HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! 7 YEARS AND GOING STRONG

Happy Birthday to Us! It's been seven (7) glorious years of curating beautiful things for your weddings. We have loved every minute. To celebrate, we will be moving The Bridal Wishlist to it's own domain and relaunching it with a new web site! Look for the big change to happen in November 2013. We will have so much more to offer the brides that we love so much. We're off to Bridal Market. Can't wait to show you all of the fabulous things that we find to help with your wedding planning.

Until then...

Janice
Editor-in-Chief
The Bridal Wishlist

MODERN WEDDING DRESSES: GEMY BY GEMY MAALOUF

GEMY by GEMY MAALOUF

Gemy Maalouf took an ambitious step by bringing her unique flair to the fashion-conscious bride in 2004 with the GEMY MAALOUF Bridal line. In 2006, she once again embraced progress and change with her GEMY “Le Prêt” line, which provides a complete range of formal attire, from tops and skirts to short dresses. Finally in 2007, feeling the increasing demand for her designs from a niche of clientele with lower budgets, Gemy launched her 2nd line Beside Couture by GEMY providing the style at more affordable prices. Here is her latest collection.

AFFORDABLE WEDDING DRESS: THE BEST WEDDING DRESS FOR UNDER $700

I am flabbergasted that this super gorg wedding dress is less than $700. Wedding planning aside, dress shopping is at the head of the class. You will get an A+ for beauty, style, and saving a pretty penny. The Angeline dress is another fabulous affordable wedding dress find at Ruche.

AFFORDABLE WEDDING DRESSES: KELSEY GEMMA

This fabulous bridal gown designer from down under has blown me away. I usually detest lace. But Kelsey Genna makes lace look insatiable. Totally coveting the Verona bridal gown.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER TRUNK SHOW AT @CARINESBRIDAL

Monique Lhuillier’s Semi-Annual Trunk Show at Carine’s Bridal Atelier

Carine’s Bridal will be hosting their semi-annual Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show this January 24-26 and the Monique Lhuillier BLISS Collection Trunk show January 31- Feb 2.  The newest Fall 2013 collections from each line will be featured at the trunk show as well as a selection of her best sellers from previous collections.

Monique Lhuillier first debuted her bridal line in 1966 and is now known internationally as one of the worlds' top bridal designers. Brides are attracted to Lhuillier for her ultra feminine designs, her special attention to intricate detail and her use of luxurious fabrics.

Twice a year, D.C. area brides flock to these popular trunk shows, and once again a high attendance is expected. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the salon at 202.965.4696.

During the January 24-26 the trunk show will feature gowns from Monique Lhuillier's  Fall 2013 couture collection. The January 31- February 2nd show will feature the Fall 2013 BLISS collection, with some her most popular gowns reworked at a lower price point.

The semi-annual trunk show is one of the most popular events at the atelier and appointments book up very quickly.  Please call the store to inquire about the special incentive or any other questions. 

About Carine's Bridal Atelier

Carine’s Bridal Atelier, Georgetown’s premier bridal boutique, offers brides the best selection of high-end designer wedding gowns. Carine’s offers personalized customer service to every bride and tailors bridal fashion to a body type, personality and destination. Carine’s also offers veils, accessories, and alterations.

Regular store hours are Monday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All viewings are by appointment only.

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AFFORDABLE WEDDING DRESSES: THE LITTLE WHITE DRESS

If you have the gams for a tea-length dress, then by all means - do it! Here's a truly affordable wedding dress option. We love it. The Little White Dress has a number of adorable wedding dresses that just so happen to be fabulous, too.