Catching up

Well my friends it has been some time since we've blogged. I do apologize for that. So grab a cup of hot coco and lets gab for a while!

I want to send all of my congratulations to the newly engaged ladies! The holidays bring families together and year after year prove to be a great time for engagements! I am sure that your fiance has picked out a stunning ring that captures the unique and beautiful qualities of you! I hope to see it soon :)

We have had a very busy holiday season here at BleuBelle Bridal. The day after Christmas was just great! I feel like we should be a bridal salon in Pennsylvania because we see so many brides from there! Its great for me since that is my home state. Two brides came to see us with Pennsylvania connections that day.

Ashley is from Savannah but now lives in Philadelphia. She found a beautiful Reem Acra gown that we were sampling. She is thinking about doing a lace veil. I think that will be georgous! This gown is just like a blank canvas, perfect for adding personal touches to make it unique and totaly yours!


Our other Pennsylvania bride is from the South Central area (where I am from) and getting married at the Hotel Hershey! It is a fabulous resort in Hershey, PA. It also happens to be where my grandparents honeymooned! She will be coming back this week with her mother and aunt. I am very excited to see her again!!!!

I almost forgot, we even had another PA bride on Saturday the 27th! She has lived down here for about 13 years, but her aunt lives in my home town of Carlisle, PA and is my Mother's jewelr! It is such a small world. This bride is considering a short dress. I love it! There are a few Priscilla and Melissa dresses she is thinking of.

I just love this one! She is a little sassy and very sweet. The perfect dress for the bride who wants a classic tea-length gown!

In other news...

We will be sending the Tacori jewlery back on the 2nd! Please do not miss this opportunity to see all of the collection! There are so many fabulous pieces that you are sure to find the right accessory for any event!

Also keep your eyes open for a bridal show that will be taking place at The Southbridge Grand Lake Lodge & Spa on January 24th!

I hope you have a fantastic New Years! Happy wedding planning!

Merci Beaucoup to Southern Graces

This is a special thank you to the oh so fabulous Southern Graces catering and event firm. Everyday, the sweet ladies of Southern Graces have been dropping off scrumptious treats and sweets as a part of the twelve days of Christmas. Today, we received the most delicious hors d'oeuvres party in a box and a Fleur de Lis cookie! We have been loving the different treats that each new day brings- some of the favorites have included spinach queso with homemade tortilla chips, red velvet cupcakes, chocolate covered pretzels and a bottle of white muscadine wine from a local vinyard. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

If y'all don't already know about Southern Graces, be sure to check out their webiste
www.southerngracescatering.com/!

Carolina At Her Very Best

Carolina Herrera, my personal style icon (I want to be her!), is at her very best when creating charming and classic pieces such as this bolero. Made of cashmere and silk it features delicate embroidery and bead work. Trust me, the pictures do not do this little number justice, it is just fantastic. We have had a number of brides in recently who need to have their shoulders covered for their ceremony, according to church restrictions, and this bolero is the perfect solution. It is the picture of sophistication when paired with Carolina's ivory triple georgette dress (number 35706 as seen in the picture) and would look equally lovely when worn with any simple dress. And, for all of you winter brides, this is a wonderful way to keep warm!

Joan And Her Lovely Maids

Presenting...the simply stunning Joan (Vera Wang Luxe dress) and her maids, also by Vera in style numbers 21M08 and 21M12. This trio is wearing the latest from Tacori- sterling silver drop necklaces! This charming necklaces make a fantastic gift for maids! The necklaces also have matching drop earrings, which when combined, create a coordinated and elegant look. Come in to try on one or all of these fabulous dresses and jewelry. Happy Planning!!

Let them eat cake!!!!

I was just looking at my good friend Minette Rushing's web site. Minette is the cake designer extraordinaire behind Custom Cakes. She has done several of our brides weddings and each one that I have seen are just beautiful! I was specifically intrigued by her grooms cakes! They are just so neat. She can really create something unique that captures you beloved.

You must also see her blog! She posts on a regular basis with events and new cakes. The most current post is from Caroline Rim's wedding! She was one of our lovely brides.

Check out Minette's fabulous web site and blog for some great eye candy to get those creative juices flowing. I wish you the best of luck in all your wedding planning. I hope to see you soon!

Latest Tacori Obsession

So, this new piece from Tacori is our latest obsession here at BleuBelle Bridal. It is a sterling silver ponytail wrap with Swarovski crystals. It is from Tacori's Regal Wedding collection and can be worn as a hair accessory or as an innovative necklace. We adore the way that it looks when braided through a long and loose ponytail!

One of our favorite brides, whose wedding is in just a few short weeks, was in this past weekend and purchased this hair piece for her upcoming nuptials. She will be wearing her hair in an elegant and retro updo and will have her stylist work the piece into her hair. We know that she will look simply stunning on her day and have been just thrilled to be a part of this joyous occasion!

My *Favorite* Tacori Piece

Do you have the perfect dress and veil but maybe something is missing? Looking for the perfect accent piece for your wedding day? This sterling silver Tacori brooch from the vintage collection is an absolute must for you! The hints of white topaz add just the right amount of sparkle and the piece is completed by Swarovski crystals. Use it as an accent on your dress, your maid's dresses or even on your bouquet. However you decide to wear it, this versatile piece will be one to cherish and something that you can wear long after your special day.

Extended Trunk Show

Hello!

After speaking with Nabil at Tacori, he has agreed to let us keep all of the beautiful jewelry through the 1st weekend of the New Year! I have to say that their pieces are really beautiful. There seems to be something for everyone! Whether you are looking for something classic, vintage, modern, simple, or ornate - there are Tacori Pieces for you!

Over the next few weeks we are going to feature some of the beautiful designs we have for the trunk show. You can also visit Tacori's web site to see other styles available.

This is a really lovely necklace that has many coordinating pieces. It has pearls and Swarovski crystals. My favorite aspect of this necklace, and the other coordinating pieces, is the detailed work that goes into the pearl mounting. They look like leaves, giving a very natural and organic feeling.

Stop by at any time to take a look at the Tacori Trunk Show. I hope that you have a great week. Happy wedding planning!

"The Scalloped Dress"

I have received several e-mails asking about "the scalloped dress" that was featured on Style Me Pretty.


Let me introduce her to you. Her name is Zoe and she is designed by Vera Wang. She is an amazing dress! Zoe is part of the Vera Wang Luxe Collection. This means that she is hand made in Ohio start to finish by one woman. She features a sculpted sweetheart neckline with passimentary loops (that are also at the hem). Zoe is a modified mermaid silhouette with a wrapped bodice of organza that ties into a bow at the back. On the dress are two kinds of hand placed lace - Lyon and Alencon. There is also an optional raffia belt (shown in both pictures).

Zoe really is quite a lovely dress. Due to all of the detailing that goes into making her, she is a bit expensive. However, remember that this month she is 10% off because of the lovely ladies at Vera offering a token of appreciation on the gowns.

If you want to know more about the lovely Zoe - stop by or give me a call! I look forward to seeing you soon. Happy wedding planning!

Bridal Resource Library

Hello to all of my lovely brides!

We have a new section of the bridal salon. I am very excited to announce our Bridal Resource Library!

The Bridal Resource Library

This is a very special little section of the bridal salon. In the Resource Library you have some of the best wedding books and magazines at your finger tips! Have a seat at the desk while you look out the window onto Broughton Street, dreaming about the big day. A color copier and scanner is available for you to print or e-mail images. Our creative staff is also available to help you plan and brain storm.

See how much fun you can have spending some time in the Resource Library!

In the space we have the business cards for other local vendors. These are the best of the best in Savannah! From cakes to flowers to planners - we can assist you in finding the right vendors for your special day.

I hope that you take advantage of the space. Come up on a week day to sip on champagne while you flip through bridal magazines and books. I would recommend the week days just because Saturday can be a little nutty.

I hope that you have a lovely week. Happy wedding planning!

December Happenings

Well one week ago we were all celebrating our thankfulness for life, family, friends, and all of the other things we are so privileged to have. We are also now a week closer to Christmas! There are some exciting December happenings at BleuBelle Bridal.

Vera Wang
We received notification that now through the 30th Vera Wang is offering 10% off all orders! This means that all of our fabulous Vera Wang gowns can be yours for 10% off! Here are some of my favorites as a little eye candy to you :)

Clockwise - Style 12588, Style 11417, Style "Zoe", Style 12088

This discount from Vera also includes all maids orders! So if you place your order for maids dresses between now and the 30th it will be 10% off!

Courtesy of Photography by Lori

This is just an example of one of our beautiful maids dresses worn by real brides maids! The style for this dress is 23M06.

Vera does not have all of her bridal gowns or maids dresses on the web site. Come in to take a better look at her collection!

Tacori

There will also be a Tacori trunk show starting on December 8th and running through the 20th! The show will feature 19 different collections. Collections are pieces of jewelry that coordinate. For instance a necklace, earrings, headpiece, bracelet, and broach. The beauty of this is that you may just want to wear earrings and a bracelet but want to get a necklace for your maids. Well there is a coordinating piece for them! Broaches could make for a lovely gift to your mother or grandmother. There are just so many options!

This is one of my favorite collections! The filigree detail is just beautiful. Here is a close up.


This is style 7E1081 and guess what. They are only $75! They are real pearl and silver. You just can't beat that. The filigree is very natural feeling - perfect for a bride who wants something understated and special.

I hope to see you in the very near future. Take advantage of these great opportunities while they last! Happy wedding planning!

Tacori Trunk Show

Bleubelle Bridal cordially invites you to our

TACORI TRUNK SHOW

December 8th thru the 20th

Tacori’s Bridal.Evening accessories are uniquely designed for today’s new bride.
Tacori pieces create a coordinated ensemble that can be worn on a bride’s wedding day and beyond. Each piece is hand-crafted by Tacori artisans with sterling silver, genuine stones,
natural pearls and Swarovski crystals.

We hope to see all of you lovely brides for this exclusive opportunity to view and purchase 19 of Tacori's most popular and beautiful lines.