E.G. Couture: Now Open!

Your New Destination for Wedding Accessories!

We are excited to announce that we're partnering with a brand new boutique, E.G. Couture. Located in historic downtown Matthews, E.G. Couture specializes in consignment bridal gowns and wedding accessories of all types.

It seems that we hear the same inquiry too often - where can I go to find accessories like ring pillows, toasting flutes, flower girl baskets, and garters? We are so pleased to finally have an answer! With a unique collection of accessories at a wide variety of prices, E.G. Couture is a must-visit for any or all of the items on your bridal checklist, including:

- Garters

- Ring bearer pillows and flower girl baskets

- Toasting flutes and cake-serving sets

- Cake toppers (including monogrammed designs!)

- Jewelry

- Stationary

- Tiaras, Combs, and other headpieces

- Handmade Leather Albums (for guest books or photos)

- "Bride" accessories (koozies, panties, and more)

Additionally, E.G. Couture will be offering consignment service for new or gently worn bridal gowns. If you're searching for a great deal on a designer gown, or have a gown you'd like to sell, please contact Shea at E.G. Couture for more details and to set up an appointment.

In the coming months, new products will be added - including more extensive stationary and invitation offerings, as well as men's accessories and gifts. Please leave E.G. Couture a comment on their blog and let them know what you'd like to see in the sop! (www.egcouture.blogspot.com)

E.G. Couture is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00am to 7:00pm. Stop by to view the collection!

Happy Planning!

Winter Sample Sale

Lea-Ann Belter Trunk Show, November 5-7

We are thrilled to be hosting a Lea-Ann Belter trunk show starting tomorrow! We will be receiving the gowns in early afternoon, and they will be on display through the end of the weekend. Special pricing will be offered on Lea-Ann Belter gowns during the trunk show as well as great incentives on jewelry, veils, shoes and accessories.

Be one of the first to try on gowns from the latest collection! We have a few spots left. Give us a call! 704.372.0082

www.lea-annbelter.com

Fashion Show!

We are so excited about traveling to NYC this weekend for Bridal Market. Going to market is one of the most exciting parts of being in the business. We will get to see all the fashion shows from some of the top bridal gown designers.

Melissa Sweet and Priscilla of Boston will be offering a live feed of their runway show Saturday evening. The show will start at 7pm, but you can log in earlier for a preshow event. Here's the official release from Melissa and Priscilla with the links to get to the show. We hope you enjoy watching the latest trends come down the runway. (oh.. and be sure to look for us!!)

BRIDES.COM AND PRISCILLA OF BOSTON PARTNER TO PROVIDE A BRIDAL WEEK EVENT WITH UNIQUE FRONT-ROW SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS

On October 17 2009, Condé Nast's premier bridal destination Brides.com (www.brides.com) will be presenting a Bridal Fashion Week marquee event, a two-hour live runway show Web stream with simultaneous Twitter and Facebook display featuring the Fall 2010 collection from the Priscilla of Boston design group. Our team is extremely excited to partner with brides.com again this season to stream LIVE our NYC runway show and be able to add unique social media elements to the mix this season to enhance the bride-to-be's experience.

We invite you to log into www.brides.com/pob to view the fashion event LIVE this Saturday evening. By logging on at 6:30pm EST (3:30pm PST) for the pre-show, users will gain exclusive access into the backstage world of this major New York City bridal fashion show, as Brides.com senior editor Anne Chertoff interviews Priscilla of Boston designers, hair and make-up stylists, and models.

Then, at 7:00pm EST (4:00pm PST), the fashion spectacular will be streamed live via three cameras to capture the runway, plus the scene backstage, allowing brides-to-be an exclusive preview of the newest gowns from Priscilla of Boston. You can also find the link to the LIVE show on the Priscilla of Boston website at http://www.priscillaofboston.com/marketshow.jsp.

Throughout the show brides.com visitors will be able to chat with other brides-to-be, receive insider tips from brides.com editors and win a designer gown and many other prizes.

Thank you in advance for your support, and please feel free to pass this email along to any friends/family that may be interested.

Our boutique was chosen by Alvina Valenta to house 15 samples for the next month. We are so excited to be able to offer such a large selection of Alvina gowns to our brides. The gowns arrived this morning, and they are stunning. There is so much variety among the gowns. Alvina is known for her beautiful lace, simple silhouettes, and hand beaded details. These elements can be found throughout her collection.

The gowns will be here through the end of October. Give us a call if you'd like to come in to see these gowns as well as our full bridal collection. 704-372-0082.

so much to share!

We've had a full schedule of trunk shows over the past few months. This past weekend we hosted a joint Melissa Sweet and Priscilla of Boston trunk show. The gowns were stunning, the brides were awesome and we are so excited for those brides who found their dream gown during the trunk show!

Now that trunk show season is winding down (only 2 left!) we are looking to what's next. In October top designers will showcase their 2010 collections. We are so excited to see what's next for bridal. It's always exciting to see the new trends and styles for the new year.

Alvina Valenta has a new designer joining their team this season, Jessica Williams. Alvina Valenta is a strong bridal collection with a history of presenting timeless beauties to the bridal world. We are looking forward to seeing what Jessica has to offer. Here is the press release from Alvina Valenta naming Jessica as the new head designer. (click image to enlarge for easier reading)

Lea-Ann Belter was kind enough to offer a sneak peak of her newest collection. Lea-Ann Belter is know for her classic silhouettes, beautiful lace details and couture fits. We will be hosting a trunk show for Lea-Ann Belter November 6-7. While these newest gowns will not be available until next spring, we will be showcasing gowns from past collections during the trunk show. For those who are a fan of the Time Traveler's Wife.. Lea-Ann designed the gown worn by Rachel McAdams in the film. This gown will be available for try on during the trunk show!

Here's the sneak peak of the newest collection. We can't wait to see these gowns in person. It is sure to please!

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Our next trunk show is for Lazaro Bridal October 22-24. We are already halfway booked for this trunk show. Give us a call if you'd like to attend!! 704.372.0082

We need your feedback!

We are currently testing out a new designer. Kiribilla is a Califorinia based designer who creates "classically feminine dresses with a touch of flair." The dresses can be used as bridesmaid dresses, a cute luncheon dress or for your rehearsal. We have a few of the dresses her to sample in our store. Prices seem to range from about $350-$420. Please help us make our decision. We would love to hear your feedback!