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As in the style of JCrew where you can only order their collections on-line,there are many other companies following in pace.
Alix & Kelly’s line is for the bride that is looking to buy dresses that their bridesmaids can wear again. Most of the dress structures can be found in local bridal boutiques by other designers if you are worried about purchasing online. We did find however, when visiting their site 2 silhouettes that are difficult to find.
Lindsay
These two dresses are made from 100% Jersey Silk and run around $350.00. This price decreases the more dresses you purchase. Alix & Kelly have a large collection of different color swatches to pick from and you can order a swatch on-line for $5.00.
Stacey
All of their dresses are made to order and take about 12 weeks to come, which is the standard time frame. Most dresses can be ordered up to size 18.
To find out additional information about Alix & Kelly please visit www.alixkelly.com
In your search to find the perfect bridesmaid dress to fit all of “their” styles, Your Perfect Dress can help. We specialize in assisting you, to ensure all of your girls are pleased with the gown picked. Contact Maureen today to set-up a free consultation to go over your ideas. We offer affordable packages customized around your needs. No worries, we are here to help!
Filed under bridesmaid dress, Fashion
We at YPD believe that every bride deserves to look flawless on her wedding day, in a dress that she has envisioned since she was a little girl. A refined local business happens to feel the same way, as their passion is to give every one of their brides the ideal dress for her special day. This business is called The Wedding Seamstress.
The Wedding Seamstress specializes exclusively in formal dress alterations. They put a tremendous amount of time and commitment into each gown, whether it is a wedding dress, a bridesmaid’s gown, flower girl dress, or Mother of the bride gown. They provide their clients with a relaxing and calm environment in Olde Town Arvada, going as far as providing a wide array of complimentary delicious chocolates. It is safe to say that The Wedding Seamstress team makes it their mission to uphold standards far above any bride’s expectation.
One unique feature of the business is that the head seamstress, Deedee Vicory will sit down with any bride to create a custom made dress. From drawing the design to sewing the dress, Deedee truly pours her heart and soul into making the brides wishes a reality. Dresses are all specifically altered to give each bride the desired look for her wedding.
Deedee has been working in bridal for 16 years as well as acquiring an extensive background in the fashion and wedding industries. She has a love for the art of dressmaking and feels that, “the bride and her wedding dress are the centerpieces of the wedding.”
Deedee is a very talented and skilled seamstress, she could not have made The Wedding Seamstress what it is today without the help of her husband and co-owner, Justin Vicory. There is also a passionate team of seamstresses and apprentices ready to meet any needs the brides may have. Staff members wear an apron, custom-made to fit their individual personalities and to add color to the studio.
Deedee and Justin are currently leading their team in creating their own line of wedding gowns. The gowns will appear under a new label and will be sold exclusively at a new location. We will be sure to update our brides, with information about the new line as soon as it becomes available to us.
YPD is very excited to have the opportunity to introduce our brides to The Wedding Seamstress as they are a force that drives the Colorado bridal market. The shop’s outstanding work and customer service will be sure to put this business on every bride’s map. Deedee and her staff have worked endless hours to create a name for their business. The craftsmanship exhibited by the staff has produced a strong reputation in the local bridal market. YPD is eager to see what the future holds for The Wedding Seamstress and what they have in store for the Colorado bride.
The Wedding Seamstress is located in Olde Town Aravada at 5740 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Unit B, Arvada, CO 80002. Ph # 720-435-1004
Your Perfect Dress provides accompaniment to alterations sessions. It is not always easy to express what you want done to material and structure of a gown you are not familiar with. We are here to help with this communication. We will ensure that alterations are done to your approval till the final fitting.
$125.00 for 3 Session
Melissa Sweet for Priscilla of Boston
Style #MS301
Silk Charmeuse knee-length one-shoulder dress with crossed-ruched
Available at Priscilla of Boston in Cherry Creek
Jim Hjelm
Style #JH5965
Stone luminescent chiffon cowl-draped baby-doll skirt, V-neckline empire bodice with Coffee ribbon bridesmaid dress.
Available at Bridal World, Danelle’s Bridal, The Bridal Collection
Bari Jay
Style 910: Bella Chiffon. Tea Length One Shoulder with flower detail shirred bust.
Style 911: Bella Chiffon. Floor Length One Shoulder with flower detail shirred bust.
Available at Boulder Bridal, Celestial Bride and Chiyos Bridal
Dessy Collection
Style #2764
Tea-length strapless Matte Satin dress with wrap bodice and full skirt.
Available: Bella Bridesmaids, Bridal World, Chiyos Bridal, Danelle’s Bridal, Something New Boutique, and Style Bride & Design Studio.
Lela Rose for the Dessy Group
Style #LR105
Cocktail length strapless Silk Taffeta bridesmaid dress with draped bodice and pockets at side skirt. Tucked matching sash at natural waist. Dress also available in full-length as style LX115.
Available at: Bella Bridesmaids, Bridal World, Chiyos Bridal, Danelle’s Bridal, Something New Boutique, and Style Bride & Design Studio.
Bari Jay
Style #380
One shoulder, pleated dress w/ beaded trim.
Available at Boulder Bridal, Celestial Bride and Chiyos Bridal
Dessy Collection
Style #2800
Cocktail length strapless Fortuny pleated nu-georgette dress with matching matte satin belt and hand worked flower. Also available full length as style 2789.
Available: Bella Bridesmaids, Bridal World, Chiyos Bridal, Danelle’s Bridal, Something New Boutique, and Style Bride & Design Studio.
JCrew
Style #15418
A vintage swatch was the inspiration behind this pretty posy of a dress. Charming and feminine, but still soft and playful. Lustrous slub silk elegantly designed into a strapless silhouette. Fitted bodice with interior corset for added support. A-line skirt with box pleats. On-seam pockets. Back zip. Fully lined. Falls to knee. Available at Jcrew.com only
Jenny Yoo
Style # Piper 1002
New Style! Scoop-neck dress with seamed bodice. Pleated knee-length tulip skirt featuring side pockets. Separate short waist sash included.
Style # Dylan 1008
New Style! One shoulder dress with ruffle detail. Natural waist and slim pencil silhouette. Cocktail length.
Both of the above Jenny Yoo styles are available at Ann Be Bridal.
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This up and coming Japanese designer creates the perfect look for a bride craving elegance and subtle detail. Each gown boasts both of these delicate attributes. The designer, Junko Yoshioka, prides herself in the amount of work that goes into each wedding dress she designs. In all of Yoshioka’s gowns, her passion for style and keen eye for design are proven again and again.
The Fall 2010 collection has a distinct romantic element featuring soft, light fabrics. Yoshioka often uses herself as the epitome for the fall 2010 trends she creates with tiered skirts, high hemlines, and sleek silhouettes. She uses fabrics like organza, silk satin, and lace–which are at the forefront of bridal fashion trends for fall 2010.
Her gowns are sold exclusively to Colorado brides through the Anne Be Bridal Boutique in Denver, CO. If you would like ay assistance discovering your own Junko Yoshioka gown, please contact Your Perfect Dress stylist Maureen Mika (yourperfectdress@gmail.com) who will expertly assist you in finding the perfect gown for your perfect day.
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Monique Lhuillier is amongst today’s list of top bridal designers. She has certainly made a name for herself and has made a lasting impression on the world of bridal fashion. Gracing the world with a winter wonderland themed collection titled “Fairytale Winter Wedding,” Lhuillier fully showcased this through each glittering detail and ruffled skirt. Fall 2010 will be overflowing with the hints of winter shown in bridal boutiques around the world, thanks to the brilliance of Monique Lhuillier.
Each gown was well-deserving of admiration as they all delicately flowed on the runway above the city of New York, October 18th. Lhuillier embellished her gowns with floral cascades, one shoulder necklines, and peplum skirts. Sheaths, A-lines, and mermaid silhouettes made of Chantilly lace and silk satin organza certainly will make for a memorable fall in the world of bridal couture.
To have a look at the collection of Monique Lhuillier gowns, visit her website at www.moniquelhuillier.com To view this beautiful line of gowns with a seasoned bridal fashion stylist to assist you in all the right gown choices, please contact Your Perfect Dress www.yourperfectdressstylist.com
Monique Lhuillier is available in Denver, CO at Anne be www.anna-be.com
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Your Perfect Dress is happy to announce that we have teamed up with StudioWed Denver.
StudioWed Denver is an exclusive collection of Denver’s wedding vendors representing the finest wedding professionals that service the state of Colorado. This is a hip and revolutionary concept in local and destination weddings in Colorado: a stylish and sophisticated planning studio where the area’s best vendors come to you. Meet with a photographer over coffee in the morning and enjoy a glass of wine as you chat with a florist in the afternoon. Best of all, there’s no cost to you to use StudioWed’s services, so you can feel free to spend an entire day — or as many as you need — planning your big day.
Check out more information on the website: http://www.studiowed.net/denver/
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In October, the bridal community gathered together in New York to see the new fashion trends set to grace bridal shops around the nation for Bridal Fashion Week Spring 2010. Representatives from Denver’s local bridal shops went to see the beautiful pieces flow on the runway, each gown at a time. Many of these designs will come to our community, as designers such as Christos, Amsale, and Claire Pettibone are all available in Colorado.
Every fashion week brings something new. Whether new colors appear, different fabrics are being used, or simple details are added, there are always new trends emerging. Trends can be innovative or recurring. Either of which would present a fresh look for the new season.
For Spring 2010, expect to see Origami-inspired designs as well as little flower detailing to add a romantic flare to wedding gowns. Colorado bridal boutiques will be filled with metallic colors and gold accents, as these are two of the top trends that appeared on the runway. For bridal gowns this Spring, its all about one shoulder dresses and pretty sleeves, both of which were headed by up and coming designer Claire Pettibone who is sold exclusively at The Little White Dress in Castle Rock, CO. To top it all off, the timeless corset and tulle designs will come through in the spring, as both will bring a hint of spunk and edge to Colorado brides. 
When all was strutted and seen, the Bridal Fashion Week was a success with each gown having its time to shine; and shine they did. Spring is set to make its mark in the eyes of every bride. Countless hours were spent in designing the gowns and their hard work was shown in every detail. Designers make it their life to bring beauty and elegance to every bride because they feel they deserve nothing less on the most special day of their lives.
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Your Perfect Dress has had much experience in fashion show production. We put our foremost effort to make sure that our part in creating this fashion show helped to make it the very best. Our efforts most surely paid off. None of this would have been possible if I had not had an abundance of help backstage from YPD assistant Danae Duffy-Bricker, YPD intern Chelsea Willis, and many students from the Art Institute of Colorado. The efforts of the backstage crew were recognized by all, which made the show a complete success. There were also AiC students working as ushers, including YPD intern Jenarae Montoya. Jenarae and her fellow classmates hurried to make sure every last detail had been met and made sure everyone was as comfortable as possible.
The models from Donna Baldwin modeling agency exuded nothing but elegance and beauty. As each one graced the runway wearing the Gino Velardi masterpieces, the audience could do nothing but gaze in awe. The look of the models could not have be achieved without the work of hair guru, Charlie Price, of CLICK salon. The hairstyles were those of 1940’s Hollywood starlets and the make-up helped to round off a priceless look.
The fashion show was not only to showcase all of the hard work of Denver designer, Gino Velardi, but also went to support an unbelievable cause, Dress For Success. Dress For Success has a mission to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Before the show began, Dress For Success President Kathy Bacon presented the audience with a few words about the organization and a video displaying all of the hard work by Dress For Success. This video really helped to get the night off to a great start.
Followed was a dance performance by local burlesque dancers, that only left the crowd purely entertained. By this time, everyone sitting in INVESCO field was ready to see the main event. The music started, and the first model walked out. The crowd started to cheer as the fashion show was officially underway. Each piece was as beautiful and unique as the next. It would be a pure lie to say that people were unimpressed.
Once Gino had come on the runway to take his final round of applause the show ended with even more excitement as it had began. Everyone was thrilled with the creations and was ready to spend a night of celebration with the man himself. Many waited anxiously for Gino while they gathered around the bar enjoying a casual cocktail. All the buzz was about the show. There was not a conversation being held that was not giving praise to the work of mister Gino Velardi.
Gino came out and was greeted by a crowd of cheering family, friends, fans, and sponsors. The music from the band was blaring and all were ready to have a great night; a night to celebrate hard-work, comebacks, and of course… fashion.
If you would like to see more pictures, please go to http://www.denver.metromix.com/ to get a glimpse of this fabulous event.
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10/17/09
The casting call for the Gino Velardi Fashion Show took place in an industrial warehouse–talk about an inspiring venue! The sounds of high-heels hitting the floor echoed through the space while we sipped Mimosas. This is the life! Many thanks to Donna Baldwin for sending over so many great models, and to all the fantastic volunteers who signed in the girls.
A wonderful time was had by all!
Please become a fan of the talented Gino Velardi:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/GinoVelardiDesigns?ref=ts
For more information, and tickets to the show, please visit:
http://www.ginovelardi.com/
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