Saturday, June 7, 2008

Holland's BIG GIVE

Someone asked if I had a list of the Downtown Holland stores participating in next Thursday's event to help the Lubbers family.

I do not have that information yet, but I will definitely post a list or a link to a list as soon as I do. Thanks for your interest, readers!

September's Bride...a fresh approach to formal.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Want a Wedding on the Beach?

My husband, Jeff, and I just returned from an overnight trip to Traverse City, where we were guests of the Park Shore Resort.

Fawn, owner of the Park Shore, took us on a tour today of their wedding facilities. It is beautiful and I would highly recommend the location to anyone looking for a place to have an elegant, but relaxed beach wedding.

There are brochures in our store, stop by for more information!

September's Bride...a fresh approach to formal.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Holland's BIG GIVE!

"Life has taken a shocking turn for one of downtown (Holland)'s great employees. Katie Lubbers, a sales person at Home & Company, is 22 years old and was expecting her first child with husband Robb this summer. On Feb 29, she was rushed to the hospital where she gave birth to 22-week-old Brenham Jay. He lived for 3 minutes.
Weeks later, it was discovered that Katie suffers from Chronic Kidney Failure, which led to the loss of her son. Katie is currently awaiting a transplant and is receiving dialysis treatments 3 times per week. In addition to all of the grief, suffering, and stress this has caused, Katie & Robb also face a heavy financial burden."...

In response to this sad situation, Katie's co-workers have organized "Holland's BIG GIVE". Next Thursday, June 12, on the kickoff to the Street Performers Series, participating merchants will donate 10% of their sales from 6pm until closing to a fund that has been set up for the Lubbers to help cover medical expenses.

September's Bride will be participating in this charitable event. If you have been waiting for the "perfect time" to purchase your dress, veil, jewelry, or other bridal items, next Thursday evening is the time! Ten percent of your purchase will go to help this area family.

To read more information about Katie, Robb, & Brenham, visit their blog here.

"And let our people also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be unfruitful." Titus 3:14 NASB

September's Bride...a fresh approach to formal.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Looks We Love #3,4, & 5

I want to introduce our delightful summer intern, Rhea. This past weekend, we played "dress-up" and used Rhea as our model.

Bridal inspiration...



Casablanca 1900 with chapel -length veil



Vintage Bride...

We love the "back jewelry"!
This piece, by MEG jewelry, converts into a necklace and bracelet
This is a Priscilla of Boston gown from 1968; we updated it with a modern veil & jewelry


Two to tango...

Rhea in Charo Peres for Novissima with her "bridesmaid", Rachel, in Belsoie
LOVE the skirt!!!


Brides-t0-be...come in and play "dress-up" with us. At September's Bride, there is no limit to the looks you can achieve.

September's Bride... a fresh approach to formal.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Congratulations, Mom!

Announcing the winner of our "May is for Moms" drawing...

Mrs. Yvonne VanderWeide

Yvonne won a $100 gift certificate to Via Maria, complements of September's Bride

Yvonne's daughter, Lisa, was one of our May brides; married in a custom Casablanca gown.


September's Bride...a fresh approach to formal.