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.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
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
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
