Winter Wedding Accessories

Now that winter is finally here, may we suggest some great accessories to warm up your wedding day! Our fox or faux furs are sure to add some toasty elegance to any gown. Pairing our boleros with a chunky statement necklace or my personal favorite, bridal booties, will instantly take your winter wedding to a higher altitude. Featured jewelry and engagement party dresses are from J. Crew. My favorite shoe designer has made some fabulous bridal booties, check out Ann Roth's designs at www.annrothshoes.com. And of course Modern Trousseau's fur, tulle and lace boleros can be found at any of our fine retail establishments. For listings close to you, go to www.moderntrousseau.com.

Photographer, Donald Kennedy, has chosen the esteemed Astor Courts locale to shoot some of our favorite 2011 gowns. The famous Rhinebeck, NY location is hailed for it's beautiful architecture, marvelous grounds, and of course the Chelsea Clinton wedding. Here are some sneak peak photos coming soon to bridal magazines everywhere!

The Wedding Chicks

Just found: The Blog by the Wedding Chicks is fabulous! They have some unique wedding ideas and a great hand picked vendor page, boasting a compilation of wedding professionals dedicated to a vintage chic style.

How can Purple and Lace look any better!?! These pictures were found in Purple and Lace a North Carolina Wedding, by Smitten Photography.

Our Autumn gown is featured as the perfect dress to accompany this romantically hued wedding!

For more purple and lace ideas, check out The Wedding Chics.

Here are two arrangements made by City Blossoms for our showroom in New York City. Gorgeous flowers, with that architectural flare we have come to love so much about their designs!

City Blossoms

As the name suggests, this florist makes it easy to find blooms in the city for any wedding!

We have been working with City Blossoms and have become obsessed with every single one of owner, Karina's creations! Her floral arrangements combine the European architectural style with city chic. Less has become more, with emphasis on the beauty of single flowers, who can resist the high impact that simplicity gives to your wedding day. A perfect accompaniment to our classic, sophisticated, gown silhouettes!

Gain a fresh perspective on your bridal bouquets check out these tips or go directly to brides.com for online advice.

http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-flowers

Orchids are still a very versatile flower to use in your bouquet. They come in so many different colors. Using a pale pink can give you a soft and romantic feel, while all green can give a rustic, earthy vibe.

Pairing mainstream flowers with something unexpected and lesser-known, is one way to make a bouquet cost friendly and truly unique. Using plants, berries, pods, fruits, and even vegetables can add a that layer of texture and funkiness.

Check out our favorite flower craze at: www.cityblossoms.com

Holiday Season Engagements

Engagement season is upon us! Come celebrate your big moment with Modern Trousseau!

The magic of holiday festivities swirling in the air and families being joined together once again, makes this a perfect time to try on some fabulous wedding gowns for your special day. This holiday season, our boutique in New York City will be featuring the newest gowns in designer, Callie Tein's 2011 collection. Why not try on gowns while mom and grandma are in town, making this holiday season even more memorable!

Whether your looking for lace, the fit and flare style, or something just a little more fashion forward, these gowns are sure to satisfy anyone's wish list this year!

Three Easy Steps to Finding Your Perfect Gown

Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you have found the perfect person time to select the perfect gown! Many brides-to-be have dreamt of their gown from the time they were little and they know exactly what they want while others are not sure where to begin. So make to your selection easier (and fun) I have listed below a 1-2-3 step process to find your prefect dress.

Step One:
The first step is to research wedding dress styles and designers. Bridal magazines are a great place to start. In addition, many designers have their dresses online which can help you become more familiar with their collection. It’s always helpful to print or tear out pictures to keep track of the styles that you like the most. Pictures are always better than words. Don’t worry if you are having trouble finding what you want… that’s why we have bridal consultants. They are more than happy to make suggestions as they know the different styles of gowns that will best suit your body type.

Step Two:
Set up an appointment to try on the different gowns. You will probably want to bring help to decide on a gown, but limit the number of people you bring. Stick to a few good friends and family. Too many people can be overwhelming and confusing with contradicting opinions. You may also want to bring a strapless bra and heels. One of the most important things is to establish a budget and make sure you are shopping at the right stores. You don’t want to fall in love with a $10,000 dress when you have a $2,000 budget. Let your bridal consultant know your budget as that will help in the selection process.

Step Three:
This is the part where dreams meet reality. You get to try on the gowns! This is when all that research will come in handy because you can show the bridal consultant exactly what you want. Keep in mind selecting too many dresses at once might make them all start to blend together. Keep your list short and sweet start with 6 to 8 gowns. As you try on the gowns try to imagine how they will work for the setting of your wedding and the time of year.

Sometimes you just know that the gown is the right one and when you do then you really don’t want to take it off. Or you might have more than one favorite and that’s fine too. Not everyone has that “aha” moment. Just keep in mind that eventually you will find the perfect one. Don’t worry you will know. Always remember it’s supposed to be fun. So relax, have fun and enjoy the moment.

Side note:
As you build your pre-wedding timeline please keep in mind that you should be looking for your gown 9 to 12 months before your wedding. This will allow time for your gown to be produced and make alterations.

Next Post: Questions to consider when choosing a gown as it relates to your wedding