Thursday, September 8, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Couture :: What does it really mean?
This post was originally published back in 2007 and again in 2009. But, I have so many more readers now and lots of newly-engaged brides are shopping. I thought it would be a good "repeat". -Tami
The word "couture" is quite the buzz word in today's bridal industry. Perhaps you've been told by a saleslady, "This one's special, it's 'couture'"; or you've come across the word while looking at gowns on-line. It must be good, even if we don't completely understand, right?
"Couture" is a French word which means " the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements"; up until the last few years, most of us Midwesterners would have said that something was "custom-made". If it had been custom-made of the finest fabrics, trims, and details available by your area's very best seamstress, it would have been, in fact, "couture".
Now, we are seeing almost every bridal line call their higher-end collections "couture". I'm sure you've noticed this, too. Instead of the original definition, "couture" means "high-end" or "more-expensive" in today's bridal market; at least to the end-consumer. I'm not sure manufacturers or bridal stores have done a great job explaining this to you, the bride.
All this to say, do we offer "couture" at September's Bride? You bet! See something you like in our sale room? Our talented seamstress and myself, with several years of re-making vintage gowns, will put our heads together and "couture" it for you! Did you know that Casablanca gowns can be customized for you, to your measurements and your preferences? And then, of course, we carry Angelina Bridal Couture and Stephanie James Couture, which are both truly couture in every since of the word, but still very affordable for us sensible Midwesterners!
September's Bride...a fresh approach to formal!
The word "couture" is quite the buzz word in today's bridal industry. Perhaps you've been told by a saleslady, "This one's special, it's 'couture'"; or you've come across the word while looking at gowns on-line. It must be good, even if we don't completely understand, right?
"Couture" is a French word which means " the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements"; up until the last few years, most of us Midwesterners would have said that something was "custom-made". If it had been custom-made of the finest fabrics, trims, and details available by your area's very best seamstress, it would have been, in fact, "couture".
Now, we are seeing almost every bridal line call their higher-end collections "couture". I'm sure you've noticed this, too. Instead of the original definition, "couture" means "high-end" or "more-expensive" in today's bridal market; at least to the end-consumer. I'm not sure manufacturers or bridal stores have done a great job explaining this to you, the bride.
All this to say, do we offer "couture" at September's Bride? You bet! See something you like in our sale room? Our talented seamstress and myself, with several years of re-making vintage gowns, will put our heads together and "couture" it for you! Did you know that Casablanca gowns can be customized for you, to your measurements and your preferences? And then, of course, we carry Angelina Bridal Couture and Stephanie James Couture, which are both truly couture in every since of the word, but still very affordable for us sensible Midwesterners!
September's Bride...a fresh approach to formal!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
SB Bride :: Rose
Most of our brides, we get to know them about 9-18 months before their wedding.
Rose? We met her just 3 days before her wedding when she had a wedding gown fiasco. Someone recommended that she come to see us, and Rachel was able to help Rose find the perfect gown and design a sash to go with it!
Here are some photos of her absolutely beautiful wedding, courtesy of Craig Watson Photography.
Rose? We met her just 3 days before her wedding when she had a wedding gown fiasco. Someone recommended that she come to see us, and Rachel was able to help Rose find the perfect gown and design a sash to go with it!
Here are some photos of her absolutely beautiful wedding, courtesy of Craig Watson Photography.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Black & White Wedding :: Trend?
A few weeks ago, Kim Kardashian wowed her fans with her modern, black-and-white-themed wedding. I especially loved seeing Kathie Lee Gifford and her daughter there in their white dresses; since they had just attended a wedding right here in our town the previous weekend!
If you're in love with the ultra formal black-and-white wedding idea yourself, here are a few ideas from September's Bride to get your style started.
Whether or not you ask your guests to wear all black-and-white is totally up to you!
September's Bride...a fresh approach to formal.
If you're in love with the ultra formal black-and-white wedding idea yourself, here are a few ideas from September's Bride to get your style started.
Whether or not you ask your guests to wear all black-and-white is totally up to you!
September's Bride...a fresh approach to formal.
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