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!

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!

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….

Featured Bride: Amelia F

We had the pleasure of assisting Amelia in finding the gown of her dreams. She was kind enough to share some photos of her wedding day taken by Jonathan Ivy Photography along with some words . Enjoy!

I was always the girl that said I would never get married, so unlike most girls, I never dreamed of a wedding and especially never imagined what my wedding dress would look like. In Oct. ’10, I got engaged, and at that point, I realized I better figure out the dress that I would wear to walk down the aisle. As a General Surgery Resident, I have very little time, so most nights my fiancé would find me asleep with a wedding magazine on one side and a surgical textbook on the other with an episode of “Say Yes to the Dress” playing on the TV in the background. Needless to say, I had no idea what I wanted to wear, but I knew because I wear scrubs and clogs on a daily basis, that I needed a dress that would be “the dress” for me.

In late January, my sister and mother traveled to Fort Worth to be a part of the special adventure to find my dress. Our first stop was at Bliss Bridal Salon. We walked in, and although I assumed I would feel anxious and stressed, I surprisingly became relaxed and calm. All the pressure of finding the perfect dress quickly subsided as I met Wendy who became my ultimate dress advisor. The shop’s atmosphere was very inviting, and I wasn’t overwhelmed with lots of dresses on racks everywhere. Wendy showed me every dress in the shop and listened to everything I had to say, so by the middle of the appointment, she completely knew my personality and what would work for me. I chose the first dress I picked out and the last dress I tried on which was a beautiful Justin Alexander ballgown. I knew it was the dress for me because, as soon as I put it on, I was smiling, dancing, and laughing.

The whole experience was fun, quick, and comforting, and was the first of many wonderful encounters that I had with the ladies of Bliss. Over the next months getting ready for the wedding, I got my veil and fascinator at a Sara Gabriel trunk show which was another great experience at Bliss. At all of my appointments, I was usually post-- call, near exhaustion, and always alone because my family was not in town. I felt like I became the adopted daughter of Bliss because, at every appointment, the ladies were there to answer all my questions and put any concerns at rest while sharing the joy and excitement of getting the perfect dress for my big day.

On 9/17/11, I married the perfect man on the perfect day in the perfect dress. When I got my dress on, I was smiling, dancing, and laughing just as I was the moment Wendy put me in it back in January. So, in the end, I did get “the dress,” and I honestly don’t think it could have been a better and more enjoyable experience as it was at Bliss. They always accommodated my crazy schedule and were absolutely great to work with. Bliss takes the time to know their clients and are eager to get as much information about their hopes and dreams of the big day as well as the wedding venue so that they can put you in the best dress. All of the ladies are wonderful to work with and very professional. You may walk in the salon as a customer but you leave feeling like a friend, or even in my case, an adopted daughter. My wedding day was the best day of my life, and my experiences with Bliss helped to make that happen.

Adele Wechsler Trunk Show

Come to Bliss Bridal Salon February 24th-27th for the Adele Wechsler Trunk Show.

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Adele Wechsler gowns are undeniably beautiful pieces that are inspired by "the bride who cares about the world within which she lives". The ECO COUTURE line offers brides an eco-friendly option "with all the luxury of a couture gown".

With you Adele Wechsler gown purchase, you will receive a watercolor sketch of your gown by Adele, the bride's monogram initials in the gown, and a tree planted in your honor. You do not want to miss out on this special opportunity.

*Gowns range from $2,000 to $4,000.