WEDDING WORTHY LOOKS AT THE OSCARS
February 27, 2012 at 10:05 pm | the dish | No comment
Starlette’s wowed the Oscars red carpet last night and we picked some gowns showcasing this all white trend, that may just be worthy for your special day! Whether you prefer to be strewn in crystals and feathers, draped with delicate lace or stand tall in a structured column sheath, one of these gowns may just inspire your perfect look!
HAYLEY PAIGE BRIDAL
February 25, 2012 at 8:17 pm | the dish | No comment
It’s getting closer and closer to that time of year when all of our new gowns are starting to arrive in our boutiques, and one of the designers that we are soooo excited to have is Hayley Paige. Hayley is exclusive to Blue Bridal, we are the only store in the state that carries her amazing bridal designs. We have already been lucky enough to meet Hayley and have her attend one of our trunk shows in Denver this year, and we have another trunk show coming to our new location in Castle Rock, Colorado this April! Both Hayley and Carrie from Tara Keely by Lazaro will be attending this triple trunk show. Take a peek at some of our fave styles by Hayley Paige, and make your appointment now for the upcoming show – this show is going to book up fast!
INTRODUCING HANDMADE GARTERS EXCLUSIVELY AT BLUE!!
February 24, 2012 at 8:31 pm | the dish | No comment
Blue Bridal is proud to announce that we will be exclusively carrying handmade garters by La Gartier. La Gartier was founded upon the belief that every bride has her own personality, style, and identity and so should her garter!
From hand picked fabrics to vintage jewelry, to Swarovski crystal rhinestones and hand sewn initials, each La Gartier garter is truly inspired. With quality, beauty, and sophistication in mind, La Gartier garters are not just another wedding accessory–they are a statement!!
Brides, if your’re looking for an entirely unique, one-of-a-kind wedding garter come check out these fabulous garters by La Gartier, they will be arriving soon!!!
MICHELLE LEMLEY
February 21, 2012 at 10:35 pm | the dish | No comment
Sneak peek from Michelle Lemley Photography’s recent photo shoot featuring one of our Tara Keely by Lazaro bridal gowns! Shot at a private cabin in Frisco, Colorado – our gown took a road trip out of Denver for the day, but from the looks of it she had a great time! Thanks Michelle!
{tara keely by lazaro style # 2161, $2,000}
POSH PEACOCKS
February 18, 2012 at 11:02 pm | the dish | No comment
As strange as it sounds, lately, we are obsessed with everything peacock! We can’t get enough! Thankfully there are so many crafty folks out there with the same obsession that we were able to quench our lust for this playful and vibrant feather phenomenon!
One of our favorite hairpieces by Sara Gabriel is her Izzy hairpin shown below…adorable! Check out these cute variations we found on etsy.com made with real peacock feathers! Handmade invitations, hair pins, boutonnieres, shoe decor, necklaces, the options are endless. And don’t worry ladies, no peacocks were harmed in the making of these fun accessories. The feathers are cruelty-free as they are naturally molted by wild peacocks and then gathered for use by the crafters. Enjoy!
{ sara gabriel “izzy” hairpin }
LOLLIA + BLUE
February 18, 2012 at 10:56 pm | the dish | No comment
The latest addition at our Blue Bridal Castle Rock location are the wonderfully cute and deliciously smelling Lollia candles, soaps, hand creams and bubble baths. They are the perfect gift item to pamper your bridal party, or for yourself. Stop into Blue soon and take a look!
{ photo by steve stanton photography }
{ photo by adam and imthiaz photography }
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
February 18, 2012 at 10:30 pm | the dish | No comment
{adam and imthiaz photography}
Shopping for a wedding gown is generally one of the most exciting events in an entire lifetime, which is the very same reason it can be completely overwhelming! There are many suggestions as to where to begin and the possibilities are endless.
“Straps or strapless?”
“What shape is going to make my waist stand out?”
“I don’t want to look like a cake topper, how do I manage that and still look like a bride!”
The easiest way to find a starting point, in our opinion, is by identifying how you want to FEEL. Do you want to feel glamorous, sleek and sophisticated? Do you want to feel fun, dramatic and unique? Do you want to feel like a bohemian Colorado flower child, a fairy, a princess, a fairy princess? Think about how you want to feel, and let your stylist know! Once you have identified that, it’s much easier to narrow down silhouettes, and straps, and lace, and beading, and all the other variables without really having to think about each individual decision. You will realize which details you like gradually, while always having the feel you were going for.
If you already have chosen your venue and are in the process of choosing your gown, let your venue complement your gown, do not let your venue choose your gown! If you are getting married in the mountains outside of Denver, it may be nice to have a very simple lace dress with a shorter train if that is the feel you are going for. In contrast, a bright blue sky is also an amazing backdrop for a fun and fabulous gown with asymmetrical pleating and crystal details, which will make the gown pop even more! It’s your day, there are no rules, and you can never be overdressed because you are the bride!
Another great point to keep in mind is that it’s never too early to start looking! Most designers can take anywhere from four to eight months to actually make your gown from the time you place your order. Add to that, your time frame for trying on enough gowns to make a comfortable decision, several weeks for alterations, and you can see, the earlier you can start looking, the better!
Many bridal boutiques offer trunk shows at the beginning of each season, which is a great opportunity to preview a huge selection of wedding dresses from a specific designer before they are actually available in stores, and many will offer a discount if an order is placed during a trunk show! This is a wonderful opportunity for any bride, no matter how far along she is in the gown selection process. Sample sales are another great time to snag beautiful gowns at ridiculously low prices as the bridal store is making room for the new season. As a general rule, sample sales generally happen towards the end of the calendar year, in either November or December.
The good news is, once your wedding dress is ordered, you have plenty of time to wrap up the other details such as your wedding accessories. Shoes, veils and jewelry usually only take a couple of months in production, so you will have the most time to make those choices. Bridesmaids tend to take a little longer, so it’s good to get started on those as soon as you know what you will be wearing. Keep in mind, depending on how many girls you have in your bridal party, and how many procrastinators you are friends with, it may take some extra time. Most bridal stores will wait to place a maids order until the entire bridal party has placed their order so all the gowns will be cut from the same dye lot.
In our experience girls tend to procrastinate far less than boys do with their tuxedos. Boys tend to be much more last minute if left to their own devices (can you say two days before the wedding anyone?) Most boutiques will get your bridal parties info and do the reminder phone calls for you (preventing any two day before the wedding orders,) so make sure to let them take care of it for you if this is a service they offer. It’s easier for everyone involved, and its one less thing for you to worry about! The easier you can make things on yourself, the better.
Remember ladies, there are no rules on your wedding day other than for you to make amazing memories and HAVE FUN! Although it can be overwhelming, try to enjoy the processes because it is the one, if not the only time in your life where you get to decide everything and nobody can argue with you! Well, they can argue with you, but you don’t have to listen!
NOIR HAS ARRIVED!
February 16, 2012 at 5:31 pm | the dish | No comment
We have to be honest, we stopped carrying bridesmaids for awhile because everything was starting to look the same and we just couldn’t seem to find a designer that we LOVED. Well lovelies, the wait is over. NOIR by Lazaro is everything we love in a bridesmaid line. While we’ve all heard a hundred times, “no really, you CAN wear it again,” this is the first time in a long time that we wholeheartedly agree. Several of our stylists have ordered these gowns to attend special events and even to wear to cocktail parties! This truly is a wearable, yet fashion forward gown collection. To celebrate the arrival of this amazing line, we are offering 15% off any NOIR orders placed before May 1st. Do your bridal party a favor and check out NOIR!
PRONOVIAS: BENGASI
February 16, 2012 at 4:29 pm | the dish | No comment
Check out our favorite new Pronovias style for 2012, the Bengasi! She has a feathered bodice and whimsical pleated Paris organza in vertical layers throughout the skirt, with a fabulous crystal sash at the waist. She just made her debut at our new Castle Rock location, but will be at our downtown Denver location for the rest of the season if you want to see her in person!
SGB BRIDAL FASHION SHOW VIDEO!
February 15, 2012 at 4:43 pm | the dish | No comment
Check out the video from the awesome Seawell Grand Ballroom Bridal Event and Fashion Show that we participated in a few weeks ago! Love to see the Blue Bridal models strutting their stuff in our gorgeous wedding dresses with so many other wonderful vendors, yay!