Friday, January 28, 2011

Cheers to eight years!

I’m so excited to announce that we are celebrating eight years in business! For the past eight years we have had the pleasure of assisting thousands of brides finding their perfect gown! To celebrate this great achievement we are passing the gifts along to you! For the month of February you will receive $80 dollars off your Bridal Gown! We look forward to celebrating together and helping you find your perfect dress!

Photo By: Becky's Photography www.beckysphotography

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

A New Year of Color!



The wonderful world of color forecasting brings us these shades for 2011! Whether selecting your wedding palette, your prom dress, or your spring wardrobe, these colors are sure to be current!

1. Honeysuckle- This "just right" shade in between fuschia and coral has been chosen as Pantone's "Color of 2011!" We have chosen to feature these cute cake toppers from LittleVale in this pretty pink.

2. Beeswax- This warm yellow is bright and cheery, as is this vintage-style bouquet from sugarpinkboutique! Be sure to also look at non-traditional wedding flowers such as gerber daisies that come in shades of yellow.

3. Blue Curacao- This bright aqua color echoes a relaxed Caribbean vibe. The unique butterfly arrangement atop this wedding cake adds color and whimsy to the simple white tiers.

4. Regatta- This rich and flattering blue is perfect for bridesmaid dresses, your floral arrangements, or your decor. Paper lanterns or these puffs from PartyPoms are a fun and simple way to brighten up your banquet hall, and incorporate your wedding color palette from floor to ceiling.

5. Russet- A rich chocolate color can be just as sweet as your chocolate cake or confections! Dark brown is a beautiful neutral addition to your color palette, and works well for any time of year. These wool shoe clips from finkshop can be attached to almost any shoe, and are a cute way to bring color and character to your toes!

6. Silver Cloud- These koi invitations from dearemma show off this classic metallic with stylish graphics and a formal, yet readable, script font.

For more up-to-date colors visit http://www.pantone.com/pages/Pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20752&ca=4



Sunday, December 19, 2010

5 Winter Wedding Ideas We Love!

1. Warm up your wedding dress!
A winter wedding is a great time to bring out that fur jacket that your grandmother wore, but you've never had an occasion to! This "something old" will keep you warm for those snowy outdoor photos, and also add an air of vintage elegance to your wedding look!

2. Experiment with color!
Try deviating from the traditional red or green color scheme. Blues or monochromatic black and white still have a winter feel, but are more modern and unique than the red or green stand-bys. Champagne or tea-stained colors also serve as a nice warm contrast to the cold weather outside.

3. Serve winter drinks!
Coffee and tea are lovely favorites to serve with dessert, but near the holidays hot cider and cocoa make for fun and festive alternatives!

4. A natural touch!
Pinecones and twigs are often used to echo a natural wintry feel... but why not take this one step further? These beautiful feather bouquets from Emplume or a flowered muff from etsy store Birdism are unique and interesting alternatives to flowers and complement a natural winter event!

5. Accessorize your bridesmaids with warmth!
Elbow-length gloves are a great way to keep your bridesmaids warm in those formal dresses, and also add a splash of color to their ensembles. Plus, these are a great bridesmaids gift idea that can either be elegant or funky depending on your style!





Friday, December 17, 2010

A Bride's Design wins Fox 8 Hotlist 2010


Smilin' from ear to ear! We won 1st place this year in the Fox 8 Hotlist! It is an honor and I wanted to say thank you to all of the past and current clients, vendors, family and friends who voted for us! I am so thankful to have a successful business doing what I love to do. Congrats to all of the fabulous bridal shops that placed!
Photo by: Z Media

Friday, December 10, 2010

Our Fabulous Grand Opening


Our grand reopening was a huge success! We had about a 100 people walk thru our door during the course of the night. The was night was filled with the perfect mixture of people; past brides, brides, Mrs. Bowmer and her family, and our family and friends. Our most magical moment of the night was when Mrs. Bowmer said “we took her house and made it more beautiful.” That was a great feeling of accomplishment knowing that the past owners love the new look of the house. We feel very welcomed into the community of Avon and were very pleased to see the support of our local neighbors and historical society at our opening.


Monday, November 22, 2010

Something Blue: Renovation Update!

Check out what we've been doing with our beautifully blue new location!


"A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams."-Unknown


We have been hard at work renovating the shop for the past three months. Our first order of business was tearing up the carpeting and taking off several layers of wallpaper. It was a huge mess but needless to say there was a lot to be done. Thank God I’m married to a handy man, my husband had been doing most of the labor himself. This is one of the many trips with intern Lindsay to The Home Depot: "My home away from home."
Before:


After much deal hunting, antique shopping, and browsing garage sales... or should I say driving by peoples houses and finding things I like in their garage, we found some great stuff to use at the shop!



After:




Please join us on December 3rd, 6:30-9:30 for our grand re-open house!
See our renovations in person and enjoy some light refreshments and
entertainment! We hope to see you there!

A Bride's Design, 37375 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH 44011


Thursday, November 18, 2010

Grand Re-Opening December 3rd!

We are in the home stretch and preparing for our grand re-opening Friday, December 3rd! Join us during Avon's candlelight walk from 6:30-9:30. Come check out our fabulous new location and enjoy some light refreshments and entertainment! We hope to see you there!

A Bride's Design
37375 Detroit Rd.
Avon, OH 44011
440-835-3655