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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--To schedule an appointment--
Phone: 704-597-0613
E-mail: thebridalhouse@sjbweddingsandevents.com
website: www.theplaceforbrides.com

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

Jade & Jade Couture: NEW ARRIVALS

Mother of Bride/Groom you don’t have much time left...if your sons/daughters are getting married in the spring it’s vital you get in high gear and start hitting the pavement.

As of Thursday; January, 13^th, 2010…Our collections Jade & Jade Couture by Jasmine Bridal are shipping from April 4^th-23^rd . Every week you wait is another week added to those dates. Meaning it takes 12-14 weeks for shipping. Since those are only estimated shipping dates, you Spring Weddings need to get serious about helping your mom’s find a dress. You don’t want to be scrambling to find something at a consignment store or at a major department store off the rack.

Here’s some newbie’s from our 2011 inventory. Fresh out of the box, on the rack ready to be tried on!

Jade Couture #K4451
This Jade Couture gown is made from a Luxe Taffeta that comes in various colors and sizes. The skirt can be made shorter into tea-length or knee-length. The embellishment that is shown on the right lower hip can be removed or placed elsewhere on the dress because it is a simple but elegant broach.

Jade Couture # K4447

This Jade Couture gown is a little softer and lighter made from a Couture Satin Face Chiffon. Its fitted bodice would be ideal for any woman concerned with their body shape. It comes with a shorter less heavy jacket which would be great for any upcoming spring/summer weddings! This gown also comes in various colors and sizes.

Jade Couture # K4442

Our last new arrival from Jade Couture is more of a reserved style. Made from a Luxe Taffeta the dress will give you more structured shape. The top and bottom look to be separate pieces but in fact the gown is not two pieces but one! The color shown is the color we have it in here at The Bridal House and the Teal with the gorgeous silver sparkled belt definitely says “I’m a stylish mom”.


FOR ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE AND ANY JADE & JADE COUTURE GOWNS PLEASE CONTACT US VIA:

--EMAIL: thebridalhouse@sjbweddingsandevents.com
--WEBSITE: theplaceforbrides.com
--FACEBOOK SEARCH: The Bridal House
--PHONE: 803.412.7173

BUY ME NOW!! Charlotte Prom Dresses -- featuring Lafee by Jasmine Bridal

BUY ME NOW...

Girls Girls Girls, it's extremely important to get started on your prom dress shopping! With tons of dresses at your disposal, others might choose that dress you've been looking for without you knowing it! Don’t you hate when you go out to search for that perfect red dress and next thing you know you see your arch nemesis wearing YOUR exact same dress on your prom night?

So this is why The Bridal House is making all the dresses viewable via our blog and within our store…we want girls to be happy trusting that they won’t have a run-in with the mean girls who might be wearing THEIR DRESSES.

Lafee by Jasmine Bridal is a flashy but classy Prom line that features sparkles galore! What girl doesn’t love her fair share of BLING.

Check out the goods of the NEW ARRIVALS by Lafee by Jasmine Bridal!

CHARLOTTE PROM--Riva Designs :: NEW ARRIVALS at The Bridal House!

Are you a Charlotte,NC High School teen or tween searching of a dress that in fresh, fun and fabulous for prom/homecoming? Well The Bridal House has dresses pouring in all shapes, sizes, designs, colors and sparkles. If you’re a girl who wants her dress here by prom night we have most if not all the dresses your heart could imagine.

I was one of those girls who went looking at prom dresses as soon as they came in, well if you are too….then come in and look at what we have for you. NOW is definitely the time to buy your dresses before someone else from your school has the design or color you want.

BE A TRENDSETTER and bring a group of your girlfriends from the cheerleading squad or volleyball team and try on some dresses!!!!

NOTE: We are looking for representatives from all the local high schools not only one's in charlotte...if you are interested in becoming a prom rep for The Bridal House, email thebridalhouse@sjbweddingsandevents.com!!!

Here’s some HOT Riva Designs that might peak your interest…Just call us at the store if you’re interested to set up an appointment :)\