{Bridal Show} Perfect Wedding Guide

This October Bliss took to the runway and beautiful bridal gowns were donned for all to see at the Perfect Wedding Guide's Bridal Show at the Omni Fort Worth.

Real brides blisfully sauntered down the runway in a variety of Bliss's designer lines from Pronovias and Justin Alexander to Allure and Mori Lee.

Oohs and ahhs were shared by all as witnesses reveled in the beauty and intircacies of the bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses.

Bliss Bridal was honroed to take a part in a bridal show featuring DFW's top vendors.

For more images of all the bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses featured, please visit our Pinterest page.

We would love the opportunity to be a part of your big day!
 http://www.pinterest.com/blissbridalfw/pwg-fashion-show/

Sara Gabriel Trunk Show {November 15-16}

We have great news North Texas brides! Our vast collection of  beautiful Sara Gabriel veils and headpieces is about to get even bigger!

November 15th and 16th Bliss Bridal Salon is hosting a Sara Gabriel Trunk Show. The trunk show will feature Sara Gabriel's fabulous Spring 2014 Collection.

Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces offers a line of bridal accessories in fine bridal boutiques around the globe. Each accessory can be customized to fit your dream vision and is individually crafted by talented professionals and packaged in a preservation-quality garment bag or a signature box. Sara Gabriel proudly uses the finest materials- including  Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, glittering rhinestones, and hand-sculpted flowers.

Call Bliss Bridal Salon today to schedule your Sara Gabriel Trunk Show appointment!
817.332.4696

Ghost Stains: Why cleaning your gown after the wedding is so important

Congratulations! You're Married! Now what? After all of the wedding fun and celebrations, there can be stains lurking on your gown that will not materialize for weeks to come. We like to call them Ghost Stains. What is a Ghost Stain you ask? It can be anything from perspiration, to champagne, and even sugar! Many times, you will not be able to see these stains until nature takes its course and they appear out of nowhere.

So what do you do about it? Designate someone to take your gown to the cleaners or your local bridal salon for preservation while you are on your honeymoon. Now I know, most girls don't think they will ever use their gown again and see no need in preserving it, but think twice! Some girls take it and make baby bedding out of it or a christening gown and some girls keep it and use a piece of it on their daughter's gown or bouquet. Our most important point about preservation is that it cleans, presses, packs and preserves the gown for typically less than your local cleaner will charge you just to clean it.


More than likely, you will move within the first year of marriage so having your gown neatly tucked away in a travel box will make it so much easier for transportation and storage and less likely for hubby to ask "why do you need to keep this?!" It will be cleaned so that no Ghost Stains will  appear and should you start to get sentimental later in life, it will be preserved so that you can show it to future generations!


For more information about preserving your gown, please stop by Bliss Bridal Salon. We would love to help keep your gown as beautiful as it was on your special day!

The Tradition Behind Wedding Veils

As little girls we all dream of walking down the aisle toward our Prince Charming wearing an extravagant white dress and a cascading veil of tulle or lace. The tradition of the wedding veil is undeniably breathtaking and one that is unique to wedding celebrations, but how did this tradition originate?

There are a variety of historical explanations, many which date back to the time of the Romans. It is believed that during times when arranged marriages were prevalent, the veil would cover the face of the bride until the ceremony was complete. Upon completion of the ceremony, the groom would lift the veil to see his bride for the first time.

Another theory from Roman times states that the groom would throw a blanket over the face of his bride when he captured her- aren’t we all thankful that our future hubbies don’t do this?!

During the Victorian Era, veils were viewed as a status symbol. The wealthiest brides wore the longest veils and had the longest trains on their gowns.

In many cultures, the veil holds spiritual meaning- serving as a sign of respect or shielding the bride from evil spirits.

It is rumored that “blusher” (the piece of the veil that hangs over the face of a bride) coves the blushing cheeks of the beautiful bride, hence its name- “blusher.”

 

Wedding traditions are special and repeatedly remind us that throughout centuries and centuries of change, revolutions, and innovations love has always been abundant.

Do you have any wedding traditions that are unique to your family? We would love to hear about them!

- The Bliss Girls 

Why a Trunk Show could be THE PLACE to find your gown!

We just came off a whirlwind two weeks of the Mori Lee Trunk Shows and met so many amazing brides! They loved the chance to try on gowns that were usually unavailable which makes them super unique!

What exactly is a trunk show? A trunk show is when a designer sends a selection of gowns to a bridal salon for a weekend from their newest collection. These gowns are sent in so that the bride has additional selections to choose from during her appointment.

If there is a particular designer that you like, this is a great weekend to see a larger sampling of their designs than may typically be available in the salon. The collection of gowns travel around the country for brides to see so they are not available for purchase “off the rack”. Sizes will vary by designer and not every gown in the collection will be included. If there is a particular gown that you are interested in, call ahead to see if it will be available or if it can be requested for you!

Things to remember when going to a trunk show:


•Expect for an appointment to be required as this will be a busy weekend for the salon.

•Be prepared to purchase your gown that day as it may not be available for you to “re-try” and you will want to take pictures once the gown is purchased.

•As the gowns probably arrived late Thursday to the salon, they may not be perfectly pressed due to time constraints, try to keep an open mind with wrinkles.

•Many salons will bring in a representative from the designer to be on hand that weekend and there may be options available this weekend for customization.

We have some exciting shows coming up including designers not currently available in the Fort Worth area!

Here's the link to our events page: http://www.blissfw.com/pages/events.html

Watch for new editions weekly!

The Bliss Girls!

{Tips & Advice} Why you NEED a videographer!

Do you really need a videographer? YES! Ask anyone that has been married without having a videographer and more times than not, they regret not being able to replay their vows, toasts and first dance! You never realize how important you think this is till its something you regret not having. It is the ONLY way you will be able to hear some of the most important moments in your life!

We sat down a moment with some of our favorite people, Adrianne and Atek and asked them, Why would you say each bride NEEDS a videographer. Here's what they said......

Your wedding day had taken months maybe years to plan - the dress, the flower, the cake - what do you have after it's all over? Memories like a wedding day need to be documented and archived for you and your future family. It's so often said " a picture is worth a thousand words" but a video, with sound and action, it's priceless. We here at Turquoise Video all too often hear from brides about how a friend or family member really regrets not hiring a videographer, so our clients understand how important documenting their wedding day is.

 

 

 

 You don't have to go out and spend thousands of dollars to get in on film either, there are tons of companies that can film and edit a nice DVD for less than $1800.00. But if you want a highly edited and artistically filmed wedding, then you'll be looking at prices around $2800 and up.

We recently received an email from a bride that just finished watching her "wedding highlight" and said "Omg we love love love it:)))) Y'all did an amazing job...!!! Our families think it is beautiful!!!! It's so cool because it takes you right back to all those moments and I can't imagine a couple getting married without having a great videographer!! Best purchase ever!"

She probably summed it up in those few words "best purchase ever!".

 

Adrianne Porcelli

Turquoise Video Productions

817.235.9801

www.tvideoproductions.com

LIKE USwww.facebook.com/TurquoiseVideo

 

Photo Credits :

Tracy Autem Photography
Dixie Dixon Photography

 

{TV Feature} Winnie Couture to be featured on The Bachelorette!

WINNIE COUTURE TO BE FEATURED IN

UPCOMING EPISODE OF ABC’s HIT ROMANCE REALITY SERIES THE BACHELORETTE

Winnie Couture will be providing a wedding gown for an upcoming episode of The Bachelorette. The episode will feature a special one-on-one date in the Winnie Couture Flagship Bridal Salon in Beverly Hills with the newest Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock, and one lucky suitor. Will he be intimidated by all things wedding or embrace it? Tune in Monday, June 3, 2013, at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network.

 

In honor of this appearance, Winnie Couture is giving away the wedding dress of your dreams. Go to: www.winniecouture.com to enter!

This season on The Bachelorette, Desiree, 27, an operations manager and stylist at a bridal salon, who previously charmed America’s favorite Bachelor, Sean Lowe, meets 25 potential soul mates and gets another shot at love as the Bachelorette. Millions watched, stunned, as Sean sent Desiree home following the hometown dates even after she pleaded he was making a big mistake. Desiree has not given up on her dream of love and she knows with certainty that the time is right for her to risk it all again to find her one true love on The Bachelorette.

ABOUT WINNIE COUTURE

Based in Beverly Hills, California, Winnie Couture is a high end attire brand with a modern mix of classic elegant and sophisticated couture. It blends femininity and luxury to create bridal attire that are flattering and timeless. Located steps away from Rodeo Drive, the Winnie Couture Beverly Hills flagship salon offers a bridal shopping experience like no other. Our beautifully appointed space is the perfect showcase of the latest collection by designer Winnie Chlomin Lee. Winnie's impeccably crafted and profoundly feminine gowns have earned her a devoted international following. Her designs are celebrity favorites for rep carpet events and weddings, as seen on Kelly Clarkson, Giuliana Rancic, Helen Hunt and many more.

Winnie Couture Flagship Bridal Salon

9393 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210

310-858-8868 www.winniecouture.com

To learn more about Winnie Couture go to www.winniecouture.com

ABOUT THE BACHELORETTE

On ABC’s hit primetime reality series The Bachelorette, one lucky woman is offered the chance to find true love. A single and eligible Bachelorette embarks on a romantic journey, getting to know 25 handsome and intelligent men, gradually narrowing the field as she continues her search for Mr. Right. At the end of her romantic voyage, if she has found Mr. Right, will there be a proposal and from whom — and will she say yes? Hosted by Chris Harrison, The Bachelorette is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. The ninth season of The Bachelorette airs Mondays (8:00–10:01 p.m., ET) on ABC.

For more information on The Bachelorette, visit http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette

{Tips and Advice} Why having a makeup artist is so important!

We have noticed that our brides tend to leave choosing their hair/makeup team till the last minute and sometimes, they choose to let that detail go since their budget has gone overboard with other details. We cannot express how important and fabulous it is to have your makeup done by a proffesional the day of your wedding!

We just attended a wedding (actually two) this past week that Jennifer Trotter with Lip Service Makeup Artistry did our makeup and/or the brides, so we have first hand knowledge of the magic she can work! Seriously, we're trying to figure out how she can do our makeup for us everyday!

During our time with her, even though we were supposed to remain still, apparently we have very expressive faces, we asked her what the top questions were that brides asked her. Here's the scoop we got!

 

1.      I don’t like to wear too much makeup, can you make me look good, but still like myself?

(Yes!  It’s all in the technique, but I can make you look polished and more glamorous while still looking like yourself.)

2.      Can you do the whole wedding party or just me? 

(Yes!  I can do the entire bridal party if you’d like, or just you.   )

 

3.      Why should the whole wedding party get makeup done?

(If some people get makeup done and some don’t, the look of your wedding party is inconsistent…some will have too much, some not enough.  When people only book a partial, the ones who didn’t plan on it ALWAYS want it done, better to plan ahead.)

4.      What do you charge?

(It depends on what you want.  I need to know what services you need (trial run, bridal, etc.), how many in your wedding party, where we’re doing makeup. I take all of that information and then create a custom package for you with discounts built in based on the number of services you book.)

5.      What kind of makeup do you use and do you provide all the materials?

(I use mainly MAC and Smashbox cosmetics, but I also use L’Oreal and Revlon on occasion….good products come at all price points!  Not everything I use is super expensive, but it’s all high quality.)

 

To meet Jennifer and see the top 10 questions she says you should ask any potential vendor, join us at the Unbridaled Open House at Bliss Bridal Salon on June 4th from 6-8 pm!

 

Lip Service Makeup Artistry

972-345-0655

lipservicemakeup@gmail.com

 

Photo Credits to:

Tracy Autem Photography

Michelle Peyronet Photography

Alta Moda Photography

{Open House} Color inspiration and a peek inside the Fort Worth Club!

We were so honored to be asked to participate in the Fort Worth Club's open house in March! We are absolutely in love with the venue and the staff there are just amazing! Here is some eye candy pictures by Tracy Autem Photography of the evening! (and her cover page picture just happens to be  Bliss Bride that was married at the Fort Worth Club!)

 

Tami Winn Events

Tami Winn Events

Sarabeth Events

 

Sarabeth Events

 

 

Bridal Blooms

 

 

Bridal Blooms

 

 

Extraordinary Events  & Design

 

Precisely as Planned

 

The beautiful Bliss models!

 

The Creative Touch, Events by Lauren

 

The Creative Touch, Events by Lauren

 

Above by Tami Winn Events at night!

 

If you want any of these fabulous vendors for your wedding, contact info is below!

 

Tracy Autem Photography

 

Tami Winn Events

 

Bridal Blooms

 

The Creative Touch, Events by Lauren

 

Precisely as Planned

 

Extraordinary Events & Design

 

 

 

 

 

{Vendor Spotlight} Anna Elyse Bridesmaids

We were so thrilled to add Anna Elyse Bridesmaids to our collection this past October at NY market. Recently, designer Annie Sokoloff shared her amazing journey with us and we just had to share it with you!   "I hope that my story will inspire everyone to follow their dreams because it is never too late"  Annie Sokoloff, Owner & Designer of Annie Girl & Anna Elyse   Founded in 2006, Annie Girl Couture Creations & Anna Elyse Bridesmaids is the story of a 34 year old quest which began in the heart of a teenage girl from Pennsylvania. Annie's interest in fashion design began at an early age when she learned to sew at her grandmother's knee. She soon graduated to learning how to sew on a vintage Singer sewing machine. Initial projects were sewn for her Barbie doll and later, after a summer Singer sewing course, for her high school wardrobe.   In 1969, Annie entered college as a Fashion Design major at a liberal arts college two hours from her home. The college cancelled the major during her sophomore year and unable to afford to attend a college far from home, her dream of receiving a degree in Fashion Design was put on hold. Annie decided to finish school locally,  with a degree in Government and Politics.   Shortly after college graduation, Annie married and moved to New Jersey. She took a job at the American Stock Exchange in Manhattan and later worked in the Options division of the Exchange, training traders. She left the Amex in 1977 for her new career as a "mom" when her son, Peter, was born in October of that year.   The next years were spent being a homemaker, corporate wife and mother. When her son entered nursery school, Annie entered the workplace again, this time as a travel agent and spent 13 years in the travel business.   In 1993, Annie found herself with a new challenge - being a single mom. In 1994 Annie purchased an employment agency that specialized in placing travel agents. In the fall of 1996, while visiting her son during parents' weekend at NYU where he was studying Film and TV production, she looked around and realized that, while she had raised him to follow his dreams and passions, she had not followed her own advice. She immediately sold the employment agency.   In the meantime, Annie had met and married the man of her dreams (they met on a wrong phone number ... another story). She decided to help him build up his investment banking business with the agreement that when it was successful, she could pursue her own passion. Within a few years the business had achieved notable success and Annie enrolled in the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles in the Spring of 2001. She graduated with an Advanced Degree in March 2003, thus attaining that goal to become a fashion designer she had set 34 years earlier.   When the company was founded in 2006, it began in an extra bedroom in Annie's home with Annie sitting in front of her sewing machine, making each dress by hand. Seven years later Annie Girl & Anna Elyse has recently announced the opening of their storefront Flagship Salon and Design Studio in Old Town Pasadena, CA, which marks the third physical expansion of their headquarters (not counting when we took over the living room and dining room).   Annie Girl & Anna Elyse dresses are all Proudly Made in Southern California.

To view the collection, schedule an appointment with Bliss Bridesmaids here. For more on Anna Elyse, visit their website at www.annaelyse.com

{New Designer Announcement} Casablanca Bridal

We are super excited to announce the addition of Casablanca Bridal to the designers available at Bliss!

Casablanca Bridal was established in 1997 and has since become one of the fastest growing, well known manufacturers of bridal gowns in the bridal industry.

Casablanca is committed to designing bridal gowns that reflect the quality and attention to detail they are known for.  Every Casablanca gown is made to order one at a time and although that extends the order time for each gown, it also allows for unparalleled customizaion.

As with most bridal designers, Casablanca discourages the sale of thier gowns over the Internet as most are counterfeit or sub par quality. In support for small business in America, they recommend that you visit and place your order with a full service bridal salon that can provide you with the personal service and attention that each bride deserves.

View the latest collections on their website and keep an eye on our Facebook page in September for the arrivals of these stunning gowns!

{Vendor Spotlight} Blossoms on the Bricks

Spring is finally here (!!!! super excited about this!!!!) and we thought it was perfect that this week's Vendor Spotlight was for our friends over at Blossoms on the Bricks! Every Friday, The Bliss Girls look forward to seeing what BotB will bring us to pretty up our front desk! Check out what we had this week....

Blossoms on the Bricks is a super cute flower shoppe located on "the bricks" of Camp Bowie just a few blocks from our salon. From everyday bouquets (thank you, get well, Love You) to full service weddings (see amazing pictures below!), Darla and her staff can take care of your floral bloom dreams! They have over 17 years experience in design and go out of their way to take care of each and every customer.

You probably recognize the super fantabulous dispays that Darla and her crew put together outside the flower shop to display their creative genius. We were so proud of them this past October when they had their open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. (Opening day photos by p31eleven Photography)

We were so excited to see that one of our brides this past weekend (Congrats Naomi!) used Blossoms on the Bricks for her wedding! The theme was lavendar and lace. Here are a few pics from the wedding.....

If you want to see more floral gorgeousness like the following pics,

follow Blossoms on the Bricks on Facebook!

Blossoms on the Bricks 
5023 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76107
phone 817-377-1900
fax 817-377-1030

M-F 9AM - 5PM
Sat 9AM -2PM
Closed Sunday

Website    Facebook

Opening day photos : P31eleven Photography

{Fashion Updates} Markets, Designers and New Friends, Oh My!

What a whirlwind weekend at market we had! Dallas Market Center was all a buzz with designers and buyers in all areas of retail. We had to try really hard not to get distracted with all the fun! (still contemplating going back to pick up a few items!)

We had a great time chatting with some old friends, making new ones and a great surprise to meet the wonderful Jaime from Bella Flora in the middle of the day! She popped over to pick up a swatch for one of our projects together!

One fab gal that we had the pleasure of chatting with was our rep from Intuzuri (http://www.intuzuri.com/)! You know we have an obsession with all things from over the pond and the gowns from Intuzuri are the newest addition to our collection! We can't wait to show our brides this fabulous collection of lace gowns with intricate details and one super low back!

Another great find was some gorgeous mother's gowns and we do mean gorgeous! Just look at the beadwork on this one shoulder metallic number! (www.cameronblake.com)

Of course, we stopped in to see Justin Alexander, Sincerity Bridal and Mori Lee. Simple classic styles that Audrey Hepburn would die over, lace and peplum skirts are taking front stage and the bridesmaids gowns are red carpet worthy! We almost ordered one to wear ourselves!

The biggest news of the market is that along with the addition of Intuzuri, we will be offering our brides two new additional designers! Look for upcoming posts with all the details!

Bella Flora: www.bellafloraofdallas.com
Intuzuri Bridal: www.intuzuri.com
MOB/MOG: www.cameronblake.com
Bridal: www.blissfw.com
Sample Sale:  www.blissofftherack.com