Make It a Special Bouquet for a Special Day

A Bride's Bouquet

A bridal bouquet is an important element of the bride's wardrobe and should be crafted with special attention. Select the bouquet by determining what colors and shape is most attractive for you. Keeping in mind that the bouquet should be carried low enough so that all the intricate details of your gown are enhanced and complimented. Options: Creative and skilled floral designers are able to produce many sizes, shapes and styles of bouquets; while there are assortments of colors to choose Popular styles for bouquets are the cascade, cluster, contemporary and hand-tied garden bouquets.



The traditional bridal bouquet is made up of white flowers. Stephanotis, gardenias, white roses, orchids and lilies of the valley are popular choices for an all-white bouquet. If you prefer a colorful bouquet, you may want to consider using roses, tulips, stock, peonies, freesia, and gerbera, which come in a wide variety of colors. Using scented flowers in your bouquet will evoke memories of your wedding day whenever you smell them in the future. Popular fragrant flowers for bouquets are gardenias, freesia, stephanotis, bouvardia, and narcissus. For any flower selection; it's a great idea to research their season and assure its availability.

For floral ideas and tips, visit www.ncfloraldesigns.com

What is the Full Service Experience?

It's a Bridal Thing is an intimate full service bridal boutique located in Matthews, North Carolina. This bridal boutique is like no other. What is full service, you ask? Full service encompasses so many aspects and details for any formal event. For It's a Bridal Thing, "full service" is knowledge, fashion, trends, and enthusiasm for their customers' shopping experience. It's any one's stop where you'll see the excitement, sincerity and honesty. It's clear that their customers will know exactly what the fabrics are, who the designers are, any costs associated with their order, and the list goes on. This intimate bridal boutique is constantly working and representing the customer’s best interest from start to finish. And you can't find that just anywhere... So when you order from this full-service salon you can relax- the rest is their job.

Reducing Reception Costs

Many brides with a strict budget may question etiquette and their guest list; ceremony vs. reception. The question stands: Is it acceptable to have two types of guest invitations to keep the reception guest count to a minimum?
While it's true that keeping the guest list small is the best way to reduce the reception budget, inviting guests to the ceremony but not the reception isn't always the best way to minimize costs. Just imagine how hurt you'd feel if a friend invited you only to her wedding and later you found out she held an intimate and lavish reception for only a select few.
However, there are a few exceptions; and few only defines two rare exceptions. Sometimes, couples open their ceremony to the membership of their congregation or synagogue. The invitation is issued with an announcement in the weekly bulletin, or by the clergy person. In this case, only those guests who receive a reception invitation attend the reception.
In the other scenario, only very close family attends a reception. All other guests are simply invited to the ceremony, with no mention of "reception to follow." If you can, arrange for punch and cake immediately after the wedding ceremony so that you have an opportunity to thank people for coming and offer them refreshment. Then plan your very private reception for later in the day or the following day.
It is okay, however, to flip the situation around—inviting more guests to the reception than to the ceremony. Just be aware that any guests invited to a reception only (whether it's held the same day or a month later), don't have an obligation to give a gift. Many choose to send one anyhow, but don't be offended if you don't receive gifts from everyone.

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!

It's All in the Linens

Every bride we work with wants that special touch to accent their wedding day. She'd like her wedding day set apart from her friends and family members. Totally understandable!

But, it can be really easy to get lost in all the details and ideas that go into creating the theme decor for a reception after reading magazines, posted blogs, and snapshot images on the internet. Not to worry- There are endless possibilities to have a big impact from one simple idea.

And that's color. Color is one of the greatest ways to create something that is eye-catching yet, memorable. Sometimes, people are a little apprehensive to incorporate "color" because tradition, for years has been white washed.

But, many weddings have displayed that color adds personality. It's great to add your personality to your wedding. And the easiest way to do it; is to introduce it through the table linens.

Linens with color and texture can impact a tablescape in a major way and it even allows for minimal; additional decorations. Brides, choose your colors and let your wedding planner use their expertise to create a vision and theme that you and your guests will wow over!