Our excitement is too great to contain it for another day. We’re pleased to introduce you to the newest bridal gown collection to hit Utah – Tulle New York.

Designed by the team that fashioned the Melissa Sweet label, these gowns bring a fresh, hip look to wedding dresses through the use of dotted Swiss organza, layered skirts, flattering bodies and a whole lot of charm.

You’ll have to wait a little while until the samples are here in Salt Lake City, but we’ll feed you plenty of teasers and keep you up-to-date.

Happy Tulle New York and Happy New Year.

A special New Year’s treat – A new bridal gown from Modern Trousseau just joined our racks. She goes by Jessica and she’s rather charming.

You may have heard, sleeves are all the rage in bridal fashion, and the delicate lace cap-sleeves on this dress will surely please.

Randy Fenoli really is an expert when it comes to wedding dresses. He has worked, learned, lead and designed in and for the bridal industry like no other. Now, he’s delivering that boundless knowledge in bound form through his new book (agreeably titled) It’s All About The Dress.

Justin and I have had the pleasure of meeting Randy on several occasions, and I will say that he is as genuine and inspiring in person as he is on television – actually, even more so.

Whether you’re a bride or an industry insider, I’d recommend getting your hands on a copy.

We’re going to come right out and say it – If you’re a bride, planning a wedding, a wedding planner, or a creative type who loves a little color therapy, you need this fantastic little fan-deck created by Pantone and The Dessy Group.

You’ll find it a handy go-to tool for all your color-matching needs. The 2012 edition (compact and portable) is now out and you can order yours through out sister store, Lily & Iris – the master of all things colorful.

Happy Planning!

Hello lovely brides-to-be, and mothers-of-the, friends, and people in general who read this blog.

Today, we’re taking you through the basics of gown shopping. This article has been blogged before, but there are some new updates for you inspired by our consultants (they’re rather spectacular) and an article on Huffington Post Weddings called “What About the Bride”. It seems as though brides, coast to coast, are giving in to the demands of the entourage and forgetting their personal voice and vision. We’re here for the bride, we’re on your side. Your opinion matters most.

Read on, let us know what you think should be on the list of suggestions, and enjoy your hunt.

Here are a few tips to help make the shopping experience more enjoyable, stress free, and a whole lot easier.

Homework: Collect those ideas you love.  Gather together the images and print outs of styles that inspire you.  Keep in mind you might not love the styles in person or on you, but your ideas are the best jumping-off point.

Timing: Special order gowns take an average of 4 months to create and another 2 months to alter.  Many options are available for quicker service, and we will happily help you find something off-the-rack or that can easily be rushed, but time is your friend.  You can save money (and stress) by ordering early.

Budget: It is important to have a general gown budget before you go dress shopping.  Wedding dresses come in many budgets and categories.  Having an idea of what you can spend will help keep you from having your heart broken.

Appointments: It is a good idea to call ahead.  This can be a big time saver and insure better, more personal service.  Also, you’ll have first run at all the gowns.

Friends and Family: Many people want to share in your joy and there are definitely ways of including them all.  However, for your gown appointment, consider bringing along only one or two of your most supportive confidants.  More opinions can hinder the process and, inadvertently, hurt feelings.

Being open minded: Try on a gown or two out-side of the box (Kate calls them “wild card” dresses).  You never know what you’ll find from trying something new.  It may either show you the path to the perfect ensemble or reassure your current opinion.

Trust Your Consultant: Couture bridal shops are staffed with caring, stylish and attentive consultants. They’ll bring you gowns that flatter and surprise you. You’ll be educated, put at ease, and pampered by them. Let them do the hard work.

Finding THE one: Be prepared to fall in love.  When you find the right dress, get it!  Imagine if you waited a few months and the style was discontinued?  Or, what if another bride were to buy the sample later that same day?  Let’s be honest, so much of the focus is going to be on you…make sure you LOVE what you’re wearing.

Confidence: Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed. Your #1 goal should be to feel relaxed, confident, and happy.  It’s likely your better-half makes you feel that way. Celebrate that feeling.

Come on in and meet Perla – an architecturally inspired (and rather lovely) wedding dress from Jorge Manuel.

Jorge is your go-to designer when it comes to soft structure. You’ll adore his floral accents balanced out by the clean, linear detail.

New in-store – Veil Bustle Pins. You might not be familiar with them yet, buy if you’re opting for a long veil and want to keep it on a little longer, you’re going to love this idea.

These ornate little pins are the fancy and functional way of bustling your veil after the ceremony is over (just like your train).

Chandler and John were married on a beautiful fall day amidst the valleys and vineyards of Napa, California.

Chandler wore a silk organza Vera Wang gown, and was further adorned with a pair of glittering Paris crystal and pearl drop earrings. John was looking dapper in a custom-made three-piece suit from Beckett & Robb.

The whole amazing affair was coordinated by the ladies of Enjoy Events, Co., and  was captured by W. Scott Chester Photography.

Thank you, Chandler and John, for sharing your special day with us. Congratulations!

Happy Holidays, everyone.

We’re not sure how it got to be the end of the year so quickly, but we’re happy to celebrate with our families and friends this Christmas.

In case it helps your wedding dress shopping schedule, here are our upcoming holiday hours:

Monday – Thursday – Business as usual

Friday, December 23, closing at 5pm

Saturday, December 24th – Closed

Merry Christmas

Monday – Friday, business as usual

Saturday, December 31st, Closing at 3pm

Then, it is officially busy season.  We can’t wait!

To help keep you warm, here’s a cozy photo from Erin Kate:

Have you been waiting for it to snow as much as we have? The cold Utah winter just isn’t the same without the glimmer of the infamous snow.

Since the weather isn’t delivering quite yet on the sparkle, many of our accessory designers seem to have filled the bill.

Here are a few new bridal hair ornaments to add a little shine to your wedding day do.

If you’re looking for that finishing detail and want to come play dress-up with these beauties, give us a call and we’ll get you a little sparkle and shine.