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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{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!

{Venue Spotlight} The Orchard

Hidden in a quiet corner of the DFW metroplex is The Orchard, a new, state of the art venue that will serve as the perfect backdrop for all of life’s special occasions. The Orchard can accommodate a wide range of events including weddings and receptions as well as banquets, proms, anniversaries, birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, Quinceañeras, dinner dances and many other special events. Whether you are planning a small intimate gathering or a large extravaganza we feel confident that The Orchard will meet all of your needs.

Natalie Pitts Photography

The Orchard is conveniently located 20 minutes northwest of Fort Worth just off Highway 199. Upon arrival you and your guests will travel down a quaint one lane road, across a creek and into the 50 acre pecan orchard. Nestled among these one hundred year old pecan trees sits the simple, yet elegant, venue. The 7,700 square foot reception hall can accommodate guest counts from 50 to 400 and is equipped with a stage, modern video & audio equipment, a full bar, a prep kitchen and many other amenities that will insure your event is a success. The reception hall opens onto a large covered patio, beautifully landscaped lawn and a pergola that is perfect for outdoor ceremonies. We invite you to come take a tour and let us introduce you to the elegance and beauty that is The Orchard.

Jess Barfield Photography

DFW Fine Arts

Bliss Bride, Sally! (Two Blue Shoes Photography)

 You have to check out this gorgeous venue!  Here is the contact info:

website: www.theorchardtx.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Orchard/157084284341222

Phone number: 817.270.4555

{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!

{Out & About} Aristide Event Center Open House



Last night, we had the privilege of attending the Bridal Open House at Aristide Event Center in Mansfield, Texas.  We were honored to showcase a sampling of our dresses at this gorgeous venue and had so much fun catching up with some of our fellow wedding vendors: Lucia of Foster Blue & Co. Wedding Planning, Beccy of Creme de la Creme, Heidi of Sugar Bee Sweets, and David of Video One Productions!  Here are a few pics of the event.

The Ballroom with one of our Justin Alexander gowns at the end of the aisle.

 

A Panoramic shot of the beautiful Ballroom

 

Panaromic shot of the stunning Bride's Room

One of our Kathy Ireland gowns in the Bride's Room

Sugar Bee Sweets set-up

Foster Blue & Co.  Event Planning

Creme de la Creme Catering

Ballroom Tablescape

 We loved meeting all the new brides that are planning their weddings and also meeting some new vendors as well!  Aristide is always such a pleasure when we visit and it would be a wonderful place for your wedding day with its fabulous ambience and architecture.  We want to thank them again for having us!  Please contact them if you are interested in getting more information:

website:

www.aristideevents.com

Phone: 817-842-1212

Email: info@aristideevents.com



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!

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