New Jersey Bride Blog

Favorites from Jenny Lee: Fall 2009

MTully — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00:13 +0000

Jenny Lee creates pretty, feminine gowns, all emphasizing your silhouette. And each gown is hand-made by one person from start to finish, which is pretty incredible. This fall line incorporates floral accents, using organic fabrics and hand-sewn embellishments. All of these gowns have a nice clean look. These gowns are definitely for those of you who want simple elegance without much fuss. Here are my favorites:

Vote for NJ Couple to Win Ring!

MTully — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:48:02 +0000

SpaWeek is currently giving away a $25,000 2.55-carat diamond engagement ring, and there’s a New Jersey couple among the five finalists! Each couple, chosen from hundreds of applicants, has submitted a two-minute video introducing themselves and their love story, and America gets to vote for their favorite.

So go to spaweek.org to show your support for Michelle and Johannus from Mount Holly. What a great chance to win a fabulous ring!

A Day of Free Pampering!

MTully — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:20:41 +0000

Just what we could all use these days—a little pampering! And the best part is that it’s free! Join DeVenir Beauty in Millburn this coming Friday, November 14, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., for a day of pampering with complimentary manicures, champagne, and mini makeup applications. But seating is limited, so be sure to RSVP to nvpublicity@gmail.com.

Where: DeVenir Beauty, 348 Millburn Avenue, Millburn; 973-376-4260; devenirbeauty.com

When: Friday, November 14, 2008; 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

RSVP: nvpublicity@gmail.com

Favorites from Monique Lhuillier: Fall 2009

MTully — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:09:00 +0000

OK, this isn’t a selection of just my favorites—it’s actually the entire collection from Monique. I really couldn’t cut any gowns out. But if I HAD to choose my absolute favorite, it’s the one at left. It’s modern yet traditional. Check out the rest of the gowns…you’ll find classic Monique designs, along with a few new looks. These dresses are great….

My Favorites from Reem Acra: Fall 2009

MTully — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:14:48 +0000

You can always count on Reem Acra for a little drama, and their Fall 2009 bridal collection is no exception—love the wigs and headpieces! You’ll definitely have all eyes on you in a few of these gowns, and many are perfect for the Red Carpet Bride. I LOVE the blush-colored gown at left with the blue-jeweled neckline. Very regal…Here’s more of the new line, available in stores this spring. Start dreaming….

Bloomingdale’s Jewelry Trunk Shows

MTully — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:44:02 +0000

Looking for the perfect jewelry to wear at your wedding? You just might find it at one of Bloomingdale’s upcoming jewelry trunk shows. More than 6,000 pieces from ten of its most sought-after vendors, including contemporary, vintage, and one-of-a-kind pieces will be available at this first-ever event.

Designers include Argento Vivo, Cara, Crislu, GK Designs, Kenneth Jay Lane, R.J. Graziano, Rebecca, Majorica, Nadri, and Sequin New York, with prices ranging from $25 to $800.

Where & When: Bloomingdale’s, The Shops at Riverside
Thursday – Saturday, November 6-8; 12- 7p.m.
400 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ
Fashion Accessories, Level 1

Bloomingdale’s, The Mall at Short Hills
Thursday – Saturday, November 20-22; 12- 7pm
1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ
Fashion Accessories, Level 1

Halloween Brides

MTully — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:56:33 +0000

I’ve heard of a few weddings happening tonight with the guests coming in costume—the more outlandish the better! Here is a great cake from Anne Heap of the Pink Cake Box in Denville, which would have been perfect for your Halloween wedding. She creates some of the most creative cakes in New Jersey…check our her website—pinkcakebox.com—for inspiration!

And if you’re getting married tonight, let me know! I’d love to hear all about the fun details!

My Favorites From Melissa Sweet: Fall 2009

MTully — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:07:54 +0000

Melissa Sweet is a division of Priscilla of Boston that offers fresh, more whimsical designs that tend to be more fashion-forward, though I still find these gowns to be really beautiful and traditional. The one pictured at left has a simply amazing pleated skirt that seemed to float down the runway. It would be perfect for your entrance down the aisle. Here are some other great choices from the Fall 2009 collection.

Reverie by Melissa Sweet is yet another line offered by Priscilla of Boston, which offers great design and fabrics at truly reasonable prices. And boy were the short dresses the hit of the night! These are perfect for your casual wedding or for the bride with a little bit of spunk wanting to change it up a bit. And don’t you just love the fuchsia shoes? Here are my favorites:

Priscilla’s Vineyard Collection: Fall 2009

MTully — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:27:22 +0000

When you go dress shopping, keep in mind that at the Priscilla of Boston salon in Millburn, you’ll have access to five different lines: Priscilla, Melissa Sweet, Reverie, Platinum, and Vineyard. They all have their own feel, from casual to traditional to over-the-top opulence.

Vineyard is a really nice collection from Mark Brower, a former Vera Wang designer, who offers simple yet classic designs in such fabrics as silk and cotton failles. Here are some of the latest designs that you’ll see in stores this coming spring…

My Favorites From Vera Wang: Fall 2009

MTully — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:10:45 +0000

And here are images from Vera Wang’s Fall 2009 Bridal runway show. Leave it to Vera to create some of the most beautiful and creative designs that the bridal world has to offer. And her use of color in this collection is subtle, yet delightful. I love so many of these dresses…for so many different reasons. This isn’t the entire collection….just most of it! I couldn’t keep these images to myself, and wanted to give you a sneak peek of what will be available in stores this spring. Which gown do you like best?