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Christos Bridal Dresses Trunk Show

Categories: Bride, Upcoming Events September 1, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

Well, summer is definitely winding down but there is good news ahead — with the fall, comes trunk shows – an amazing opportunity to get the dress of your dreams at a bargain price!

First up, mark your calendar for September 10th and 11th for the Christos Bridal Trunk Show at Hitched. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Christos collection. They are elegant, whimsical, classic!

Gown trials are by appointment only so please call 202.333.6162 or email appointments@hitchedsalon.com to make yours!

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Bride Blogger Update: Bridesmaid Attire

Categories: Bride Bloggers, Bridesmaids August 31, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

Over the past several months, you all have gotten to know Kimberly’s thoughtful personality and fabulous sense of style…So, it should be no surprise that Kimberly has found a way to let each of her ‘maids shine in their own way on October 16th…

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Now that I’ve found the dress of my dreams, it’s time to outfit my partners in crime – AKA, my bridesmaids. These three ladies have been with me in various stages of my life, and my wedding wouldn’t be the same without them. Gretchen, Inga, and Tammy are some of the most intelligent and unique women I know. Each one has a distinct personality and taste in clothing, so I really wanted to make sure that they were able to showcase their individual style.

Once upon a time it was believed that “evil spirits” would attend weddings to harm a bride and groom, so, their closest friends would stand next to them and dress the same to confuse spirits. To this day, bridesmaids usually wear the same dresses at a wedding. Having been a bridesmaid, I know about wearing the exact same dress…it’s normally not flattering for all involved. As the bride, I’ve decided to change “tradition” and encouraged them to select a dress in whatever style they feel most comfortable in.

Now that the collective gasp from DW readers has subsided, let me explain my rationale. My bridesmaids mean the world to me. One has known me since I was 13, another since I was 17 and the other since I was in my mid 30’s. All of these women are my friends, and friends don’t let friends wear unflattering dresses in skunky colors with no possibility of wearing them again.

Here’s how this works – I gave them a color palette that goes with my wedding colors (light to deep purple), and asked that the gown be floor length, that’s it. I asked them to coordinate among themselves, and decide on a designer of their choosing from which to select a dress from.

The ladies agreed on designers they most liked were housed at Hannelore’s in Old Town. On the first Saturday in May, my friends gathered together to show me the dresses they had selected:

Dress 1 by Mackenzie Michaels; Dress 2 by Jim Hjelm Occasions; Dress 3 by Jim Hjelm Occasions

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Rock Star Inspiration

Categories: Beauty & Fashion, Idea Boards, Wedding Design August 5, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

This fall, look out for rock star glam. I can just imagine a Janice Joplin inspired wedding with lace, feathers and fur…I dig it!

Rows 1 and 2: Style Me Pretty; Row 3: Manolo Blahnik and Valentino; Row 4: Punk Rock Bride; Row 5: Style Me Pretty; Row 6: sugarB studio

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Carine’s Sample Sale – Sunday, July 18

Categories: Bride, Upcoming Events July 16, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

Today, I am shouting from the roof tops with incrdible news – this weekend, there is a HUGE sample sale at Carine’s!

One of the best ways to get the dress of your dreams at an affordable price is to shop at an oh-so-sacred sample sale! So, for all of you brides who are still looking for “it”, head to Carine’s Bridal Atelier, one of my favorites, this Sunday. And, please do report back – it is going to be fab-u-lous and I can’t wait to hear what you find!

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Simone Carvalli Show Round Up

Categories: Beauty & Fashion July 8, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

Last month Chevy Chase Bridal hosted a fabulous Simone Carvalli trunk show – and I can’t seem to get the beautiful images out of my mind!

With unique jewelry from Charles Schwartz and Sons, stunning make up by Nour Kazoun of MadeUp Art and sleek hair by Bridal Hair by Remona, sister models Shirin and Shaudi Malakooti looked absoletly charming.

Guests enjoyed delicious cupcakes from Fancy Cakes by Leslie and gift bags from the Four Seasons. Thanks to Julia MacInnis for sharing the photographs! What an all-start team!