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:

Milena by Rivini:

Juno by Junko Yoshioka:

Fifi by Badgley Mischka:

Tara Keely 2010:

Verde by Junko Yoshioka:

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.

Monday in New York City.  Rush hour in Times Square is fascinating to watch.  A pair of police officers on every corner to keep everything running smoothly.

We had a full day meeting with gown designers, including Badgley Mischka, Tara Keely and several others.  We also visited some amazing accessory designers, choosing artistic, unique and exciting accessories to compliment your gown and complete your look.  We can’t wait for them to arrive at the boutique!

Belts such as these at Badgley Mischka can be the perfect compliment to complete your bridal look.

This Junko Yoshioka gown, Estee, with hand silk screened floral detail provides a glimpse of Junko’s artistry.

Fun frills, new this season from Badgley Mischka!

Day three: Blue Skies and Cherry Blossoms.  A beautiful day in the city of New York!

Spring has sprung in Soho:

We saw some fabulous, exciting, beautiful gowns!

Here is a sneak peak of the romance, dimension and stunning detail introduced in this season’s couture collections:

Above: Rivini’s exquisite “Ynie”

Above: Incredible detail by Rivini

Above: Junko Yoshioka’s ethereal “Valentina”

Stay up to date on the latest couture in the Big Apple with Avenía Bridal.  More detailed posts to come!

Day two at  Bridal Market in New York City brought us up close and personal with the latest bridal fashions.  It’s so nice to begin meeting with our gown and accessory designers to see their new collections.

What a great time to be a bride!  Gowns are full of femininity, details, and romance.

From the new collection from L.A. designer Pattis:  We love the variety of this collection and the great detail in the gowns.

The Priscilla of Boston Runway Show is always one of the weekend highlights.  This high energy show is always equipped with plenty of media photographers on hand to capture the newest collections.

Here is the beautiful gown that closed the show- from the Priscilla of Boston Platinum Line:

We are here!  And we are loving it- Manhattan, Bryant Park, Spring Bridal Market and Wedding Channel Couture Show.  There are more gowns than we thought we would ever see in a lifetime.  It’s Bridal Week in New York!

Spring Time in New York City:  taxis and tulips. What more could you ask for?

Yesterday was shopping in the Garment District-a full day of fabric lace and specialty suppliers!  We searched for and found new treasures to be brought home and added to our extensive samples for our brides seeking a Nancy Barrus Couture custom gown creation.

Today will be full of bridal market and designer appointments.

Here, Nancy is experiencing the lace nirvana at Gelmore Lace- French lace importers to Nancy Barrus Couture as well as lines like Badgley Mischka, Rivini and all others seeking the beauty of a true French imported lace.

The lobby of the Intercontinental Barclay Hotel, on the eve of the Wedding Channel Couture Show:  Not your typical weekend – not your typical centerpiece!

Stay posted for the latest bridal news from New York City.

Our team at Avenía Bridal is preparing for Bridal Market in New York City this weekend, one of our favorite times of the year!  Lisa (our Managing Director) and Nancy (our Artistic Director) can hardly wait to see what the incredible designers at Bridal Fashion Week have to offer for Fall 2010.

Enjoy a sneak peak of what will be seen on the runway, courtesy of Brides.com, Rivini, Tara Keely and St. Pucchi.

Sneak Peak: Rivini

Sneak Peak: Tara Keely

Sneak Peak: St. Pucchi

Gowns presented at the upcoming Bridal Fashion Week in New York City will be available through Avenía Bridal as shown or redesigned with sleeves and shoulders if preferred.

Stay posted for upcoming news on the latest bridal couture from the Big Apple!

In addition to the Badgley Mischka Bridal gowns arriving at Avenía for the trunk show this weekend, we will also be receiving gowns from the Mark and James collection!

Want a stylish, designer gown for your wedding day without breaking your budget?  Now is a great time to get to know this newly launched and freshly affordable Mark and James line from Badgley Mischka Bride.  In addition to the BM gowns, the Mark and James Spring 2010 line has already begun arriving this week at the Avenía Bridal Boutique for the Badgley Mischka Trunk Show this Friday and Saturday.  These gowns were introduced last fall at NYC’s Bridal Fashion Week.

These gowns by Mark Badgley and James Mischka offer the same red carpet look, quality and fit the BM line has always provided, but at a more wallet-friendly price.  Call to make an appointment (801-373-0194) to view and try on this collection.

~by Cheryl

There is no surprise when celebrities are found wearing gowns created by Mark and James. Badgley Mischka is a reputable and impressive design, from the red carpet to the bridal salon.  People magazine recently featured  Taylor Swift, who happened to be wearing a Badgley Mischka: 

And don’t forget!  Badgley Mischka will be coming to Avenía Bridal next month (March 12-13) for a one-of-a-kind trunk show.  Be sure to call to make an appointment!

~by Cheryl

Whitney Merrifield, our very own Miss Utah, chose Nancy Barrus and her team to alter and customize two of her gowns for the Miss America Pageant. On her Talent gown (piano performance), they added nude sheer sleeves with swarovski crystals and silver cuffs to match the beautiful silk charmeuse variegated silver. Her Evening gown was customized to fit her form by adding a keyhole back and a new neckline, as well as adding a scalloped hem around the beading on the front slit of the gown. She was wonderful work with and the gowns turned out beautifully!

Whitney has been competing in preliminary rounds of the Miss America Pageant this week in Las Vegas. The culminating pageant will be held tomorrow night, Saturday, January 30th at 8PM EST on TLC.

We want to wish her good luck!

~by Cheryl

Just a reminder that we will be at the South Towne Expo Center this Friday and Saturday (January 29th and 30th) for the Wedding Festival. Be sure to come and find us!