Greetings from Bridal Market!  I am happy to report that some of our favorite bridal trends are alive and well in the Spring 2011 collections- gowns with dimension provided by fabric, appliques and flowers.  Lots of flounce and clouds of organza and tulle, accents of black here and there, and distinctive floral designs add beauty and visual interest.  We saw bows, geometric patterns and soft, muted purples, blues and browns for accent colors.  Something for everyone!

What a fun day, full of appointments with some of our favorite designers and their beautiful gowns-

Randy from Kleinfelds (TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress”) waiting for a taxi with the rest of us!

We experienced two fabulous runway shows – Thank you Rivini and Priscilla of Boston!

Rivini:

The Vineyard Collection by Priscilla of Boston:

Check back for bridal fashion news straight from the runways of St. Pucchi and Junko Yoshioka.

Autumn time in New York City:  a little rain, a little wind, a little sun and a lot of excitement for Bridal market!  It’s obvious  the Wedding Channel Couture Bridal Show is just around the corner as the lobby of the Intercontinental Barclay hotel greets us with a white forest of wedding gown displays.

Friday during Bridal Week is Fashion District Day, a day that always brings a renewed awe and amazement for the selections of fabrics, laces and trims to be found.  Today we visited the “New York Flower Man” and his fabulous showroom and manufacturing facility- small on space, but huge on creativity, full of die cuts and, of course, fabric flowers.  It was so fun to see flowers made out of every sort of fabric imaginable, including velvet and leather!  Floral accents have been made especially for Avenía Bridal as well as for many of the top wedding and fashion designers of the world.

Our last stop of the day before heading to an evening reception could only be for the designer fabrics at Mood- a designer’s paradise, full of attitude and a whole lot of fun.

Tomorrow the real bridal fun begins!  Check back here at Fashionably Wed for Bridal Week updates straight from New York City.

With New York Bridal Week finally here, we bring you a look into Liancarlo’s Fall 2011 bridal collection.

“While lace continues to be a strong influence for Carlos, he continues to explore achieving texture and surface interest by juxtaposing fabrics such as tulle and organza.   On this gown the all over Origami like detail makes up the skirt.  Each organza and tulle fold is individually cut and stitched on the skirt creating a gentle cascading effect,” said Liancarlo representative, Maria Fernandez.

Stay informed on the upcoming New York Bridal Week with sneak peaks and information straight from the Runway right here, through our blog Fashionably Wed.

The Autumn season is an exciting time at Avenía Bridal.  With the season comes new designer collections along with our biannual trip to New York City for New York Bridal Week!

New York Bridal Week begins October 16 with a exhibition of countless, unseen bridal creations.  To kick off the excitement, we have a sneak peak at designs from Liancarlo and Tara Keely’s latest Collections.

From Liancarlo:

This trumpet gown features layers of individually, hand-cut and stitched bands of organza and tulle, creating a soft, elegant texture and an exquisite silhouette. Liancarlo designer Carlos features interesting textures and striking silhouettes in his Fall 2011 collection.

From Tara Keely:

This beautiful trumpet gown with delicate floral detailing encompasses the designer Lazoro Perez’s “garden theme” for his Fall 2011 Collection.  Perez describes his collection as “soft and romantic with a modern twist”.

Check back here at Fashionably Wed for Bridal Week sneak peaks and updates straight from the runway and design houses during New York Bridal Week.

Autumn- warm, golden colors, crisp,cool air, scents of pumpkin spice, and the season of harvest and plenty.  What a perfect season for a wedding!

Fall 2010 bridal trends offer flirty ruffles, luxurious textures, tiered skirts and detailed necklines.  Below are some of the Fall 2010 bridal gowns available through Avenía Bridal:

Below are some fabulous autumn wedding ideas we love, courtesy of marthastewartweddings.com, solanobride.com and theknot.com:

To view and try on bridal gowns, call Avenía Bridal to schedule an appointment:  801-373-0194.

It’s that time of year again- the Fall 2010 Bridal Extravaganza is this Saturday, September 11!  Avenía Bridal will be attending and participating in this spectacular event. We invite you to come meet our representatives, learn about our boutique and view some of our exquisite designer and custom wedding gowns in the Bridal Fashion Show.

Below are a few of the wedding gowns Avenía will be featuring in the Fashion Show:

If you are planning a Fall, Winter or even a Springtime wedding, make plans to attend the Bridal Extravaganza where you will find everything you need to plan your dream wedding!  Attend the show to view exciting new bridal fashions and enter to win prizes among the hundreds of giveaways.

The Fall Bridal Extravaganza:  Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  at the South Towne Expo Center, 9575 State St., Sandy, UT. Follow our link to preregister:  http://utahbridalshows.com/.

We are pleased to introduce Tease, Pink of Paradox London’s best selling new shoe.  This sassy yet sophisticated, peep-toe, satin bridal shoe is now available through Avenía Bridal.  Look for TEASE, featured in the upcoming September and October issues of BRIDAL GUIDE, shown below:

Call Avenía Bridal to set up an appointment to view and try on shoes by Pink of Paradox London and other accessory designers  (801-373-0194).

The Avenía Bridal design studio creates more than fabulous wedding gowns.  Artistic Director Nancy Barrus and our in-house design team create couture gowns for all occasions, including pageants.

We are so pleased to have recently worked with the reigning Mrs. Utah Valley, Heather Holker, to create her evening gown for the Mrs. Utah American pageant, held in June.  Heather is a beautiful, amazing and impressive woman who lives in Highland, Utah with her husband Marty and their two children.

Avenía Bridal had the great priviledge of seeing Heather onstage at the Mrs. Utah America pageant, wearing a Nancy Barrus custom creation.  With Heather’s input, Nancy created a striking black and silver gown with swarovski crystals, black sequins and flowing silk charmuse.  Heather looked stunning!  We will post photos of Heather in her gown soon.

Heather is currently the 5 Star Legacy Foundation’s National Spokesperson for Children’s Health, focusing on Type II Diabetes prevention.  As a Fitness Expert and a mother, Heather is passionate about nutrition and spreading awareness of diabetes prevention to a global audience.

“We have a vision to draw attention on a global scale to this exploding epidemic through the 5 Star Legacy Foundation Type II Diabetes Prevention in Children Awareness Campaign.  We believe that through laying out the facts and being bold with our message, it will have a significant impact on both saving lives and improving the quality of life of today’s younger generation.”  said Heather.  “When people see a Blue Ribbon, we hope they will think ‘Diabetes Prevention’.  When we know better, we do better, and we make better choices.”

We love you Heather!  Congratulations for being awarded first runner-up in the Mrs. Utah America pageant.  We wish Heather and the 5 Star Legacy Foundation the best with their campaign.  For more information on Type II Diabetes and how to help visit http://5starlegacyfoundation.org.

Avenía Bridal will be participating in the Summer 2010 La Caille Bridal Extravaganza’s $100,000 Dream Wedding Giveaway.  The Bridal Extravaganza will take place on July 17, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Avenía is one of the sponsors donating exciting gifts for our lucky brides attending the show.  Avenía is giving away a $2500 gown or a credit of $2500 towards a more expensive gown as part of the event.

Come to the Extravaganza to enter to win this and other amazing prizes, see custom and designer gowns available through Avenía Bridal and meet our in-house designer Nancy Barrus.

Below is a sneak peek of gowns we will be showing at this exciting event:

Show Information: La Caille Bridal Extravaganza – July 17, 2010, 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

La Caille Restaurant – 9565 Wasatch Blvd. – Sandy, UT 84092

Information, fashion shows, drawings, entertainment and giveaways will all take place at this year’s Extravaganza.  For more information visit www.utahbridalshows.com or call our boutique at 801-373-0194.

Avenía Bridal recently partnered with local vendors including Branches and Camilla Photography for a wedding photo shoot to showcase local talent in the wedding industry.  Wedding dresses, beautiful designs, and an eye for detail all came together to create a successful event and breathtaking photos.  The dresses photographed included Rivini’s “Milena” wedding gown and “Drew”, a tea length wedding dress from the Vineyard Collection.

Rivini’s “Milena” is a bridal dress like no other, with clouds of silk organza and lovely rosette detailing.

“Drew” from the Vineyard Collection is a classy tea-length wedding dress and a fun spin on the traditional bridal gown.  Here, Danielle wears this gown with classic 40′s hair and accessories.

A special thank to Amanda with Branches for setting up this photo shoot and Camilla with Camilla Photography for the beautiful photographs.

Modest bridal gowns are also available at Avenía.  Milena and Drew can be built-up with sleeves and shoulders if desired.  For more information or to try on these gowns, please call Avenía Bridal Boutique to set up an appointment – 801-373-0194.