This Friday and Saturday (March 19 and 20) meet wedding gown designer Jenny Lee during her trunk show at The Bridal Salon at Neiman Marcus Downtown. This is very exciting because it is rare that a designer actually travels for a trunk show. They usually just send a rep. So take this opportunity to speak with her directly. Call 214 573 2663 to make an appointment so you don’t miss out!
Ooh! This is so exciting! Finally the cries of desperate brides around the world seeking pretty dresses for their ‘maids are being heard by designers – and BCBG is one of them! Their new bridesmaid collection features ten dress styles that come in eight colors – champagne, ink blue, pale lime, wisteria purple, peach blush, deep red, black and white. What’s great too is that any of these dresses could also serve as bridal gowns for those seeking something more casual for their nuptials. Prices range from $258-$348. In addition, they’ve got accessories like silk pashminas, jewelry and clutches as well as knotted open-toe heels and pumps in off-white, black, champagne and red satin. I’ve been told that that NorthPark store should be carrying the bridesmaid dresses but if not, they can always be ordered on the BCBG web site (link above). A new era is emerging in the world of wedding attire – rejoice!
Not only are we loving the Alice in Wonderland buzz lately, (hellooo, Johnny Depp) but we’re all for bridal events benefitting a good cause. And now here’s your chance to play in your own bridal wonderland. Celebrating the launch of Groom Sold Separately, Alice in Weddingland features a designer bridal fashion show, prizes, a madhatter cake, and the chance to chat with several Dallas wedding professionals. Oh, and we can’t forget the bouquet croquet match with pink flamingos. (Could that be any cuter?) The best part is that it benefits Brides Against Breast Cancer, so while enjoying yourself and planning your big day, you know it’s going toward a great cause. The event is being held at The Ryan Manor April 1 at 6:30 pm. Click here to purchase your tickets – you could not would not want to wait!
Don’t have your gown yet? No worries. This weekend’s weather is perfect for a trip to Highland Park Village, including a stop by Warren Barrón. Why, you ask? Not only because they have a beautiful selection of gowns for your perusing, but also because they’re hosting an Angel Sanchez trunk show March 11-13 from 10am-6pm. So go ahead and mark “find gorgeous gown” off your wedding to-do list. You can thank us later.
Traditional brides, this might seem a little too far-fetched for you. But all you unconventional brides, listen up. This could be right up your alley. So you want the expensive designer gown (who doesn’t?) but you don’t want the expensive designer price. Smart Bride Boutique has the right idea. Now you can purchase bridal gowns from recent brides for a fraction of the original cost. Yep, even those expensive designer gowns are drastically less expensive. Yes, the idea may stray a little far from tradition, but honestly, what does tradition have on a beautiful Vera Wang? Shop a selection of gowns on their web site, submitted by recent brides, and if you find The One, you can set up a meeting time with the selling bride to check out the dress in person. Sounds like a pretty smart idea to us.
Vera Wang blew my mind with her spring 2010 bridal collection. Almost every single gown was breathtaking. This week, March 4-6 from 10am to 6pm, you can see many of her gorgeous designs (past and present) in person at her trunk show at Warren Barron.

Warren Barron will be having an Elizabeth Fillmore trunk show this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (February 18-20) from 10am-6pm. Stop by to check out Elizabeth’s gorgeous frocks, some that have never before been seen in Dallas. Fillmore’s gowns are made with gorgeous, high-quality fabrics and while the shapes are classic, the details add originality. Click the link above to go to her site and peruse the collection. And as I always say, there is nothing like seeing wedding dresses in person, so if you are on the hunt for one don’t miss this fantastic opportunity.
Bride’s Head Revisited isn’t just a classic book, or a movie based on that book, it’s a custom bridal veil and accessory designer with fabulous taste. (Yes, I know the book’s title has a different spelling but you get the point.) They offer gorgeous headbands, veils, combs, barrettes, brooches, hair pins and even ring pillows for the bride who appreciates originality and vintage glamour. In fact, we like them so much we’ve used their pieces several times in D Weddings photo shoots. So if you’re looking for hair accessories for your big day don’t miss the Bride’s Head Revisited trunk show at The Wedding Party Studio February 12-14 from 10am-5pm. Trunk shows bring in more of a designer’s pieces than a store usually carries so it’s definitely worthwhile to attend. And if you make a purchase at this trunk show, The Wedding Party Studio will give you 10% off your order. So now you have two good reasons to head over there this weekend! But, be sure to RSVP at info@twpstudio.com or 214-296-4908.
Looking for jewelry that not only stands out but is 100% original? Well, we have the jeweler for you – native Dallasite and UT grad, Eric Olschwanger. A GIA certified diamond gemologist and custom jewelry designer with over 18 years of experience, Eric can create just about anything you can dream up. While most of his clients prefer traditional to modern pieces he has designed many original rings like one that was the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and another, in the shape of a spider. Olschwanger is a strong believer in customer service so he only takes on a certain amount of clients at a time in order to provide them his undivided attention. In addition, he educates his clients not only on the 4 C’s (cut, clarity, color, carat) but also on depth and table percent, fluorescence, shape, certifications and buyer beware topics. Olschwanger designs his rings on the CAD (computer aided design) system instead of utilizing the hand-made process where glitches can occur. This ensures the ring is perfect in design. We’ve been told that “he sells his stones at competitive prices and beats retail jewelers hands down in cost.” While we can’t confirm that, we can say that it’s definitely worth checking out.
Dear Boyfriend,
We know we usually freak out when you mention the “M” word, but we think we’re ready for you to ask us to marry you. What made us change our minds so suddenly? Well, you see, there’s going to be an amazing bridal promotion next weekend (Feb. 12-14th) at Carolina Herrera. They’re offering deals that we simply can not pass up, like various discounts on samples, 10 percent off of new orders, and one-of-a-kind samples from the Spring 2010 collection (that aren’t available for order). Anywho, go ahead and ask away! Oh, and if you need help picking out a ring, please let us know. There’s a Harry Winston right across the street from CH. xoxo