they get to send an ambassador of style - or it may be a matter of convenience for you - having someone to keep you company in what can be a long and complicated process. Since the dress can be a touchy issue for some bridesmaids, many brides prefer to involve them in the process as much as possible. We return to the dress, its politics and other bridesmaid accoutrements in later.

The Rehearsal Dinner

Your bridesmaids will be a central part of the wedding rehearsal as you go through the steps to ensure smooth sailing on your wedding day. Although they do not have any special responsibilities at the rehearsal dinner, it will be a good chance for them to mingle with the groomsmen so they will feel comfortable socializing with them at the wedding. It is also customary at the rehearsal dinner to present your bridesmaids with a token of your appreciation for all their help. As Lord Tennyson noted, "A happy bridesmaid makes a happy bride." (hint, hint)

Hostessing

One of the main functions of the bridesmaids throughout the whole wedding process is to serve as your representatives and cheerleaders. As members of the receiving line, the bridesmaids have the difficult role of moving guests, friends and relatives along smoothly and making sure that everyone has a chance to speak briefly with the bride and groom. At the reception, hostessing may require introducing people (and introducing themselves) to make relatives and friends feel comfortable.

Financial Responsibilities

Part of the financial responsibility of being a bridesmaid, in addition to the dress and accessories, is paying for incidentals such as hair styling, makeup, pedicures and manicures. You can offer to help, but your bridesmaids should know up front that they will share some of these expenses. Also in this category are accommodations and transportation. To avoid any misunderstandings, many brides outline the costs early in the planning process and try to help wherever possible to alleviate financial strain.

Dancing Up A Storm

Many wedding customs date back to times of greater pageantry and pomp, like a formal opening dance number for bridesmaids and groomsmen. Even if there is no such thing planned, bridesmaids should serve as "starters" at the reception to get everyone on their feet and having fun when the band gets swinging. It may be the electric slide rather than a lovely waltz, but the bridesmaids should try to inspire guests to shake it up.
Turning Heads And Avoiding Headaches

The Dress And Accessories:

A Worthwhile Expense In all likelihood, the largest expense for your bridesmaids will be the dress, and accessory items like shoes, jewelry and a headpiece. Contrary to popular opinion, choosing and ordering a bridesmaid dress should not be a chore.

Dresses have come a long way in recent years, as manufacturers and designers have started to create fashionable, modern pieces that can be worn again to a variety of affairs. In general, the bridesmaid dress will cost between $75 and $375, averaging somewhere around $200, with an extra $30-$40 for alterations. If you have more lavish tastes, though, the dress could be quite a bit pricier, so it's always helpful to make sure your bridesmaids can afford the additional expense. If you're uncomfortable about preparing your bridesmaids for the expense (especially if they've never been in a wedding and aren't aware that they have to pay for the dress), you can gently explain the tradition. If money is a major issue, then you can look for more affordable dresses or find other ways to help. "Conflicts over the cost of a bridesmaid's dress should never come between friends," says Nina Lawrence. "The bride-to-be should show sensitivity toward the possibility that one or more of her attendants might have an issue with costs, and choose gowns and accessories accordingly. In special cases, the bride and her family may gracefully offer financial help, but as a general rule, the bride's selections for her bridal party should be as acceptable to them as they are to her, at prices well within their means."

Outfitting The Bridal Party

In an overwhelming majority of weddings, bridesmaid dresses are chosen to complement the wedding's unique colors, style and feel. This may mean that bridesmaids wear identical dresses, but this isn't always the case anymore. Some brides maintain a coordinated look by buying dresses that vary slightly in design or color but still match the formality of the affair and the overall look of the bridal gown.

Coordinating Among Bridesmaids

Most important, though, is that all the bridesmaids' dresses are normally ordered from the same manufacturer at the same shop. Ordering all the dresses from the same shop means that all the dress orders will be submitted at the same time. It also ensures that all the dresses for the bridal party will be drawn from the same dye lot, to guarantee that they coordinate. In addition, any accessories should be matched to the bridesmaid dress. Brides generally ask bridesmaids to buy shoes in the same color as the dress and at a similar, if not identical, heel height. It may be easiest to find dyeable shoes, so that the exact color of the dress can be replicated. If you're planning on asking your bridesmaids to wear gloves, specific jewelry items, special undergarments or headpieces, the further in advance you ask, the better. (NOTE: Jewelry items are a popular bridesmaid gift for this reason - your bridesmaids will have matching accessories and they won't have to pay for them!) The more specific and detailed you make your accessory request (e.g., let them know where the items can be purchased, or show them an advertisement or a picture), the more helpful it will be to your bridesmaids.

Dress Shopping

Prep Before flipping through catalogs and visiting the local bridal shops, warehouses, department stores or special occasion stores, you can speak to each bridesmaid or set up an online chat to discuss what kinds of dresses they have in mind and what kinds of dresses are out of the question. To get the ball rolling, you can send pictures of dresses you like, or point to web sites where they can check out your selections online. Also, in advance of shopping, gather all of your bridesmaids' measurements (this can be confidential if your bridesmaids are uncomfortable sharing their sizes with the group). The chart at the end of this guide is a useful way to keep track of them all.

You should encourage your bridesmaids to have their measurements taken by an experienced tailor or seamstress, in undergarments only. If they cannot go to a professional, having a friend or relative help out is always more accurate than trying to measure themselves. When you're ready to place the final order for the dresses, you will need the following measurements:

bust (fullest point of bust) waist (natural waist - across the belly button) hips (fullest part - right across the derrière).

Although measurements can be tedious, they are imperative for a good fit. Remember: It is possible for everyone to be happy with her dress as long as you keep in mind that everyone wants to look good and feel comfortable. Flexibility and communication are key.

In general, brides start shopping for bridesmaid dresses shortly after they order their own gown - about six to seven months before the wedding. The reason for the early preparation is that complex orders can take awhile to be delivered: You want to leave plenty of time to deal with fittings, alterations and, of course, Murphy's Law (whatever can go wrong will go wrong). When you do start shopping, try to be organized - especially if you have six bridesmaids with you! - so that you don't have to labor over each dress. Shopping should be fun and everyone should be included. There is no reason for anyone to be surprised by the final choice.

Hitting The Stores:

What To Look For There are a number of different places to shop for bridesmaid dresses, and you'll probably try them all! Department stores may have several of the same dress off the rack ready to buy, which can certainly save you a lot of time (and perhaps money). But they may not be from the same dye lot, which can be visible upon inspection. In addition, department stores generally don't carry special order dresses, so you'll miss out on a large variety of beautiful dresses. Department stores also lack the level of service that most brides want: In most cases, the store will not offer helpful extras (e.g., alterations, swatches, accessories) like a specialty shop. Large discount bridal chains can also be very inexpensive, which is their major advantage, and they usually have a short turnaround time for delivery. However, the quality of the merchandise can be shoddy, and, like department stores, they do not carry special order brands or provide helpful services.

Online retailers are usually of the "you order it, it's yours" mentality, which means that you will find discounted prices, but a lack of customer service. Like discount chains, they can offer quick turnaround, but you'll miss out on an even larger selection of dresses, since many manufacturers do not supply online retailers with merchandise.

A full service bridal shop is the most comprehensive choice, providing information and advice on measurements, sizing, undergarments, shoes and order time. They provide fabric swatches and usually have seamstresses on staff to perform all necessary alterations. They are professionals, and usually charge slightly higher prices than discount retailers. However, it is their business to make sure the wedding day goes perfectly. Brides often find it convenient to choose one shop they like and purchase everything there, including the bridesmaid dresses, shoes and accessories, which can work out to an overall discount for the bridesmaids.

It is important to scrutinize the differences in quality among the dresses you look at and try on. It will become apparent to you very early on in your search that there are stark disparities between manufacturers, shops and styles. You should ask yourself if the manufacturer you are looking at carries a full range of colors, dress linings for comfort, attractive styles that work with your wedding gown and any other questions that are of importance to you and your bridesmaids. As an educated shopper, it will be much easier to find the perfect dress and accessory items.

Wrap - Up So the big day has finally arrived! Your bridesmaids look beautiful in their luxurious dresses, the cake is perfect, the band is wonderful and everything is organized. This sounds about right! In all seriousness, though, hopefully you have a better idea of the details of successfully managing your bridesmaids. Like a good scout, you are prepared for your Big Day and can be confident that everything will go smoothly. It is your day to celebrate, so enjoy yourself!

Quick Tips

The number one conflict is over money. Be clear, and help whenever possible.

The number two conflict is over the dress. Discomfort (both physical and emotional) can lead to disharmony.

Make sure that your bridesmaids try on their dresses and accessories several times!

Make sure your bridesmaids are getting enough attention and have a clear idea of what to do, i.e., what you expect.

Don't be too demanding. Remember that your bridesmaids have a life beyond planning for your wedding.

Extend thanks often and do little things to make your bridesmaids happy. The little things make a huge difference - especially if they're gifts!

Organize a bridesmaid survival kit for the wedding, but leave someone else in charge of bringing it (you'll have enough to worry about). Contents should include aspirin, band-aids, nasal spray, tissues, white medical tape, needle, thread and scissors, safety pins, nail file, clear nail polish, smelling salts, eye drops, hair spray, breath spray/mints, bobby pins (hair pins), tampons and liners and mirrors.

Don't forget that you may have to be a bridesmaid in one of your bridesmaid's weddings in the near future - the Golden Rule should be in full effect!

BRIDESMAID DRESS SHOP WORKSHEET Name: Notes: Address: Email: Phone: Appt. Date Time: Contact Name:
You may want to enlarge the above, or make your own worksheet to which you can attach business cards and more notes.

Questions To Ask At The Salon Which designers do you carry?
Can you carry other designers or catalogs upon request? How much do dress orders typically cost? Are appointments necessary? Can you look through the dresses on your own, or must they be presented to you? How long does it usually take for dresses to come in? Can they be rushed? Are there discounts available for multiple orders? For alterations?

Checklist

_ Make sure you have every bridesmaid's full set of measurements.
_ Upon payment, make sure the receipt (or your records) has the following:
_ The wedding date_ All special requests and accessory descriptions, including shoes
_ Delivery dates
_ Refund and/or cancellation policy
_ Amount due upon checkout
_ Full dress description
_ Designer name
_ Style number or detail
_ Sizing
_ Color(s)
_ Fabric(s)
_ Quantity of dresses ordered
_ Call the store a couple of weeks before delivery to make sure everything is taken care of.

Bridesmaid List And Measurements Name:
Bust:
Waist:
Hips:
Fitting Date:
Alterations:

Sources And Further Reading Baker, Margaret. Wedding Customs and Folklore. Rowman and Littlefield, 1977. Bride's Magazine. Bride's Book of Etiquette. Penguin, 1999. Bride's Magazine. Bride's Wedding Planner: The Perfect Guide to the Perfect Wedding. Ballantine Books, 1997. Cooke, Courtney. The Best Wedding Shower Book. Meadowbrook Press, 2000. Geller, Jaclyn. Here Comes the Bride. Four Walls Eight Windows, 2001. Lenderman, Teddy. The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding. Alpha Books, 2000. Long, Becky. The Best Bachelorette Party Book. Meadowbrook Press, 2000. McDermott, Mary Kay. The Bridesmaid's Survival Guide: A Hilarious Handbook to Womanhood's Most Dubious Distinction. Viking Studio, 2000. Roney, Carley. The Knot's Complete Guide to Weddings in the Real World. Broadway Books, 1998. Roney, Carley. The Ultimate Knot Wedding Planner. Broadway Books, 1999. Segaloff, Nat. The Everything Etiquette Book. Adams Media Corporation, 1998. Stein, Sarah and Lucy Talbot. The Bridesmaid's Guerrilla Handbook. Berkeley Publishing, 1997. Tegg, William. The Knot Tied: Marriage Ceremonies of All Nations. Singing Tree Press, 1970. (reprint of William Tegg & Co. printing, 1877) Tober, Barbara, ed. The Bride: A Celebration. Longmeadow Press, 1992.

When to present your Bridesmaids Gifts

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:09:34 PST

As the bride, you have a long list of things to do including buy your dress, pay deposits to the caterer, meet with the photographer, and buy bridesmaid gifts, just to name a few. But, after you have completed these tasks, you realize that you never considered when and where you will present your bridesmaids with their gifts. The challenge is to find a specific time when your bridesmaids will be in one location at the same time. Before you panic, as all brides do, the following is a list of suggestions to help you decide on the best time to present your bridesmaid gifts.

Bridesmaids' Luncheon

By and far the most popular time to hand out bridesmaid gifts is at the bridesmaids' luncheon. This luncheon may take place at any time preceding the wedding, but it is traditionally a couple of days or weeks before the wedding. Today, many brides have bridal parties that are spread out in many different places across the globe; therefore, the day before the wedding may be the most appropriate time to host it. For other brides who prefer to have a less eventful wedding weekend and most of the bridesmaids are local then they may choose to have a bridesmaid luncheon earlier in the week or a month preceding the wedding. This luncheon is in honor of the bridesmaids and it is the perfect time to honor them with their bridesmaid gifts.

During the Reception

Some brides have taken to giving their bridesmaids their bridesmaid gifts during the wedding reception. This is sort of odd timing, but it seems to work for some brides. Keep in mind that the reception is center stage for the bride and groom; therefore, it is best not to present the bridesmaids with their gifts publicly. Discreetly setting each gift at the bridesmaid's place setting would probably be the best alternative.

After the Wedding

Another great time to present the bridesmaid gifts is after the wedding. The reason this is a good time to give out the gifts is because you will have some alone time with each bridesmaid and can even take more time to focus on what to buy. The wedding planning time is so busy and stressful that many brides just don't have time to focus on what to buy their bridesmaids. Giving your bridesmaid gifts after the wedding has its benefits and is becoming more popular.

As a bride, you may choose to give your bridesmaid gifts at any time as long as it is within reason.

Bridesmaids and the Maternity Bridesmaid Dress

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:24:38 PST

How do designers deal with pregnant bridesmaids? It is not a major problem, however, it is a challenge and here are some tips to help you get the most out of your day and have all your bridesmaids looking their best.

When designing bridesmaid dresses for bridesmaids we normally would take into consideration what kind of wedding the bride and groom are having. Needless, to say as a design studio we design around the bride and groom's personalities and their requirements for the day.

To help explain what I mean, here is an example: if they are getting married on the beach, for instance, we would design something very different than if the same couple where having a church wedding and a formal hotel reception. Generally speaking, most formal weddings feature long bridesmaids dresses and the more casual weddings have cookie-cutter or tea-length bridesmaids. Alfred Sung and Jim Hjelm have created some gown perfect for the bridesmaid who is bring an extra little person.

In the case of a pregnant bridesmaid (and for the purpose of this article we are assuming she is at least six months or more pregnant on the day of the wedding), I break this rule. Let me explain.

Even if the wedding is a formal wedding, we would normally design a bridesmaid dress that at the longest will be ballerina length. A ballerina length dress is still a big block of colour in contrast to the wedding dress with whom she will be photographed. The reason I suggest ballerina length as the longest is that there is no place on the lower part of the body where the eye is allowed to see the prettiness of the bridesmaid's frame. If this does not happen then you get the Big Blob affect. By showing her ankles and some pretty shoes it balances her out and allow her to look more feminine. My aim is not that she does not look pregnant. It is instead that she looks pregnant and not fat.

If the pregnant bridesmaid is one of many bridesmaids in a party then we suggest a tea-length in winter and a cookie-cutter length dress in summer. This is because it is a smaller amount of colour. The bridesmaid definitely will look like a mother to be and not just a very big bell-tent. Pair this up with some lovely strappy sandals and you are well on the way. As most mums to be do not like wearing very high heels for various reasons a pair a little higher than a court shoes will look fantastic.

Empire line dresses are an obvious choice for a pregnant bridesmaid but unfortunately they often have a swing skirt. As a dress designer, this in my opinion does her no favours. We have had success with an empire line dress and a panel skirt that curves into the small of the back of the bridesmaid to show off her waist. The panels on the front of the skirt we cut to drape straight down from the fullest part of her bump. As babies are sometimes very active we always allow a little room for expansion. The garment therefore needs to fit in such a way that the shape of her bump can change without affecting the dress too much. Any good design studio or bridal boutique should be able to help you with this.

Most pregnant bridesmaids will be wearing maternity bras that tend to have quite thick straps. In these cases, we prefer to add a double shoestring strap and sew the bra in so that the dress straps support the bra and remove the thick strap completely from the bra. If the dress is strapless some bridesmaids will not wear a bra rather than wear an under wire strapless bra, due to the affects it may have on milk production. This is entirely the mum-to-be's decision in my opinion and our design studio will work with whatever she decides. On occasions we have sewn pockets in for breast pads and other times bra loops to make sure the bra does not ride up.

With all of the above in mind, I know that the best photographs that I have seen in which one the bridesmaids was pregnant were reportage style wedding photographs. Due to the lack of formal portraits, the fact that one of the bridesmaids was pregnant did not seem to even show.

NEW Saison Blanche Bridesmaid Dresses are in at Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:50:10 PST

Just in, the NEW Saison Blanche Bridesmaid Dress 2008 Collection at Victoria's Bridal Couture. These dresses are so perfect and modern, that they can be used as party dresses for years to come.

We are also hosting a Trunk Show for Saison Blanche's entire collection of Wedding Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses on January 17th - 20th, 2008. You do not want to miss this show, so please call ahead if you can to reserve consultant.

The dress you see here is Saison Blanche 2081 from the NEW 2008 Collection. Call us at 954-522-1678 or email us at info@victoriasbridalcouture.com for a price.

NEW After Six Bridesmaid Dresses @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:22:00 PST

The NEW 2008 After Six Bridesmaid Dress by The Dessy Group is online now and ready for you to own. Be the first to get one in 2008 from Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Victoria's Bridal Couture

1302 East Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com

http://www.victroiasbridalcouture.com

This dress is After Six Bridesmaid Style 6530 Price: $158.00 and can only be found right now at Victoria's Bridal Couture

NEW Dessy Bridesmaid Dresses @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:26:30 PST

The NEW 2008 Dessy Bridesmaid Dresses by The Dessy Group is online now and ready for you to own. Be the first to get one in 2008 from Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
http://www.victroiasbridalcouture.com

This dress is Dessy Bridesmaid Style 2731 and is only: $230.00 and can only be found right now at Victoria's Bridal Couture

NEW Alfred Sung Bridesmaid Dresses @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:48:45 PST

The NEW 2008 Alfred Sung Bridesmaid Dresses by The Dessy Group is online now and ready for you to own. Be the first to get one in 2008 from Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Victoria's Bridal Couture

1302 East Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com

http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com

This dress is Alfred Sung D327 Price: $140.00 and can only be found right now at Victoria's Bridal Couture

NEW Bill Levkoff Bridesmaid Dresses @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:56:03 PST

Bill Levkoff has added their new line of Bridesmaid Dresses for 2008. You can see the new line of the Bridemaid Dresses at Victoria's Bridal Couture and own at the lowest internet price online.

Here is a quick list of all the prices you will find on the new collection.

Bill Levkoff 633 Price: $186.00
Bill Levkoff 632 Price: $178.00
Bill Levkoff 631 Price: $172.00
Bill Levkoff 630 Price: $178.00
Bill Levkoff 629 Price: $156.00
Bill Levkoff 628 Price: $197.00
Bill Levkoff 627 Price: $167.00
Bill Levkoff 626 Price: $172.00
Bill Levkoff 625 Price: $191.00
Bill Levkoff 624 Price: $216.00
Bill Levkoff 623 Price: $234.00
Bill Levkoff 622 Price: $235.00
Bill Levkoff 621 Price: $172.00
Bill Levkoff 620 Price: $216.00
Bill Levkoff 619 Price: $172.00
Bill Levkoff 618 Price: $197.00
Bill Levkoff 617 Price: $191.00
Bill Levkoff 616 Price: $167.00
Bill Levkoff 615 Price: $172.00
Bill Levkoff 614 Price: $187.00
Bill Levkoff 613 Price: $167.00
Bill Levkoff 612 Price: $178.00
Bill Levkoff 611 Price: $172.00
Bill Levkoff 610 Price: $187.00
Bill Levkoff 609 Price: $167.00
Bill Levkoff 608 Price: $159.00
Bill Levkoff 607 Price: $172.00
Bill Levkoff 606 Price: $186.00
Bill Levkoff 605 Price: $197.00
Bill Levkoff 604 Price: $178.00
Bill Levkoff 603 Price: $187.00
Bill Levkoff 602 Price: $178.00
Bill Levkoff 601 Price: $163.00
Bill Levkoff 600 Price: $159.00

The Princess Collection by Demetrios for 2008 @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:32:54 PST

Victoria's Bridal Couture is proud to present the new 2008 wedding dresses from The Princess Collection by Demetrios.

You are looking at Demetrios 9687

Click here to get a FREE quote online from Victoria's Bridal Couture.

New for 2008 are styles:

Demetrios 9670, Demetrios 9671, Demetrios 9672, Demetrios 9673, Demetrios 9674, Demetrios 9675, Demetrios 9676, Demetrios 9677, Demetrios 9679, Demetrios 9680, Demetrios 9681, Demetrios 9682, Demetrios 9683, Demetrios 9684, Demetrios 9685, Demetrios 9686, Demetrios 9687

Wedding Gown Preservation from Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:16:34 PST

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Wedding Gown Preservation - Traditional

Prepaid bridal gown cleaning and preservation
White gloss finish preservation chest
Convenient Carrying Handle
Redesigned (NEW) deluxe shipping container
$500 Declared Value
20-year Certificate of Guarantee
Anti-Sugar treatment
Gown will be steam pressed
Prepaid shipping both ways
Add 3 additional accessories at no extra charge. (clean your choice gloves, bag, detachable train, garter, veil, headpiece and many other wedding accessories.)

Bridal gown preservation kits are usually shipped within 5 - 10 business days depending on your location. Our kits are shipped from New York. Your wedding dress will be handled with personal care, preserved, and shipped back to you within 2 - 10 weeks from the day it is received by The Wedding Gown Preservation Company.

See the video here.

1. Order your gown preservation kit from VictoriasBridalCouture.com for only $120.

2. Your gown preservation kit includes: cleaning order/instruction form, stickers to mark stains, plastic bag to wrap your gown, twist tie to close plastic bag, box to ship your gown to Wedding Gown Preservation Company, tape to seal box and pre-paid UPS and FedEx shipping labels to Wedding Gown Preservation Company.

3. Look beautiful wearing your wedding gown on your wedding day!

4. After your wedding or when you return from your honeymoon, carefully look over your wedding gown. Use the stain stickers to mark any spots, dirt or stains you see. You don't have to mark the hem as dirty - everyone's hem gets dirty and the folks at Wedding Gown Preservation Company know to always pay special attention to the hem.

5. Fill out the Wedding Gown Preservation Company's order/instruction form and the return shipping label. If you want to have your veil and garter cleaned, there is a place to add those items.

6. Place your gown and any other items (veil and/or garter) into the plastic bag. Close the bag with the twist-tie provided.

7. Place plastic bag into box. Seal box with tape provided or use your own tape.

8. Decide if shipping UPS or FedEx is more convenient for you. Tear off the small tracking receipt tag from the shipping label and keep it for your records. Then place the appropriate shipping label on the box.

9. Take box to any Mail Boxes Etc. (or any package shipping store), take directly to any UPS or FedEx terminal, give box to any UPS or FedEx driver, take the box to your work (if your employer has UPS or FedEx service) at no charge to your employer or you, take to any grocery store that accepts UPS or FedEx packages, or call 1-800-PICKUPS, or 1-800-GoFedEx and UPS or FedEx will go to your home (a service charge may apply when calling UPS).

10. You're Done!

Manufacturer: Wedding Gown Preservation Co.

Warranty: The Wedding Gown Preservation Co. offers a 100% guarantee against caramelized sugar stains or yellowing of the gown. If at any time the gown is found to have yellowed or has caramelized stains, the Wedding Gown Preservation Co. will reprocess the gown at no extra charge to the customer. If re-processing is unsuccessful, the Wedding Gown Preservation Co. will refund the preservation cost.

MSRP: $154.99
Price: $120.00

The Ilissa Collection by Demetrios for 2008 @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:28:14 PST

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you the NEW Ilissa 2008 Collection by Demetrios. You can see the collection here and ask for a quote on any of the new styles.

Pictured here is Demetrios style 937 and you can see it here.

The new collection included Demetrios 956, Demetrios 955, Demetrios 951, Demetrios 950, Demetrios 949, Demetrios 948, Demetrios 947, Demetrios 945, Demetrios 944, Demetrios 943, Demetrios 942, Demetrios 941, Demetrios 939, Demetrios 938, Demetrios 937, and Demetrios 936.

Saison Blanche pre-Trunk Show Starts Today @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:20:22 PST

Saison Blanche pre-Trunk Show starts TODAY, only at Victoria's Bridal Couture !!

The official start of the Saison Blanche Trunk Show is tomorow on the 17th and runs till the 20th, but we were able to get the dresses on the racks today. No need to schedule an appointment today, just come in.

For the trunk show, no appointment is needed, but you may have to wait since we will be busy. Don't worry, we will help everyone. Bring a printout of this blog and get 10% OFF any of the Trunk Show gowns by Saison Blanche.

We are open Monday-Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 11am-5pm.

Mia Solano 2008 Bridal Collection by Raylia @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:59:00 PST

Destination Wedding Dresses For Fairy Tale Weddings from Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:10:21 PST

Destination Wedding Dresses For Fairy Tale Weddings

A wedding dress is the embodiment of all the excitement, possibility and promise your new love holds. As such, the destination wedding dress is the most singularly romantic, daring and adventurous purchase a bride can make. Investing in a destination wedding dress means dressing for the unexpected, gilding yourself in a gown that will stand up to what ever foreign magic awaits.

It can't be just any old dress; the destination wedding dress has to be the gown that truly transforms you, transcending you from American beauty to exotic Caribbean princess, from domestic newlywed to honeymooning lovebird, from girl to woman and from single to oh-so-married. Needless to say, not just any dress stands up to such a challenge.

Before you choose your very own dream destination wedding dress, it may be helpful to hear a little background about destination wedding dresses and the logic behind these magical gowns.
Once upon a time, a bunch of would-be brides sat around contemplating the unfortunate prevalence of cookie-cutter weddings. Frustrated over guest lists, confounded by identical churches, and dreaming of that elusive "original" wedding, they imagined exotic nuptials in a far away land with welcoming natives, unique local traditions, and just a smattering of their very closest friends.

Not longer after, the famous Sandals destination wedding resort was born in the Caribbean and the brides' fairytale wedding dreams were close to coming true. But no fairytale is complete without the perfect ball dress. Enter the brides' fairy godfather, Sandals VP John Lynch. Saddened by the sight of brides encumbered in their heavy finery on the hot Caribbean beach, he couldn't help but wonder if there weren't a better alternative to tulle ball gowns and long gloves. He began to search for a wedding dress alternative, a dress that would retain a sense of elegance and splendor without all the restrictive fabric and weight. It was at this moment that the seed for the destination wedding dress began to percolate.

With a variety of gorgeous, airy, ethereal gowns - courtesy of designer Vivian Diamond- the Sandals destination wedding dress collection was complete.

Sandals Director of Wedding Strategy Joanne Delgin describes these destination wedding dresses as "island elegant-chic-stylish-and fresh…what today's destination brides are seeking." Indeed, the destination wedding gowns are carefree and spontaneous, with just the right amount of special detailing to make them feel beautifully bridal. From jeweled brooches to lace-up backs, elegance and effortlessness are the defining duet of destination wedding dresses. Lightweight fabrics like silk and charmeuse are easy to travel with and look playful and ravishing amid island breezes and leaping waves.

Needless to say, destination wedding dresses are truly the stuff dreams are made of. Only these startlingly special dresses have what it takes to transform an average wedding into a stunning fairy-tale affair. Your dream dress awaits you at Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Jim Hjelm Bridesmaid Dresses Price Sheet from Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 05:34:11 PST

Here is the latest price list from Victoria's Bridal Couture on the Jim Hjelm Bridesmaid Dresses:

2008 Just Tea's from the Jim Hjelm Occasions Collection @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:59:41 PST

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you the 2008 Just Tea's from the Occasions Collection by Jim Hjelm.

These are the lowest prices anywhere and we dare you to find them any lower. If you do, please go to our price match and give us a chance to beat that price.

Mia Solano 2008 Silk Bridal Collection by Raylia @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:11:13 PST

Sample Wedding Dresses Online @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:04:01 PST

After Six A6120
Price: $39.00

After Six A6164
Price: $39.00

Alfred Sung 5097
Price: $899.00

Alfred Sung 5109
Price: $1,699.00

Alfred Sung 5111
Price: $1,399.00

Alfred Sung 5146
Price: $1,499.00

Alfred Sung 5164
Price: $1,699.00

Alfred Sung 5180
Price: $1,499.00

Alfred Sung 5192
Price: $1,799.00

Alfred Sung 5219
Price: $1,899.00

Alfred Sung 6598
Price: $999.00

Alfred Sung 6599
Price: $999.00

Alfred Sung 6609
Price: $750.00

Alfred Sung 7000
Price: $299.00

Alfred Sung 7007
Price: $199.00

Alfred Sung 7044
Price: $599.00

Alfred Sung 7054
Price: $899.00

Allure 8304
Price: $899.00

Allure 8414
Price: $899.00

Anjolique 465
Price: $499.00

Anjolique 503
Price: $399.00

Anjolique 553
Price: $499.00

Anjolique 562
Price: $499.00

Anjolique 563
Price: $499.00

Anjolique 604
Price: $399.00

Anjolique 804
Price: $699.00

Anjolique 815
Price: $799.00

Bill Levkoff 242
Price: $49.00

Bill Levkoff 855
Price: $69.00

Couture Bridal 1606
Price: $499.00

Couture Bridal 1609
Price: $399.00

Couture Bridal 1701
Price: $1,899.00

Debut Bridal 100
Price: $1,499.00

Debut Bridal 127
Price: $299.00

Demetrios 752
Price: $399.00

Demetrios 788
Price: $799.00

Demetrios 800
Price: $499.00

Demetrios 808
Price: $599.00

Demetrios 812
Price: $499.00

Demetrios 848
Price: $699.00

Demetrios 882
Price: $799.00

Demetrios 930
Price: $1,399.00

Demetrios 1048
Price: $499.00

Demetrios 2634
Price: $299.00

Demetrios 2656
Price: $299.00

Demetrios 2696
Price: $899.00

Demetrios 2696
Price: $899.00

Demetrios 2698
Price: $699.00

Demetrios 2699
Price: $999.00

Demetrios 2705
Price: $1,299.00

Demetrios 2712
Price: $599.00

Demetrios 2745
Price: $799.00

Demetrios 2761
Price: $1,199.00

Demetrios 4092
Price: $99.00

Demetrios 4153
Price: $499.00

Demetrios 9548
Price: $299.00

Demetrios 9562
Price: $399.00

Demetrios 9602
Price: $999.00

Demetrios 9661
Price: $999.00

Demetrios DB-101
Price: $999.00

Demetrios DB-113
Price: $999.00

Eve of Milady E12
Price: $3,999.00

Eve of Milady E13
Price: $3,899.00

Eve of Milady E18
Price: $1,999.00

Eve of Milady E28
Price: $3,499.00

Eve of Milady E41
Price: $1,699.00

Eve of Milady E43
Price: $1,399.00

Eve of Milady 1390
Price: $2,999.00

Eve of Milady 1579
Price: $69.00

Eve of Milady 4145
Price: $999.00

Henry Roth 27878
Price: $699.00

Henry Roth 28082
Price: $999.00

Jim Hjelm 4059
Price: $99.00

Jim Hjelm JH5902
Price: $69.00

Jim Hjelm JH5962
Price: $69.00

Judd Waddell 1089
Price: $599.00

Judd Waddell 2024
Price: $699.00

Judd Waddell 2047
Price: $1,699.00

Judd Waddell 2051
Price: $2,299.00

Judd Waddell 2054
Price: $1,299.00

Judd Waddell 2084
Price: $2,399.00

Judd Waddell 3025
Price: $2,399.00

Laundry 3114
Price: $99.00

Luis B. Paulo - Donalella
Price: $399.00

Marisa 655
Price: $899.00

Marisa 677
Price: $999.00

Marisa 747
Price: $2,299.00

Matthew Christopher 2601 Starlet
Price: $2,299.00

Matthew Christopher 2606 Age of Innocence
Price: $1,999.00

Matthew Christopher 2602 La Fleur
Price: $2,199.00

Matthew Christopher 3606 Sheer Magnolias
Price: $2,299.00

Siri 9755S
Price: $399.00

Waters & Waters 7039
Price: $69.00

Waters & Waters 8816
Price: $69.00

Men's Vest, Ties & Cravats from Dessy, After Six & Alfred Sung @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:37:35 PST

After Six Mens Tuxedo Vest

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings the men this Duchess Satin Tuxedo Vests which are a perfect match for the bridesmaid gowns! Vests made to order in sizes SM-LG-5XF (waist 27"-66") and available with extra length for 6'2" and taller. Our store will have a sample vest soon. Colors: ambeauty, amethyst, artic, aubergine, banana, black, blush, bordeaux, burgandy, buttercup, carnation, celadon, celestial blue, cherry, claret, cloudy, clover, cornflower, cotton candy, espresso, flame, fuchsia, ginger, glamor, grape, hunter, ice, innocence, ivory, kiwi, lavender, lilac, mauve, meadow, merlot, midnight, mint, mocha, moon dust, moss, polomino, passion, periwinkle, platinum, plum swirl, posie, pretty in pink, quartz, rose, ruby, sailor, sapphire, sorbet, sugar plum, tahiti, tangerine, taupe, teal, tulip, white, winsor blue.

Please Note: Although we have made every effort to represent our colors as truly as possible, we cannot guarantee an exact match with the actual fabrics. The tone of light on the fabric, differences in computer monitors and printers, and differences in dye-lots will all cause color variations.

Manufacturer: Dessy
MSRP: $95.00
Price: $65.00

Victoria's Bridal Couture also has a selection of ties, bow ties, cravats, cufflinks, mens wedding sandals and executive engravable bridal party (groomsmen) gifts.

Wedding Gown Preservation for Wedding Dresses

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:39:51 PST

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Wedding Gown Preservation - Traditional

Allure Bridals 8534 @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:14:36 PST

Allure Bridals 8534

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this Diamond White/Gold, Champagne/ivory/Gold wedding gown from Allure Bridals.

Manufacturer: Allure

Warranty: Victoria's Bridal Couture takes special care and checks all wedding dresses from Allure for proper sizing, color and special request to the order. If you are unhappy with your purchase or have any issues, please contact us so we can assist in resolution and/or give futher advise. All sales are final and no refunds will be given. Please also note that wedding dresses ordered in your size does not mean that alterations may not still need to be done. You are responsible for your own alterations.

MSRP: $1,137.00
Price: $749.00

Say I Do to a Destination Wedding - from the Knot & Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:52:41 PST

Considering going overseas for your nuptials? These days getting married in a faraway land doesn't have to be just a fantasy. In this special edition of Knot News, we list our top tips for planning the wedding of your dreams far from home.

Dessy Destination Wedding Dress 1013 Sandals

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this Full-length strapless Matte Satin dress with sweep train. Top-stitched princess-line godet skirt from the Sandals Collection by Dessy. Colors choices are White or Ivory. (Sizes available 0-28, and 0-28 Extra Length. Optional spaghetti straps included.) Destination Bridal Style 1013

Manufacturer: Dessy
Price: $319.00

Warranty: Victoria's Bridal Couture takes special care and checks all wedding dresses from Dessy for proper sizing, color and special request to the order. Please contact us with any questions so we can assist in resolution and/or give futher advise. All sales are final and no refunds will be given. Please also note that wedding dresses ordered in your size does not mean that alterations may not still need to be done. You are responsible for your own alterations.

Tip 1: Start Early

Unless you're going the quickie Vegas route, you'll need to start researching and planning as soon as possible. Like many venues, the earlier you book your wedding far from home can save you cash on site fees and accommodations. Also, you'll want to reserve the date before another travel-minded couple beats you to it! And remember those pesky legal requirements? Often the bureaucratic red tape surrounding foreign weddings doesn't get resolved as quickly as it does in the U.S. And residency requirements can call for one or both of you to get there as far in advance as one month (we know -- twist your arm).

Tip 2: Couples Only?

Don't think that these exotic spots assume an elopement or quiet couples-only exchange of vows. Many of them allow -- and encourage -- you to bring plenty of guests in tow! As amazing as it may be to exchange vows a deux on a secluded beach in Hawaii, it can be just as cool to tote along the fam for a Vegas vacation, a Disney fairy-tale fantasy, or an old-school Italian wedding in Tuscany. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination.

Tip 3: Choose Like the Honeymooners

More than likely your wedding destination will be your honeymoon spot. Two weeks lazing on the beach at a seaside resort not your thing? Plan to wed in a locale where there's more to do. Head to Hawaii where there's hardly a shortage of great activity options -- just figure out what you want to do.

Tip 4: Get the Package

Think these destination celebrations will break the bank? Think again. A wedding away can be one of the most economical ways to seal the deal. To save the most money for you and your guests, opt for an all-inclusive package at a resort. The Caribbean offers a host of different options, and you can select an all-inclusive resort based on what meets your needs: couples-only, adults-only, or kid-friendly. Want to save even more? Stay put after the wedding and honeymoon in your tropical paradise. Or wed during low season, May through November for Caribbean and Mexico destinations.

Tip 5: Make it Legal

There's nothing more horrifying than arriving at your destination only to realize you can't actually wed. Reason? You're missing important documents, or you haven't met certain residency requirements. Be smart. Call the consulate or tourism bureau of the country you're headed to several months in advance. Be sure to ask about the following: residency requirements, required documentation, medical tests, processing time for paperwork, proof of divorce, witness requirements, and the rules for a religious ceremony versus a civil ceremony. Do documents have to be translated? Notarized? Who can do this legally? How long will it take to process your paperwork?

Tip 6: Make it Fun

As much as your nearest and dearest want to share your special day with you, schlepping halfway across the world can be a pain. Make it worth everyone's while (and money) -- see to it that there are fun activities planned. Lots of guests will want to schedule a vacation around your big day, so try to choose a location that has exciting things to do or beautiful scenery. For example, cruise ships are tailor-made for vacationers. Not hitting the high seas? Talk with a travel agent to find the right fit for you and your guests -- and find out about group flight discounts.

With the right amount of planning and an up-for-anything attitude, you and your sweetie can skip town and say I do for less money and few hassles -- in a paradise of your choice. And if that's not the perfect beginning to happily ever after, we don't know what is.

Long Line Bridal Bra for Wedding Dresses by Flattering Me and Merry Modes

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:18:41 PST

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Style #780W which is a Seamless Front Long Line Strapless White bra from Flattering Me and Merry Modes. Flattering me, the world’s best long line strapless bra, offers real support, natural cleavage and comfort. Great as a bridal bra bustier, to use under your wedding gown or under most special occasion dresses. A dream come true of longline strapless bras and a great piece of lingerie.

Manufacturer: Flattering me

Warranty: Victoria's Bridal Couture takes special care and checks the quality from Merry Modes Flattering Me for proper sizing, color and special request to the order.

MSRP: $89.95
Price: $89.00

LIVE Wedding Dress Bridal Webcam @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:18:56 PST

Victoria's Bridal Couture now has a new Wedding Dress Bridal Webcam for the Brides and their family.

Invite your family and friend to shop with you! Tell them to tune in here during your appointment to watch you while you shop for the wedding dress of your dreams...

This webcam service is FREE and easy to access. Just go to our website at Victoria's Bridal Couture (http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com) then click on the "WEBCAM" menu item in the lower left hand part of the page. You could also go directly to the CAM here at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/cam.html . You will need to click the "Refresh" button to update the webcam camera image every few seconds.

Men's Tuxedo's at All Points Tuxedo an affiliate of Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:27:48 PDT

Victoria's Bridal Couture is proud to announce All Points Tuxedo a division of Southern Formals as its new affiliate for Men's Tuxedos.

All Points Tuxedo brings you the Standard Tuxedo Package that is made with 100% polyester for the tuxedo jacket and comes with pleated, 100% polyester, adjustable waist tuxedo trousers. This suit package also comes with a white, pleated tuxedo shirt, cummerbund, bowtie, studs and cufflink set. The tuxedo jacket and trousers are machine washable.

Manufacturer: All Points Tuxedo

MSRP: $300.00
Price: $129.00

Serving Fort Lauderdale Since 1964!

All Points Tuxedo is a division of Southern Formals located at 1311 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale Florida and has been in business for over 40 years. We at Southern Fomals strive to provide you with the latest styles, highest level of customer service and keep a wide array of sizes in stock. Our location in Fort Lauderdale also accepts garments for alterations and dry cleaning.

Must-Haves For Bridal Party Attire by Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:15:14 PDT

Must-Haves For Bridal Party Attire
Choosing Clothes For Bridesmaids, Groomsmen
Ugly bridesmaid dresses might be a cliché -- but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some must-haves for beautiful bridesmaid gowns and tasteful groomsmen's tuxes.

Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
What you pick out for your bridesmaids and groomsmen to wear at a wedding should not be an afterthought -- it should be at the forefront of your to-do list. Sometimes picking out an outfit that won't be destined for the back of the closet can be easier said than done. Jennifer Tippit of Victoria's Bridal Couture and Southern Formals are here with advice.

Hair and Make Up was provided by Brittany Lammon of B Fabulous Multi-Media Make Up Artist & Professional Hair Stylist.

Bridesmaid Dresses by Dessy, Bill Levkoff, After Six, Jim Hjelm and Alfred Sung. Tuxedo's by After Six and Jean Yves. Flip Flops by Dessy.

Special thanks to NBC6 and South Florida Today for doing a fantastic job on the segment.

This video can be found on MySpace and/or YouTube and/or NBC6.

Alfred Sung 5097 Wedding Dress in Natural Silk size 10 from Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:48:14 PDT

Alfred Sung 5097 Wedding Dress in Natural Silk size 10
Current price: $99.00
End time: Apr-19-08 13:39:45 PDT
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Description:
Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this 100% Silk Alfred Sung sample wedding gown with crystals and beading detail on the top and bottom edge of the dress. It also features a zipper back. This dress is only in a size 10 and in the natural color. Please see the Alfred Sung size chart on our site for proper measurements.

Condition:
This dress was used in our store as a sample gown. It may require some cleaning and some minor fixing. We will do our best to replace all missing beads, repair zippers, replace buttons and minor touchup cleaning. We do not claim this dress is in perfect condition and will not provide refunds based on this. Please see the pictures in the description for visual detail.

Size Charts:
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/sizecharts.html

Original Price:
$2700

Our online price at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_i5931771.html?catId=248706 :
$899
(Please note: If you buy this dress online with us, we will close this action.)

If this dress is not for you, try checking out many of our other sample wedding gowns at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c248706.html

If you are looking for something new, you can always send us a "Price Quote" at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/weddinggownquotes.html

Finally, we will have more sample bridesmaid and party dresses available at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c250855.html

About:
Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
954-522-1678

Other Resource Links:
http://www.microfile.com
http://www.southernformals.com
http://www.allpointstuxedo.com
http://www.myspace.com/victoriasbridalcouture
http://www.youtube.com/victoriasbridal
http://victoriasbridalcouture.blogspot.com

After Six Matte Satin by the yard from Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:36:24 PDT

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this Matte Satin, 100% Polyester matte satin. Comes in a large range of jewel tone colors including deep tones, pastels, black and white. 58" wide. Used in Dessy and After Six dresses.

Colors: flame, claret, burgandy, ginger, quartz, tangerine, banana, buttercup, mint, celadon, clover, meadow, kiwi, moss, teal, hunter, sapphire, midnight, sailor, amethyst, cornflower, windsor blue, cloudy, periwinkle, artic, celestial blue, passion, tahiti, lavender, concord, aubergine, bordeaux, ruby, merlot, smashing, sugar plum, pretty in pink, lilac, innocense, tulip, sorbet, cotton candy, fuchsia, american beauty, cherry, posie, carnation, rose, blush, ivory, white, frost, platinum, mocha, black, espresso, taupe, palomino.

Manufacturer: After Six

Warranty: Please note that dye lots vary and that fabric is not guaranteed to match a particular dress. For best results, please order fabric at the same time of any bridesmaid or flower girl dress orders. All sales are final and no refunds will be given.
MSRP: $70.00
Price: $59.00

Demetrios Ilissa 752 Wedding Dress size 10 in white NWT

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:25:35 PDT

Demetrios Ilissa 752 Wedding Dress size 10 in white NWT

Description:
Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this sample wedding gown with small pearls on lace over satin on the boddice and small pearls on the lace over tulle on the skirt all with a halter top and being a ballgown. What else could you ask for from Demetrios in a size 10 and white. Please see our size chart for Demetrios for accurate measurements. Also note that this is an authentice Demetrios wedding gown and we do not sell fraudulant gowns. This dress comes with the original tags from Demetrios.

Condition:
This dress was used in our store as a sample gown. It may require some cleaning and some minor fixing. We will do our best to replace all missing beads, repair zippers, replace buttons and minor touchup cleaning. We do not claim this dress is in perfect condition and will not provide refunds based on this. Please see the pictures in the description for visual detail.

Size Charts:
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/sizecharts.html

Original Price:
$1349

Our online price at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_i7216573.html?catId=248706 :
$399
(Please note: If you buy this dress online with us, we will close this auction.)

If this dress is not for you, try checking out many of our other sample wedding gowns at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c248706.html

If you are looking for something new, you can always send us a "Price Quote" at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/weddinggownquotes.html

Finally, we will have more sample bridesmaid and party dresses available at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c250855.html

About:
Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
954-522-1678

Other Resource Links:
http://www.microfile.com
http://www.southernformals.com
http://www.allpointstuxedo.com
http://www.myspace.com/victoriasbridalcouture
http://www.youtube.com/victoriasbridal
http://victoriasbridalcouture.blogspot.com

Anjolique 604 Wedding Dress size 10 in ivory/mocha NWT

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:38:08 PDT

Anjolique 604 Wedding Dress size 10 in ivory/mocha NWT

Description:
Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this Anjolique wedding gown with small beads over the embroidery on the boddice and bottom edge of the dress. It is a 2 piece look with a corset back, english netting over satin, removable spagetti straps and a cathedral train. This gown is only in a size 10 and the mocha/ivory color. Please see the size chart for Anjolique to get a proper measurement of this sample wedding gown.

Condition:
This dress was used in our store as a sample gown. It may require some cleaning and some minor fixing. We will do our best to replace all missing beads, repair zippers, replace buttons and minor touchup cleaning. We do not claim this dress is in perfect condition and will not provide refunds based on this. Please see the pictures in the description for visual detail.

Authenticity:
Please note that this is an authentic Anjolique wedding gown and we do not have ot sell reproductions. We are an authorized retailer of Anjolique and can be verified with the designer.

Size Charts:
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/sizecharts.html

Original Price:
$1400

Our online price at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_i7222445.html?catId=248706 :
$399
(Please note: If you buy this dress online with us, we will close this auction.)

If this dress is not for you, try checking out many of our other sample wedding gowns at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c248706.html

If you are looking for something new, you can always send us a "Price Quote" at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/weddinggownquotes.html

Finally, we will have more sample bridesmaid and party dresses available at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c250855.html

About:
Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
954-522-1678

Other Resource Links:
http://www.microfile.com
http://www.southernformals.com
http://www.allpointstuxedo.com
http://www.myspace.com/victoriasbridalcouture
http://www.youtube.com/victoriasbridal
http://victoriasbridalcouture.blogspot.com
http://weddingdresses.blogbugs.org

Discontinued Sample Wedding Dresses on Ebay

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:49:35 PDT

Victoria's Bridal Couture is selling Discontinued Sample Wedding Dresses at blowout prices on Ebay. If you are not a big fan of Ebay and would like to "buy it now", you can at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c248706.html

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
954-522-1678

Other Resource Links:
http://www.microfile.com
http://www.southernformals.com
http://www.allpointstuxedo.com
http://www.myspace.com/victoriasbridalcouture
http://www.youtube.com/victoriasbridal
http://victoriasbridalcouture.blogspot.com

Blowout on Carnival Brassieres 203 Low Plunge Long Line Wedding Bra

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 17 May 2008 11:44:57 PDT

Carnival Brassieres 203 Low Plunge Long Line Wedding Bra

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Style #203 which is a Long Line Strapless White bra from Carnival. Great as a bridal bra bustier, to use under your wedding gown or under most special occasion dresses. A dream come true of longline strapless bras and a great piece of lingerie. See all of our new and discontinued sample bra's online at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c257643.html where we have the lowest prices anywhere.

Manufacturer: Carnival

Warranty: Victoria's Bridal Couture takes special care and checks the quality from Carnival for proper sizing, color and special request to the order. Please contact us with any questions so we can assist in resolution and/or give futher advise. All sales are final and no refunds will be given.

MSRP: $69.95
Price: $23.00

Summer Sample Sale at Victoria's Bridal Couture from May 31st - June 15

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:48:50 PDT

Victoria's Bridal Couture is having an in-store Summer Sample Sale, and we do not want you to miss out. Many discontinued, soon to be discontinued, and floor sample wedding gowns are being reduced up to 75%.

This sale will last from May 31, 2008 to June 15, 2008, so do not delay. Because once they are gone, they are gone.

We have the top designers: Alfred Sung, Demetrios, Allure, Anjolique, Eve of Milady, Jim Hjelm, Mia Solano, Raylia, Judd Waddell, Matthew Christopher, Couture Bridal by Elma Reis, Bill Levkoff, Dessy, After Six, Laundry, Siri, Henry Roth, Debut Bridal, Saison Blanche, Fenaroli and Lazaro.

Don't forget to ask about our discontinued sample long line bra's. We have many at blowout prices.

Thank you,
Victoria
Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
phone: 954-522-1678

Raylia W8594L Wedding Dress at Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:58:33 PDT

You are looking at Raylia W8594L Wedding Dress

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you the W8594L wedding dress from Raylia. This beautiful straight line gown features a strapless sweetheart neckline. Gown features lightly beaded lace and twisted chiffon tie at waist which drops to sweep length behind the gown. Zip back. Shown In: Satin/Lace/Chiffon, Ivory/Light Mocha. Fabrics Available: Satin/Lace/Chiffon. Colors Available: White, Diamond White, Ivory/Light Mocha

Manufacturer: Raylia

MSRP: $599.00
Price: $519.00

Summer Sample Sale at Victoria's Bridal Couture from May 31st - June 15

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:50:17 PDT

Henry Roth 27878 Wedding Dress Size 10 Diamond White on Ebay from Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:16:27 PDT

Description:
Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this sample wedding gown with sequins on embroiderery over satin with a cathedral length train by Henry Roth. This gown has been discontinued by Henry Roth and this is the last one we have. It was a sample dress and is in a size 10 in Diamond White.

Only on Ebay for 7 days. Starting only at $49.99

Condition:
This dress was used in our store as a sample gown. It may require some cleaning and some minor fixing. We will do our best to replace all missing beads, repair zippers, replace buttons and minor touchup cleaning. We do not claim this dress is in perfect condition and will not provide refunds based on this. Please see the pictures in the description for visual detail.

Authenticity:
Please note that this is an authentic Henry Roth wedding gown and we do not have or sell reproductions. We were an authorized retailer of Henry Roth but they have since gone out of business.

Size Charts:
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/sizecharts.html

Original Price:
$1000

About:
Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
954-522-1678

A Brief Guide About Bridesmaids presented by The Dessy Group and Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:43:19 PDT

A Brief Guide About Bridesmaids presented by The Dessy Group and Victoria's Bridal Couture

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For centuries, bridesmaids have been essential to the wedding, sharing this exhilarating and rewarding experience with the bride from the courtship to the reception. The maids are the ones she can count on to perform those timeless duties, from warding off evil spirits to keeping the groom on his toes!
The Dessy Group will keep you up to speed on modern bridesmaid trends. As your celebration approaches, we are your source for great bridesmaid dresses, destination wedding gowns and flower girl dresses, even online shopping for bridesmaid gifts and groomsmen's accessories.

Victoria's Bridal Couture Discontinues Anjolique Wedding Gowns

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:20:57 PDT

Victoria's Bridal Couture Discontinues Anjolique Wedding Gowns

This is the last chance to get a fantastic deal on Anjolique Wedding Gowns at Victoria's Bridal Couture. This special availability to order your authentic Anjolique Wedding Dresses over the internet will expire on October 31 of 2008. We can only take orders up to that date and any gown ordered before that date will be delivered to you. Absolutly no orders will be taken after October 31, 2008 ever again, so don't delay and miss out. Email us today for a price quote on one of these lovely wedding dresses. Take our price quote and fill in the amount when ordering. Its that easy...

We have the top designers: Alfred Sung, Demetrios, Allure, Anjolique (For a limited time ending 11/31/2008), Eve of Milady, Jim Hjelm, Mia Solano, Raylia, Judd Waddell, Matthew Christopher, Couture Bridal by Elma Reis, Bill Levkoff, Dessy, Sandals, After Six, Laundry, Henry Roth, Debut Bridal, Saison Blanche, Fenaroli and Lazaro.Thank you,Victoria

FREE Dessy ECO Tote

Victoria's Bridal Couture and Dessy bring you a FREE Eco Tote when you purchase any Dessy, After Six or Alfred Sung bridesmaid dress or a Dessy Sandals Destination wedding gown online.Price: FREE and will be shipped with your order while supplies last.

Wedding Gown Preservation Kit - Only $120

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Wedding Gown Preservation - Traditional. Prepaid bridal gown cleaning and preservation. White gloss finish preservation chest. Convenient Carrying Handle. Redesigned (NEW) deluxe shipping container. $500 Declared Value. 20-year Certificate of Guarantee. Anti-Sugar treatment. Gown will be steam pressed. Prepaid shipping both ways. Add 3 additional accessories at no extra charge. (clean your choice gloves, bag, detachable train, garter, veil, headpiece and many other wedding accessories.) 1. Order your gown preservation kit from VictoriasBridalCouture.com for only $120. 2. Your gown preservation kit includes: cleaning order/instruction form, stickers to mark stains, plastic bag to wrap your gown, twist tie to close plastic bag, box to ship your gown to Wedding Gown Preservation Company, tape to seal box and pre-paid UPS and FedEx shipping labels to Wedding Gown Preservation Company. 3. Look beautiful wearing your wedding gown on your wedding day! 4. After your wedding or when you return from your honeymoon, carefully look over your wedding gown. Use the stain stickers to mark any spots, dirt or stains you see. You don't have to mark the hem as dirty - everyone's hem gets dirty and the folks at Wedding Gown Preservation Company know to always pay special attention to the hem. 5. Fill out the Wedding Gown Preservation Company's order/instruction form and the return shipping label. If you want to have your veil and garter cleaned, there is a place to add those items. 6. Place your gown and any other items (veil and/or garter) into the plastic bag. Close the bag with the twist-tie provided. 7. Place plastic bag into box. Seal box with tape provided or use your own tape. 8. Decide if shipping UPS or FedEx is more convenient for you. Tear off the small tracking receipt tag from the shipping label and keep it for your records. Then place the appropriate shipping label on the box. 9. Take box to any Mail Boxes Etc. (or any package shipping store), take directly to any UPS or FedEx terminal, give box to any UPS or FedEx driver, take the box to your work (if your employer has UPS or FedEx service) at no charge to your employer or you, take to any grocery store that accepts UPS or FedEx packages, or call 1-800-PICKUPS, or 1-800-GoFedEx and UPS or FedEx will go to your home (a service charge may apply when calling UPS). 10. You're Done! .

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Receive $100 off on any new Wedding Dress in the store. This coupon must be printed and present during your visit. This coupon only applies to new wedding gowns and is not valid with any other coupons or specials. Not valid on internet purchases. Not valid with discontinued styles and cannot be applied to previous purchases or balances.
Offer Expires: September 15, 2008
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2 weeks left to get an Anjolique Wedding Dress from Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:58:28 PDT

This is the last chance to get a fantastic deal on Anjolique Wedding Gowns at Victoria's Bridal Couture. This special availability to order your authentic Anjolique Wedding Dresses over the internet will expire on October 31 of 2008. We can only take orders up to that date and any gown ordered before that date will be delivered to you. Absolutly no orders will be taken after October 31, 2008 ever again, so don't delay and miss out.

We are authorized retailers of the following designers: Eve of Milady, Judd Waddell, Marisa, Matthew Christopher, Anjolique (Until October 31 of 2008), Alfred Sung, Demetrios, Allure, Dessy, After Six, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Bill Levkoff, Saison Blanche, Rosebud, Fenaroli, Malis Henderson, Debut Bridal, Raylia and Mia Solano.

Let our expert staff help make your wedding unforgettable! We also do all of our own alteration in-house. We do not outsource or use contactors, so you know you wedding dress is safe with us. We will also do alterations on your wedding gown or bridesmaid dresses not purchased with us.

We sell and ship anywhere in the world.*

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954.522.1678
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
www.victoriasbridalcouture.com

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Take $100 Off Mia Solano Wedding Dresses at Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:38:20 PST

Take $100 Off Mia Solano Wedding Dresses

Get $100 Off on Fall 2008 and older style Mia Solano Wedding gowns online only. Prices are already marked and the discount will be reflected at the end of the order. This is a special sale until November 20th so don't delay.

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$50 Off Raylia Wedding Gown Thanksgiving Day Special at Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:43:46 PST

$50 Off Raylia Wedding Gown Thanksgiving Day Special

Order a Raylia Wedding gown online on or before Thankgiving Day and get $50 Off the already low Victoria's Bridal Couture discount price. Prices shown with discount. This is an online special only.

Jim Hjelm Bridesmaids $10 Off Sale at Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:49:10 PST

Jim Hjelm Bridesmaids $10 Off Sale

Get $10 Off on all Jim Hjelm Bridesmaid dresses online. Offer ends at the end of November 2008 on all online dresses only at Victoria's Bridal Couture. Prices are already marked.

10% Off Allure Wedding Gowns at Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:54:23 PST

10% Off Allure Wedding Gowns

Get 10% Off any Allure Wedding gown until the end of November 2008. Prices already marked with the discount. Online only at Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Go Red for Women with Victoria's Bridal Couture and the American Heart Association

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:29:29 PST

GO RED FOR WOMEN

Victoria's Bridal Couture is going Red for Women and the fight against heart disease for the month of February. Proceeds from the Allure Couture 8376 will go toward beating the #1 killer of women. Click here to make a difference and support the American Heart Association.

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-522-1678

Wedding Gown Preservation Kit - Traditional Kit

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:49:24 PDT

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Wedding Gown Preservation - Traditional. Prepaid bridal gown cleaning and preservation. White gloss finish preservation chest. Convenient Carrying Handle. Redesigned (NEW) deluxe shipping container. $500 Declared Value. 20-year Certificate of Guarantee. Anti-Sugar treatment. Gown will be steam pressed. Prepaid shipping both ways. Add 3 additional accessories at no extra charge. (clean your choice gloves, bag, detachable train, garter, veil, headpiece and many other wedding accessories.)

1. Order your gown preservation kit from VictoriasBridalCouture.com.

2. Your gown preservation kit includes: cleaning order/instruction form, stickers to mark stains, plastic bag to wrap your gown, twist tie to close plastic bag, box to ship your gown to Wedding Gown Preservation Company, tape to seal box and pre-paid UPS and FedEx shipping labels to Wedding Gown Preservation Company.

3. Look beautiful wearing your wedding gown on your wedding day!

4. After your wedding or when you return from your honeymoon, carefully look over your wedding gown. Use the stain stickers to mark any spots, dirt or stains you see. You don't have to mark the hem as dirty - everyone's hem gets dirty and the folks at Wedding Gown Preservation Company know to always pay special attention to the hem.

5. Fill out the Wedding Gown Preservation Company's order/instruction form and the return shipping label. If you want to have your veil and garter cleaned, there is a place to add those items.

6. Place your gown and any other items (veil and/or garter) into the plastic bag. Close the bag with the twist-tie provided.

7. Place plastic bag into box. Seal box with tape provided or use your own tape.

8. Decide if shipping UPS or FedEx is more convenient for you. Tear off the small tracking receipt tag from the shipping label and keep it for your records. Then place the appropriate shipping label on the box.

9. Take box to any Mail Boxes Etc. (or any package shipping store), take directly to any UPS or FedEx terminal, give box to any UPS or FedEx driver, take the box to your work (if your employer has UPS or FedEx service) at no charge to your employer or you, take to any grocery store that accepts UPS or FedEx packages, or call 1-800-PICKUPS, or 1-800-GoFedEx and UPS or FedEx will go to your home (a service charge may apply when calling UPS).

10. You're Done!

Manufacturer: Wedding Gown Preservation Co.

Warranty: The Wedding Gown Preservation Co. offers a 100% guarantee against caramelized sugar stains or yellowing of the gown. If at any time the gown is found to have yellowed or has caramelized stains, the Wedding Gown Preservation Co. will reprocess the gown at no extra charge to the customer. If re-processing is unsuccessful, the Wedding Gown Preservation Co. will refund the preservation cost.

MSRP: $199.00
Price: $149.00

HUGE Summer Sample Sale at Victoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:37:59 PDT

Victoria's Bridal Couture is having a HUGE Summer Sample Sale on all Sample Bridesmaid Dresses. Prices starting as low as $5.70, and most gowns around $14.70-$17.70. These dresses are great for weddings, prom, quinceanera, evening, formal nights and party time.

Get this beautiful Jim Hjelm JH5264 online for only $17.70

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-522-1678
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com

Have you bought with Victoria's Bridal Couture?

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:19:40 PDT

Have you bought a wedding gown, bridesmaid dress or any other item or service with Victoria's Bridal Couture? Have you just come in to visit and loved the service? Did you get terrible service or we did not meet up to your expectations? We want to know. We want you to give us your comments and write a review at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/reviews.html . Good or bad, we want to know if you would recommend and suggest a friend or come back for another visit.

Love,
Victoria
Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
954-522-1678

Please note: Victoria's Bridal Couture is NOT a member and does not pay fees to the BBB, BBBOnline, Better Business Bureau, Ripoff Report, ripoffreport.com, ReportsRipOff.com, Reports Ripoff, my3cents.com, bbb.org, Complaints Board, complaintsboard.com or any other pay for review post. Understand that all the listed complaint sites listed above require fees for merchants to clear their good name and allow for laible and slander statements to be written.

Lazaro LZ3594 Evening Gown only $129 online at VIctoria's Bridal Couture

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:09:52 PDT

Lazaro LZ3594 Evening Gown - Discontinued Sample

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this discontinued sample bridesmaid dress which is a beautiful evening gown for any occasion or party.

Code: In store or Online
Manufacturer: Lazaro

MSRP: $344.00
Price: $129.00
In Stock: 1

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-522-1678

Americana Weddings: 10 All-American Wedding Song Ideas

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Summer Sample SALE at Victoria's Bridal Couture on all Discontinued Wedding Gowns for the month of July

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com (Victoria's Bridal Couture) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:04:42 PDT

Summer Sample SALE at Victoria's Bridal Couture on all Discontinued Wedding Gowns for the month of July

Greetings,

Victoria's Bridal Couture is having a HUGE Summer Sample SALE on all discontinued wedding gowns. All of our wedding dresses are up to 75% OFF, so don't miss out. Click here to start your search.

Are you getting married this month or sooner? Need a dress quick? We now offer some of the top designs by the top designers you know as Immediate Delivery Wedding Gowns. Check them out online at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xehja6cab.0.0.n7yhhncab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriasbridalcouture.com%2Fcatalog_c350699.html&id=preview

We have discontinued bridesmaid dresses as low as $5 but they are going fast. Many of the better dresses are in the $14.70 - $17.70 price range. These dresses are great for parties, prom, as a special maid of honor, mother of the bride, grad, quinceanera, evening gown, party dress or even a wedding dress. Click here to start your search.
See even more of our collection of traditional deliver wedding gowns at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xehja6cab.0.0.n7yhhncab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriasbridalcouture.com%2F&id=preview

Ask for a quote online and we will give you the best price anywhere, guaranteed.
Please note that we only sell authentic merchandise from the designers. We do not sell knockoffs, look-a-likes, faux or substitues, ever.... and thats a fact.

Thank you,
Victoria

Demetrios Sposabella 4167 Wedding Gown
Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this wedding dress from Demetrios. This discontinued sample wedding gown is in a size 12 and the color white. http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xehja6cab.0.0.n7yhhncab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriasbridalcouture.com%2Fcatalog_i10336400.html%3FcatId%3D248706&id=preview for only $599

More dresses online at: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xehja6cab.0.0.n7yhhncab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriasbridalcouture.com%2Fcatalog_c248706.html&id=preview

Raylia W8715L Wedding Dress
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xehja6cab.0.0.n7yhhncab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriasbridalcouture.com%2Fcatalog_i8163286.html%3FcatId%3D248706&id=preview for only $399

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you the W8715L wedding dress from Raylia. FABRIC: Satin & Lace. SHOWN IN: Ivory. COLORS: White, Diamond White, Ivory. Please note that this dress has been discontinued and this is the sample for sale. This dress is in a size 16 and in the color ivory. This dress is in excellent condition.

More dresses online at: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xehja6cab.0.0.n7yhhncab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriasbridalcouture.com%2Fcatalog_c248706.html&id=preview

Wedding Gown Preservation Kit - Only $149
Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Wedding Gown Preservation - Traditional. Prepaid bridal gown cleaning and preservation. White gloss finish preservation chest. Convenient Carrying Handle. Redesigned (NEW) deluxe shipping container. $500 Declared Value. 20-year Certificate of Guarantee. Anti-Sugar treatment. Gown will be steam pressed. Prepaid shipping both ways. Add 3 additional accessories at no extra charge. (clean your choice gloves, bag, detachable train, garter, veil, headpiece and many other wedding accessories.) Only $149

After Six 6135 Evening Gown
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xehja6cab.0.0.n7yhhncab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriasbridalcouture.com%2Fcatalog_i9840579.html%3FcatId%3D250855&id=preview for only $17.70

Our designers include: Alfred Sung, Demetrios, Allure, Eve of Milady, Jim Hjelm Bridesmaids, Mia Solano, Raylia Bridal, Judd Waddell, Matthew Christopher, Bill Levkoff, Dessy, Sandals, After Six, Debut Bridal, Saison Blanche, Raylia Bridesmaids, Lazaro Bridesmaids, Fenaroli, Dominique, Rosebud, Malley & Co., Demetrios Kukla, Dessy Flowergirls, Jim Hjelm Flowergirls, Bill Levkoff Flowergirls and Junior Bridesmaids, Demetrios Mother of the Bride and Maritza Bridal Veils.

Also check out our Discontinued / Sample Wedding gowns and Discontinued / Sample Bridesmaid dresses.

10% OFF
Receive 10% off on any select brand wedding dress in the store. This coupon must be printed and present during your visit. This coupon only applies to new wedding gowns and is not valid with any other coupons or specials. Not valid on internet purchases. Not valid with discontinued styles and cannot be applied to previous purchases or balances.
Offer Expires: July 31, 2009

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=xehja6cab.0.0.n7yhhncab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriasbridalcouture.com%2F&id=preview
info@victoriasbridalcouture.comphone: 954-522-1678

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