Fall 2009 Vera Wang

Wow! Can I just tell you how much I am loving the Fall 2009 Vera Wang collection?! They are some of the most fantastic dresses from one collection that I have seen. The entire show blew me away. I will admit, there are some dresses that are very Vera - ones I don't really see our BleuBelle Brides wearing - but overall the collection is amazing! If you haven't checked it out yet you must at Brides.com!

I am going to play favorites and share with you two of the dresses that I have just fallen in love with. Style 12169 and style 12199 are just so darling.

The top two images are of 12169. Let me first start off by saying - WOW! I have had a favorite dress for quite some time, but this one really has stolen my heart. It is made with Dove colored Duchesse Silk and Charcoal Tulle. It can come in white or ivory. So don't worry! You can still have this fabulous dress even if the color is a little too nontraditional for you.

A little tid bit of bridal trivia for you - white dresses were originally only used for weddings because the bride was unable to afford a dyed fabric. Only wealthy brides could wear a coloured gown.

I love the ribbon accent and stars on the dress. Both are optional but could be a fun touch to add for the reception if you didn't want to wear them down the aisle. You may even be able to turn the stars into earrings and a matching necklace. I will have to explore that option with local jewelers.

Style 12199 is also a fantastic option! She is made of Duchesse Silk as well (shown in ivory) and has an aquamarine garland. The garland can also come in a crytal color so that it is a little more subdued. The back sash is shown in black elastic but it can also come in oyster, ivory, or white grosgrain ribbon.

I just adore the bodice of this dress. The neck line is beautiful! Sweetheart necklines are a nice option for something a little different than just straight across. The draping of the skirt is lovely as well. I believe that this will create a nice slim shilloutte.

I just can't wait to see these girls in person! I know that these two will be on the top of many magazines best dress lists for Fall 2009! I hope that they inspire you as you search for your wedding gown.

Happy wedding planning!

Savannah Weddings Magazine

Some of you local brides may have seen the newest publication to grace Savannah - Savannah Weddings Magazine. I have heard that it will be going national, so all of you out of town brides will be able to get a copy soon!


The publication is just gorgeous! They featured several of our gowns in the issue - including this beautiful Vera on the cover! I really love this dress. Its satin faced organza and when you walk it just floats. The seaming on this dress is very unique too. It is great for the bride who is a little straighter because it creates an hourglass shape. This dress aslo elongates the legs with virtical seaming on the skirt.

Another feature of Savannah Weddings that we were excited about was that one of our brides was in the magazine.

Rebeca Sineath wore a flowy Reem Acra gown with a bleu sash and floral broach. The images were taken by Chia and Hon. The wedding looked so lovely at Oldfield River Club in Bluffton, SC.
You must pick up the magazine to see her wedding and the other fabulous weddings that were featured!

Best Wishes in your planning! I hope to see you soon!

Adventures in wedding planning!

At BleuBelle Bridal, we tend to help our brides with different elements of the wedding. Being a bridal salon, most of that is attire related but we also give opinions on venues, colors, favors, and the millions of other details that go into wedding planning!

By best friend in the entire world is getting married next October in Pennsylvania. She and I spent last weekend doing preliminary planning. I normally don't get to do that with our brides since they have at least an idea of where things will be once they come to see me. It was so exciting looking through the different magazines, pulling ideas and seeing what the reoccurring themes were.

Something that I have enjoyed seeing brides do is taking things that are important to them or their groom and incorporate it into the wedding. For instance, my best friend grew up on an apple orchard. Since the fall is harvest time for apples, she is going to incorporate them into the table arrangements and maybe even do them as favors. We fell in love with the green apple color, so I believe that will be the main type of apple that is used.


Using in season products are always the way to go! Whether it is flowers or food - using in season products will cut down on costs because they do not have to be imported. You can also usually find a local vendor who grows what you are looking for.

She also decided that the other accent color would be blue. A darker blue, but not navy. These two colors together will be really lovely together. They aren't your traditional fall wedding colors, which will make them stand out from other weddings next fall.

This is kind of the color combination, as it is now. That Jim Hjelm maids dress is so cute! The sweet heart neckline is very flattering and a nice change from straight across strapless. The pleating draws the eye in, very slimming. Who knows maybe she will choose this one for us (wink wink)?!

Best wishes in your wedding planning! As I said before, we love giving advice on all things bridal. Send me an e-mail, call, or drop by any time!

Exciting Maids Dress News!

It is with great pleasure that I announce Vera Wang Maids has lowered the prices of almost all of their dresses! Most dresses are now less than $300. We carry a large selection of her cocktail and full length maids dresses. The Vera Wang Maids site only has a few styles from the collection but there are many more option in styles that the ones on the site. I would recommend looking at Brides.com as well for images of her maids dresses. Here are two of my favorites!
This is style 23M05. It is such a great full length option! I love the combination of tulle and satin. It is a very flattering style for maids and has little straps to help keep the dress up. Also, Vera did pockets this season! So your girls can hold your lip stick, snacks, or anything else you need during the big day!
Style 23M15 is another favorite of mine! I just love this dress! It is so chic. A gorgeous cocktail length option. This is a style that your girls could wear again and again. The metallic band also come is silver if that coordinates with your color scheme better. Like the other dress, this one has those handy pockets!


The best way to look at maids dresses though is to do it in person! Stop by the store to see not only our Vera Wang Maids but Jim Hjelm, Alvina Valenta, and Amsale dresses as well. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Reasons why we love what we do ...

This past weekend we were so blessed to be part of our brides big day! Heather, Kaylee, and I (Jaclyn) all helped make those last moments as a maid special for our bride. Heather and I delivered the dress to one of the most beautiful historic homes downtown, the Green-Meldrium House. It is right beside St. John's Episcopal Church. Oh, to live in a home like that! We laid everything out for our bride - her dress, shoes, veils, and earrings. Christine Hall, the photographer, was able to get some beautiful shots of the dress before our bride arrived. Once the bride, her girls, and mother arrived there was a great sense of anticipation. I helped her get into the dress, making sure it was in just the right place.

While Christine took photos, Heather helped make sure that the bride looked perfect. Kaylee and I were with our bride before going down the aisle. There was some comic relief when one of us got a case of the hiccups! It made all of us giggle.

When it was time for her to walk down the aisle, we laid out the train and veil. She was a vision on her father's arm! After the beautiful ceremony, we bustled her dress and put in a shorter veil. It was a Royal Bustle, two rows of French Bustling. The groomsmen had fun watching that - they were mesmerized!

Another event occurred yesterday that made me remember how privileged we are to be part of a brides journey. A very sweet bride and mother came in for an appointment. Kaylee and I met them down in The Paris Market where we were able to chat and get to know each other. When we came up to the bridal salon we talked specifically about her vision for the wedding. Once we all had a good idea of what we were looking for, we started pulling dresses. She at first seemed to be going in a flowy direction. She tried on two that really looked amazing on and she loved. Then, she tried on "The One!"

She just knew once it was on. It was then confirmed by mom, who loved it as well. What was so special was that she was able to create two totally different looks out of the one dress. By using a ivory double faced silk satin sash and cathedral length ivory veil with scattered pearls, she was able to create a very timeless look. To change it up for the reception (and maybe the bridal portrait) we put on a black silk shantung sash, cage veil, and Victorian Bustle! It was so modern and fashion forward!
To quote what our bride wrote in our guest book:

"Thank you so much for the wonderful experience as I shopped for my bridal accessories and beautiful wedding gown! The personal attention and amazing atmosphere made it so special and memorable! I will always remember how great of an experience I had! Thanks again!"

Needless to say, it was a wonderful experience for all involved. Like I said, we love what we do. That's why we are here. We want each bride that steps into our space to have the most wonderful experience. We want her to see the wedding day vision come to life!
Best wishes in planning your wedding and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Spring Bridal ideas

Fall has surely come in Savannah. You can tell because at night it will get into the sixties but up in the eighties during the day! Every now and then it will stay cooler during the day, but usually that sun keeps you very warm as you walk down Broughton.

Well, with fall here that means we are getting in many Spring 2009 brides, as well as some for the Fall of 2009. Our designers have created some beautiful gowns for the new collections. They are focusing on a more fitted silhouette. Something mermaid or modified a-line. The mermaid really allows the bride to show off her figure, while the modified a gives a bit of shape but still some fullness.

Details like lace and beading are still popular. We just received this AMAZING Priscilla of Boston gown!This dress is made of Gardenia Satin, so soft and yummy! The lace on the bodice is called Alencon. It is one of the two popular bridal laces. The difference between Alencon and Chantilly (the other traditional bridal lace) is that Alencon is corded, making it stand out a little bit more. I absolutely love the neckline on this dress! The slight sweetheart and gathered satin create lovely lines.

There are always so many ways to make a dress truly yours. For instance, it would be really fun to try that dress with a colored sash for the reception! A family broach is one way to get your something borrowed in as well :) And don't forget about your veil! A little veil (shorter than your elbow) would be great for a casual wedding. If you aren't into the whole veil thing, a feather accent would also look gorgeous.

I am always happy to give recommendations with style questions or any wedding questions for that matter! Drop me a line, call, or come by some day. I would love to chat.

Happy wedding planning!

2 Year Anniversary Celebration!

Two years ago this month, owner Heather Burge opened the doors of BleuBelle Bridal to give brides the experience that she wanted while shopping for her wedding gown. She invisioned a quite inviting atmosphere where a bride, along with friends and family, can relax and enjoy this special time in a woman's life. She found the perfect space on the third floor of the building on Broughton and Whitaker streets in downtown Savannah. Soon she was placing orders with Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, and other designers.

Two years later, some changes have taken place but the core goal of giving brides the most wonderful experience still reigns. In celebration of our 2 Year Anniversary, we would love to give every bride a 10% token of appreciation on her gown. As always, brides who purchase their gown from us also get 10% off their accessories and maids dresses. This sale will run through the end of the month, so take advantage of this opportunity and get the gown of your dreams! Please call for an appointment, or stop by and take a look! We look forward to seeing you soon!