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

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The Bliss Girls!

{Thank You Notes} Lauren B

We are always so thrilled to receive pictures from our brides. Lauren sent us a picture from her wedding day and a sweet note that totally made our day! Enjoy!

Hello!

 

I purchased my dress from Bliss back in September of 2012 when I had my October wedding and I just remembered that when I purchased it, y'all mentioned sending pictures of me in on the big day! I've attached an image that I thought represented the dress well!

Thanks again for providing the perfect dress for me! It really was perfect.

 

Lauren

{Trend Alert} Reception Dresses

Hey ladies! Alright, let’s all be honest, the wedding industry has changed A LOT since our beautiful mommas walked down the aisle, am I right? And one of the trends that has been on the rise in the more recent years is having a reception dress, along with your ceremony gown, for your big day. Let’s explore that a little bit, shall we?

There are some great reasons to have a separate dress for your reception. Reason number one: if you have always dreamed about having an elaborate, beautiful grand gown gracing your bridal body when you float down that aisle towards the man of your dreams, maybe you haven’t quite considered how hard that baby may be to mingle, dance, and celebrate in at your beautiful reception. So why not have a reception dress to change into? Look at it as a time to show more of your personal style, whereas your ceremony gown may have been perfect for highlighting your bridal style. The reception dress may be influenced by your bridal gown or it may even be of a different style altogether. The reception dress can be long or short, either way. There really aren’t any rules as to what “qualifies” as a reception dress. The main focus here is comfort and hopefully that it does not require help from a bridesmaid in order to use the ladies’ room. Secondly, climate and the theme of your reception are factors that should definitely be considered when choosing whether or not you want to incorporate a reception dress into your special day. For example, maybe you’re getting married outdoors in the Texas summer and would like something a little more airy and easy to party in after you’ve said “I do.” If so, go for it! Here are just a few styles that we have in our bridesmaid collection here at Bliss that we think would be great for reception dresses:

 

WTOO Style 302

 

Watters Style 2252

Watters Style 2258

Watters Style 2412

Let’s face it, some of you will want to spend as much time as possible in your bridal gown on the day of your wedding, which is completely understandable!  The way you see it, it is the gown you’ve chosen to get married in and since it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, no one will be able to pry that thing off of you until you’re boarding a plane to your Honeymoon! If this is you, then GO GIRL! A reception dress is not for you and that's perfect!

All in all, the question that will ultimately make the decision whether choose to have a second dress or not is quite simple: "Do you want one?" One of the most exciting things about planning a wedding nowadays is that you can personalize and tailor your wedding to pretty much anything you want to do, as long as it fits in your budget. So, as always, stay true to your vision, and remember that your dress (or dresses) is/are no exception to that rule!

Styled Photo Shoot: Robert Carr Chapel

We were so thrilled to be included in this styled photo shoot at the Robert Carr Chapel! The bride is absolutely stunning and we were super impressed that the letters she holds were from her fiance! Who doesn't love a guy that will actually write you! Enjoy!

We want to say a big THANK YOU to all the wonderful vendors we worked with on this shoot! They are .....

Kari Crowe Photography :: Kari, http://karicrowe.com/
Kate Foley Designs :: Kate, http://www.katefoleydesigns.com/
Bloom Makeup Artistry :: Briggitte, http://www.bloommakeupartistry.com/
Organic Hair by Misty :: Misty, http://www.organichairftworth.com/
Bliss Bridal-Sash :: Wendy, http://www.blissfw.com/
TCU Robert Carr Chapel :: Brittany, http://www.chapel.tcu.edu/
Jewelry :: 10 West via Etsy, http://www.etsy.com/shop/10West
Lavender Joy Weddings, Design & Coordination :: Stefanie, http://www.lavenderjoyweddings.com/

Bridal Terminology: Lace - Alencon, Chantilly and beyond

When shopping for a wedding gown, terminology can be overwhelming. Let us help you with a few descriptions for some of the different lace fabrics that are available for your big day!

Alencon lace has a floral design on a clear net ground showing a classical design. The individual motifs are delicate and are always completely outlined with cord with the scallops around the edge being subtle.

Allover lace has a repetitive pattern similar to a printed material. On less expensive lace the edges are straight, sometimes with a long edge on each side and sometimes left unfinished.

Chantilly lace is a fine, open lace that features a delicate design of branches and flowers held together by flowing ribbons or scrolls. Finished with picots (decorative loops on the edge), the edges are more deeply scalloped than Alencon.

Guipere lace is sometimes called Venise, point de Venise or burned out lace. Unlike most laces, it does not have a net background and is an embroidered design. A common reference would also be the “doily” look.

Metallic lace is made with metallic threads.

Re-embroidered lace is any lace embroidered lace with a heavy cord, lace, ribbons, beads or sequins on the surface.

When comparing laces, compare the overall patterns as well as the variety of textures in the net and motifs. Lace gowns do not denote a particular era or style of wedding and can be transformed to fit almost any theme or venue.

Gowns pictured by Justin Alexander and Wtoo. Veils pictured by Sara Gabriel Veiling and Headpieces