{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

{Store Windows} Gold Dust Vintage

We were super excited when the girls from Gold Dust Vintage said they would dress up our windows for December!

Did you see these amazing chairs? You can have those at your wedding!

The couch is to die for ................ Did someone say bridal portraits?

We were so sad to see the windows taken down today but alas, the pretty's are scheduled to be fabulous for someone else now. Thank you Megan and Rachel for making us look so festive this December!





If you want to get in touch with the girls from Gold Dust Vintage Rentals, here's the info:

Gold Dust Vintage Rentals
megan@golddustvintage.com
rachel@golddustvintage.com

817-703-7619

www.golddustvintage.com

Specialty rentals of vintage decor, props, furniture and creative details for weddings, parties, photo sessions and more!

{Store Windows} Splurge Events and Traveling Vintage Rentals

The past few weeks Splurge Events and Traveling Vintage Rentals have dressed up our store windows with some fabulous decorations and vintage furniture.

Each week, they change them out a little bit to showcase what they can do for you at your wedding!

We just love this vintage sofa and they have so many different ones to choose from!

Can't you just imagine having a rehearsal dinner or head table decorated like this! Love the hanging glass jars and bottles!

Thank you Jenna and Rosalie for doing such an amazing job, as always!

For more information on how to get these fab girls to dress up your wedding, here's the info:

Splurge Events: click here

Traveling Vintage: click here

{Vendor Spotlight} Arden Prucha Photography

Here at Bliss, we work closely with many fantastic wedding vendors and we know how important it is to find vendors that you can really trust.  And we also know that your choice of photographer is one of the most important decisions in making your day everything that you dream it will be! Today, we are featuring one of our favorite photographers, Arden Prucha of Arden Prucha Photography!  She is the full package with an amazing talent, creativity, passion and personality!

Here are a few words from Arden, herself:

"I never thought I would be a wedding photographer. I was scared of being in charge of such a monumental task… documenting one of the most important day in a couple's life! After I photographed my first wedding I was thrilled and ready to photograph more. Capturing love, bliss, romance, fun and intimate candid moments was something I've fallen for. This year we have traveled all over the nation and down south of the border to capture our clients exchanging vows, kisses, and having a blast with their friends and family. These celebrations bring joy to my heart and I am honored to be chosen to celebrate with them! I am proud and humbled to call this a job and I am grateful that Bliss has featured my work. I love this industry and I love Fort Worth!"

Here are a few examples of Arden's amazing work:

These next two images feature our very own Bliss bridal consultant, Tiffany and her handsome hubby, married recently in the beautiful Texas Hill Country!

Aren't these images stunning?  So, if you are still in need of a photographer, contact Arden Prucha Photography and let her help you document the magic of your wedding day!

Email: arden@ardenprucha.com

Website: www.ardenprucha.com

Phone: 817.690.1572

The "Cardinal Rules" of wedding dress shopping

On a recent episode of Say Yes to the Dress on TLC, Kleinfeld Fashion Director Randy Fenoli offered “The Cardinal Rules of Wedding Dress Shopping.” As simple as these rules may sound, following them can help any bride find her perfect wedding dress with out all the stress.

1) “Don’t try on a dress that is outside of your budget”
A bride will inevitably fall in love with one she cannot afford and will be very disappointed when she can't have it.

2) “Don’t keep secrets from the bridal consultant”
If the bride has already seen something somewhere else that she likes, she should let the store consultant know so she can work with her.

3) “Leave the entourage at home”
It’s ok to bring a friend or family member but the more people a bride brings, the more opinions she will hear and the more confused she might be.

4) “Once you find a dress, stop shopping”
Some brides keep shopping because they are afraid they will miss their “perfect dress.” According to Kleinfeld’s, 90% of the brides who keep shopping actually stick to their original choice.

5) “Don’t get your heart set on a dress you saw in a magazine”
The bride should keep an open mind and try on a few dresses. The one she saw in a magazine might not suit her when she tries it on.

and finally.........

6) “Always wear underwear (when trying on wedding dresses)”

Blush by Winnie Couture Fashion Show

As a follow up to our earlier post, we wanted to share the runway photos from the fashion show at NY Bridal Week for Winnie Couture.

Esme, received over 10 million likes in 3 hours after Glamour posted her picture on Instagram. You MUST see this glitter girl in person.

Here are some other shots from the show!

As the only independent bridal salon in the state of Texas, be sure to make your appointment to see this collection when it arrives! Trunk Show January 25-26th!

Intuzuri Collection Debuts in the US!

We know how you love your couture lace look and did we ever find a fabulous collection! Intuzuri {$1900 - $3,000}debuted for the first time at NY Fashion Week from over the pond.

We snatched this jewel of a collection up and made sure that our Bliss brides could be one of the first to wear this style down the aisle!

So…………. We had them pack it all up and ship the collection straight to our salon from Market! Yes, you heard that right! All of the US stores saw it NY Fashion Week and our brides get it this week!

Months before any store will have it in their collection! The gowns will arrive on November 16th and stay through November 24th!

Make your appointment to try these fabulous gowns while they are here! For more pinnable goodies, follow Intuzuri on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/intuzuri/!

Sassi Holford - Couture Bridal Gowns and a Royal Wedding

We have been eyeing this certain designer from London for almost 5 years now and we have finally brought her into the Bliss Collection!

We don’t event know where to start on the luxurious fabrics (seriously, you cannot put it into words, it’s a feeling) impeccable craftsmanship, attention to detail, fits that are to die for and classic grace that becomes every bride.

Sassi Holford {$3,500 - $7,000} created the gown for Princess Anne’s daughter in law when she was married 3 years ago in Westminster Abbey !

With salons all over the world (three countries buyers were visiting her while we were in her showroom!) Sassi Holford is one of the leading couture designers available to brides today. Here are a few snapshots of the stunning gowns headed to Bliss!

Trend Alert! So, the base gown is called Tilly (how cute is that!) Now watch what we can do with Ms Tilly ……. Floral sheer jacket for the romantic look,

or lace caplet sleeves

with a finishing bow detail in the back,

and then ……. You can change to reception ready Swarovski details for a completely different look!

Meet Faye – a gorgeous Jaquard gown…..

and her bestie Bluebell – Stephanotis detailing seen all over fashion week…..

and our favorite (but we are a bit partial to this one) Lucy!

Just a few samples of the beautiful stylings of Sassi Holford! Trunk Show January 17-18th! For more grace and beauty, follow Sassi Holford on Facebook!

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