Visit us for the Engaged Bridal Show

Engaged

Sunday, January 29, 2012

2 p.m. – 4p.m. 
Bridal Fashion Show: 3:30 p.m.

Blushing Bride

4632 N. Illinois Street

Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Phone: 618-257-7600

Meet the Best St. Louis Wedding Professionals:

Bridal:  Blushing Bride                                   www.blushingbrideshop.com

Event Design: Aries Company                        www.ariesco.com

Flowers: Sister’s Floral Design Studio            www.sistersflowers.net

Coordination: Proposing Dreams                   www.proposingdreams.com

Hair/Make-up: Studio 9

Millinery: Susanna Designs

Music: Night Magic                                      www.nightmagicentertainment.com

Photography: Alecia Hoyt                             www.aleciahoyt.com

Sweets: The Cup                                          www.cravethecup.com

Tanning: Be Bella Bronze                              www.bebellabronze.com

Plus Much More

Free admittance to the Bride and 1 guest.  All other guests will be asked to make a $10 donation to Wish Upon A Wedding – St. Louis.

Please e-mail or call with your reservation. 618-257-7600 or blushingbride@sbcglobal.net 

Congratulations to Cassandra and Jason

Congratulations to Cassandra...you were such a great and gorgeous bride to work with. From the first time Cassandra walked in to our store, I knew we would develop a great working relationship with each other and I was right....she always trusted us and even let us have some creative control in things. Have fun watching...I know we did...

Cassandra & Jason Deering from Kelsi Scheer - Tara Wellen on Vimeo.

jamie

NEW LOCATION

We moved to our new location this weekend, still trying to unload everything...so if one more girl asks if this is all we have, I think we will scream. We have had the help of 10 adults lifting and moving our contents for over 48 hours and we are tired.

our new information is:
Blushing Bride
4632 N. Illinois St.
Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Phone: 618-257-7600
Fax: 618-257-7601


We hope you understand we are still trying to organize the store and appreciate your understanding.

Congratulations to our Gorgeous Bride Danielle and her new hubby Ricky!

Watch from one of our 9/10/11 Bride's Weddings Same Day-Edit video from Gebbs Media.

Danielle & Ricky- Same Day Edit from GEBBS on Vimeo.

Congratulations Danielle, you were gorgeous as always! Best Wishes to you always!

Pros and Cons of Internet Bridal Gown Shopping

It is a growing trend among brides getting married to purchase their bridal gown, bridesmaids, and many accessories for their wedding on-line. Some to save money, others...because it is easier to search on-line than on-foot.
To our frustration in the bridal salon, we spend hours upon hours of time with these customers who have no intention on purchasing these items in our store, but rather spending their money with someone selling the same item or something similar and disguising it as the real thing with whom they have never even met.
What is mind blowing for us in the bridal industry is that you are paying them upfront for the item before you even see it and in our bridal salon you can see, feel, touch and confirm what you are going to be receiving and we only require a 50% deposit before you are able to see, feel and touch your item when it arrives.

Here are a few tips on ordering anything for your wedding on-line.

1. Make sure it is a reputable company (make sure they have a mailing address, and working telephone number...not just an e-mail address and website).
2. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. If there is a bridal gown retailing at every store around you for $1000 and you find it online for $700, chances are it is either worn, a damaged sample or a knock off using less than flaterring fabric, beading, not to mention the poor workmanship of making the gown.
3. Don't go shopping in your local bridal salons to try on the gowns, that is rude to the people working to help you look your best. Don't ask for swatches or to see the gowns in person. We carry the gown as a sample for a reason, for customers to see it, if you have no intention on being a customer, then the gown isn't for you to see or try on.
4. Always have a back-up plan if it doesn't work out for you.
5. Don't expect the professionals to pick-up the pieces after it doesn't work out for you, remember you have already wasted our time with your efforts to find the right gown in our store to purchase a knock-off from someone else.
6. While there are many reviews on-line on several different sites, remember that anyone can post those reviews, whether good, bad, or ugly (we have fallen victim to this as many stores do with competitors sabotoging other stores). The only place for reputable reviews is from the BBB. Always check with them to find out about grievances with the company, these are for actual customers to voice their complaints about the company you are will potentially be dealing with for aproximately a year.
7. Help out your local economy, by supporting your local business, you put jobs in your own backyard, not somewhere else.

Hope that helps you figure things out better. Always remeber you get what you pay for.

August Sample/Moving Sale

As Many of you (our customers know) we will be moving in September to a new fabulous location in Fairview Heights. To prepare for the move and to make room for new great bridal gowns, we are having a huge Bridal Gown Sale (really it is a sale to end all sales!). If you are interested please give us a call and see if the gown you want is still available, as I will not be able to delete gowns every day, but I will try to keep it as up to date as possible.

Select Bridesmaids Samples $49.99
Select Mothers Gown Samples $49.99
Select Flower Girl Samples $29.99

Veils, Headpieces, Jewelry, Accessories...all marked down!

We can ship anywhere, so don't be afraid to purchase if we need to send it to you.

Here is the List:

Casablanca Bridal:
Casablanca 1823 White Size 20 Reg. $935 Sale. $607.75
Casablanca 1954 DW Size 18 Reg. $915 Sale. $640.50
Casablanca 1827 Ivory Size 18 Reg. $935 Sale. $654.50
Casablanca DA029 Ivory Size 14 Reg. $900 Sale. $362.50
Casablanca 2007 Ivory Size 16 Reg. $940 Sale. $705.00
Casablanca 1862 Iv/Ch Size 14 Reg. $855 Sale. $555.75
Casablanca 1776 White Size 14 Reg. $855 Sale. $513.00
Casablanca 1942 Iv/ch Size 14 Reg. $990 Sale. $643.50
Casablanca 1961 DW Size 14 Reg. $940 Sale. $658.00
Casablanca 1956 Chmp Size 12 Reg. $965 Sale. $627.25
Casablanca 1924 DW Size 12 Reg. $850 Sale. $595.00
Casablanca 1921 White Size 12 Reg. $815 Sale. $529.75
Casablanca 1840 Ivory Size 12 Reg. $880 Sale. $528.00
Casablanca DA027 DW/Bl Size 10 Reg. $625 Sale. $350.00
Casablanca 1760 Ivory Size 10 Reg. $745 Sale. $447.00
Casablanca 1786 Champ Size 10 Reg. $810 Sale. $486.00
Casablanca 1929 Wh/Si Size 10 Reg. $915 Sale. $457.50
Casablanca 1785 Champ Size 10 Reg. $880 Sale. $528.00
Casablanca 1900 Ivory Size 10 Reg. $990 Sale. $396.00
Casablanca 1836 White Size 10 Reg. $720 Sale. $360.00
Casablanca 1912 Ivory Size 10 Reg. $830 Sale. $498.00
Casablanca 1798 Ivory Size 8 Reg. $745 Sale. $521.50
Casabalnca 1851 Ivory Size 8 Reg. $855 Sale. $513.00
Casablanca 1890 Blush Size 8 Reg. $830 Sale. $498.00
Casablanca 1902 Blush Size 6 Reg. $1065 Sale. $639.00
Casablanca DA024 White Size 6 Reg. $900 Sale. $350.00

Dessy Destination:
Dessy 1002 White Size 8 Reg. $390 Sale. $234.00
Dessy 1005 White Size 10 Reg. $375 Sale. $225.00
Dessy 1006 White Size 10 Reg. $325 Sale. $261.00
Dessy 1007 iv/pa Size 12 Reg. $325 Sale. $252.00
Dessy 1008 Iv Size 10 Reg. $325 Sale. $234.00
Dessy 1013 Iv Size 10 Reg. $450 Sale. $270.00

Jim Hjelm Bridal:
Jim Hjelm 8750J Silk White Size 8 Reg. $3564.00 Sale. $1782.00
Jim Hjelm 8801 Silk Ivory Size 12 Reg. $4290.00 Sale. $2145.00
Jim Hjelm 8805 Silk Ivory Size 12 Reg. $2585.00 Sale. $1292.00
Jim Hjelm 8857 Silk White Size 12 Reg. $2541.00 Sale. $1270.50
Jim Hjelm 8863 Silk Blush Size 12 Reg. $2365.00 Sale. $1182.50

Maggie Sottero Bridal:
Maggie Sottero - Lavina Ivory Size 14 Reg. $1109 Sale. $665.40
Maggie Sottero - Sonya White Size 12 Reg. $599 Sale. $359.40
Maggie Sottero - Ireland White Size 8 Reg. $899 Sale. $539.40
Maggie Sottero - Chantelle Ivory Size 14 Reg. $1169 Sale. $818.30
Maggie Sottero - Summer Ivory Size 12 Reg. $1269 Sale. $761.40
Maggie Sottero - Cassia White Size 10 Reg. $869 Sale. $434.50
Maggie Sottero - Dion Ivory Size 8 Reg. $1109 Sale. $554.50
Maggie Sottero - Payton Ivory Size 6 Reg. $839 Sale. $419.50
Maggie Sottero - Annika Marie White Size 10 Reg. $1269 Sale. $888.30
Maggie Sottero - Talia Iv.G Size 10 Reg. $1179 Sale. $589.50
Maggie Sottero - Tristan White Size 12 Reg. $929 Sale. $464.50
Maggie Sottero - Viera Lt. G Size 12 Reg. $1039 Sale. $519.50
Maggie Sottero - Dallas Marie Lgd/R Size 8 Reg. $689 Sale. $413.40
Maggie Sottero - Yara DW Size 12 Reg. $959 Sale. $479.50
Maggie Sottero - Grace DW Size 12 Reg. $889 Sale. $533.40
Maggie Sottero - Eleanor White Size 8 Reg. $1469 Sale. $734.50
Maggie Sottero - Venecia DW Size 12 Reg. $1579 Sale. $947.40
Maggie Sottero - Kelsey Ivo Size 6 Reg. $668 Sale. $334.00
Maggie Sottero - Kym White Size 10 Reg. $969 Sale. $484.50
Maggie Sottero - Opal Iv.pe Size 10 Reg. $1138 Sale. $569.00
Maggie Sottero - Rosabel Alaba Size 12 Reg. $898 Sale. $449.00

Maggie Destination - AD1006 Ivory Size 12 Reg. $509 Sale. $254.50
Maggie Destination - AD8503 Ivory Size 8 Reg. $449 Sale. $224.50
Maggie Destination - JD1315 White Size 14 Reg. $798 Sale. $518.70
Maggie Destination - RD1086 White Size 12 Reg. $798 Sale. $399.00
Maggie Destination - RD1044 White Size 10 Reg. $789 Sale. $315.60
Maggie Destination - SD5233 DW Size 12 Reg. $669 Sale. $334.50
Maggie Destination - AD3396 Ivory Size 10 Reg. $998 Sale. $598.80

Maggie Limited - LS8111 Ivory Size 10 Reg. $998 Sale. $499.00


Watters Bridal:
Watters 1027B - White size 10 Reg. $1764.00 Sale. $1058.40
Watters 1032B - Ivory Size 6 Reg. $1392.00 Sale. $835.20
Watters 1039B - Ivory Size 10 Reg. $1560.00 Sale. $936.00
Watters 1056B - Ivory Size 10 Reg. $1274.00 Sale. $764.40
Watters 1059B - White Size 10 Reg. $1446.00 Sale. $867.60
Watters 1084B - Egg/S Size 10 Reg. $1944.00 Sale. $1166.40
Watters 2012B - White Size 8 Reg. $1392.00 Sale. $835.20
Watters 3043B - Pearl Size 6 Reg. $628.00 Sale. $199.00
Watters 6043B - White Size 10 Reg. $1722.00 Sale. $861.00
Watters 6085B - Wh.G Size 6 Reg. $1608.00 Sale. $399.00
Watters 7096B - Ivory Size 8 Reg. $1060.00 Sale. $399.00
Watters 8026B - White Size 8 Reg. $1274.00 Sale. $199.00
Watters 8032B - Ivory Size 18 Reg. $394.00 Sale. $159.00
Watters 9008B - Wh.Mi Size 16 Reg. $964.00 Sale. $385.00
Watters 3067B - White Size 10 Reg. $1750.00 Sale. $1050.00
Watters 5299 - Iv/Ap Size 10 Reg. $296.00 Sale. $148.00

Wtoo Bridal:
Wtoo Monique - Ivory Size 8 Reg. $872.50 Sale. $218.12 (no belt)
Wtoo Elise - OffWh Size 10 Reg. $779.00 Sale. $467.40
Wtoo Josephine - Ivory Size 6 Reg. $600.00 Sale. $360.00
Wtoo Madeline - Ivory Size 10 Reg. $1212.50 Sale. $727.50
Wtoo Audrey - White Size 6 Reg. $697.50 Sale. $418.50
Wtoo Bridgette - Ivory Size 10 Reg. $1012.50 Sale. $607.50

Hope you find a great dress!

Watch WE TV tonight for our "Bridezilla", Danyelle

Hope you all will watch our so ever really sweet "Bridezilla" Danyelle. She really was very nice for us to work with and seems like she was just overwhelmed with everyone not helping her and hindering everything she was trying to accomplish. Best Wishes, Always Danyelle!