The Photog of Choice?

It recently came to my attention that I never posted my pick for photog. Whoopsie! I posted all about my search for a photographer but neglected to introduce you to our wonderful photographers, Jaime and Raina of Indigo Foto.  Let’s give them some blog lovin’!

Indigo Foto

Sample Sale & Giveaway

Remember when I said that Gabriella was the place you wanted to buy a dress? Well look who's having a sample sale!

Sunday, November 7th, 2010

12–5
No appointments

Up to 70% off wedding gowns and accessories 

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The Thirty-Something Bride is having a giveaway. Enter to win a Ceremony or Wedding sign. These signs are super gorgeous.

The Importance of Being Earnest

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This is the story of a girl who learned that online reviews can be all too accurate.

Now That's Service

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 This is the story of a girl who discovered the meaning of great customer service.

~Gabriella of New York~

This is where you WANT to buy a dress. Gabriella, the owner, is so gracious and sweet. The salon space is open and bathed in natural light. The dresses are displayed along the walls and she allows you to peruse the selection and make your own picks. Mumsie, Sister and Little Sister each picked a dress and then I picked a few. Gabriella also made some picks. The dresses are stunning. I tried on dresses by Matthew Christopher and Ulla-Maija. There was no pressure and she even advised us to wait for the trunk shows so we could save 10% on two of the dresses we liked. I highly recommend this salon. She sent me a handwritten note afterward. Like I said, you WANT to buy a dress here. Highly Recommended.

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Judges?

Mumsie: 4.5 stars

Sister: 4 stars

Little Sister: 4 stars

~Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier~

Love your tweets dah-ling but the salon experience left me less than enthused at best. There was a trunk show when we went and maybe it was just me but I felt like the consultant was pushing dresses by that designer. At least four of her picks were from that particular designer. This appointment was later in the week so I was better at articulating what I wanted and even better at articulating what I didn’t like. She pulled more from the “I don’t like” column than the “I like” column. She also pulled things at the very top of my stated budget. Eh.

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Guess who said they didn't like bows??

Judges?

Mumsie: abstained

Sister: missed this one

Little Sister: 3 stars



Next up: Reviews of Designer Loft and Priscilla of Boston

RK OK

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This is the story of a girl who found out some dresses look better in pictures than in person. I tried on the above dress and although I liked how it looked I couldn't get past the feel. Those ruffles were disturbingly stiff.

Wouldn't It Be Loverly

This is the story of a girl who found out that pretty ballgowns like this one are craaazy heavy. I tried this one on at Amsale and it was way too much dress. It's called "Stunning". And it is stunning in person but just too much dress. On to the reviews. . .

Good Idea. Bad Idea.

Squeet!!

Now you know I had to have an itinerary for the week, right? I emailed it round to my posse a week in advance just in case we needed to adjust scheduling. And you know I had to have maps, right? Google street view anyone? And...you know I was totally late to the first appointment. Best laid plans. Not to worry, it gets better before it gets worse.  You'll see.

My Very First Sample Sale

I actually went shopping before I got the ring. ::GASP:: Scandalous, I know. My inbox sprouted up this lovely invitation to a Priscilla of Boston sample sale last year September so I gathered up the troops and off we went. Here’s the story of our adventure. . .

Oh The Places We’ll Go – Venue Search Part 1*

Date? Check. Theme? Check.  Location? Working on it.

Once we (mostly me) picked a date it was time to find a place to hold this little soiree. My initial list looked like this: Gotham Hall (the front runner), Broad Street Ballroom, Capitale, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Stage 6 at Steiner Studios, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. I picked three in Manhattan and three in Brooklyn.

Two of the locations got cut quick.