~by Cheryl

Here’s a reminder to come and see us at the Wedding Show on Temple Square! It will be in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building this Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 from 10AM to 5PM. We hope to see you all there…

~by Cheryl

This was found recently in Annie’s Mailbox, and is something brides should consider when choosing a wedding gown:

Dear Annie:
I am a photographer who has done many weddings. The current trend of strapless dresses, however, has presented wedding dress horrors. Please tel all brides looking for dresses to consider the following:
Strapless dresses don’t look great on everyone, especially overweight or large-busted women. If you feel even remotely uncomfortable in the dress, you will look it. If the dress slips down at all when you walk, imagine spending your entire wedding adjusting it and pulling it up. These things are not attractive. More than once, I have seen a surprise appearance by “the girls,” especially when the bride lifts her arms while dancing or to throw the bouquet. Bending over to talk with children or kiss Grandma presents a whole new problem. I have spent hours Photo shopping out creases, dimples, stretch marks, and unattractive cleavage.
So try a dress with spaghetti straps or a halter, or wear something that shows off your back, but please, no more strapless gowns.
-K.R.

Dear K.R.:
Thanks for your words of wisdom. Brides, take note. Just because it looks good in a magazine doesn’t mean it’s right for you.

Although not every bride needs to say “no” to strapless gowns, it is important to make sure your strapless gown fits correctly! This is one area we know well. Nancy and her team work hard to get an excellent fit to make sure the gown doesn’t slip down. A well constructed gown will stay up better than many bargain dresses that don’t have a lot of structure in them –this is because each gown we alter or custom-make is formed to fit the bride’s unique body shape. As Nancy said, “If strapless is not for you, we are happy to add straps, halters, or an off-the-shoulder option to add ‘security.’”

The whole point, as K.R. pointed out above, is to be comfortable in your gown. Comfort does not have to be compromised for beauty –nor should it!

{Gown by Liancarlo}

~by Lisa

We are excited to announce the first-ever Badgley Mischka Bride trunk show in Utah on March 12-13^th, 2010 at the Avenía Bridal boutique!  Be sure to call for an appointment [801-373-0194]  to try on their collection and meet their representative.  This is your opportunity to take advantage of trunk show pricing being offered from these incredible designers!

Please note: Not only is Avenía Bridal the only bridal boutique in the state to offer you Badgley Mischka gowns, Badgley Mischka will add shoulders and sleeves to your gown if desired.

~by Cheryl

Here is a quick reminder to come by The Bridal Extravaganza at La Caille this Saturday, January 16th.

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Are you planning an April wedding? Don’t wait too long to find and order a gown; ordering time is short! In order to have the perfect gown that fits, flows, and feels just right, it is important to give your bridal boutique as much time as possible to order your gown. A typical order time for a fine wedding gown is 12-14 weeks. Anything less than that might require rush fees and less availability to fine tune any desired alterations. So, don’t delay!  Order your gown soon…

~by Cheryl

Remember the InStudio Photography photo shoot for Utah Valley Bride? Well, the magazine is out! Go here to see the  great flip-view format. Our ads are on pages 9 and 11; the photo-shoot results are on 53 and 59. Liancarlo and Junko Yoshioka never looked so good!

~by Lisa

This was one of our favorites at market – looks as though it was an editorial favorite as well! Here are Mark and James in the winter 2010 issue of In Style Weddings:

P.S.  Avenía Bridal is the only bridal boutique in Utah to carry Badgley Mischka wedding gowns!

~by Lisa

Badgley Mischka received some amazing coverage in the Winter 2010 issue of Inside Weddings – shoe credit, handbag credit, runway show coverage, and the Badgley Mischka Bride gown Erica on the cover:

P.S.  Avenía Bridal is the only bridal boutique in Utah to carry Badgley Mischka wedding gowns!

~by Cheryl

A new year means new gowns, new events, and new weddings! We are so excited for January; this month is full of bridal shows. Just two days ago, we were at the Grand America Hotel for The Bridal Extravaganza. What a great way to start the year off right! Here are some photos of the event:

Here is a list of the other shows/events we’ll be participating in during January 2010. Be sure to come and find us; we’d love to see you!

January 9th: Thanksgiving Point [We won't be at this show in person, but please look for our brochures in the gift bags!]

January 16th: La Caille

January 23rd:- Joseph Smith Memorial Building

January 29th and 30th: South Towne Expo Center

Need to buy or rent a cape, jacket, or wrap this holiday season? Avenía Bridal has many styles of capes, fur jackets, and wraps. Rentals start as low as $50 and average about $75. Stop by the boutique today!

From all of us at Avenía Bridal, we hope you have a fabulous holiday season!