Summer Bridal Gown Sale at The Bridal House!

Buy a Dress to Wear Once?

Forget It When You Can Now Rent Your Designer Dress through the Bridal House

Pick from among a wide select of dresses for your big day!

$299 will get you your dress, veil, and minor alterations for your big day.

So what are you waiting for???

Stop into the Bridal House today!

Allure Bridal Style: 8715 Size: 14 Color: White

Bonny Bridal Style: 755 Size: 12 Color: White

Mori Lee Bridal Style: 4174 Size: 14 Color: Ivory

Bonny Bridal Style: 638 Size: 12 Color: Ivory

Mori Lee Bridal Style: 4608 Size: 16 Color: White

Mori Lee Bridal Style: 4205 Size: 10 Color: Ivory

Jasmine Bridal Style: F375 Size: 12 Color: White

Mori Lee Bridal Style: 6172 Size: 10 Color: Pearl

Jasmine Bridal Style: T448 Size: 10 Color: White

Jasmine Bridal Style: F468 Size: 12 Color: Ivory

Mori Lee Bridal Style: 2305 Size: 16 Color: Pearl/Cafe

Bonny Bridal Style: 816 Size: 14 Color: Ivory

Mori Lee Bridal Style: 2194 Size: 12 Color: Ivory

Allure Bridal Discontinuation Styles for December 2011

We have received the list of discontinued styles for Allure Bridal for December 2011. Pictured are a couple of our samples that will be discontinued at the end of this year.

So what this means brides is that you have a very short amount of time to get the following styles from Allure Bridals.

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Bari Jay Trunk Show by The Bridal House- CHARLOTTE!

This weekend has finally arrived...After opening up the very large box from Bari Jay, I was pleasantly surprise at the diverse inventory for the Fall 2011 Collection. All the different fabrics, styles, and lengths!

The Bridal House is very excited to be hosting the Bari Jay Trunk Show this Saturday 7/16- Sunday 7/17!

Our Hours of Operation will be:

Saturday 7/16/11	10am- 5pm
Sunday 7/17/11	12pm- 5pm

Saturday is almost all booked up, so please call and schedule an appointment if you and your maids would like to browse.

Bari Jay's Fall 2011 Collection is found on their website: www.barijay.com

But listed below are the styles that will be featured...

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• 301
• 302
• 304
• 305
• 307
• 308
• 309
• 310
• 312
• 313
• 314
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--To schedule an appointment--
Phone: 704-597-0613
E-mail: thebridalhouse@sjbweddingsandevents.com
website: www.theplaceforbrides.com

Charlotte: FREE WEDDING PLANNING SEMINAR

SJB Weddings & Events is excited to present a complimentary wedding planning workshop to couples as they begin their wedding planning process. Often times couples do not know where to start in their wedding planning process. This seminar is designed to get brides and grooms on their way to planning a wedding of their dreams.

During this 90 minute seminar we will discuss:

• Where exactly to begin? What vendors should I book first?
• How to set a wedding budget?
• Where you can save money in your wedding budget?
• What to expect when meeting with various vendors?

There are a lot of wants for your wedding, but what details and vendors are needed to have a successful wedding.

WHO IS INVITED: Brides, Grooms and even parents.

WHEN: Thursday July 21, 2011 at 6:30 pm

WHERE: The Bridal House, 8432 Old Statesville Rd 400-A, Charlotte, NC 28269

Come out and learn some important details that will hopefully make your wedding planning a less stressful experience. We're excited to have a great conversation while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and yummy wedding cake by Cheesecake Etc.

PLEASE RSVP VIA:

--WEBSITE: Eventbrite -click-

--EMAIL: Info@sjbweddingsandevents for more information

--PHONE: 704-597-0613 (The Bridal House)

Bari Jay Trunk Show by The Bridal House!

BRIDES, mark your calendars because on Saturday, July 16^th through Sunday, July 17^th, The Bridal House will host one of the most awaited trunk shows of the season!

It will feature designs from Bari Jay’s fall 2011 Collection.

The store will open :

Saturday 7/16/11	10am- 5pm
Sunday 7/17/11	12pm- 5pm

Due to the high volume of client inquires we will SCHEDULE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! This is to ensure customer satisfaction. Please be sure to call or e-mail The Bridal House to find a time slot that fits your schedule.

We will be offering a 10% OFF promotion for any client that chooses to order on the day of their appointment. Remember this trunk show is ONLY for two days so take advantage of this special offer.

Also, to any BRIDE that is going for a more simple gown or possible destination dress, Bari Jay carries a WHITE collection that is also very beautiful.

Charlotte: Bridal House: Wedding Accessories

Calling all Brides are you in need of any of the following items? Most if not all of them come in a wide variety of colors, designs and shapes; as well they can be personalized to inscribe you and your soon-to-be hubby’s information.

Ceremony Accessories

--Garters

--Ring Pillows

--Flower Baskets

--Guest Books

--Pens

--Unity Candles

--Unity Sands

--Candle Holders

--Memorials

--Aisle Runners

Reception Accessories

--Glassware & Toasting Flutes

--Knife and Server Sets

--Cake Toppers

--Favor Boxes, Bags or Containers

--Bubbles

--Favor Fans

--Favor Labels, Cards or Tags

--Unique Favors

--Favor Ribbons

--Napkins

--Table Numbers or Stands

--Chair Sashes (Personalized)

Extras

--Thank You Cards

--Planner Books

--Card Boxes

--Bridal & Bachelorette Accessories/Stationary

Carlson Craft has supplied The Bridal House with a fantastic book full of these items. If you’re interested in checking out this book and looking for more information, call us at anytime! These items take between 4-10 business days!

The Bridal House also supplies various Carlson Craft Invitation Books; stay tuned to tomorrow’s blog for a special limited time offer!

Charlotte, NC--The Bridal House has NEW SUMMER HOURS!

Sunday	CLOSED
Monday	CLOSED
Tuesday	11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday	11: 00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday	11: 00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday	10: 00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday	BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Please make note of our new summer hours that started today June 1st! If you'd like to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our consultants call or email us!

Charlotte: JASMINE BRIDAL -- New Arrivals

JASMINE BRIDAL #F402

Yay to new arrivals! Jasmine Bridal is keepin' it classy with clean lines and opulent broaches.

This A-line Jasmine Bridal Collection dress is made from Italian Satin with two large silver broaches. The bodice slenderizes the waist with a heavily boned bodice but keeps contemporary clean lines throughout the anterior of the gown.

Although it does not have the favored sweetheart neckline, it has a slight dip which frames the face beautifully.

Here are some ideas for the rest of the bridal party!

Jasmine Bridesmaid #P49011 (can come in knee, tee or long)

Jade Couture #K4451

Charlotte: Plus Size Brides = Beautiful Brides

Plus size brides ask me: How do I do this? How do I look for a pretty and classic dress? I don’t want a frumpy dress that looks boring and blah!

• I always calm them down and say: Relax, don’t simply pick any old dress off of the rack. This process takes time, patience, and advice from a trusted bridal consultant!

What does being a 'plus size' bride really mean anyway? Well by designers standards it's anything from a size 18 and up. Now keep in mind when trying on bridal gowns it differs from trying on clothes at your local mall. Mainly because formal wear runs 1-3 sizes bigger. So, you very well may wear a size 14, but chances are you would be considered a "Plus Size Bride" fitting in a size 18 wedding dress. Now I get girls who state..."Well it should be the other way around...if it was a smaller size I might like it better." But what I always say is..."It shouldn't be the size that you’re worried about, it should be how your body looks in the dress."

Here's a topic we hate to talk about...loosing weight! What bride doesn’t want to loose a few LB’s before having to parade around for her friends and family in tons of dresses? I mean usually they want to wait till the very last minute, giving themselves a goal weight. Instead of a goal weight they should focus on what they have to work with and then alter. I swear if I had a $1.00 for every bride, bridesmaid or mother would ‘claimed’ they wanted to loose weight, I’d be relaxing on some beach in another country not working as a bridal consultant. Most if not all gowns can be modified to fit your new slim bod! It is crucial that you focus on finding a dress you love, not would love to fit it. Be realistic, and you won't stress about finding that dress.

Brides, here's a bit of advice; as stressful as wedding dress shopping is make sure you leave enough time to order your dresses. Typically is takes 4-6 months depending on each designer to order a bridal gown. Plus size dresses are often the same.

Here are a few new styles that The Bridal House just got in from Julietta™ by Mori Lee.

Style # 3096

Style # 3093

These gowns come in sizes 16W-32W, ivory or white, with removable flowers on both. Each dress features specific details such as beading, ruching, pickups and bodices that actuate any woman including a full figured girl. Both dresses would come with spaghetti strap and a shawl. Mori Lee has other strap and bolero options as well.

To see these dresses and any other of our bridal gowns; please visit our website and schedule an appointment.

Our new hours are:
Tuesday 10am-7pm & Wed-Sat 10am-5pm

Jasmine Bridal T440: BEST NEW STYLE FOR 2011

It's finally in....the dress you've all been calling, asking and begging us to get. This gown is one of the most wanted gowns for 2011.

Jasmine Bridal dress T440 has a trumpet silhouette made from a taffeta fabric. Many different body types would look beautiful in this gown because of the fan style neckline and V shape as well as the the bodice completely wraps the body from the top to the lower hip. Once the dress reaches the hip the skirt flows out to a field of flowers. Within all of the flowers are beaded crystals and pearls. Jasmine Bridal did a fantastic job targeting a fashion forward bride with timeless classic contemporary lines.

This gown will sure be the talk of your family and friends with it's overall WOW factor. With not a whole lot of bead work this gown makes a statement without going overboard. Many designers have created these fuller floral skirts for the 2011 season, and this happens to be one of our favorites.

In our store we have a poster of the gown in the window and everyone always stop to stare at it, ask questions about it and just drool over it. We are amped and very excited to be replacing that poster with the real deal!

If you'd like to schedule an appointment at The Bridal House to come try on this gown and many other styles by Jasmine Bridal, Allure Bridal and Mori Lee please call or e-mail to see what time works best for you.

Note: For the month of April & May
we are open on Tuesdays till 7pm for your convenience.

Jasmine Bridal T440

Allure Bridals: NEW ARRIVALS!!!!

Allure Bridals #8816

Allure Bridals #8807

Allure Bridals #8769

Allure Bridals #8764



Allure Bridals #8756

PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO TRY-ON THESE GOWNS!!!!!!!!

Prom Styles 2011 & Check List

So as most of you wait till last minute, we've had girls coming in every weekend looking for their prom dresses. Some have found gowns that they’ve been looking for online and some have found one’s they’ve never seen!

So as your shopping keep The Bridal House in mind, because once the gown is gone, you’re out of luck!!!

Here’s a must do check list you should do once you’ve found your gown!

1. Try on everything (dress, shoes, and accessories), make arrangements for any necessary alterations prior to your prom night (note: leave 2-3 weeks to get this done).
2. Do a few hair and makeup trials to figure out what’s your favorite. Check out some looks from some of your favorite celebs that have walked the red carpet.
3. Make all of your appointments for dinner the night of, makeup, hair, nails, etc. Leave a couple weeks in advance because your not the only one who’s going to prom and vendors tend to book up quickly.
4. Plan your after prom activities, make sure to have a backup plan if all else fails.
5. Keep your tickets in a safe place, no need to loose them before hand. (tip: stick them in the purse you will be wearing that night)
6. Shop around for prices for boutonnieres they can be costly.
7. Lastly, be safe and be sure to enjoy prom…

Here’s a ready-set-go look I came up with!!

Dress:
Riva Designs #6523

Jewerly:
Glam for Less

Shoes:

Jessica Simpson


Makeup:
Bobbi Brown Smoky Palette

Hairstyles 2011:

(1.) Long & Curly

(2.)Half up-Half down & Curly

(3.) All up, Messy sassy Bun