Blushing Bride is hosting a very special “Bridal Inspired” PartyLite event on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 2:00 – 4:00pm and we would love for you to attend.
Would you rather spend Sunday afternoon watching football or…
Getting a relaxing massage
Getting wedding favor ideas for under $1.50 each
Getting wedding reception decorating ideas and products
Getting bridal attendant gift ideas
Getting home decorating ideas and products
Don’t miss this event, and please by all means feel free to bring a guest or two. Event to be held at:
Blushing Bride
1941 Frank Scott Parkway East
Shiloh, IL 62269
There will be door prizes, special promotional items (like champagne flutes) and plenty of food and drinks, conversation and idea sharing.
Please call us at 618-628-7800 to RSVP.
Sandy, Jamie and Stephanie
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
15% off your Bridesmaid orders placed on 11/26/2010
Get 15% off Bridesmaids orders (Bride must have purchase her wedding gown to receive the 15% off offer)
Reserve your appointment today, limited availability on Black Friday & Saturday!
Hours Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Call Blushing Bride today to schedule your appoinment 618-628-7800
Reserve your appointment today, limited availability on Black Friday & Saturday!
Hours Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Call Blushing Bride today to schedule your appoinment 618-628-7800
Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
6th Annual Fall Sample Sale
6th Annual Fall Sample Sale
Begins Saturday, October 16 running through the end of the year.
$99, $199, $299, $399, and $599 samples on Bridal Gowns
Bridal Gowns from Designers: Casablanca Bridal, Jim Hjelm, Maggie Sottero, Maggie Sottero Destination, Maggie Sottero Limited, Watters Bridal, and WTooo Bridal.
Special Occasion Dresses on Sale from $29.99
Flower Girl Dresses on Sale from $19.99
Shoes on Sale from $19.99
Veils on Sale from $49.99
Tiaras and Hair Pieces on Sale from $59.99
Jewelry on Sale from $29.99
Come visit us for the best deal in town on all of your bridal wear! Appointments are required on Saturdays to ensure the availability of a consultant and dressing room (no exceptions)
Blushing Bride
1941 Frank Scott Parkway East
Shiloh, IL 62269
618-628-7800
www.blushingbrideshop.com
Begins Saturday, October 16 running through the end of the year.
$99, $199, $299, $399, and $599 samples on Bridal Gowns
Bridal Gowns from Designers: Casablanca Bridal, Jim Hjelm, Maggie Sottero, Maggie Sottero Destination, Maggie Sottero Limited, Watters Bridal, and WTooo Bridal.
Special Occasion Dresses on Sale from $29.99
Flower Girl Dresses on Sale from $19.99
Shoes on Sale from $19.99
Veils on Sale from $49.99
Tiaras and Hair Pieces on Sale from $59.99
Jewelry on Sale from $29.99
Come visit us for the best deal in town on all of your bridal wear! Appointments are required on Saturdays to ensure the availability of a consultant and dressing room (no exceptions)
Blushing Bride
1941 Frank Scott Parkway East
Shiloh, IL 62269
618-628-7800
www.blushingbrideshop.com
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Wedding Budgets and how to plan $$$$
Budget Planner
A wedding budget is essential for your big day. Here is a suggested amount for each element of your wedding day:
Average St. Louis Wedding cost $25,000 in 2007.
Ceremony - Location fee, marriage license, musician's fees: 3%
Reception - Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors: 48%
Attire - Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments, accessories: 10%
Rings - His and her rings: 3%
Flowers - Ceremony, bride's bouquets, bridesmaids bouquets: 8%
Music - Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ: 8%
Transportation – Transportation for wedding : 2%
Photography - Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums: 12%
Stationery - Invitations, response cards, thank you notes: 3%
Gifts - Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents: 3%
A wedding budget is essential for your big day. Here is a suggested amount for each element of your wedding day:
Average St. Louis Wedding cost $25,000 in 2007.
Ceremony - Location fee, marriage license, musician's fees: 3%
Reception - Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors: 48%
Attire - Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments, accessories: 10%
Rings - His and her rings: 3%
Flowers - Ceremony, bride's bouquets, bridesmaids bouquets: 8%
Music - Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ: 8%
Transportation – Transportation for wedding : 2%
Photography - Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums: 12%
Stationery - Invitations, response cards, thank you notes: 3%
Gifts - Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents: 3%
Thursday, July 15, 2010
To Veil or Not to Veil...that is the question
• Flyaway: This super short style, which hits just above the shoulder, will give you a playful, flirty look. It's most appropriate for daytime weddings and looks best with a simple gown with clean lines, a mini-dress, or a wedding suit. Most are very full and very bridal looking.
• Elbow-length: As the name implies, this veil reaches just to your elbow. It's a sweet, simple style that can work with virtually any wedding gown, although you should pick something a bit longer for a formal evening wedding. This veil length is great for petite brides.
• Fingertip: A veil that falls to your fingertips when your arms lie straight along your sides, this length is perfect for the indecisive bride -- it's dressier than shorter styles but doesn't have all the drama of longer ones.
• Waltz: This type of veil falls between your knees and ankles and, unlike longer veils, it allows you to dance with ease.
• Chapel: A veil that reaches to the floor and extends up to three feet past your hem falls into this category. It's a romantic look that's been growing in popularity for the past few years.
• Cathedral: Think Princess Diana -- yards of tulle extending down the aisle behind you. This is the choice of brides who want to feel like royalty, but keep in mind that it's not a low-maintenance look. You'll need at least one bridesmaid or flower girl to tend to your veil as you enter and exit the ceremony. It looks most appropriate in a grand church or other house of worship, and works only if the aisle you're walking down is a long one.
• Elbow-length: As the name implies, this veil reaches just to your elbow. It's a sweet, simple style that can work with virtually any wedding gown, although you should pick something a bit longer for a formal evening wedding. This veil length is great for petite brides.
• Fingertip: A veil that falls to your fingertips when your arms lie straight along your sides, this length is perfect for the indecisive bride -- it's dressier than shorter styles but doesn't have all the drama of longer ones.
• Waltz: This type of veil falls between your knees and ankles and, unlike longer veils, it allows you to dance with ease.
• Chapel: A veil that reaches to the floor and extends up to three feet past your hem falls into this category. It's a romantic look that's been growing in popularity for the past few years.
• Cathedral: Think Princess Diana -- yards of tulle extending down the aisle behind you. This is the choice of brides who want to feel like royalty, but keep in mind that it's not a low-maintenance look. You'll need at least one bridesmaid or flower girl to tend to your veil as you enter and exit the ceremony. It looks most appropriate in a grand church or other house of worship, and works only if the aisle you're walking down is a long one.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
"Budget Planner
A wedding budget is essential for your big day. Here is a suggested amount for each element of your wedding day:
Average St. Louis Wedding cost $25,000 in 2007.
Ceremony - Location fee, marriage license, musician's fees: 3%
Reception - Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors: 48%
Attire - Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments, accessories: 10%
Rings - His and her rings: 3%
Flowers - Ceremony, bride's bouquets, bridesmaids bouquets: 8%
Music - Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ: 8%
Transportation – Transportation for wedding : 2%
Photography - Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums: 12%
Stationery - Invitations, response cards, thank you notes: 3%
Gifts - Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents: 3%"
A wedding budget is essential for your big day. Here is a suggested amount for each element of your wedding day:
Average St. Louis Wedding cost $25,000 in 2007.
Ceremony - Location fee, marriage license, musician's fees: 3%
Reception - Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors: 48%
Attire - Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments, accessories: 10%
Rings - His and her rings: 3%
Flowers - Ceremony, bride's bouquets, bridesmaids bouquets: 8%
Music - Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ: 8%
Transportation – Transportation for wedding : 2%
Photography - Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums: 12%
Stationery - Invitations, response cards, thank you notes: 3%
Gifts - Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents: 3%"
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Dress to Impress...picking your bridal gown color
Picking a dress color can be difficult but the best way to decide which color to choose is your skin tone.
For dark skin tones, white looks great, as does almost any color.
For medium with yellow undertones, pick a dress in off-white to creamy yellow-ivory.
For fair skin with pink undertones, pick an ivory dress.
For medium with yellow-olive undertones, pick a dress in champagne or diamond white.
If none of these suit your needs, pick a dress in a color. Many dresses now are in pinks and blues.
For dark skin tones, white looks great, as does almost any color.
For medium with yellow undertones, pick a dress in off-white to creamy yellow-ivory.
For fair skin with pink undertones, pick an ivory dress.
For medium with yellow-olive undertones, pick a dress in champagne or diamond white.
If none of these suit your needs, pick a dress in a color. Many dresses now are in pinks and blues.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Quick Fixes for your wedding day blunders
It’s your big day and your getting ready to walk down the aisle and you notice a water mark on the front of your dress. What do you do? Panic? Not if you are prepared! Read these tips to know how to handle a potential dress problem.
Water marks: Don’t use a blow dryer! That can cause the stain to spread. Instead use a white towel to blot the excess water. Then use a hand steamer to lift the stain out.
Ink Stain: Use a cotton ball with some hair spray on it and rub lightly on the stain.
Make-up marks: Press club soda into the stain with a cotton ball and use a towel to soak up excess moisture. If the stain is still visible, use chalk or talc to cover it.
Oil stain: Dip a Q-tip into talcum powder or cornstarch and generously put on stain. Wait 15 minutes then dust off the powder with a white towel.
Blood: Easiest to remove before it sets, wet a q-tip with your own saliva and blot on the spot.
Bustle Breakdown: Use extra-large safety pins to hold up a bustle that has broken.
Water marks: Don’t use a blow dryer! That can cause the stain to spread. Instead use a white towel to blot the excess water. Then use a hand steamer to lift the stain out.
Ink Stain: Use a cotton ball with some hair spray on it and rub lightly on the stain.
Make-up marks: Press club soda into the stain with a cotton ball and use a towel to soak up excess moisture. If the stain is still visible, use chalk or talc to cover it.
Oil stain: Dip a Q-tip into talcum powder or cornstarch and generously put on stain. Wait 15 minutes then dust off the powder with a white towel.
Blood: Easiest to remove before it sets, wet a q-tip with your own saliva and blot on the spot.
Bustle Breakdown: Use extra-large safety pins to hold up a bustle that has broken.
Bustles
Bustling is a lifesaver for brides to make their dress more wearable at the reception. The most important thing for a bustle is to have a seamstress put it in. In heavy dresses the bustle can easily break and a seamstress can make the strongest bustle. There are also different types of bustling to choose from. Choose a bustle that will best fit the formality of the wedding and the style of your dress.
An under-bustle is when the train is pulled under the dress. This is the strongest type of bustle.
An over-bustle is attaching the train to the waist of the dress, usually with hooks and eyes. This bustle
can break easily but looks great with dresses that have a beaded train.
A French bustle is the most extravagant type of bustle and is best used for very formal weddings or larger ball gowns.
An under-bustle is when the train is pulled under the dress. This is the strongest type of bustle.
An over-bustle is attaching the train to the waist of the dress, usually with hooks and eyes. This bustle
can break easily but looks great with dresses that have a beaded train.
A French bustle is the most extravagant type of bustle and is best used for very formal weddings or larger ball gowns.
Go GREEN and save GREEN
Going Green on your Wedding Day?
Here are a few suggested tips to Go Green for your Big Day:
๑Get a “green” ring by ensuring that it’s not a blood diamond or buying a vintage ring.
www.brillantearth.com
๑Use recycled paper for your invitations, programs, name cards, etc. Have the printer use soy ink too.
www.greenfieldpaper.com
๑Carry organic flowers or locally grown flowers and use potted centerpieces.
www.organicbouquet.com
๑Have food and wine from local places or that are organic and donate your leftovers.
www.secondharvest.org
๑For wedding favors, make a donation in their name to a charity or give them trees to replant.
www.arborday.org
Here are a few suggested tips to Go Green for your Big Day:
๑Get a “green” ring by ensuring that it’s not a blood diamond or buying a vintage ring.
www.brillantearth.com
๑Use recycled paper for your invitations, programs, name cards, etc. Have the printer use soy ink too.
www.greenfieldpaper.com
๑Carry organic flowers or locally grown flowers and use potted centerpieces.
www.organicbouquet.com
๑Have food and wine from local places or that are organic and donate your leftovers.
www.secondharvest.org
๑For wedding favors, make a donation in their name to a charity or give them trees to replant.
www.arborday.org
Low Price Guarantee
Due to the economic crisis, Blushing Bride has implemented a new low price guarantee standard for our wedding gowns, bridesmaids gowns, flower girl dresses, and mother’s attire, not to mention any and all accessories.
Bring in a quote from any other local bridal salon in the St. Louis Metropolitan area and we will meet their price and give you an extra 5% off for being our loyal customer.
Take advantage of this special and save more on your wedding. Tell your friends to come see us ~ we love brides and love wedding gowns!
618-628-7800
www.blushingbrideshop.com
www.blushingbrideshop.blogspot.com
Bring in a quote from any other local bridal salon in the St. Louis Metropolitan area and we will meet their price and give you an extra 5% off for being our loyal customer.
Take advantage of this special and save more on your wedding. Tell your friends to come see us ~ we love brides and love wedding gowns!
618-628-7800
www.blushingbrideshop.com
www.blushingbrideshop.blogspot.com
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Fall Trunk Show Announcement.
Fall Schedule for Trunk Shows:
7/16 & 7/17 - Casablanca Bridal Fall 2010
7/23 & 7/24 - Jim Hjelm Bridal & Bridesmaids
8/14 - Susanna Designs Custom Veils & Headpieces
8/20 & 8/21 - Casablanca Glamour Collection Fall 2010 (Plus Size Samples 18-28)
8/27/ & 8/28 - Maggie Sottero Fall 2010
9/7 - 9/18 - Watters Bridal, WToo Bridal, Watters & Watters, Wtoo, WaWa, Collection 20
10/1 & 10/2 - Jasmine Couture
Hope to see all of you soon. Remember You get between 10% and 15% off your orders placed during these trunk show dates.
Tips for Attending a trunk show
It's not a fashion show. It's not for every bride. But it may be where you find the dress of your dreams. Here is what you need to know before you go.
What is a trunk show?
A trunk show is a limited time opportunity to view, select and purchase a bridal gown from a designer's collection. Since shops can't carry every designer's entire line, trunk shows offer brides the chance to see a larger selection from a certain designer.
What should you expect?
Trunk shows offer the opportunity to see many gowns from one designer at onece, so expect that you will need an appointment. Call the store ahead of time to schedule a time.
If you find a gown you like but want to have minor changes made to it, you can talk with the rconsultant and have the designer make the changes. Maybe you want a higher neckline or you need to adjust the waist slightly. This is the chance to take a dress and make it a more perfect gown for you, by seeing something similar with the entire line available to you. You should expect to buy a dress. Trunk show gowns don't stay at the store. When the show is over, usually after two or three days, the dresses move on to another city and another show. There is no opportunity to come back and try on the dress. If your grandmother is paying for the dress and wants to be involved with the selection, bring her to the trunk show. You only have a limited amount of time and you need to be ready and willing to make a decision. You never know when you'll find the dress of your dreams.
Expect to try on gowns. Don't roll out of bed and show up at the shop. You want to look radiant in your gown on your wedding day, so put a little effort into shopping. Do your hair and put on makeup. Wear appropriate undergarments. If you have a strapless bra, bring it along. More than likely you won't have the shoes you plan to wear with your gown, but bring shoes that reflect the heel height you plan to wear.
Who should go?
A trunk show should never be your first time looking at gowns. Trunk shows are for the more serious bride who is interested in a particular designer. You need to know your budget, your style and the designer you like. Hitting every trunk show will drive you crazy. You are better off doing your research before you go to a trunk show. Find the designers you like and decide on a price range. Trunk shows are for brides who are prepared to buy a wedding dress. If you already have taken the time to look at dresses and have identified designers who you like, then you should go to a trunk show. Be sure to make an appointment and be prepared with questions for the consultant. You need to be serious about buying. It is an opportunity to see an entire collection that was not purchased by a bridal salon. When the trunk show closes the dresses leave and they aren't coming back. You need to be ready to buy.
Who shouldn't go?
Don't come in if you haven't been looking at dresses yet. The trunk show will just be confusing. Don't go to a trunk show until you know your budget and match it with an appropriate designer. If you are on a $5000 budget you won't be happy with a trunk show featuring $500 gowns. And if you are on a $500 budget you are wasting your time going to see a designer whose dresses are $5000. Don't go just for fun with your friends. Appointments are limited, so don't take one from a bride who has her heart set on a gown from a particular designer. Look through some bridal magazines, visit some local bridal shops and get a good idea of the type of dress you want. Then take a look at our schedule of area trunk shows. The dress of your dreams awaits.
7/16 & 7/17 - Casablanca Bridal Fall 2010
7/23 & 7/24 - Jim Hjelm Bridal & Bridesmaids
8/14 - Susanna Designs Custom Veils & Headpieces
8/20 & 8/21 - Casablanca Glamour Collection Fall 2010 (Plus Size Samples 18-28)
8/27/ & 8/28 - Maggie Sottero Fall 2010
9/7 - 9/18 - Watters Bridal, WToo Bridal, Watters & Watters, Wtoo, WaWa, Collection 20
10/1 & 10/2 - Jasmine Couture
Hope to see all of you soon. Remember You get between 10% and 15% off your orders placed during these trunk show dates.
Tips for Attending a trunk show
It's not a fashion show. It's not for every bride. But it may be where you find the dress of your dreams. Here is what you need to know before you go.
What is a trunk show?
A trunk show is a limited time opportunity to view, select and purchase a bridal gown from a designer's collection. Since shops can't carry every designer's entire line, trunk shows offer brides the chance to see a larger selection from a certain designer.
What should you expect?
Trunk shows offer the opportunity to see many gowns from one designer at onece, so expect that you will need an appointment. Call the store ahead of time to schedule a time.
If you find a gown you like but want to have minor changes made to it, you can talk with the rconsultant and have the designer make the changes. Maybe you want a higher neckline or you need to adjust the waist slightly. This is the chance to take a dress and make it a more perfect gown for you, by seeing something similar with the entire line available to you. You should expect to buy a dress. Trunk show gowns don't stay at the store. When the show is over, usually after two or three days, the dresses move on to another city and another show. There is no opportunity to come back and try on the dress. If your grandmother is paying for the dress and wants to be involved with the selection, bring her to the trunk show. You only have a limited amount of time and you need to be ready and willing to make a decision. You never know when you'll find the dress of your dreams.
Expect to try on gowns. Don't roll out of bed and show up at the shop. You want to look radiant in your gown on your wedding day, so put a little effort into shopping. Do your hair and put on makeup. Wear appropriate undergarments. If you have a strapless bra, bring it along. More than likely you won't have the shoes you plan to wear with your gown, but bring shoes that reflect the heel height you plan to wear.
Who should go?
A trunk show should never be your first time looking at gowns. Trunk shows are for the more serious bride who is interested in a particular designer. You need to know your budget, your style and the designer you like. Hitting every trunk show will drive you crazy. You are better off doing your research before you go to a trunk show. Find the designers you like and decide on a price range. Trunk shows are for brides who are prepared to buy a wedding dress. If you already have taken the time to look at dresses and have identified designers who you like, then you should go to a trunk show. Be sure to make an appointment and be prepared with questions for the consultant. You need to be serious about buying. It is an opportunity to see an entire collection that was not purchased by a bridal salon. When the trunk show closes the dresses leave and they aren't coming back. You need to be ready to buy.
Who shouldn't go?
Don't come in if you haven't been looking at dresses yet. The trunk show will just be confusing. Don't go to a trunk show until you know your budget and match it with an appropriate designer. If you are on a $5000 budget you won't be happy with a trunk show featuring $500 gowns. And if you are on a $500 budget you are wasting your time going to see a designer whose dresses are $5000. Don't go just for fun with your friends. Appointments are limited, so don't take one from a bride who has her heart set on a gown from a particular designer. Look through some bridal magazines, visit some local bridal shops and get a good idea of the type of dress you want. Then take a look at our schedule of area trunk shows. The dress of your dreams awaits.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Huge Sample Sale
This is an unprecidented sample sale for us.
On Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 6 from noon until 4 p.m. We will be open only for our once a year huge sample sale.
20% - 50% off 150 plus bridal gowns and more than 30 priced at $99 -$299.
All Jim Hjelm Bridal gowns are listed at 50% off
Sample Bridesmaids dresses at $29.99
Mothers listed at up to 75% off.
Accessories listed at 50% off
and shoes listed at 25% off.
Come join us for this incredible sale.
Sandy, Jamie, Stephanie, Pearly
On Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 6 from noon until 4 p.m. We will be open only for our once a year huge sample sale.
20% - 50% off 150 plus bridal gowns and more than 30 priced at $99 -$299.
All Jim Hjelm Bridal gowns are listed at 50% off
Sample Bridesmaids dresses at $29.99
Mothers listed at up to 75% off.
Accessories listed at 50% off
and shoes listed at 25% off.
Come join us for this incredible sale.
Sandy, Jamie, Stephanie, Pearly
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
wedding giveaway.
After reading thousands of stories the top ten finalists in the Jasmine & Coconut Bay Wedding giveaway have been chosen!
This contest has brought tons of attention to Jasmine gowns.
Read the stories, and vote for your favorite couple! Voting is from May 15-June 1st
You can view the couples at www.jasminebridal.com or Coconut Bay Website
This contest has brought tons of attention to Jasmine gowns.
Read the stories, and vote for your favorite couple! Voting is from May 15-June 1st
You can view the couples at www.jasminebridal.com or Coconut Bay Website
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Big Bridal Sale the entire month of May
Announcing the Biggest Bridal Gown Sale we have ever had.
Over 100 bridal gowns marked from $99 - $299 and tons more marked below $699.
Take advantage of this huge savings for your wedding and pass it along to your friends as well.
Top designers like Casablanca Bridal, Maggie Sottero, Watters, WToo Bridal, Jim Hjelm Bridal, Winnie Couture, Mori Lee, Jasmine Haute Couture, Sottero & Midgley, and much more.
Call to see if your dream dress is still available in the sample sale.
List of gowns below:
Casablanca Bridal:
1690, 1772, 1785, 1798, 1805, 1818, 1823, 1832, 1836, 1842, 1840, 1847, 1862, 1866, 1871, 1875, 1873, 1876, 1877, 1886, 1892, 1897, 1934, 1935, 1964
Dessy Destination:
1001, 1002, 1003, 1005, 1013
WToo Bridal:
Madeline, Bridgette, Elise, Genevive, Monique, Audrey, Josephine, Catherine
Watters Bridal:
1027B, 1032B, 1084B, 2043B, 3043B, 6043B, 6085B, 6299, 7094B, 7096B, 8026B, 8032B, 9040B, 9043B, 9045B
Maggie Sottero:
Kelsey, Diana, Addie Lynn, Whitney, Pia, Chrystelle Lynette, Bianca, Grace, Sonya, Shirley, Dallas, Eleanor, Talia, Freesia, Benecia, Olympia, Sandrina
Sottero & Midgley:
ASM 5170, ASM 3085, ASM3071, ASM3067
Maggie Destinations:
AD1006, JD8101, JD8106, SD5237, AD8503, SD5233
Jasmine:
T931, T583, F776, T687
Winnie Couture:
8285, 8270, 8229
Mori Lee
5299
Jim Hjelm:
8800, 8801, 8805, 8857, 8863, 8765, 8860, 8856, 8812, 8750
Please call and ask for color, sizing and price information for these exquisite sample gowns. We can ship anywhere in the United States for $35.
Over 100 bridal gowns marked from $99 - $299 and tons more marked below $699.
Take advantage of this huge savings for your wedding and pass it along to your friends as well.
Top designers like Casablanca Bridal, Maggie Sottero, Watters, WToo Bridal, Jim Hjelm Bridal, Winnie Couture, Mori Lee, Jasmine Haute Couture, Sottero & Midgley, and much more.
Call to see if your dream dress is still available in the sample sale.
List of gowns below:
Casablanca Bridal:
1690, 1772, 1785, 1798, 1805, 1818, 1823, 1832, 1836, 1842, 1840, 1847, 1862, 1866, 1871, 1875, 1873, 1876, 1877, 1886, 1892, 1897, 1934, 1935, 1964
Dessy Destination:
1001, 1002, 1003, 1005, 1013
WToo Bridal:
Madeline, Bridgette, Elise, Genevive, Monique, Audrey, Josephine, Catherine
Watters Bridal:
1027B, 1032B, 1084B, 2043B, 3043B, 6043B, 6085B, 6299, 7094B, 7096B, 8026B, 8032B, 9040B, 9043B, 9045B
Maggie Sottero:
Kelsey, Diana, Addie Lynn, Whitney, Pia, Chrystelle Lynette, Bianca, Grace, Sonya, Shirley, Dallas, Eleanor, Talia, Freesia, Benecia, Olympia, Sandrina
Sottero & Midgley:
ASM 5170, ASM 3085, ASM3071, ASM3067
Maggie Destinations:
AD1006, JD8101, JD8106, SD5237, AD8503, SD5233
Jasmine:
T931, T583, F776, T687
Winnie Couture:
8285, 8270, 8229
Mori Lee
5299
Jim Hjelm:
8800, 8801, 8805, 8857, 8863, 8765, 8860, 8856, 8812, 8750
Please call and ask for color, sizing and price information for these exquisite sample gowns. We can ship anywhere in the United States for $35.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
View our Guidelines on Stl Bride
Tips on when to purchse wedding attire are on the St. Louis Bride Blog....Happy shopping
http://www.bridestl.blogspot.com/
http://www.bridestl.blogspot.com/
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Baby Callan Dorie Sherman
Callan Dorie Sherman was born on 12/28/2009 at 9:35 p.m. weighing in at 7 lbs. 12 oz. and 21.5 inches long. 
7 weeks later she now weighs 11 lbs. 3 oz. and is 24 inches long.Remember there are always 2 sides
After being gone since before Christmas to have my first baby, I am now ready to come back to work and doing so, I have been doing some checking on our company...to my surprise, there are alot of angry customers out there at us...and I would just like to clarify some of these instances for you all researching us, as there are 2 sides to every story and you never get to hear ours.
I made an appointment with this shop 1 MONTH in advance as I was flying in from out of town. The ownwers NEVER showed up!! My day was ruined. Thank god the Elegant Bride in Edwardsville was open AND available for me that day. NEVER USE THIS SALON! It will make ur wedding a nightmare... Trust me
February 14, 2010 by Ella in Vail, CO
Well, she is right we didn't open up that day...despite what you may all think, the owner was in the urgicare because she was so sick she couldn't hear and my neice was rushed to children's hospital because she stopped breathing. So, yes, technically we were not there but I think you can all understand why we thought that our own personal lives (yes we have them) were a little more pressing than that of a girl looking for a bridal gown. By the way, she was called the next day and this was her response from our e-mail:
Hello:
I just received your voice mail, and I cannot tell you how terrible I feel for being so RUDE. I was in the heat of the moment and thinking only of myself. Once I calmed down, I did wonder if there was something bigger going on. I am praying for your family. I hope to have children someday, and I can't imagine how awful this is for you. I hope that you can look past my behavior on the telephone, yet I am sure you can understand how I was feeling at that moment. Thank you for your call. Again, I am praying for your grand daughter.
Apologies,
ella i. clemens
Cutomer Service Nightmare
I have never recieved worse customer service in my life. My daughter is getting married and we work trying on dresses (bridesmaids, mother of the bride/groom and flower girl) at this store and we were told that they had other appointments and we could not look. There were 4 sales people there and NO other customers on a Saturday morning. (I wonder why???) There are many other bridal shops who will be glad to help us. This will be one of the most important days of her life and I would not want it to be tainted by having to endure this rude treatment during the planning. It will turn out perfect without their help!!!
April 19, 2009 by Belinda in Greenville, IL
Okay, I love this one, this is from a girl named Danielle, she had been in our store looking for bridal gowns about 4 times and brought her girlfriends in to see the gown and we found out she bought is for less somewhere else, but she was continuing to come see us, fine, she said she would get her bridesmaids from us, after 4 sessions with bridesmaids, they left the store again and brought back later that day the flower girls, after spending close to 15 hours with this bride and making no money we had to do something so we asked them if they were purchasing or not because we had already invested more time in their group than we would have made off of any purchase they could have made with us, they stormed out...guess they thought we were their closet?
Blushing Bride 1
Horrible customer service!!!
The customer service was HORRIBLE! They pressure you to buy a dress and make you feel bad for looking around. They do not care about making this experience fun or exciting. I would NOT recommend this bridal shop to anyone.
April 18, 2009 by Anonymous
This one is funny to me too. I have never pressured anyone to purchase a gown, nor do we tell our consultants to pressure anyone into purchasing a gown, we know that brides look around. For the experience to be fund and exciting you also have to want that as well, some brides just want to cut to the chase and others fight with everyone they bring...I wish I knew which customer this was so I can tell you exactly what happened, but trust me, we do not hold them hostage at the counter until they purchase their gown.
VERY EXPENSIVE AND BAD EXPERIENCE
By Stacey - Jan 2, 2010
My sister used this company for her bridesmaids dresses....they were way overpriced. Measured some of the bridesmaids wrong; therefore, 2 of the bridesmaids dresses were way too big. Adjustments had to "rigged" the day of the wedding. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS BRIDAL SHOP. The service was absolutely horrible on top of it.
Oh, this one is nice too...So this group came in over the summer I would say July for an October wedding, there were I think7-8 bridesmaids and 2 junior bridesmaids and a flower girl. They were told upfront that there would be a rush charge on each gown to get them here in time. This was $40 automatic. They were the ones who picked their gowns and there were all measured appropriately, we went over the size chart with them and they signed off on their orders, this was no fault of ours. All gowns need tailoring and they know this. I am assuming they are just mad because each girl had to spend over $250 per gown to get in and in the color the bride wanted (platnium). Our service was never horrible, we always knew them by name and everything was always fine until 2 days before the wedding when the Mother of the Bride came storming in our store at closing complaning about the price of alterations (not done by us) on a junior bridesmaid dress. The funny part is before putting their signatures on anything, they were all presented with the prices, so for them to call us overpriced seems very unfair since all of our gowns are listed at MSRP.
WORST BRIDAL SHOP EVER!!!
By carrieb0603 - Sep 30, 2009
This place was horrific!!!! There are numerous signs that state "NO" this and "NO" that. Not a single employee even knew how to smile. Also, this place requires that one of their associates is present in the room when the bride-to-be is half naked trying on dresses. This is the only place, out of like 15, that we have been to in the Metro-East, that refused to allow the Bride's Mother and Maid-of-Honor to assist the bride while trying on dresses. The dresses were also very dingy looking.
All I can say is, this girl was a terrible customer to deal with, after complaning about having a consultant work with her and put her in our gowns (by the way she called our consultant a lesbian for trying to work with her and put her in the gowns) she was allowed to be dressed by her mother and maid of honor. She was left alone and after storming out of our store, we went back to the dressing room to put away the dresses she was trying on, and we found a veil that was torn to shreds by her...this is why we have consultants working with you.
By the way, nothing is dingy in our store. I am pretty sure she got mad because we called her and let her know that we had surveillance of her tearning the veil on purpose. Also, we do have signs up stating that there is NO food or drink allowed in the bridal salon for obvious purposes!
So, sufficit to say, I can't wait to come back to all of the brides who are always so pleasant to deal with on a daily basis. But really, I just wanted to make sure that all of these comments about us were addressed since their is no way we can rebutt these remarks made about us.
I think that our BBB rating speaks for itself since it is more accredited than people just bored and mad at the world.
Blushing Bride BBB Rating
Looking forward to happy brides and bridal parties!
I made an appointment with this shop 1 MONTH in advance as I was flying in from out of town. The ownwers NEVER showed up!! My day was ruined. Thank god the Elegant Bride in Edwardsville was open AND available for me that day. NEVER USE THIS SALON! It will make ur wedding a nightmare... Trust me
February 14, 2010 by Ella in Vail, CO
Well, she is right we didn't open up that day...despite what you may all think, the owner was in the urgicare because she was so sick she couldn't hear and my neice was rushed to children's hospital because she stopped breathing. So, yes, technically we were not there but I think you can all understand why we thought that our own personal lives (yes we have them) were a little more pressing than that of a girl looking for a bridal gown. By the way, she was called the next day and this was her response from our e-mail:
Hello:
I just received your voice mail, and I cannot tell you how terrible I feel for being so RUDE. I was in the heat of the moment and thinking only of myself. Once I calmed down, I did wonder if there was something bigger going on. I am praying for your family. I hope to have children someday, and I can't imagine how awful this is for you. I hope that you can look past my behavior on the telephone, yet I am sure you can understand how I was feeling at that moment. Thank you for your call. Again, I am praying for your grand daughter.
Apologies,
ella i. clemens
Cutomer Service Nightmare
I have never recieved worse customer service in my life. My daughter is getting married and we work trying on dresses (bridesmaids, mother of the bride/groom and flower girl) at this store and we were told that they had other appointments and we could not look. There were 4 sales people there and NO other customers on a Saturday morning. (I wonder why???) There are many other bridal shops who will be glad to help us. This will be one of the most important days of her life and I would not want it to be tainted by having to endure this rude treatment during the planning. It will turn out perfect without their help!!!
April 19, 2009 by Belinda in Greenville, IL
Okay, I love this one, this is from a girl named Danielle, she had been in our store looking for bridal gowns about 4 times and brought her girlfriends in to see the gown and we found out she bought is for less somewhere else, but she was continuing to come see us, fine, she said she would get her bridesmaids from us, after 4 sessions with bridesmaids, they left the store again and brought back later that day the flower girls, after spending close to 15 hours with this bride and making no money we had to do something so we asked them if they were purchasing or not because we had already invested more time in their group than we would have made off of any purchase they could have made with us, they stormed out...guess they thought we were their closet?
Blushing Bride 1
Horrible customer service!!!
The customer service was HORRIBLE! They pressure you to buy a dress and make you feel bad for looking around. They do not care about making this experience fun or exciting. I would NOT recommend this bridal shop to anyone.
April 18, 2009 by Anonymous
This one is funny to me too. I have never pressured anyone to purchase a gown, nor do we tell our consultants to pressure anyone into purchasing a gown, we know that brides look around. For the experience to be fund and exciting you also have to want that as well, some brides just want to cut to the chase and others fight with everyone they bring...I wish I knew which customer this was so I can tell you exactly what happened, but trust me, we do not hold them hostage at the counter until they purchase their gown.
VERY EXPENSIVE AND BAD EXPERIENCE
By Stacey - Jan 2, 2010
My sister used this company for her bridesmaids dresses....they were way overpriced. Measured some of the bridesmaids wrong; therefore, 2 of the bridesmaids dresses were way too big. Adjustments had to "rigged" the day of the wedding. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS BRIDAL SHOP. The service was absolutely horrible on top of it.
Oh, this one is nice too...So this group came in over the summer I would say July for an October wedding, there were I think7-8 bridesmaids and 2 junior bridesmaids and a flower girl. They were told upfront that there would be a rush charge on each gown to get them here in time. This was $40 automatic. They were the ones who picked their gowns and there were all measured appropriately, we went over the size chart with them and they signed off on their orders, this was no fault of ours. All gowns need tailoring and they know this. I am assuming they are just mad because each girl had to spend over $250 per gown to get in and in the color the bride wanted (platnium). Our service was never horrible, we always knew them by name and everything was always fine until 2 days before the wedding when the Mother of the Bride came storming in our store at closing complaning about the price of alterations (not done by us) on a junior bridesmaid dress. The funny part is before putting their signatures on anything, they were all presented with the prices, so for them to call us overpriced seems very unfair since all of our gowns are listed at MSRP.
WORST BRIDAL SHOP EVER!!!
By carrieb0603 - Sep 30, 2009
This place was horrific!!!! There are numerous signs that state "NO" this and "NO" that. Not a single employee even knew how to smile. Also, this place requires that one of their associates is present in the room when the bride-to-be is half naked trying on dresses. This is the only place, out of like 15, that we have been to in the Metro-East, that refused to allow the Bride's Mother and Maid-of-Honor to assist the bride while trying on dresses. The dresses were also very dingy looking.
All I can say is, this girl was a terrible customer to deal with, after complaning about having a consultant work with her and put her in our gowns (by the way she called our consultant a lesbian for trying to work with her and put her in the gowns) she was allowed to be dressed by her mother and maid of honor. She was left alone and after storming out of our store, we went back to the dressing room to put away the dresses she was trying on, and we found a veil that was torn to shreds by her...this is why we have consultants working with you.
By the way, nothing is dingy in our store. I am pretty sure she got mad because we called her and let her know that we had surveillance of her tearning the veil on purpose. Also, we do have signs up stating that there is NO food or drink allowed in the bridal salon for obvious purposes!
So, sufficit to say, I can't wait to come back to all of the brides who are always so pleasant to deal with on a daily basis. But really, I just wanted to make sure that all of these comments about us were addressed since their is no way we can rebutt these remarks made about us.
I think that our BBB rating speaks for itself since it is more accredited than people just bored and mad at the world.
Blushing Bride BBB Rating
Looking forward to happy brides and bridal parties!
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