Blush by Winnie Couture

One of a kind! Bliss is super excited to announce the return of Winnie Couture {$1,600 - $2,600} to the salon! As the only independent retailer for Blush by Winnie Couture, IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, we can guarantee that you will have a one of a kind gown for your aisle style!

From gowns that glitter,

................to gowns that sparkle,

.................intricate, low backs,

................stunning and show stopping trains,

................to soft stephanotis detailing,

Blush by Winnie Couture offers it all. To see more styling by this designer, follow them on Facebook !

www.facebook.com/WinnieCoutureBridal

Bridesmaids fabulousness! Seriously!

We have found the solution to your bridesmaids dilemma – how do I find a gown that is reasonably priced that does not look like every other bridesmaids gown out there? You come to Bliss Bridesmaids Boutique!

We bee lined it to two designers in NY this week to make sure we got the very best for your favorite girls! Introducing …… Donna Morgan Maids

and Anna Elyse Maids!

Donna Morgan has been a fashion icon for years and launched her bridesmaids line at NY Market this past weekend. Flowy and fabulous is just the beginning, Did you see these belts? Gold and Silver (depending on color of dress)

Notice that this is the same dress, worn 5 different ways!

The colors available are amazing and the pricepoint is spot on! {$225-$275}

The second, super fab collection, Anna Elyse, is so darn cute, we bought some for ourselves in Black to wear to work!!! So here’s how it works. Pick your fabric, pick your color,(here’s a sampling of all the inspiration colors)

.....pick the skirt, pick the top and boom!

........Best Bridesmaids Dresses….Ever! {$250-$350}

You know all those Pinterest pics with the hues or bridesmaids in all different colors, there are so many color options, you can do whatever you want!

What could be better, you ask? They offer split sizing!!! Spend a little more on a fab dress, that is made in America (Hello!) and they offer split sizing to help your besties save on alterations, where do we sign up!

We will be hosting a debut trunk show and fashion party for these collections and cannot wait to share them with you! Watch our facebook for Bliss Bridesmaids for the latest updates https://www.facebook.com/blissbridesmaids.

By Appointment Only? and other such questions...

Often times, people will ask why we are by appointment only and other questions about the store policies. I thought I might take a moment and explain the store policies, the reasoning behind them and why we do what we do. Remember, 80% of the rules are for 20% of the people and typically the ones that get their feathers ruffled are the 20%!

1.By Appointment Only – Bliss is a boutique experience with private appointment rooms and therefore, smaller seating areas. We want to ensure that all of our guests receive the same opportunities and service therefore we are limited the number of appointments each day. We have two ways you can schedule an appointment, by phone or online. Our online service takes your appointment request, will email back with a confirmation or email suggesting an alternative time and will also send a remider email the day before, just in case! We know it is completely different than most of the “big box” or larger stores in the area but we are striving for quality over quantity. We will sacrifice sales for serving our brides with appointments to make them as happy as possible! On occasion, as with all technology, things can go awry. In the end, we will always do the best we can to make our brides happy. 2.Why don’t you answer the phone during an appointment? Our focus is directed towards the bride with as little distraction as possible. We cannot focus on the bride’s wants and desires if we are constantly running for the phone. So, we hope that our future brides will understand this and leave us a message so that we may return their inquiry after we are finished with our appointments. 3.Why must someone be in the dressing room to assist each bride/bridesmaid? Simply, assist the bride as she may not have ever tried on such a garment and to protect our gowns. The salon pays for each and every gown in the salon and tries to keep them in the best possible condition for our brides. Also, we have had some practice in helping brides in and out of gowns so it tends to make the appointments run a little smoother without a family member having to do all the work! 4.Appropriate Undergarments, what are those? We ask that our brides wear appropriate undergarments to their appointments. We do not keep a treasure chest somewhere with every size and shape imaginable of bra/bustier. We think that’s kind of awkward to wear something many other people have worn. So if you have a strapless, no matter what kind or color, please bring it and above all else, please wear underwear! Yes, we actually have to ask that! You’d be surprised, we are! 5.Why can’t we look at the bridesmaids while the bride is changing gowns? Our bridesmaids boutique is a seperate store within the salon. As each bridesmaid gown comes in an array of colors, but not every color, as well as many different pricepoints, we ask that a bridesmaid consultant assist you. Also, it can be very distracting to the bride if you are absent from her appointment, after all, she did ask you to be there! 6.No pictures! What do you mean no pictures?!?!? We have also signed contracts with designers stating that we will not allow pictures. Breaking these rules can cause us to lose the line – meaning – we cannot order any more gowns, any gowns that we have on order for brides will not be delivered and the gowns that we do have in the salon are now obsolete. Sorry girls, we love you but we have given our word and will not go back on a promise! I would be wary of any store that would! We have signs posted to try to let you know that this is policy so that we don’t have to get into sticky situations but every now and then, someone decides the sign is not for them and we have to enforce the policy. We hope not to ever enforce the “we reserve the right to refuse service” policy and escort a family out! 7.Why do bridesmaids all come in one size? That’s what the designer sends us! Many times, we have no choice to color or size. We will do our best to accommodate the bridesmaids but sometimes the sizes are too small / too large and it either doesn’t look right or just doesn’t fit. Again, we will do what we can but in the same breath, we are there to protect the gowns from unnecessary damage as well. 8.Why do you only allow the consultants to go through the gowns? There are a couple of reasons we do this. First, we walk each bride through each and every gown, within their budget, in the store. Don’t worry! You won’t miss anything! Second, it protects the gowns to have limited stress placed on the gowns. Many gowns are hand beaded and we want them to remain pristine, or as pristine as possible. We do not like the look of gowns in plastic bags so this is our chosen option to maintain the integrity of the gowns. Third, we hope that this will help you make decisions based on what you want, in lieu of other people randomly saying “try this one” when its not at all what you want but you feel you “must” to make them happy. 9.Why do you ask my price range and limit my selections based on this? Well, you’ve seen it a hundred times on TV, the bride will try on a gown out of her price range, fall in love with it and then can’t have it because of price which breaks her heart. We want to avoid this unfortunate situation all together. There are plenty of beautiful gowns out there that will not break the bank or put undue stress on you to pay for them and we are here to help you find that gown! It is not our goal to sell you the most expensive dress; it is our goal to sell you the right dress. The ladies on “Say Yes to the Dress” ask your budget and so do we! Honestly, it’s all in your best interest!

Sneak Peek into the Bridal Party Scene!

So on the last night of market, Martha Stewart throws a party that evokes creativity and a flair for the up and coming party inspirations. A ceiling swathed in tulle …

..... mini pizza appetizers,

and unfortunately we didn’t get a picture but they had meatballs with spaghetti swirled on top, mini ones, how did it stay there!


Of course, there were some celebrities roaming around.....

..... a fabulous photo booth .....

..... and even a DJ booth made out of ice!

After Martha Stewart, we whisked away to The Knot party at the NY Public Library....

.... joined by designers and other fabulous people bringing you the best in bridal!

We hope you enjoyed this sneak peek into the market parties during bridal fashion week!

NY Fashion Week: Wtoo fashion show

One of our stops during the whirlwind trip was to the Wtoo by Watters fashion show and did we ever enjoy it!

Here are few glimpses of the new collections from this fashion forward and charmingly priced {$1,000 - $2,000} collection!

Loving this neckline!

Look at these straps!

Sparkle, Sparkle, Sparkle!

Of course, we also loved all of the new Wtoo Maids collections as well and the new runway colors. Anticipate those arriving in the salon early, January!

For more behind the scenes looks from fashion week, follow Watters on Instagram @Watters_Designs.

A.B. Ellie - Bridal Sashes with Sparkle

Sparkle is in! We love our girls at A.B. Ellie and they did not disappoint us this season! Here are some sneak peeks of the fashion accessories headed to Bliss!

Each piece is hand made in the USA, how cool is that?

Want something custom? Of course! (see the greatness of being made in the USA?)

Need it this weekend? Not a problem! (again, with the USA thing)

To see more of the collection, follow the AB Ellie girls on Facebook here !

NY Fashion Week 2012

Friday night we landed in New York with a stunning view of the city and a quick cab ride to our hotel (Gossip Girls fans will know which one!) in anticipation of the coming days.

From Couture Fashion Shows to intimate showings, we were on the hunt for the very best for our brides!

Of course, once it was coming to an end, we threw in some fun with the Martha Stewart party at her headquarters

................and The Knot party at the NY Public Library.

Over the next few days we will be dishing the gossip on all the latest trends and our newest collections, some of which are only available at Bliss!

We also have some fashion events we are hosting with new collections and designer appearances! Basically, we are going to pack up bridal market and bring it straight to you, the Bliss Bride!!!!! Stay tuned….

{Bridal Shows} Bridal Experience: Blossoms on the Bricks

We were so excited to be a part of the first Bridal Experience at Cendera Center with some of our favorite vendors. Blossoms on the Bricks was there and showcasing some of their floral talent. We just love them! Every Friday, they bring us fresh flowers for our salon! Here are a few snapshots of their presentations!

We just love this unique boutonniere!

Happily Ever After: Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be!

We just love the use of vintage dishes on this table!

Blossoms on the Bricks
Phone Number 817-377-1900, Email us @ sales@blossomsonthebricks.com
website www.blossomsonthebricks.com
Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/blossomsonthebricks

Photography by Tracy Autem Photography

{Bridal Show} The Bridal Experience at Cendera Center

We were so excited to be a part of the first Bridal Experience at Cendera Center! Breaking out of the "bridal show" box, they departed from the typical runway fashion show and provided brides with infomal, ongoing fashion shows featuring looks from engagement, bridal and honeymoon. Here are a few looks from our bridal showcase and in following posts, we will show you all of the other great vendors that were present!

We just loved the ceremony setup and decor!

Thank you Whitney for always being such a sweet model for us!

If you are looking for a ceremony and/or reception venue, definately check out Cendera!

Amy Shackelford, CMP, CTA | Events Director Cendera Center
3600 Benbrook Highway, Fort Worth, TX 76116
www.cenderacenter.com | amy@cenderacenter.com
office: 817.984.6800 | direct line: 817.984.7680

Photography by Tracy Autem Photography