Monique Lhuillier Spring 2021, World Debut at Chic Parisien. Part I.
We were honored to host the world debut of the Monique Lhuillier Spring 2021 Collection, so we called in some talented friends to capture these beautiful gowns, previously unseen my any brides. We got to see these gowns through the lens of the talented Madison Aycoth (@mhpandco and @madisonaycoth), Cristina Liviero (@cmlmakeup) a master Chanel artist brought our vision of a summer bride to life and, of course, the magic of Monique Lhuillier’s latest collection made it all happen.
Inside and outside of our Coral Gables bridal boutique, gown after gown from the Spring 2021 collection inspired us to think forward to the beautiful brides who will one day walk down the aisle in these chic gowns.
Many of the gowns featured here are from Bliss Monique Lhuillier, a more accessibly priced collection by Monique Lhuillier. These new gowns for Bliss Monique Lhuillier feature chic, simple silhouettes with sumptuous silks but little to no embellishments. If you’re a bride who wants all the glamour of a classic bridal dress but is looking for something a bit more simple, there are some very beautiful inspiration gowns in this collection. We are particularly fond of the first dress featured here, because, pockets!
A special shout out to Maria Elena Headpieces, whose accessories completed these chic bridal looks!
Ines Di Santo Spring 2021 Debuts At Chic Parisien
Ines Di Santo’s Spring 2021 debuted this week at Chic Parisien and we had to take advantage of the opportunity and play a bit of dress up to share with you all.
This collection was released digitally during the Covid-19 crisis, our Coral Gables bridal boutique is the first in the world to have it here for our brides to try on. We wanted to share this bit of chic bridal joy!
Meet The Next Big Thing: The Mira Zwillinger Collection
If you haven’t already heard of Mira Zwillinger, you soon will. This dynamic mother-daughter duo is taking the bridal industry by storm, earning international acclaim for their unique and beautifully handcrafted bridal gowns. And during December 6 – 7, you’ll get to preview their latest collection in person, as Chic Parisien is hosting their very first Trunk Show in Miami! This is one event you won’t want to miss!
From lace and chiffon to silk crepe and brocade, Mira Zwillinger’s Bridal Collection touts the finest fabrics and materials sourced from Milan and Paris. In addition, their use of hand embroidery and ornate beading from Italy truly sets the line apart.
Don’t miss your opportunity to sample these elegant, handmade gowns. Reserve your spot today!
Mira Zwillinger Collection Trunk Show ♦ December 6 & 7, 2013
For appointments, call: (305) 448-5756
Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show Arrives This Friday
The Monique Lhuillier two-day trunk show arrives this Friday, November 29! Preview the latest from this celebrated collection, available exclusively in South Florida at Chic Parisien. There's no better way to extend a magical holiday week than by spending this Friday or Saturday sampling these gorgeous gowns.
Appointments are limited, so please call (305) 448-5756 to reserve your spot today.
The Inbal Dror Bridal Collection Has Arrived
The wait is over! The much-anticipated Inbal Dror Bridal Collection is arriving this week and we’re proud to feature the breathtaking gowns during the November 15 – 16 Trunk Show.
Making huge waves in the world of bridal, Inbal Dror’s gowns have become all the rage. The sleek, fashion-forward dresses are in such demand that we’ve been taking orders on them even before they’ve arrived.
Appointments for the exclusive Trunk Show are already filling fast, so be sure to schedule yours today to view this sought-after Collection.
A Halloween Treat
We're also proud to soon feature the brand new bridal line by Naeem Khan, arriving in early 2014! If you like these looks, you're in good company...Naeem Khan's gowns are beloved by many celebrities including Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and First Lady Michelle Obama (just to name-drop a few!)
Jenny Packham Exquisite Real Brides!
Today our Jenny Packham bridal trunk show begins, and we couldn’t be more excited! Her gowns are absolutely exquisite! They can make any bride look glamorous, unique, sometimes a little bit Gatsby and always, absolutely stunning. To honor our weekend event, here are some of our favorite Jenny Packham real brides! These ladies are absolutely gorgeous! For trunk show appointments go here, but hurry there are only a few spots left!
XOXO
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Jenny Packham Trunk Show Sneak Peek!
We’re over the moon with this weekend’s trunk show: Jenny Packham Bridal! Her understated silhouettes yet intricate, light beading and delicate embellishments make for the most gorgeous wedding gowns! Known for dressing celebrities like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angelina Jolie and Kate Middleton, Jenny Packham collections always evoke Hollywood glamour, yet feel very modern and chic!
Jenny Packham Bridal gowns are perfect for the bride-to-be that ones to be chic, unique and most of all, gorgeous! The trunk show is this weekend Oct 24 – Oct 26, make your appointment here soon, spaces are going fast! Here’s a sneak peek of some of our favorite Jenny Packham Spring 2014 collection gowns – which ones are your favorites? Tell us, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Anne Barge Gorgeous Real Brides!
Anne Barge bridal gowns are inspired by vintage couture, featuring timeless references translated to modern silhouettes. The attention to embroidery and detail is breathtaking and when you get to see and feel these bridal gowns in person they are absolutely jaw dropping! So in light of this weekend’s Anne Barge Trunk Show we put together a compilation of some favorite Anne Barge real brides! These brides definitely embody everything her collections represent… Elegance, details, beauty and gorgeousness! We're in love with these dresses… Do you have any favorites? Tell us about it, we always love to hear! And for brides-to-be interested in seeing these gowns first hands, make your trunk show appointment here!
XOXO
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Real Bride 1: Alina M Photography
Real Bride 2: Vrai Photo
Real Bride 3: Jenna Walker Photographers
Real Bride 4: Gina Leigh Photography
Real Bride 6: Justin Demutiis Photography
Anne Barge Bridal Collection Trunk Show!
We are over the moon with this weekend’s Anne Barge Bridal Collection Trunk Show! This is one of the loveliest collections and we can’t wait! Anne Barge Bridal gowns feature modern interpretations of shapes, fabrics and embellishments found in vintage couture designs throughout history. This blending of contemporary and classic styles, with the use of the finest materials and intricate beading and embroidery, creates timeless silhouettes that all brides-to-be dreams of. This collection is French inspired, and truly embodies the elegance, beauty and chicness of every Parisian bride! The trunk show starts October 3, and goes through October 5… Appointments are already filling up fast, so if interested, click here for yours! In the meantime, here are some of our favorite gowns from the collection, do you have any favorites? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
3 Best Tips when Selecting Your Destination Wedding Dress!
This week, we’re busy packing dozens of dresses as we will be visiting Puerto Rico for our annual Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show. We’ve been focused on preparing for a destination event, so we thought it would be fitting to share some wedding dress tips specifically for brides who may be considering a destination wedding.
- Pack it Up: You want your dress to look perfect… So, when selecting a dress for a destination wedding, go with something that packs easily. Lace gowns are often an appropriate option – both for an island destination, if that’s what you fancy – and because they don’t wrinkle!
- Remember it’s a Carry-on: When you head to the destination where you’ll be saying your I dos, you’ll likely carry your gown on board the plane in a garment bag, so think about the weight of your gown. You’ll want something lightweight to make the travel process easier.
- Dress of Your Dreams: While choosing the right dress for the location is a key factor, it is most important to WEAR the dress of your dreams! We’ve worked with many brides who walked down a sandy aisle on the beach in a ball gown and conversely brides who exchanged their vows in ballrooms dressed in slim silhouettes… in the end, it’s all about how you feel in “The Dress”
Destination weddings are absolutely fantastic… so as we always say, enjoy the moment and enjoy the journey to finding the dress! In the meantime, for some inspiration here are some of our favorite real brides wearing Monique Lhuillier at beach weddings! Happy Travels!
XOXO
PS Our destination event is in Puerto Rico is this upcoming weekend Sept. 27 - Sept 29 at Caribe Hilton, click here for more information or message us via our Facebook page for your appointment!
Images:
Sole Bride: Via Brides Magazine
Bride and Groom Feet: Braedon Photography
Beach Couple 1: Audrey Snow Photography
Beach Couple 2: Elaine Palladino Photography
Pantone's Color for Spring 2014 Is Perfect For Your 'Something Blue'
For more than 20 years, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week to bring you the season's most important color trends. And we’re happy to report, brides-to-be this is your season… Pantone’s color for spring 2014 is rich, vibrant, chic and definitely quite perfect for your “Something Blue!” Pantone’s official color is “Dazzling Blue” and it inspired us to put together some of our favorite Dazzling Something Blues! What do you think, too bold or just perfect? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
PS Find out the origin of “Something Blue”
White and Blue Bridal Dress: Marchesa
Flower Girls in Blue: Via Castles, Crowns and Cottages
Blue Bouquet: Via Pozytywne Inspiracje Slubne
Blue and White Tablescape: Via The Enchanted House
Blue Nail Polish: Chanel
Blue Shoes: Catherine Guidry Photography
We Can't Get Enough of Inbal Dror
You asked and we delivered… Last week’s response to Inbal Dror’s collection sneak peek was so overwhelmingly awesome, we decided to feature even more bridal favorites! Inbal’s Paris collection, which has been described as unique, bold and gorgeous by many brides-to-be, is absolutely to die for!! We'll start featuring the collection starting this Saturday, Sept 14th, so brides-to-be interested to see this collection first, make your appointment here! In the meantime, tell us which are your favorites, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Our Favorite: Designer Sample Sale!
It’s Tuesday, and today is not just any, ordinary Tuesday… Today we’re announcing our highly coveted, Multi-Designer Sample Sale! It starts tomorrow, September 11 and goes through Saturday, September 14. We'll be featuring various gorgeous gowns from previous collections of many of our favorite designers like Monique Lhuillier, Romona Keveza, Lazaro, Marchesa, Badgley Mischka, Jenny Packham among others! This is definitely a must-see event for all brides-to-be looking for “The One!” Appointments are already filling up fast, so ladies, don’t miss this opportunity and make your appointment here! In the meantime, are there any particular designers you would like to see featured in this Sample Sale? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Obsessed with New Designer Inbal Dror!
Yes, officially, we’re obsessed… Obsessed with another amazing designer that’s revolutionizing bridal fashion! Inbal Dror is an Israeli designer that brings a sensuality, an elegance, and a dramatic quality to bridal designs that is absolutely gorgeous! These wedding gowns are for brides-to-be that are ready for the spotlight, ready to turn heads and ready to be the absolute, stunning, center of attention! Here are some of our favorite gowns from Inbals’ 2013 Paris collection… And honestly we couldn’t be more thrilled to be receiving Inbal Dror collection for the first time at Chic Parisien on Sept 14! If you are a bride-to-be, make your appointment to be one of the first to see this collection… definitely, a must see!
XOXO
Dreaming of a Summer Garden Wedding!
As we move into September and summer fades away we wanted to hold on a few days longer to the summer and feature a lovely, lovely garden weddings. Rose and Erik’s North Carolina wedding oozes with elegance and simplicity. Rose wanted to create an intimate and elegant mood, with the breathtaking backdrop of a splendid pine grove and the majestic Blue Ridge mountains. Yet, the most important thing for this beautiful couple was to celebrate their love in front of their closest friends and family, surrounded by beauty… and clearly, they achieved their goal. To perfectly embody their theme, Rose wore an amazing Romona Keveza bridal gown. It represented the beauty, simplicity and elegance of their style, environment and love!
XOXO
Photographer: : Ellen Gwin
Name of bride: Rose Name of groom: Erik Wedding date: June 2013
Ceremony & Reception venue: Inn at Little Pond Farm, North Carolina Dress: Romona Keveza Make-up: Donna Lindabury for Beautiful Bride on Location Hair: Nelson Garcia for Beautiful Bride on Location Wedding planner: Gaye Luaces/Inn at Little Pond Farm Flowers: Sheri Furman for Bless Your Heart Blooms
French Wedding Inspiration, Ooh La La!
French women are known for their exquisite, Chic taste! They dress to kill in a very subtle, yet elegant way… Whether they are going to the corner store for milk or attending the most lavish of balls, they always look Ah-Ma-Zing and oh so, Chic! So as you can imagine, when it comes to their weddings, they make for the most breathtaking of brides! Which is why today, we wanted to highlight some gorgeous ways to infuse your wedding with some Parisian inspiration! It may be through your dress, your bridal accessories or even reception decoration… No matter what you may choose, what’s important is that it's elegant, unique, subtle and ultimately, exquisite! Would you choose a French theme for your wedding? We think it’s lovely, but tell us what you think, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Parisien Couple in Eiffel Tower: Via Vogue and Coffee
Bride on Balcony: Via Style Me Pretty
Monique Lhuillier Gown: Via Southern Charm
Flower Girl: Via Wedding Day Bliss
Lazaro Gown: Via Lazaro
Bridal Dress and Pearls: Via Ulma
Chevron Aisle: Via Frosted Petti Coat
Jenny Packham Dress: Via Jenny Packham
Big Rose on Dress: Via Watch and Think About That
Polka Dot Veil: Via Wit and Delight
Gorgeous Real Bride in Monique Lhuillier Bridal!
A gorgeous bride, a gorgeous groom, and of course a gorgeous wedding! Melissa and Michael had the loveliest of weddings in Naples, Florida. Melissa designed the ceremony and reception so that everything glowed! She wanted everyone to feel like they were practically living inside a candle, surrounded by warm colors and sparkling crystals! The goal was for everyone to feel like they were on holiday….to recreate a time where people still get dressed up for special occasions. While she wanted it to be luxe, it was also important that everything felt approachable, friendly and inviting. Oh – and plenty of champagne and cigars! Her Monique Lhuillier lace stunner was the perfect gown to match the mood she was going for… And truly, she looked absolutely amazing!
Congrats Melissa and Michael! May you both have a life full of health, happiness and love!
XOXO
Bride: Melissa
Groom: Michael
Photographer: Audrey Snow Photography
Wedding/Event date: 3/16/2013
Ceremony venue: St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, Naples, FL
Reception venue: La Playa Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, FL
Dress: Monique Lhuillier Amaranth
Make-Up: Hope Artistry
Hair: Mia Manaloto
Wedding planner: Detailz Events
Flowers: Signature Florals
Gorgeous Berta Bridal's Real Brides
The dresses have arrived, the brides-to-be have been booked for their appointments and the Special Engagement Berta Bridal Trunk Show is about to start! We really couldn’t be more excited for this weekend’s trunk show! Berta’s bridal collection is exquisite, the lace, the fits, the drama… Truly, it is for a bride longing to be striking! So in honor of the special engagement trunk show, we’ve rounded up some real Berta Brides to showcase their stunning beauty… They are magnificent!
The special engagement Berta Bridal trunk show is this weekend and there are only a few appointments left, so brides-to-be if interested, go here for your appointment. And in the meantime, any particular dress that you are loving? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
Special Sneak Peek, Bliss 2014 by Monique Lhuillier!
Gorgeous, unique, breathtaking, glamourous… These are just a few words that describe Bliss by Monique Lhuillier 2014 collection! Which, as you can imagine, makes us that much more excited because this weekend we’re hosting the trunk show for this stunning line! Monique Lhuillier’s bridal designs capture the essence of sophisticated luxury highlighting a femininity, allure and luxury that have made her renowned in the world of design. Monique’s sense of style is prevalent throughout her Bliss bridal collection, and definitely it is an exquisite collection that can not be missed! The trunk show is this weekend from August 8 through August 10, but it's by appointment only, so brides-to-be don’t miss this opportunity and go here for you appointment! Here are some of the gorgeous dresses from the collection, we're in love with all of them, do you have any favorites? Tell us about it, we always love to hear!
XOXO
