Don’t you just want to be on a Mediterranean island right now?  Well, this dress has little ability to take you there, but in the shared name, Malta is a dream.

Her full skirt features countless yards of translucent ribbon whimsically attached to a full organza base.  The Thia silk bodice is flattering while just a touch sexy.  But, you know we can change the neckline for you if you’d like. (Making it more sexy, of course…)  Augusta Jones always delivers!

This gown is an exclusive design made just for Alta MODA. (This is what happens when Justin and manager Jamie  let their creative sides out.)

Come on in and meet Malta.

Don’t have time for a full meal?  Well, Notcouture is like a snack, albeit a healthy one.  You’ll get a quick dose of the latest in fashion, presented in a less-than-ordinary blog format.  And you thought you didn’t have time for fashion.

Readers are encouraged to submit their latest obsessions.

Go ahead, grab a snack.  You’ll feel fashionably refreshed.

The designer of this bridal gown, Amy Kuschel, aptly articulated Mimi’s two major features:

The skirt she called a Bell Gown.  Not your typical ballgown, this skirt has a more modern amount of volume with a nicely tapered curve.  (A bell curve, you might say.)  And, yes, she has pockets.

The neckline she called a Fortune Cookie.  The pleated and petal neckline makes for a sweet frame.  Sounds lucky!

You’ll love the back, too. But, we’ll save that as a surprise.

Come on in and meet Mimi.

The excitement for our Monique Lhuillier trunk show swirls…almost as well as one of her wedding dresses.

Join us on March 5th and 6th, and you’ll get to play with her Fall 2010 couture bridal collection, right here in Utah.  But, be prepared to fall in love, because there’s no going back once you fall for a Monique Lhuillier.

Read more about in on UtahBrideandGroom.com:

And from UtahBrideBlog.com:

And even more here and here.

See you (in fabulous drapes of silk) this weekend.

Searching for a little Bliss?  Look no further.  Alta MODA will soon be the new home to Bliss by Monique Lhuillier.  This collection embodies all the greatness of Monique’s classic silhouettes and fabrics, but (here’s the kicker) they start at just $2500!

Each Bliss gown carries with it the hallmark look and detail that makes bride and beautiful bride swoon and fawn over Monique’s designs.

The fabric, fit, and flatter will leave you jubilant, and the price will leave your budget perfectly in tact.

Keep an eye on the blog, and just as soon as these lovelies arrive, we’ll share the Bliss.

PS – Monique Lhuillier trunk show this weekend.  So excited!

Clear your schedules now, as next weekend, March 5th and 6th, is our Monique Lhuillier trunk show.  Gowns from her Fall 2010 collection will be available for you to fall in love with.

You know her, you love her, and now you’ll get to wear one of her amazing creations down the aisle.  Seeing as how it’s Monique Lhuillier, I don’t know what more I need to say.

We are happy to introduce a new side of the blog, video posts. We will be using video in many different ways which we will get into soon, but for today we are showing an unboxing of a new gown that arrived at the shop.  It’s a silk satin gown from Priscilla of Boston, featuring a beautiful beaded waist and… well, watch the video and see for yourself.

Stay tuned for more videos that will be posted on the Alta MODA Bridal YouTube channel.

SUPER trunk show this weekend, February 26th and 27th.

Subtle not you thing?  Good!  Than you’ve found the right blog post.

Though some of the wedding dresses headed to Utah for this weekend’s SUPER trunk show dance with the demure, they stray far from boring.  The gowns coming are from Melissa Sweet (sophisticated and playful), PLATINUM (grand and show-stopping), Reverie (soft and chic), and Priscilla of Boston (classic and refined).  Four designers, one weekend!

If you’re ready to find your gown (and not just any gown, but the unique, flattering, fantastic gown you really want) give us a call at 801.531.1215 to set your appointment for this weekend’s trunk show.

We love dreamy dresses…

Our SUPER trunk show is but a week away; February 26th and 27th.

So, to the brides we have not yet met:

You will not want to skip this event.  We don’t even know you yet, but we know you’re out there, searching for something special, something to less run-of-the-mill, something sensational.  If we’re lucky enough to meet you at the SUPER trunk show next weekend, we just know you’ll find the one.

The wedding dresses making their way to Utah for this event have unstoppable style and range from the demure to the dramatic.  I, of course, posted a photo of a dramatic style.

Fluffy hat not included.

Her name is Confection and she’s perfectly scrumptious and stylized.  You can almost imagine walking down a Parisian avenue and seeing her on display, overshadowing all the other sweet treats in the window.  (Ahh, Paris…)

Monique Lhuillier never falls short when redefining a classic silhouette or fabric.  Toss is an altogether new neckline and you have Confection perfection.

Want to know what happens when you add an decadently beaded belt?  Take a deep breath before you find out, because it will take what breath you have left away!