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Missed our last trunk show? We've Added an Additional Day!

For those of you who were not able to join us for our last successful bridal event on February 9th and 10th, we're offering you another day to take advantage of our SALE - 10-20% off current stock. You'll also have a chance to preview our new arrivals not yet in our store.

Where: The Bridal Bar - LA's premier complimentary wedding and event planning boutique
624 N. Doheny (just north of Santa Monica Blvd)
West Hollywood, CA

When: THIS SATURDAY, February 23rd 10:00am - 1:00pm

Why?: Because you're a sensible woman with great taste

Appointments a must to try on dresses. Contact Julie @ info@encorebridal.com or 310-545-1409

Trunk Show Update

We had a great turn out for our trunk show on February 9th and 10th at A Legendary Affair. Thank you to all of the brides who stopped by to check out our sale items and new arrivals. Here are a few pics...not my favorite of myself, but bride Kara November looks phenomenal in this Ristarose gown, style "Lily". Hope you'll be able to join us for our next trunk show/ new arrivals debut in April (dates TBD).

White Aisle

Found this fantastic site with AMAZING invitations. My heart started beating faster when I saw them and I starting racking my brain for a possible reason to order. Unfortunately couldn't come up with anything. But, then I saw the "Giving Back" page and looked further into the site where I found these beautiful silk sashes. These silk dress sashes are each handmade in Phnom Penh, Cambodia by one of the many young women trying to move their lives forward after being victims of sex trafficking. 100% of the profit for these sashes will go back to the local day center they work with. It will pay the salaries of these girls, and expand the facility to include full time housing so that they no longer have to go to the brothels in the evenings. This program not only provides them with income, but also a new skill and a feeling of empowerment. It's a first step out of what is an unimaginable life for most of us.

The fabric used is local hand loomed Khmer (Cambodian) silk. They come in 10 different colors and swatches are free of charge. Only $20 each!