~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 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 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

~by Lisa

Our visits to design house Rivini are always a highlight of Bridal Fashion Week. The runway show and presentation for the collection is always fabulous. The view of Manhattan is amazing from their penthouse suite.

The Spring 2010 collection was exquisite, truly reflecting all of the latest bridal trends, as well as classic silhouettes. From designer Rita Vinieris’s perspective, “the mood was light and airy with clouds of tulle and mystical overlays of tissue organza.”

Rivini’s signature embellishment was evident in every piece, from couture floral accents to delicate beadwork and embroidery. We also loved their stunning accessories.

Enjoy some of our favorites, arriving at Avenía Bridal in time for your spring wedding!

Alia

Gia

Milena

~by Lisa

It’s been a month since Market Week, but there is still so much to talk about!

The Spring 2010 collection of Badgley Mischka Bride was seen at the beautiful Badgley Mischka showroom.  Jessica & Jennifer were great to work with as we previewed the newest additions to the collection.
 
Badgley Mischka’s gowns were, as always, stunning.  Fine detail, incredible beadwork, perfectly matched veils with encrusted jerels, and fabulous exaggerated jewelry.

Badgley Mischka is all about making you an exquisitely elegant bride.  We also love working with them as they redesign their amazing gowns for those of you desiring shoulders and sleeves on your gowns.
 
Here are some of our favorites:

~by Nancy

Many of you may know the character “Martha” in the movies High School Musical 1, 2, and 3. She was played by the Salt Lake City actress, Kaycee Stroh. I first met Kaycee in July of 2008 when she attended the La Caille bridal show. She told us she was getting married, and asked me if we could make her seven bridesmaid dresses. We used a dramatic red silk charmeuse, and the bridesmaids felt “just beautiful!”

[The wedding gown was provided by designer Maggie Sotero of Salt Lake City.]

While we were making the bridesmaid dresses, Kaycee mentioned that she would be attending the premiere of High School Musical 3, and would need a gown for the red carpet. I offered to make one for her, and she was delighted.  The gold gown pictured below was everything Kaycee desired. She said, “The dress for the High School Musical 3 premier was stunning; everybody loved it and saw exactly what we were going for—that classic Hollywood movie star elegance! Your work is flawless and comparable, if not better, than any Italian, French or Hollywood designer I have ever worn.”

We also created these waterfall earrings from freshwater pearls and swarovski crystals just for her:

My husband and I were able to attend her ring ceremony and wedding reception held at the La Caille restuarant and wedding center. Such a beautiful venue and an exciting day for Ben and Kaycee!

On a personal note, it was a privilege working with Kaycee. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She and her bridesmaids are such excellent, delightful people. We had a blast working together. I sincerely hope the best for Kaycee and Ben in all that they pursue!

~by Cheryl

We had a blast yesterday at InStudio Photography for the Utah Valley Bride photo shoot!

Internationally renowned photographer Kenneth Linge and his wife, Marylyn are great to work with, and their expertise is  flawless! Be sure to watch for our in-depth interview with them in the next few weeks.

Briana Stewart, the editor of Utah Valley Bride, was gracious –as always–and simply gushed over the dresses being photographed. We all did!

Suggestions Salon was right on hand with owner, Darcy Moody. The fabulous Natalie and Brittney H. also helped with hair and make-up, creating stunning brides out of our models, Ashley (Liancarlo gown; style 4816) and Mary (Verde by Junko Yoshioka).

Busy, busy, busy perfecting the gowns.

Thank you, Lisa, for helping out with my baby!

Lisa (our Managing Director) and Nancy (our Artistic Director) enjoying the shoot.

Be sure to pick up the next issue of Utah Valley Bride; I promise you’ll love it!

~by Lisa

Hot new trend from Market Week: Big Necklaces!  Large and detailed neckalces were all the rage at Rivini and Badgley Mischka. They were spectacular!