These pictures of Kimberly in her silk Watters gown are so dreamy… like a heavenly vision in white!

Justin and Kimberly were married on May 16th, 2009 in San Diego at the Towers23 Hotel.

About her experience gown shopping, Kimberly said, ”Thank you guys so much for all that you did for me.  Everyone was amazing and it was a truly amazing experience.  I found the perfect dress and I have you guys to thank.  I honestly wasn’t going to try the dress I chose on until Kip said that it would look great on me!  You guys are beyond great and I have been recommending you to everyone!  Thank again!”

 

Warmest wishes Kimberly and Justin! Photos courtesy of TLS Images.

Bride Melane and her husband Ryan got married in Central Park this spring and her wedding was featured on the incredible wedding website, “Style Me Pretty”  http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/06/15/new-york-city-spring-wedding-from-turn-loose-the-art/  Being a New Yorker, I really enjoyed seeing these pictures!  I know our brides will really appreciate Melane’s talent… she put together a fantastic wedding for 30 guests in NYC and stayed under $8,000 without sacrificing in style!

We love bridal accessories and bubble veils are one of our favorites… we have carried them since the day we opened our doors.  Melane even gave us a shout out on the site saying “ I purchased the veil at Circle Park Bridal in Addison, TX, for $35 after seeing it at another salon for over $200″. 

Melane blew us away with another chic accessory.  Check out her super cool idea to dress up her flip flops.  She added these gorgeous (super inexpensive brooches) from Circle Park to each shoe!

Thanks Melane for showing how inexpensive accessories done right equals big style in the Big Apple. Congratulations to you and Ryan! 

 Also, a huge thank you to Joe of “Turn Loose the Art”  http://www.turnloosetheart.com for sharing these gorgeous photos. They photograph mostly on the East and West Coast, but TX brides ..maybe they would be into shooting a Texas wedding or two? It’s worth a try! 

Elizabeth came to Circle Park shortly after we opened and although I shouldn’t have favorites, she is definitely one of mine because her sincerity and sweetness. She is from Indiana and didn’t have family close by to help her with gown shopping and planning her wedding in Indiana.  I got to know her well and when her fitting appointments were through, I felt like my own little sister was getting married. 

Elizabeth selected this absolutely gorgeous full antique lace Bonny mermaid gown, veil and parasol from CPB. The all went together so well… it was truly one of those things that was meant to be.  Elizabeth you are so beautiful inside and out and we are so happy to see you so happy! 

Elizabeth sent us this note that we just have to share:  I wanted to send you some of my wedding pictures. I wish I could show you all 1,000. I felt so beautiful and I am completely in love with my dress. It was absolutely perfect! They day was beautiful! Phil and I are doing great and enjoying our married life. It was an unforgettable dayJ Thanks for making it possible for me to find the dress of my dreams. It truly is.  Thank you for being so sweet and helpful! You made me feel so comfortable and special. I hope that every bride gets to experience Circle Park Bridal and your sincere kindness.

 

Thank you for your sweet words and congratulations and warmest wishes to you both! (Photo Credits to Captured Memories of Indiana. Elizabeth loved them and said they were professional, fun and kind).

She’s not a bride but is a total fashionista, so I think she’s worthy of a little shout out… Lauren Conrad has a book signing tomorrow night at 7:30 pm at the Borders Books and Music in Dallas (Preston and Royal).  She’ll be promoting her book: L.A. Candy” is a fast-paced, honest, and entertaining fictional account of what it’s like to come of age in Hollywood while starring in a reality TV show, written by a girl who has experienced it all firsthand: Lauren Conrad. Contact Borders for complete event details and guidelines.

We recently took part in an incredible fashion bridal shoot at the Magnolia Hotel.  The dream team of fabulous models, makeup and hair artists and photographer came together to create photos worthy of any high fashion magazine. There were so many magnificant pics that I will have to post a few each day.  This fabulous shoot was organized by Randee Strand of www.aboutfaceartistry.com To say Randee is amazingly talented is an understatement. The ultra glam hair stylist was Sonia Trevino of www.soniatrevinoweddingstylist.com and the man with the incredible eye to pull it all together is Paul Ernest of www.paulernestphotography.com The gorgeous model is Crystal King.

All gowns and accessories are from Circle Park Bridal Boutique.

The lovely Jackie and her husband, Brady, were married on May 23rd, 2009.  Jackie, thank you for sharing your bridal portrait… you look absolutely beautiful in your Circle Park gown!  Congratulations!

Today, the gorgeous Cashlie sent us some of her wedding photos that we just had to share.  Cashlie married her beau, Skyler, on April 10, 2009 with a beautiful reception at very pretty The Tribute in The Colony http://www.thetribute.com   With so many pictures outdoors, Cashlie choose a flowing chiffon sheath gown and looked amazing.  The photos were taken by the super fun and very personable photographer Cheryl Hall of http://www.creativeimagesbydesign.com/ (Cheryl is herself a bride-to-be!) 

Congratulations, Cashlie and Skyler!  

Michelle Peyronet Porter is one of my favorite photographers in Dallas. She is full of spirit and life and you can not be around her without feeling happy and more alive than before you were around her.  On March 27, 2009, she married her sweetheart, Brad.  Michelle was beyond fun to work with (we blogged awhile back about her visit to the shop and how much we want her mom to adopt us!) Finally, we can show of the pictures of Michelle looking ultra glam and rocking a Circle Park Bridal gown, complete with our signature feather hairpiece and birdcage veil! 

Click here to view the slideshow of their favorite pictures: http://www.mppphotography.com/Brad&Michelle/index.html

Be sure to check out Michelle’s blog when you have time; http://www.peyronetphotography.com/blog (and her old blog: http://peyronetphotography.blogspot.com/   It is one of my favorite blogs to follow.

For her own wedding, photographers know best so Michelle selected the help of three great photographers: Amy at Daisy Photography http://www.daisyphotostudio.com/ (we know Amy’s work from other brides and love it!) Kristin Greenlee Photography and Sandra Lynch Photography.  Great photos, ladies! 

Michelle used a few other wedding vendors that she said were amazing so I want to give them a shout out, too:  DJ- Ed Petty, Florist-Justine’s Flowers, Cake- Kathy’s Icing on the Cake, Venue-Walnut Creek Country Club.   Congrats, Brad and Michelle!

Contemplating Hiring a Wedding Planner?  Get the Facts… Meet & Greet at Circle Park Bridal featuring Each & Every Detail.  Find out everything you wanted to know about hiring a wedding planner. This is a come and go event featuring Wendy Kidd of Each and Every Detail. Wendy is Past President of The Collin County Event Professionals and a leader in the Dallas wedding industry.  

Ask yourself:

1. Do you have a budget?
2. Do you need to hire more than five vendors?
3. Will you need more than one of your friends or family members to help execute your dream day?
4. Are you already using a list to help you develop your wedding day plans?
5. Are you spending the majority of your free time researching vendors and venues?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you could benefit from a wedding planner and coordinator for your wedding day.  Today’s wedding typically takes 250 planning hours to make the bride’s vision come to reality. That includes finding, hiring and keeping up with an average team of 18 vendors.

Planning a wedding can become a full time job. There are so many options out there, for venues, djs, bands, photographers, flowers, invitations; the list goes on and on. Plus, you have to plan it all while maintaining the rest of your life and working within a budget.  Come chat with Wendy one-on-one and get some free expert advice about your upcoming wedding planning.  If you can’t stop by on Saturday, check out www.eachandeverydetail.com (btw, pictures are of one of Wendy’s recent weddings, photographed by Phase3 Photography)