The Bridal Bar San Diego

"Champagne and Sheets for the Blissful Bride" You are invited to a special, invitation-only White Sale featuring bedding and bath linens from Private Quarters.  Learn about our "Blissful Bride Bed" and bring the LUXURY of a 5-star hotel, the ROMANCE of a B&B and the SERENITY of a world-class spa into YOUR home. Registry available. Bring your girlfriends and shop in our beautiful canyon-view showroom, enjoy some champagne or coffee and pastry tasting courtesy of Espresso Mio.  RSVP by July 10th and your name will be entered into our drawing for a beautiful velvet robe!

JULY 11 @ PS Decor & Design 11am to 4pm

P.S. Decor & Design
1920 Fort Stockton Drive
San Diego, CA 92103 

The Bridal Bar San Diego

Encore Bridal, The Omni Hotel San Diego, and The Bridal Bar present:

San Diego's Largest Wedding Dress Sale --

New, Sample and Nearly-New Couture

 

Current couture bridal gowns from the most sought after designers -- Melissa Sweet, Vera Wang, Rosa Clara, Christos and more -- discounted 40-70% off retail for one weekend only. 

When:  VIP Cocktail & Pre-Event Shopping Reception Friday June 12, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 Saturday June 13, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday June 14, 10:00  a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Who:  Fashionista Brides, Recessionista Brides, Fans of Couture Bridal Gowns

Cost:  Regular event entry is free. 

Friday night VIP Cocktail & Pre-Event Shopping Reception:  $25pp.  Guests can view and buy gowns prior to the event’s opening day at a champagne cocktail reception.  Each VIP guest also receives a Gift Bag filled with cost saving goodies.

Register Now!  

Contact:  info@encorebridal.com, 310-545-1409 for more information

Event Highlights:  VIP Cocktail & Pre-Event Shopping Reception; Raffle Prizes Valued at hundreds of dollars (Winners announced Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

Parking:  Discounted valet parking is available for $20 at the hotel.  Public parking is available in the structure across the street from the Omni -- entrance off of 6th street.

Out of Town Brides: The Omni Hotel is offering out of town brides a significantly discounted room rate of $99/night for the weekend.  

Additional Information: 

*Sale is first come, first serve

*No appointments taken

*No merchandise hold policy

*All gowns typically street size 4-10

*Designer labels include Vera Wang, Melissa Sweet, Christos, Kenneth Pool and many more!

*Dresses can be tried on in a community dressing room with assistance from an Encore Bridal consultant

*It is recommended that brides wear strapless bras, bustiers, lingerie, and underwear.

*All sales are final (no returns); gowns sold "As-Is"

*Cash and credit cards accepted; NO checks

Websites of Interest:

www.EncoreBridal.com,

 www.OmniSanDiegoHotel.com

www.BridalBar.com

 The Bridal Bar San Diego

$100 Nordstoms Gift Card

Short on spending money?  What girl isn't right now? CZ Events would love to put a little spending money in your pocket! Refer us to a friend that contracts for our services and we will happily return the favor by sending you a $100 gift card to Nordstroms! Do you know someone celebrating a significant birthday or anniversary?  Do you know someone getting engaged? Send us to them and we'll send you shopping!   

 

This offer good on event packages contraced by 5/31/09

Cynthia Zatkin Events

2324 Chalcedony Street

San Diego, California 92109

Spring Sale at Chez Bride Moderne

The Bridal Bar San Diego
  

Spring Sales Event

April 1-30, 2009

Call to  858-551-1295  to schedule your appointment right away for the best selection!

www.chezbridemoderne.com

Wedding Wow on a Budget

The Bridal Bar San Diego

Today we are so pleased to feature some great advice from one of our wonderful event professionals, Merilee Hennings, of EverAfter Events.

We recently asked our members to give us some great ideas to maximize the wow at your wedding while keeping your budget under control. Merilee's advice?

 "Even though you are on a budget, don’t forget about the lighting! It will create the wow without breaking the bank!"

Merilee goes on to suggest that the secret is to compromise in other areas where guests won’t notice in order to add lighting to your event.

Another great idea is to put some real creative thought into the wedding…especially when thinking about how you can add details…they don’t often cost a lot, just take time and imagination to add your personal spin. Here's a great wedding that included some great personal touches including "cinnamon roll"

 seating!  How original!

Photos by Garrett Photography

For more great ideas from EverAfter Events, you can visit their website at www.everafterevents.biz

Join the Party - the LA Photo Party

The Bridal Bar San Diego 

The Bridal Bar had a blast with LA Photo Party at the Wedding Party Bridal Show.  If you were at the show, you can check out your photos online at  http://laphotoparty.com/weddingpartybridalshow

And if you would like to create your own party at your upcoming wedding or special event, mention Bridal Bar when booking LA Photo Party in the month of March and receive 10% off your package price.

Programmed to snap a picture every 5 seconds, LA Photo Party's portable, professional photo studio made Bravo's stars shine, Citibank’s honchos let loose, and countless brides jump for joy. Now, they're ready for your event.

LA Photo Party's Photo Booth Without The Booth is wide enough for a 10-person group hug, classy enough to double as a fashion shoot, and quick enough to catch a mid-air leap (and the potentially ensuing mid-floor spill). We’ll bring the props, costumes, and wigs, and even print the photos onsite, guaranteeing your guest's souvenir pictures'll be candid, hilarious, and completely unique.

Hire LA Photo Party for your next:

wedding, bar mitzvah, corporate event, fundraiser, sweet 16, wrap party

4X6 or 5X7 photos are printed onsite instantly!

Call for details: 310-997-0019

The Stylist selects the perfect dress!

The Bridal Bar San Diego

THE dress.....

For my celebrity clients, incredible gowns are a dime a dozen. You wear one down a red carpet, get photographed, toss it off, and give it away as you would rather be caught dead in Hollywood than be seen in the same dress twice, then pick another one and repeat. For us "normal" gals, this is a once in a lifetime experience.  I have styled enough brides to know it's the dress most of us had be dreaming about since we saw our first Disney movie. While ( thankfully) my taste has evolved since Belle strutted her stuff in that giant yellow ball gown, I still wanted that "Princess for a day feel". I knew what style I wanted, strapless Mermaid style with rouching, now I just had to find the frock.

I hit up all the usual suspects in San Diego, and fell in love with a dress ( and the fabulous Michelle and Angie) at M Bride, only to find out it was the same one a friend of mine had worn. Now usually, that stuff doesn't bother me, but since it is a wedding and all, I kept searching for a more unique option. I went to Mon Amie in Costa Mesa and feel in love with all things Ines de Santo. I was told she trained with Christian Dior (whom I adore for his fierce admiration of the a woman's hourglass figure) and can rouche fabric like no one's business. The third dress I tried on was heaven. It was everything I wanted and so dramatically glamorous! It was straight off a 1950's Barbie, and I was a goner. Budget be damned, I had to buy THIS dress... and I did! 

Photo Credits: Google

Best,

Kristi Brooks
Stylelab
www.thestylelab.biz
kb.style@yahoo.com

Going Bridal, In Style....

The Bridal Bar San Diego

The Bridal Bar is pleased to feature Guest Blogger, Kristi Brooks of Stylelab for the first installment in her personal journey to the altar.  

I have spent the majority of my career making other people look like a million bucks, and now suddenly, the spotlight has fallen on me! Being a celebrity wardrobe stylist, my first concern is always my client...Does her dress fit? Is she comfortable? Are all her bits and pieces where they should be? Will she be featured in the front, not back pages, of USWeekly?. If I can even get a brush through my own hair when I am working, I consider that a giant victory! 
But, as of October 3 2008, the day my fabulous fiance popped the question, I have had to shift the focus a bit and actually think about me for a change. And let me just say, I have a whole new level of respect for anyone who is planning, or has planned a wedding! 
As everyone one of my hitched girlfriends advised me, before I could even get down my first glass of champagne as a betrothed woman, a date and place is the first order of business. I looked at several venues in Orange County and San Diego, then finally settled on a beautifully historic Inn in Tucson, Arizona, where I grew up. 
Okay, checked one thing off my to do list, and now the real fun begins..... The Dress!!!!


Best,

Kristi Brooks
Stylelab
www.thestylelab.biz
kb.style@yahoo.com

Encore Bridal comes to San Diego

The Bridal Bar San Diego   

We are super excited to welcome Encore Bridal to San Diego!  They offer new and nearly new couture gowns that are truly amazing.  If you have been dreaming of THAT dress but are trying to watch your budget, now you can have the dress of your dreams and not feel guilty.  You can check out their line at the Wedding Party Bridal Show on March 8th. We'll be partying on the patio and thinking green!

Luxury on a budget!

The Bridal Bar San Diego  These pictures are of the moment. They show a Grand Maharaja tent 27’ x 44’ with honey glow mango flower print, matching walls and crystal chandeliers, with hot pink drapes and Raj Tents low furniture for a long table. As we all know, the guest count is the most critical factor in managing your wedding costs.  Our friends at Raj Tents shared this very nice and cozy way to celebrate a more intimate wedding. If you are craving a luxurious and lavish vibe but are concerned about your budget; try celebrating your nuptials with a more lavish and personal wedding dinner with those closest to you – saving money AND making a dramatic statement.

Composite Bouquet - check it out!

The Bridal Bar San Diego So today we are excited to showcase a gorgeous wedding from one of our fabulous event professionals. Chris from Indulge Flowers & Events was kind enough to share these great pics from a recent wedding at Anthology.  We love the composite bouquet!

Photos by Jenny Brogdon, Absolutely Photography

Get Green at The Wedding Party Bridal Show

The Bridal Bar San Diego

We are getting ready for the first ever "Green" Wedding Party  Bridal Show. March 8th at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.  If you haven't checked out Pamela's show before now is the time!  It promises to be better than ever and The Bridal Bar will be partying on the patio with lots of fun to share.

 We'll have a "show within a show" featuring video Save the Dates with our friends at Legacy Videos  sliders, martinis, and dessert with The French Gourmet, the fabulous photography of Tim Otto Photography, fun party pics with LA Photo Party, Encore Bridal's amazing gowns, new designs by Lounge Appeal, and the stylings of Botanica throughout our space.  We hope to see you there!

The Bridal Bar goes Mainly Mozart!

The Bridal Bar San Diego A few weeks ago several of our Bridal Bar members were Featured Designers at Mainly Mozart's annual Gala.  This year's theme was Mozart, Music & Love.  This annual event celebrates the life of Mozart and raises money for the annual festival and other outreach programs.  The tabletops were unbelievably beautiful and we wanted to share them with you!

Kathy Wright & Co.

Creative Occasions, Mbula Design Studio, Red Floral Design, 

 Classic Party Rentals

Adelaide's, Wildflower Linen

Leah Nelson Events, Wildflower Linen, Mbula Design Studio, 

Indulge Flowers & Events, The Sweet Studio

Indulge Flowers & Events,  Wildflower Linen

Botanica

Adelaide's, Wildflower Linen

All photos by Tim Otto Photography

Thanks Tim for the beautiful photos! 

Sweetheart Breakfast in Bed

The Bridal Bar San Diego

Just got this fantastic idea for a romantic Valentine's Breakfast from our friend Giuseppe at Giuseppe's Restaurants & Fine Catering.  

Along with a great menu for a kickoff Valentine's Day Breakfast, Giuseppe provided his "Rules" for success:

#1 Send the kids to Grandma's for a sleepover.

#2 One of you ( whoever reads this email first) has to be the cook for the day.

#3 Keep this as a surprise.

#4 What happens at home stays at home ( if you know what I mean!)

Sweetheart Breakfast in Bed Menu

• Heart Shaped Italian-Style Eggs Benedict with San Daniele Prosciutto and Parmiggiano Cream on Bread & Cie Levain toast.
  
• Seasonal Berry Parfait with Coconut-spiked Granola, Toasted Pecans, and Vanilla Yogurt
  
• Dark Chocolate Milk with Whipped Cream and Toasted Pistachio Dust
  
• Moro Blood Orange Mimosa with Prosecco 
  

Visit Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering for recipes and other great menu ideas for every occasion.

Beautiful Tabletops at TSE Wedding Luncheon

The Bridal Bar San Diego

We were fortunate to attend The Special Event a couple of weeks ago and just got some great pictures to share from The Wedding Luncheon.  If these don't spark your imagination for your "Big Day" nothing will.  

And the best news? You can find all of these wonderful vendors at The Bridal Bar right here in San Diego.

Kudos to Adelaides, Wildflower Linens and Chameleon Chairs for these beautiful designs.

As usual the amazing talents of Kathy Wright & Co. blow us away!  

Chez Bride Moderne Trunk Show

The Bridal Bar San Diego

 

we cordially invite you to a trunk show event

featuring hand crafted bridal accessories & veils by…

february 7^th

appointment required

availability limited...

call today!

858 551 1295

special event offer:

10% discount off your accessories purchase

trunk show to be held at the chez bride moderne showroom:

5726 la jolla boulevard, suite 105

la jolla, california  92037

www.chezbridemoderne.com