A Thought For Your Wedding Day

What greater thing is there for two human souls

than to feel they are joined for life-

To strengthen each other in all labours,

To rest on each other in all sorrows,

To minister to each other in all pain,

To be one with each other in the silent, unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting?

-George Eliot-

Have Your Bling and Wear It Too

Budget savvy brides, have you heard of this? Bridal jewelry rental for your wedding at AdornBrides.com. We're talking fine jewelry...diamonds! A friend told me about this a few months ago. I recently contacted them to find out the scoop. I LOVE this idea...now you really can have it all. Here's how it works:

1. Go their online store, http://www.adornbrides.com/

2. Enter your wedding date to determine what styles are available.

3. Browse through their catalog of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings and pick the jewels that would best finish your wedding day look (you can ask them for recommendations if you need help).

4. Reserve your jewels and here's one of the best parts....they agreed to give Encore Bridal brides a discount! Receive 10% off your order by entering promo code BBLA1001 at checkout. Or...

Bates Bracelet--4 strand diamond bracelet. Original price: $15,500 Rental Price : $520
http://www.adornbrides.com/rent_jewelry_details-diamond-bracelet-61.aspx

Ian Earrings--Dangle circle diamond earrings. Original Price: $3000, Rental Price: $100 http://www.adornbrides.com/borrow_jewelry_details-diamond-earrings-60.aspx

Now you can look like you spent a fortune, but really have saved THOUSANDS of dollars by purchasing your couture wedding dress from EncoreBridal.com and renting diamond jewelry from AdornBrides.com. Does it get any better than this?

Wedding Salon Event...TOMORROW Sept 22nd

Southern California brides don't miss this luxury bridal show event tomorrow, Sept 22, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Find The Best Resources For Your Wedding At This One Day Bridal Shopping Event!

Come learn tips and tricks from the wedding industries finest vendors including:

*Book Signing By Celebrity Planner Mindy Weiss (Gwen Stefani, Jessica Simpson)

*Complimentary Consults From Dr. 90210's Dr. Gary Motykie

Also:

*Fantastic Floral Designs by Edgar Zamora (Oprah, Jennifer Aniston)

*Cake tastings

*Amazing table décor

*Great gift bags and so much more!

The Wedding Salon

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

The Beverly Hills Hotel Beverly Hills, California

4PM – 9PM

Better yet, Encore Bridal brides can receive 2 complimentary tickets:

Enter code Encore08C when registering at http://www.weddingsalon.com/

Questions? Call: 212.631.7777 Caroline@WeddingSalon.com

I'll be there...I'd love to meet you!

Calling All LA Brides--Volunteer and Make Dreams Come True

Attention Ladies "Brides Against Breast Cancer" needs your help this weekend! This is a fantastic organization that is making wishes come true for women with terminal breast cancer. I volunteered at their Century City event last September and met fabulous women while having a great time. This is a way for you to give a nod to all of your blessings during this happy time of your life by giving back to other women. Here are the details:

When:
Thursday, August 21, Setup beginning at 10 am
Friday, August 22, 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday,August 23, 9 am - 4 pm

Where: San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr., San Ramon, CA 94583.

What: They are looking for individuals who are willing to help with set-up, tear-down and to help brides-to-be find the gown of their dreams. Even if you are a few hours away, why not make it a fun and rewarding group activity, invite your co-workers, club, family and friends to commit with you in supporting this worthy cause. This sale promises to be an extraordinary win, win for everyone! It's a "green" option for wedding dresses, saves brides hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, promotes breast cancer awareness and gives breast cancer patients an opportunity to make lasting memories for their loved ones.

For another opportunity to make your wedding day more than a memorable day but also a day that helps make memories, you are invited to join our Pink Envelope Project (PEP).

Join the Pink Envelope Project today and help make wishes come true! To learn more visit www.PinkEnvelopeProject.org.

Wedding Dress of the Week 8/17/08--Priscilla of Boston 3075

CALLING ALL PRINCESSES, here is a sweet wedding gown that is also unique with its embroidered bodice and detachable rear bow. I went to a baby shower yesteday with the theme of "Honor The Goddess Within". I guess I'm still feeling the effects as this is the dress that is drawing me today. I would feel like a goddess-princess in this. Priscilla of Boston 3075 is designed from silk mikado...a beautiful weave for anyone who wants something different from the traditional silk satin. The best part...you can purchase this gown for nearly 50% off the original retail price at Encore Bridal, http://www.encorebridal.com/.

Encore Brial featured on "Girls Next Door" reality TV show!

So much fun!! A few months ago I had the opportunity to work with "The Girls Next Door"...A reality series that chronicles what life is like inside the Playboy Mansion, as seen through the eyes of Hugh Hefner's three girlfriends. Bridget's (one of Heff's girls) friend is getting married in Vegas and wanted to check out some wedding vendors. The taping took place at the Bridal Bar and included Encore Bridal , racks of our wedding gowns, and yours personally. Here's a picture of the girls in the Monique Lhuillier Emmanuelle gown and Ristarose Sapphire (I'm the arms helping Bridget zip of her dress). Both dresses are still available at http://www.encorebridal.com/

Show Airing Soon! We'll keep you updated.

Wedding Dress of the Week 7-21-08

I'm sure I've mentioned that the more wedding dresses I see, the more I am attracted to gowns that have a unique flair. Today, it's this gown that is catching my eye. Yolana, designed by the ever-so-popular Monique Lhuillier. There is something about Monique's gowns...cutting edge designs, the highest quality silks, and every pleat, flair, and pull-up perfectly placed. This particular gown is designed from silk organza and has this modern yet traditional charcoal and steel gray leaf and flower design. I think this gown would look perfect at a formal black tie wedding, though the fabric makes it versatile for any location. Pair it with a black organza sash around the waist, a great pair of chandelier earrings, and soft wavy hair pulled up in the front.

Now available at http://www.encorebridal.com/

Size: 2

**Shorter version seen on Carrie Underwood in the February 2008 edition of Instyle Magazine.