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Jump for Joy!! Great June Sale’s!!

Ladies have we got some great news for you!!

Our designers are offering some outstanding June Sales!!

Check it out and jump on these great savings.

Ladies you know this means if you have 7 or more BM in cocktail length Jenny Yoo dresses and you order this month you get 25% off the regular price!!  Hello, HUGE savings.

Such a cute BM Belt….see how you can wear it everyday!!

Now you can add one of your contrasting colors to your bridesmaids’ attire!! So cute!

 

Don’t forget about our $211 dress sale!! All the info is here.

 

Stay cool!

Stace  xoxo

How many white dresses can you wear in a year???

The answer is A LOT!!!

The question we get most often is should I wear a different dress to my reception and change out of my bridal gown??? And the answer is…..that it is a totally a personal decision, if you have a gigantic puffy Bridal gown and you want to seriously get down and boogie at your wedding, it may not be a bad idea to get a moderately priced beautiful second dress!

The truth is you really can wear a white dress once in your life so it might as well be at all your wedding festivities like your Rehearsal dinner, Bridal Shower or Engagement Party!!  I mean why not wear white as long as humanly possible right???

We have some seriously cute options, here’s a sneak peak!! Come in and try some on!!

Coren Moore’s “Ruby” Dress in Polka Dot Tulle

Coren Moore’s “Skylar” in Silk Shantung or even more adorable in White Seersucker!!

Jenny Yoo’s “Dylan” in Eastern Silk

57 Grand’s “Boathouse” in silk cotton with a chiffon overlay

57 Grand’s “Chelsea” in Silk Cotton with a Chiffon overlay

57 Grand’s “Ellis” in Ivory Grosgrain

57 Grand’s “Rubin” in Ivory Grosgrain with Ruffle sleeve

 

How many times will you wear a white dress???

TTFN

Stace 🙂

Time to shape up ladies!! Why not do it at Exhale!!

So we are huge fans of

When we heard they were offering a Bridal Boot Camp we were so so excited to tell all our Boston area brides all about it!!

So here’s what the package includes:

UNLIMITED Core Fusion and Yoga classes

Weekly Private Check-in’s with your Mind Body Manager

Three or More Facials with an Exhale Skincare Specialist

One relaxing restorative massage

A private mind body class for you and up to 25 friends!!

The fabulous part is that you can start whenever you want and you can do a 6-week program or 12-weeks depending on how far way your wedding is!!  The 6-week program is $680 and the 12-week program is $975. Such a great deal for all you soon-to-be-brides who want to get in shape for the BIG day and that amazing honeymoon you have planned!!

 

Relax and exhale….until next time!

XOXO

Stace

 

Anna Elyse…How Split Sizing works!!

Anna Elyse has had great success with  “Split Sizing” this season and we thought you might enjoy and find helpful the following easy-to-follow “How Split Sizing Work” graphic that will soon be available on her website.

At Flair and Anna Elyse we find that it is saving many bridesmaids from getting major alterations and work that they do not need.

“Split Sizing” is exclusive with Anna Elyse and they are delighted to be able to offer the service at no cost to you!  PLEASE make note that this feature is possible ONLY smaller to larger (e.g. 4/6 or 8/10) and is not offered in reverse – larger to smaller (i.e. 10/8 or 6/4).

 

We think this is such a great option for you and your bridesmaids!! Come check out some of Anna Elyse’s gorgeous dresses and gowns!!

 

Wishing for sunny days!!

Lindsay & Stacey 🙂

Toms: Maybe the smartest wedding decision you’ll ever make?

OK that might be an exaggeration, but they should definitely be near the top of the list! Let’s face it, when all is said and done all you’re going to want to do at your reception is relax and boogie down. Well, there’s no more comfortable (and cute) boogie down shoe than Toms. Even better, they’re reasonably priced and totally re-wearable after the wedding!   Plus, they now come in sparkly hues fit for a princess bride.  It’s a no brainer ladies! They’d make a super cute bridesmaids’ gift too, so you can all ditch your heels and do the running man ‘til the cows come home (or atleast until the cleanup staff arrives)!

P.S. The BIGGEST Bonus about buying Toms is that they have an amazing movement/charitable spirit.

For every pair of  Toms you buy they give a free pair to a child in need! One for One!

 

 

To Spend or Not to Spend??

As any bride can tell you, this is a tough question! Throughout my wedding planning process (spanning the past 14 long months) I’ve had to ask myself, what is worth splurging on and what is not? I think it’s different for everyone. For me, I decided to cut corners on ceremony programs and calligraphy, among other things. I’m sure some of you would gasp in horror at the white address labels on my invitations but to me it really wasn’t a huge deal and it saved me some much needed moolah. Same with the programs, does anyone really read or keep them? I could just see myself taking scarce time and money to create the programs, only to see them left on the church pews. Not happening.

Some things I did splurge on? Almost everything else really! Just kidding (sort of). Seriously though, my main concerns were the venue, bridal gown and bridesmaids’ dresses. I figure if I look good, my girls look good, and the venue is amazing, that’s all anyone will remember, right? OK maybe there are some other important details (the groom I suppose, but they have it so easy – slap on a tux and they all look like 007), but these were my big three. I still cut some corners for my bridesmaids though, allowing them to wear whatever black shoes they want. Hopefully most of them already have something they can wear and if not, they don’t mind investing in a black pair of their choice. So, think about that when you’re choosing your girls’ dresses. Fall in love with a dress that’s a little pricier than you’d like? Splurge on the dress (what people remember most) and consider being lax on the shoes or even hair/makeup (i.e. maybe allow the girls to do their own makeup/hair if they like, to save some money). As for you brides, always splurge on yourself. The sparkly Christian Louboutins patiently waiting in my closet are proof positive that I did!

XO

Lindsay

Things we love: Different colored bridesmaids’ dresses!

We love it when a bride thinks outside of the box. After all, your wedding should be as unique as you are! One of the easiest, and prettiest, ways to separate yourself from the pack is by having your bridesmaids’ wear slightly different colors.  I just placed an order today for three bridesmaids and each is wearing a slightly different colored green. All of the greens go well together and stay along the bride’s color theme, but each girl was able to choose the green that looks best on her.
Photo By: Ashley Ambroso


A big trend these days is letting the bridesmaids have some choice in terms of their dress style; the reason being that with all those different body types it is hard to find one dress that looks great on everyone. It’s the same thinking with colors; not all colors look great with all skin tones/hair colors. You may find an adorable dress but if you put it in a color that your maid just cannot pull off then she will never even think about re-wearing it. We do have one warning though for those considering mixed colors: it can be more work for the bride to organize. You’ll need to keep an eye on who has chosen what color and decide if you’re OK with some overlap. The result of all of that work, though, is a gorgeous and unique bunch of maids, hopefully in dresses/colors that they can re-wear in the future! Who doesn’t love that?

XOXO
Lindsay and Stacey 🙂

Kate Spade….Stuff we reallllllllllly love xoxo

You certainly can not get any more girly and cute then KATE SPADE!
We were inspired by one of our beautiful brides that came in yesterday who picked up her wedding gown and brought along her gorgeous “NEW” Kate Spade heels for the BIG day!

So we checked out Kate Spade’s website and found that she has a whole selection dedicated entirely to weddings!!

Appropriately named “Wedding Belles and Whistles”  
The dresses are a little pricey but would be perfect for rehearsal dinners and showers!!




This would go fabulous with one of our simple bridal gown like the Jenny Yoo “Thea”.
BLING, BLING!
These gorgeous heels would pair perfectly with Coren Moore’s Kate in Stone Shantung!! 


Enjoy and please share your fab finds from Kate Spade!
XOXO
Stacey 🙂

It’s all about COLOR!!!


I think it was the boy scouts who said it best……
“Be prepared!”
      Such great advice, especially when shopping for all your fab and beautiful bridesmaids! You have about a million decisions to make before your BIG day and choosing the color of your bridesmaids dresses is really one of the biggest and most important. 

          Although I hate to refer to your lovely ladies as decoration, the truth is they are in a sense.  They will be the array of color surrounding you, and the color you choose is the catalyst for many other decisions (flowers, groomsmen’s attire, centerpiece colors) and will essentially set the tone for the wedding! Ouch, now that sounds like a HUGE decision.
Don’t fret we are here to help you!
      Make sure you come into Flair with ideas….whether that be magazine clippings, your favorite scarf, or paint chips. Anything helps!
So, don’t forget that boy scout motto “be prepared”!

We are looking forward to helping you choose the color and dress of you and your bridesmaids’ dreams!

XOXO
Stacey 🙂

Make sure you check out amazing photographer Leah Haydocks’s Blog for more beautiful colors and inspiration!! 

Time flies while you’re having fun at Flair!!

 
Let’s face it, an hour goes by far faster than anyone expects. While we all wish that time didn’t fly, such is the reality of the wedding world. With that in mind, here is a tip to make the most of your hour with us! In order to prepare for your appointment, it’s important to prioritize.
 
Sit down, look at our designers’ websites, and really consider what you want most for your bridal party. Is it the color? The cut? The length? Do you want all of the girls in the same dress? Or would you like them to have options? If you figure out which one of these is at the top your list, then we can lead you to the designer, or the dress, that best fits your vision. We’re here to help you. We aren’t satisfied until you are, but we aren’t mind readers (although we try REALLY hard to be). Be sure to tell us what means the most to you, and we’ll do our best to make all of your wedding dreams come true.”
 
XOXO
Brooke