I love the new e-zine concept & the ladies of Utterly Engaged just released their 2nd e-zine issue & it looks fabulous! Utterly Engaged gives amazing inspiration for the modern bride whose on a budget. chloe & reese Launches Exclusive Bridal-Inspired Collection, Ardour
New Label Offers Thousands of Customized Dress Options Perfect for Brides and the Bridal Party
chloe & reese - the ready-to-wear collection, launched Ardour, an exclusive new bridal-inspired collection under the popular brand. The Ardour Collection was created for brides and bridal parties, in response to their request for modern and sophisticated party dresses that offer versatility in dressing for any wedding occasion. The thousands of customized dress selections can take the bride or her attendants from the engagement party or rehearsal dinner to the wedding.
About chloe & reese and Ardour
chloe & reese launched in February 2008, and retails in Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Henri Bendel, Neiman Marcus, internationally at Harrod’s of London, the Joyce Boutiques of Hong Kong and Shanghai and numerous specialty stores around the world. Targeted to the modern glamour girl, the chloe & reese collection offers classic pieces, updated with flirty and feminine details; silk faille party dresses, day-to-evening looks and a variety of separates including high-waisted wool skirts, satin pencil skirts, silk blouses adorned with ruffles, classic wool sheath dresses, pleated wool cashmere day coats and chic, sophisticated evening looks. The design aesthetic emphasizes fitted, feminine silhouettes and luxurious fabrications, most of which the designer imports from France and Italy. chloe & reese launched Ardour, a Bridal-Inspired Collection in July 2009. chloe & reese and Ardour are produced in New York City’s Garment Center.
Straptinis was created to cover or attach to any convertible bra for added pop! These sparkly wonders are proven to make your bridesmaids feel better about wearing a strapless dress! 
With this ring coaster wedding favor
Restroom baskets can be as simple or elaborate as you make them. More times than not you want to have the basics available for both men & women. For a more personalized touch, you can purchase plain wicker lined baskets and have them monogrammed at your local monogram shoppe with your wedding logo or initials for each restroom. If you are a savvy shopper most of your basket contents can be purchased from the travel section of your local Target or Walmart.
Basket contents for women:
Stella & Dot is based in California so they have a strong celeb audience. The line is designed by Celebrity Jewelry Stylist Maya Brenner, who has designed for everyone from Madonna to Tyra Banks and their other designer Blythe Harris the mastermind of jewelry design behind Banana Republic.
The trunk show is simple, head on over to the Stella & Dot website by clicking on this link, shop until your heart is content!
My Top Picks!
Bridal pearl necklace, great for a bride that loves all things vintage
Be sure to leave a comment about your favorite pieces from the site! Feel free to add a link to your site or blog about the Bridal Opulence Trunk Show with Stella & Dot! Happy Shopping!*For a added bonus*2 super lucky Bridal Opulence Blog readers that shop the next 12 days during our Bridal Trunk Show may be the lucky winner of a free piece of jewelry!! {Nothing is better than FREE!} The Trunk show will end July 18, 2009 at midnight.
Bridesmaid jewelry & gifts
Just in time for the honeymoon! 
Bamboo fans are a great way to keep your guest cool and they can also serve as your wedding favors. These fans can you purchased in an array of colors or the all natural bamboo color.
Opulent Favors offers a variety of fan colors & also personalized tags that can be attached to your custom keepsake that you guest will just swoon over! Fans can be passed out to each guest as they enter your ceremony site, or placed in each seat for your outdoor ceremony.
Personalized Fan
Paper Parasols are another option to help you guest beat the heat. There are many company's that offer them in various colors. Parasols, can also serve as favors, or can be returned at the end of your ceremony.
Ice sculptures and luges create a very interactive vibe for your wedding cocktail hour & reception.
Since we are in the South {Nashville Brides} keep in mind that typically ice sculptures and luges last about 3-4 hours inside & about 2-3 hours outside & they typically melt about 1/4 of an inch per hour. However with the extreme heat that we have experienced over the last month in the Nashville area, I would advice keeping these ice wonders inside!
Ice sculptures can also be cross functional and serve as a display for seafood, fresh fruit & chilled cocktails. For an extra effect you can also work with a lighting company or your ice sculpting company to illuminate your design.
Keep it chill.....
I tend to come off very serious & straight to business.....well those that really get to know me, there is a silly, sort of goofy, tech savvy {borderline a chic nerd if you will}, but also a lover of all things fashion! So I thought I would post something a little different today! The side that many may not see....
Here goes...
2 thumbs up...
This is my around the way pose...
Puh-leeze... 
Peace out, double dueces!
Ok thats enough!
Happy Wednesday!
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