SUE + ANDREW:: MARRIED: CORNELIUS, NC

Paris Dornbusch Wedding

A beautiful day on the lake to marry in the mist of friends and family. This wedding was very intimate and was posed with such style and grace for this DIY bride. We were glad to share the day with Sue and Andrew.

This destination wedding for this couple was an unforgettable celebration. We wish this couple many years of happiness and endless love. They have blended a beautiful family!

Venue: Jetton Park - Waterford Hall

Photographer: JT Photography

Musician: Stephen Savastano (Guitar Soloist)

Hair & Make Up: Sweet Southern Glam

Officiant: Reverend Victoria Hutchins

Caterer: Catering by Tara

Coordinator: It's a Bridal Thing Too

Florals: Braswell Interiors & Florals

SONYA + PHIL:: MARRIED: CHARLOTTE, NC

Fogle Copes Wedding 

A beautiful day surrounded by friends and family. A breathtaking bride embraced with the loved of a bond that she shared with her groom. It was a day come true and a fairy tale that we all have read in the books before. Love was in the air!

Venue: Big Chill

Ceremony Music: Jose Bas, Violinist

Photography: Jamie Blow Photography

Wedding Coordination: It's a Bridal Thing Too!

Tuxedo Rentals: It's a Bridal Thing Too!

Bridesmaid Attire: It's a Bridal Thing Too!

Spring Bridal/Prom 2011 Feature!

It's here! The Spring fashion season 2011!

We are so excited about the new designs that have come out! This blog post is going to feature some of our favorites for Brides, Bridesmaids and for Prom from Alexia Designs, Bonny and from Mystique-Bonny's Prom Division.

As always, we here at It's A Bridal Thing are available to help you with any Wedding/Special Occasion needs. We are a full service boutique and can coordinate everything from Wedding Gowns/Tuxedos, Wedding Party Attire, Veils and Shoes, Flowers, Catering, Invitations, Favors, Linens, Entertainment and much more!

Please contact us and see how we can help!

It's A Bridal Thing
13005 East Independence Blvd.
Matthews, NC 28105
704-893-0201 or 800-804-2082
http://www.itsabridalthing.com/  

                                                                   

                                Now on to our picks!


                              Alexia Designs
We have been seeing the resurgence of the Greek Goddess dress! This is one of our favorite interpretations. It is floor length chiffon and can come in a ton of color combinations. The asymmetrical one shoulder look is flattering for many body types!

Let's go back to the 1950's with this inspired floral print dress. The design is given more of a vintage feel being in black and white. Beautifully simple satin a-line dress with jeweled buckle accent. Great as a bridesmaid or prom dress!

This dress brings classic styling with a bit of boyish bravado. This is the "tuxedo" of dresses. The simple black sheath is accented with a white "bow tie" and the back comes complete with 'tails". A perfect dress for a nighttime wedding, a prom or other special occasion.

                                                        Bonny

"Wherefore art thou Juliet?" Go back in time with this very renaissance inspired gown. Soft lines and a delicate accent panel make this dress a great outdoor wedding choice!

Drama, drama drama! This dress brings it, in the best way possible! The tank-top style bodice is accented with sparkling, beaded embroidery and features a corset style lacing in the back. It flows seamlessly into the almost endless layers of the ruffled organza skirt. Perfect for the nighttime bride!





Your prince has come! Feel like royalty in this beautiful gown. The V-neck bodice is accented with beading features a satin band around the waist. The A-line skirt is simple in the front but, the back is embellished with more beading and embroidery. A great all around wedding gown. Could work beautifully for a morning, afternoon or evening wedding!

Mystique- Bonny's Prom Division
Let me know what you think of these two opposing looks!

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                       Send your thoughts to Leah@itsabridalthing.com.

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Pair it up! Gown and Shoe choices for every type of Bride!

Image: luigi diamanti / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Happy 2011! 

I know we have been gone for awhile but, we were off enjoying the holiday season!  We're back now and ready to tackle a new year.


In this months post we are going to talk about how to "Pair it Up". Of course I am talking about dresses and shoes.

Taking a look at some of the Spring 2011 trends we have put together some dress and shoe pairings for four bride "types". 

Traditional

 Our traditional bride is longing for the lace, bows and taffeta. It's going to be white and if there's an accent color it's strictly pastel. Think Shelby in "Steel Magnolias".

Our Gown Choice:

This beautiful gown made by Bonny style #042 is a beautiful mix of what the traditional bride wants. A sweetheart bodice that leads down into a luxuriously full ball skirt. This dress is accented by beaded lace and a cathedral train.

 Our Shoe Choice:

Simple but elegant white satin shoe by Benjamin Walk, (makers of Liz Rene Couture, Touch Ups and Johnathan Kayne, and Dyeables). Perfect choice for a more traditional bride.

 Modern

Our Modern Bride is ready to hit the ground running. She has discussed, with her planner, the ways the wedding can be more "green" and has made sure that local produce will be used for the reception dinner. 

Our Gown Choice:

 This light and flowy gown by Bonny   style #048, is perfect for our modern bride.A wonderful mix of couture style and clean design.  This one shoulder dress drops down into an empire waist and then to an a-line skirt with cathedral train.

 Our Shoe Choice:  Another wonderful shoe by Benjamin Walk. Strappy but, not over the top with a beautiful symmetrical rhinestone accented diamond design.

 Funky

Be ready for anything that this Bride throws at you! She may be arriving atop and elephant with the local high school marching band providing fanfair. Or, you may be set on a city-wide scavenger hunt to find the reception location! You just never know. 

Our Gown Choice:   

It's the non-traditional color of this dress that appeals to our funky bride. This dress with its strapless bodice, dramatic pick-up skirt and semi-cathedral train it sure to help her make the entrance she is looking for!                                     

Our Shoe Choice:

This bootie, by Benjamin Walk, adds that bit rock and roll style our Funky Bride is looking for.

Destination 

She is ready to start the new adventure of married life with an adventure. She has her passport in hand at all times. She might not even make it to the reception, if she can convince her husband that that 8:00 pm flight to Spain is a better idea!

Our Gown Choice:  

              A perfect choice for that on the beach in Barbados wedding! This Bonny gown style #052 made from chiffon. Starts at a sweetheart neckline, flows into a beautiful flared skirt and has elegant lack up ties  in the back.  Accented with a simple rhinestone broach.                

Our Shoe Choice:

Don't be afraid to get this one wet! This jeweled jelly shoe from Benjamin Walk is perfect for that after vows walk in the surf!

We here at It's A Bridal Thing can make any of these, and many more choices, possible for your big day!

Feel free to take a look at our website at It's A Bridal Thing.com or give us a call at 704-893-0201 and see how we can make your big day special!

We hope you like our selections! Please let us know!

Get Great Ideas Online!

When you first meet your wedding planner, it's good to come with some general ideas about how you want your big day to look. Here are some websites we  here at It's A Bridal Thing think will help get you started!

Want to see how Jessica Alba, Carrie Underwood or Gwen Stefani  looked on their big day? Take a look at In Style Weddings. They have their Best Dressed Celebrity Brides list which includes people like Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana and Katie Holmes. They also have great galleries of wedding cakes and  floral arrangements organized by color!

 The Brides.com Idea Gallery is another great resource! In addition to having wedding cake and floral galleries, they have galleries for  Stationary and Invitations, Wedding Favors and Food and Drinks!


A Wedding Sketchbook is a blog by Michelle Mospens. She details her thoughts on unique wedding invitation ideas, how to make the most out of an engagement photo shoot and backyard wedding reception ideas. Our favorite part of her site is her Wedding Color Trends for 2011 Part 1 and Part 2. Some of Michelle's picks for 2011 wedding colors? Amazon Green, Oyster Gray, Mauve, Celadon, Violet Purple and Clementine Orange!


Want something to help you put all of these ideas together for when you meet with your planner? Try The Knot.Com's Wedding Inspiration Boards. All you do is choose the template you like best, add images(either from The Knot's website or your own photos) and save and share. Tons better than Post-It-Notes in all of those bridal magazines you've bought!




Here are a few non-planning websites that we want to share.

My Wedding.com allows you to make a wedding website, with all the bells and whistles for FREE. They offer beautiful design templates, photo galleries and you can even add music!

Need a laugh to relieve wedding stress? Check out And The Bride Wore... . Hilarious site that covers fashion mishaps from wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and even tuxedos. 

As always, we here at It's A Bridal Thing are here for all of your wedding planning needs! We cover everything from gowns, tuxedos, flowers and invitations! Call us at 704-893-0201 and let us give your big day a beautiful touch.

We've Moved!

We are proud to announce that we have moved into our new and larger location. We are able to give a larger selection, maintain affordable prices and work with the entire bridal party all in one location. We strive to give personal services for each customer we work with.

Visit us at our new location with great access to I-485:

It's A Bridal Thing!

13005 E Independence Blvd

Matthews, NC 28105

P (704) 893-0201

T (800) 804-2082

F (704) 893-0162

Call and schedule your appointment today for your bridal party. We are here to help with all your wedding needs from wedding gowns, bridesmaid dress, tuxedo rentals, formal shoe wear and more!

Fresh ideas, New Trends and a Fabulous Team

Happy New Year Brides and Grooms! Wow 2010... We've come into a new decade.

For us, it's a time a bliss. We have fresh ideas, new trends to display and a fabulous team to bring it to the spotlight.

The wedding industry has grown tremendously. And we find ourselves appreciating the vintage styles of past more so now; then we did years ago. That's why our bridal store has inventory to fit any bride, any theme, and any season.

Your wedding date will approach quickly. Do yourself a favor and allow our professionals to help you with the various items on your checklist. We've made it easy for you- it can be done all in one spot! Hire your wedding planner, design the theme to your venue, select your wedding dress, create your floral arrangements, and custom design your wedding invitations- and color coordinate his tuxedo.

What more could a bride ask for?