Encore Bridal Dress of the Week 3/23/08

I've decided to add a "dress of the week" post to share with you my personal favorites from my store, http://www.encorebridal.com/. Today, being Easter and all, I'm feeling rather sweetened up by all that candy, so I'm choosing this "oh so sweet" gown...

Rivini Pearla, size 10, ivory silk ducchess strapless gown, trumpet skirt, and gathered silk netting at the bodice. Sample gown in excellent condition. Love this gown!!

All Things Fabulous Found Here

P.S I LOVE THIS

I recently spoke with a bride-to-be and bridal beauty specialist about her blog P.S. I Love This. She said it was her "take on all things fabulous" - a way to express her excitment about her wedding plans without overwhelming her friends with all the details. I wish I'd been blogging when I was planning my wedding. I'm sure my friends were tired of all my wedding talk and I know my husband was. After about 3 months into our 18 month engagement he started setting guidelines. There are just so many fantastic ideas and products out there! P.S. I love you brings you some of the best.

Riviera Wedding Event

Brides, I'm passing along this invitation to the Riviera Country Club's bridal event Sunday, April 6th. I've been to an event of theirs in the past and it was very well done. Prepare for a day of luxery and fun. See you there!

The Art of Marriage

The Art of Marriage, by Wilfred Peterson

A good marriage must be created.
In the art of marriage the little things are the big things...

It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say, "I love you" at least once each day.
It is never going to sleep angry.
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.
It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family.
It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.
It is in giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow.
It is finding room for the things of the spirit.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.
It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner.

"Contest- Portovert.com's DIY Wedding Challenge

Portovert.com's DIY wedding challenge is on!

Take National Craft Month add two parts National Wedding Month and what do you get? The Portovert.com DIY Wedding Challenge! Enter your wedding to win a prizes worth $150-$650. Portovert is looking for personally designed creative weddings with an eco-friendly element. To enter, the DIY wedding must have taken place in the last 12 months (February 28, 2007-March 1, 2008). Deadline is March 31, 2008. For more information and to enter this contest: http://www.portovert.com/diy_contest

Portovert is a well-edited wedding guide that demonstrates how to have the wedding of your dreams while balancing an eco-friendly way of life. Portovert.com shares a variety of ways to "go green" on your wedding day, from vintage looks to local, heirloom tablespreads, with an emphasis on ways to create the wedding of your dreams while protecting the Earth for future generations.

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).