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Bridal Spotlight: Abby and Jonny’s Elegant Affair at the InterContinental!

What was your inspiration for your wedding?

Oddly enough i was inspired by photos of a couple outdoor weddings that were very different styles from the way mine ended up, but i loved the rustic feel and tried to incorporate that into a formal black-tie setting.

What was your favorite part of wedding planning?

I loved meeting with all my vendors and envisioning how the room would look once it all came together.

How did you tie that inspiration in to what you choose for your bridesmaid dresses/bridal gown?

The color scheme was very neutral so it was easy to pick based on that. one of the photos that inspired me actually had similar colored bridesmaid dresses and i loved the way they looked. once i showed Stacey the picture she helped me find the perfect options.

What did you choose?

I gave the girls their choice of the Jenny Yoo Kate & Anya dreses AND Dessy styles LR164, LR166 & LR168.

What color?

Jenny Yoo – Barley, Dessy – Bailey – they happened to be the exact same material and color and matched perfectly to the point that you would never know that half the girls were wearing different brands!

What were you looking for in your bridesmaid dresses?

I wanted there to be enough options that everyone would find a dress they liked. I also wanted the dresses to look elegant and fun at the same time.

How was Stacey/Lindsay/Jaime most helpful?

Stacey was helpful in every way 🙂 I had no questions left unanswered, and each of my bridesmaids.

What did you choose for your bridal gown?

I wore my sisters gown which she wore 6 years earlier; Stacey knew that I had planned on making some slight alterations and even let me come in and try on some bridal gowns in the store just to help me decide what to do with my sister’s dress and get some inspiration.

Tips for brides when selecting their BM dresses? Bridal Gowns?

Try to think about what your bridesmaids will be excited to wear and feel beautiful in – the happier everyone else is the better you’ll feel on that day too!

How was your experience at Flair?

Perfect, wouldn’t have had it any other way!

Where did you get married??

InterContinental Boston

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

Casa de Campo in La Romana, Dominican Republic– it was amazing!!

List of vendors

Event Planner: Cindy Siagel, Siagel Productions
Band: Night Shift
Florist: Jill Porter, Petal Pushers
Photographer: Heather Hudson Photography
Videographer: VMC Videography
Tables/Chairs: Rentals Unlimited
Linens: Table Toppers
Cake: Cakes to Remember
Hair: Danielle Chooljian from Salon Acote
Make-up:Charmon Hooper

Big congrats to Abby and Jonny! We are so super excited for you two!

XOXO

Stacey, Lindsay and Jaime

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Bridal Spotlight-A Very Flair Wedding!

What was your inspiration for your wedding?

Um, this is probably a faux pas especially since I am in the bridal industry but we had no inspiration for our wedding…I know that sounds bad. We were just really excited to be celebrating and I look at wedding blogs daily so I took little things I liked from the past two years of blog stalking and threw them together!

How did you tie that inspiration in to what you choose for your bridesmaid dresses/bridal gown?

I guess if I had to say anything about the wedding style, I wanted it to be pretty timeless. I wanted neutral colors on the girls and dresses that complimented each of the girl’s figures and made them feel great. For my bridal gown I wanted something I would always look back on and think that I picked something that was my style and was classic like our venue!

What did you choose?

My bridal gown was a custom Coren Moore gown. They made the Chloe with lace and made the front a deeper sweetheart and the back was brought down just slightly. I added a customized gorgeous belt from A.B. Ellie! She did an amazing job customizing The Mae belt for me by adding pearls and tons of extra beads to make sure the belt looked like it was a part of my dress!

My girls wore Jenny Yoo bridesmaid dresses most of which are now discontinued. My maid of honor Carly wore the Thea, my sister Allison wore the Margauex, my sister-in-law Ali wore the Riley, Casey wore the Mackenzie, and Lily wore the fabulous Aidan! The bridesmaids all wore some awesome accessories that I found a few years ago and since then, I have forgotten who made them – oops! However, I do know that my maid of honor’s necklace was made by the talented Kristen Kuhen.

What color?

I actually did mostly different colors! Carly and Casey were in Slate Eastern Silk, Allison was in Slate Crinkle Chiffon, Lily was in Charcoal Lux Chiffon, and Ali was in Pewter Shantung.

What were you looking for in your bridesmaid dresses?

I was really open to whatever the girls wanted. I guided them in the direction that I liked and then let them choose.

What were you looking for in your bridal gown?

I actually looked all over for my bridal gown. I knew I liked lace and I wanted a fitted style but I was hung-up on a ball gown for some reason. I kept begging to try on ball gowns even though I was advised against it by everyone (including Lindsay)! I finally realized I was just too short to be able to pull off the big dress, so I settled for a fuller trumpet silhouette. Coren’s dress was perfect because when I danced I felt like such a princess with the full skirt!

Tips for brides when selecting their BM dresses? Bridal Gowns?

Timing is everything! There is a method to our madness, I promise. You have to do things in order for your look to be cohesive. Your venue is 1^st, then move on to your bridal gown, then work on the girls’ dresses and mothers of the bride and groom. Last but not least help your significant others pick their outfits!

How was your experience at Flair?

Well I own the store….so it was pretty good! 😉

Where did you get married??

Zak and I got married at The Harvard Club on Commonwealth Ave. I can’t say enough about how much I love this venue! It was such a gorgeous and unique venue in the city, so traditional and cozy. Zak wants to move in he loves it that much!

What three adjectives would best describe your wedding?

Funny, Elegant, and Light Hearted!

What was your favorite moment at the wedding?

The entire ceremony! I LOVED walking down the aisle because I thought it was so exciting and emotional all at once. Our ceremony was very “us” we had a family friend marry us so he really knew that we wanted it to be a celebration of life and love. We also wrote our own vows which was nerve racking but in the end it really made our wedding so much fun and personal!

What advice can you give any other Boston/New England Bride?

Write your own vows, hire the best vendors, don’t sweat the small stuff, have fun, dance, eat, don’t drink, take tons of pictures, do a first look if you can, hire a videographer (we remembered nothing after), make sure to leave plenty of time for hair and makeup, take a ton of pictures, smell your flowers, enjoy every single moment and most of all have fun!

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

We went to Couples Swept Away, in Negril Jamaica, thanks to the amazing Marisa Cole at Sensational Travel.

List of vendors

Photographer: Sweet Jane Photography-Sarah is simply amazing, so much fun to work with and uber talented.

Videographer: Long Haul Films-Tom and Melissa truly made our dreams come true. Their talent knows no bounds they went above and beyond all that we expected, so worth spending the money on video!

Florist: Petalena– Apryl is so wonderful to work with and absolutely surprised and amazed me with the beautiful flowers, I was so so happy!

Hair: Bella Hair Salon-Jessica and Becca are my regular hair dressers and it was so nice that they cared so much about making me and my girls happy it was such a pleasure spending my morning with them and my bridal party!

Makeup: 2 Kiss and Makeup– Lissa, can’t say enough wonderful things about her! Fast, efficient and talented. She truly made me and my girls feel so beautiful!

Venue: The Harvard Club-Tom was amazing and so helpful through the whole process; the day went off without a hitch, super thankful.

DJ: Beat Train Productions-Ari was so great at mixing old favorites with new amazing club mixes no one left the dance floor!

Party Favor/Photobooth: Photo Fun Box-Marissa was amazing to work with and all our guests loved the photo booth it was so so fun!

Rentals: Rentals Unlimited: Kate at Rentals was so helpful helping me pick the perfect chairs to complete the perfect look for my venue.

Bridal Gown: Flair- Coren Moore-Amazing wonderful and accommodating!! What more can I say I love them!

Bridesmaid Dresses: Flair- Jenny Yoo-Elegant and beautiful dresses for my girls, I was so happy!

Invitations: Boston Invites-Shara was so helpful picking out an invite that matched our venue and wedding!

Enjoy our 5 minute wedding trailer via the talented Long Haul Films!

Stacey & Zak Trailer- Harvard Club Boston Wedding from Long Haul Films on Vimeo.

I feel so lucky to have the job I have, and I am so happy I was able to share my big day with you!!

XOXO

Mrs. Stacey Kraft (finally)

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Spotlight on Katie’s Perfect Pink Wedding!

We are on a roll with some seriously gorgeous weddings!! We are so lucky to be a part of so many wonderful bride’s weddings, and Katie is no exception. Every time she graced us with her presence at Flair we all left with a smile on our face!! She is warm, sweet and extremely kind! Her wedding was infused with pink and complimented her venue in the Adirondacks Mountains. Enjoy her perfectly pink wedding.

What was your inspiration for your wedding?

The color pink and the Adirondacks!

How did you tie that inspiration in to what you choose for your bridesmaid dresses/bridal gown?

Our bridesmaids wore Coren Moore silk shantung azalea (light pink) dresses, I wore an azalea Coren Moore bridal sash for the reception and the groom and groomsmen wore pink Vineyard Vines ties. The Coren Moore dresses and my gown were a perfect fit for a day wedding in the Adirondack Mountains.

What were you looking for in your bridesmaid dresses?

I wanted our bridesmaids to look and feel great in their dresses! Two of our bridesmaids helped me select a handful of different styles from Coren Moore’s bridesmaid collection for each of them to choose from. Though I did not let our bridesmiads decide on the color of their dresses, I wanted them to be able to pick a style of dress that they felt great in. When you look and feel good in what you are wearing the day is always more fun!

How was Stacey/Lindsay/Brooke most helpful?

Stacey, Lindsay and Brooke were all very helpful! Brooke helped me each time I visited Flair, she had wonderful suggestions and ideas for outfitting our bridal party. All three girls assisted with placing orders and notifying me when anything arrived at the store. Everyone at Flair was incredibly friendly, accommodating and responsive.

What did you choose for your bridal gown?

Coren Moore’s Chloe Gown in ivory silk shantung. I wore an ivory bridal sash and my mother’s veil for the ceremony and an azalea bridal sash for the reception.

How was your experience at Flair?

Fantastic! I highly recommend Flair to any bride for both her bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses.

Where did you get married?

We were married at Sacred Heart Church in Lake George, NY. Our Reception was at The Sagamore Resort on Lake George in Bolton Landing, NY.

What was your favorite part of the Wedding?

All of it!

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

For our honeymoon we vacationed at the Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay. We highly recommend this location to any couples looking to honeymoon in Hawaii, it was so much fun!

List of Vendors?

Bridal Gown: Coren Moore from Flair

Veil: My Mothers!

Shoes: Kate Spade

Bridal Alterations: Newbury Tailoring Company

Bridesmaids: Coren Moore from Flair

Groom and Groomsmen: Vineyard Vines, Smathers & Branson, Brooks Brothers

Flowers: Finishing Touches

Band: Total Soul Party, this band is perfect for Weddings!

Photography: Goldman Studio

Reception and Catering: The Sagamore Resort (for New England Brides to be, The Sagamore is a sister Resort to The Samoset Resort and Wentworth by the Sea). The service at The Sagamore was truly exceptional!

Congratulations to one of the sweetest brides of all time!

XOXO

Lindsay & Stacey

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Spotlight on Marcella & Jason’s New York City “Urban” Wedding!

I have been anxiously awaiting writing about this fabulous wedding for months. This wedding holds a special place in my heart because Marcella really trusted us to help her make her bridesmaids stand out from other bridal parties. As soon as we spoke to her on the phone we knew this was going to be a wedding we would always remember. Marcella was a fabulous bride to work with mainly because you could feel the love in the room every time she came in with her bridesmaids and family. Marcella was very excited to help her bridesmaids pick out a dress that fit their personality and made them feel beautiful. We worked very hard to have the color pallet look city-ish and fun!

What was your inspiration for your wedding?

I grew up in downtown Manhattan and my family still lives there. I have lived in Boston for 7 years, but I still think of New York City as my original home. My husband spent a couple crucial years in New York, and he also cares about it. When we thought about the most significant party we might ever throw, we knew we wanted it to be there. We chose the Bowery Hotel, which is just a couple blocks from my childhood home, because it feels like Greenwich Village (even though it’s pretty new!) and because I knew I could walk there from my apartment on my wedding day. Also, just about the best thing in the world is an outdoor terrace on a hot New York City night.

How did you tie that inspiration in to what you choose for your bridesmaid dresses/bridal gown?

I chose shades of gray to harmonize with the city. I wanted the girls to look as fabulous and individual as they are, so I chose three different shades of gray and each girl chose her own Lynn Lugo style. The maids of honor and the junior bridesmaid wore lilac so that they would be distinguished, and also because who doesn’t love lilac with gray! Stacey worked with us on eight different dresses, which was pretty awesome!

What did you choose?

I basically chose colors & fabrics, and the girls did the rest. The best part was that I think each girl felt glamorous in what she was wearing (or so I hope!). I wanted to emphasize each person rather than the fact that they were all in my bridal party. So, we worked on a harmony principle rather than a matching principle and when I looked around on my wedding day, I remember thinking, “Wow, all these beautiful fairies!”

What color?

Charcoal, Blizzard, Smoke, and Thistle – Whoa! I actually remember!

What were you looking for in your bridesmaid dresses?

At first, honestly, I was looking for a waist. One of the terrible things about so many bridesmaid dresses is that they are waistless and almost designed to make girls look homely, so that the bride stands out. I specifically wanted my bridesmaids to look as good as they could possibly look. The first condition for looking good for most women is a defined waist. The Lynn Lugo dresses were very flattering and in beautiful colors and fabrics, so they were a good fit all around.

How was Stacey/Lindsay/Brooke most helpful?

Flair is wonderful place to be a bride. Stacey, Lindsay, and Brooke make the place feel warm and exciting. They are sensitive, flexible, available, and fun! I went at least four times with different sets of girls, and every time felt like an occasion. The first time, when I went with my sister and sister-in-law, Stacey actually put on a Lynn Lugo trunk show, so that we could actually get a stronger feel for the dresses.

What did you choose for your bridal gown?

My bridal gown was Carolina Herrera from a couple years ago. It was the very first dress I tried on the very first time I even looked for a dress. It was a very good value. I got it at an amazing sample sale and then I worked with a wonderful seamstress to make it fit me. Working on the dress was actually a very fun, much less expensive way to fuss over the dress than shopping for it, which took me about an hour.

Tips for brides when selecting their BM dresses? Bridal Gowns?

Obviously, the overall feeling of your wedding and the degree of formality come first. Then, I would say toss all other considerations out, and think about what dresses are going to look good on your ladies. I think the trend towards color theming of weddings is not that exciting. A great party is not about a color theme. It’s about energy. And, you will have a more energetic party if your gals feel good. Likewise, I am not sure why every girl needs to wear the same dress. This is a sure-fire way to make any irregularity stand out. As for the bridal gown, I feel similarly that you should pick a dress that evokes the formality and setting of the occasion, but that also, in the end, you should pick something that just makes you feel like a million bucks.

How was your experience at Flair?

I had a wonderful experience at Flair. I had had some pretty deathly experiences at places in New York when I finally decided to do the bridesmaid dresses in Boston. I was so excited to come to Flair and be greeted by warm, experienced, and attentive professionals whose number one concern was my bridesmaids dresses.

Where did you get married??

The Bowery Hotel, New York City

What three adjectives would best describe your wedding?

Urban, inclusive, FUN!

What was your favorite moment at the wedding?

Toughie. So many. Definitely high up was the moment all the girls got into their dresses and I just thought, “How beautiful are my friends!!!”

What advice can you give any other Boston/New England Bride?

Tired but true: try to have fun. In some ways, the party is everyone’s and the planning is yours. Ideally, you do this thing only once or twice in your life. Not many things are like that. Enjoy!

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

Greece and Italy. And, we made a honeymoon registry, which every non-billionaire should do.

{List of vendors}

Dave Robbins Photography

Cheek to Chic (make-up)

Arte Salon (hair)

L’Elite (bridal gown)

Albertine Press (invitations)

Neel Murgai Quartet through John Ragusa Music (ceremony music)

Urban Guerrilla Orchestra (band)

Verde Custom Flowers (flowers)

Baked (cupcakes)

Just About Married (day of coordination)

So happy we got to be a part of such a special day for Marcella and Jason. Such a colorful and romantic wedding, may your marriage be as wonderful and colorful as your wedding day!

XOXO

Stacey 😉

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Spotlight on Lindsay & Jay! A “Flair-y Tail” Wedding!

What is a “Flair-y Tail” wedding you ask?

Once upon a time on a hot day in July after months and months of planning and thinking about her big day, the manager at Flair finally got married! Although it was one of the hottest days of the year…..hovering around 90 degrees all day….it was a beautiful clear summer day for Lindsay and Jay to tie the knot, and as a guest at the wedding, it truly was a magical and gorgeous day! Here is what our esteemed manager had to say about her big day! XOXO

What was your inspiration for your wedding?

This is going to sound bad coming from someone in the wedding industry but I really didn’t have a theme or any one thing that inspired the wedding. As I got to each to each item (stationary, cake, dresses, etc) I really just chose what appealed to me most visually and hoped that everything looked great together in the end (which it did!). Personally, I am not a huge fan of theme weddings but every bride is different! One theme that did sort of creep out after we made a few decisions is that most everything was black, white and gray, so we ended up with a very neutral wedding. We really only had pops of color in the pink flowers and some pale pink in the cake. Brides, I encourage you to not get too caught up in a theme. Yes, sailboats are adorable on your personalized cocktail napkins, but you don’t necessarily need them on your cake, men’s ties, etc. This is your one chance to just choose things that you love and make it all about you, so go for it!

How did you tie that in to what you choose for your bridesmaid dresses/bridal gown?

After months of cutting out wedding gown photos from magazines, I found that all of the ones I loved had a few things in common: mermaid, strapless, ruffles. Turns out, I had a very specific style! I found just that at Kleinfeld in NYC; it was a great experience, though I would have loved the ease of purchasing my gown at Flair!!

I felt a lot of pressure when it came to the bridesmaids’ dresses. First things first, I wanted to make sure my girls loved their dress. Secondly, I work so close to the bridesmaids’ process that I really felt pressure to do something unique. This lead me to my two tone dresses. I am madly in love with them! A big thanks to Lynn Lugo for doing the two tone for me, I highly recommend it to brides looking to set their dresses apart a little.

What did you choose?

I chose the Tate dress by Lynn Lugo; gorgeous! Yes, I went with a trendier style with the one shoulder, but that truly didn’t bother me. It was my favorite and the girls’ favorite so that’s what we went with. Don’t overthink it brides! If you find one that everyone (or most everyone) likes by all means STOP LOOKING and go for it!

What color(s)?

Keeping with the neutral theme that developed, I went with a silver top and a gunmetal skirt. My sister/MOH had a black crystal A.B. Ellie belt to set her apart a little (more like a lot…she had more bling than me…). I love neutrals, it makes it much easier for the girls to rewear (fingers crossed) and you can always add color in the flowers, shoes, etc.

Tips for brides when selecting their BM dresses? Bridal Gowns?

1) Don’t overthink it! Brides are constantly asking themselves “Is this too trendy” “Does this go with the table linens?” “What will soandso think?” If you like it, don’t question it, go for it! You don’t want to look back and wish you’d gone another way.

2) When you find a dress you love, stop looking! There are lots of pretty dresses out there so you could torture yourself and keep looking but you’ll just end up stressed and tried.

3) Know from the start that you may not make all of your bridesmaids’ happy. Pretty self-explanatory, but it’s true. If they’re your good friends they’ll wear whatever you want them to. You’re the one that has to look at the photos for forever, so make sure YOU like how it looks first and foremost!

4) Be ready to do some tailoring, every dress needs some. I had some and all of my bridesmaids did too. So, even the “experts” aren’t immune. It’s just a fact of bridal life so get used to it!

When and where was your wedding?

I knew from the start that I wanted a chic, downtown wedding. We were married in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Back Bay with the reception at the Skywalk at the top of the Prudential Center. Great views for our out of town guests!

What was your favorite part of the wedding?

Our first dance! In the last two weeks before the wedding we decided to add 6 dance lessons to our already packed schedule; certifiable but was worth EVERY minute. It was nice to escape and take the lessons together and then wow our guests with an amazing choreographed dance. I will never forget their reactions!

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

We are waiting to honeymoon until the winter. It’s so nice in New England right now but we’ll be glad to escape the snow in a few months! We’re thinking Hawaii or the Atlantis in the Bahamas.

List of Vendors

Bridal gown: Alita Graham exclusive for Kleinfeld

Bridal Alterations: Newbury Tailoring Company (we wouldn’t send you a place we wouldn’t use too!)

Bridesmaids: Lynn Lugo from Flair (duh)

Veil: etsy!!!!

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Flowers: Rob from Twig in the South End = genius!

Hair/makeup: Wedding Tresses (they are amazing!!)

DJ: DJ ACT1 (nicest guy ever!)

Ceremony Music: Intermezzo Chamber Players (Coldplay and Journey on the strings? Yes please!)

Photography: Mary Paulk for The Pros Photography (best deal around!)

Cake: Konditor Meister

So nice to finally be able to celebrate Lindsay and Jay’s wedding….she truly deserved such a beautiful and special day, especially after dressing hundreds of other bridal parties in and around New England!

Congrats to Lindsay & Jay!

May you live happily ever after……..

xoxo

Stacey 🙂

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I’ve been there, learn from me…

Hi pretty brides! I’m sure all of you 2011 brides are in stress central right? I was there approximately 1 month ago and you’ll get through it, I promise. I just got married on July 23 and it truly was the best day of my life. The feeling of having (almost) everyone you love all in one room is so overwhelming (in a good way!) and amazing. There’s nothing like it! So, keep that in mind as you do those last monotonous things. It will all be worth it in the end! I’ve come up with some tips to help you through the end of your planning process.

1) Don’t sweat the small stuff: I know, it’s much easier said than done but really try to live by this mantra. Practicing what I preach: my bridal gown had little organza flowers on the skirt and people kept stepping on it which pulled some of the flowers off. This is not an excuse to go all Jeckyll and Bride all over said guest(s). My exact quote was “whatever!” Seriously, by the time your day gets here you’ll be so happy that stuff like that just doesn’t seem to matter anymore.

2) Have a photo plan: The time you have between the ceremony and the reception goes by in warp speed. If you go in without a plan it’s going to pass you by and all you’ll have to show for it are a few cheesy posed shots that no one really likes. Know where you want to go and what groups of people you want photographed. Also, if time allows definitely save time for some photos of just you and your honey. It’s a nice way to relax a little and make it just about the two of you. It is your day, after all!

3) SLOW DOWN: As anxious as you are to get married, take your walk down the aisle slowly. I sped through mine and it was tough for my photographer to get good photos. Whoops, fail, etc.

4) Cheers!: Plan ahead and have some bubbly waiting for you and your bridal party after the ceremony. It will loosen them up a little for the photo session and it’s a great excuse to have people toast to you and tell you how fab you are.

5) Girls night!: Don’t plan ANYTHING to do the night before the wedding (besides the rehearsal/ rehearsal dinner of course). Spend your last single night with your best girls. If you’re anything like me and my friends you’ll end up gabbing and doing those cheesy dance moves that you can’t do in front of your fiance. Well, soon you can because you’ll be married and he’s stuck with you no matter what…

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Spotlight on Jen at the Boston Public Library

Alright, we hate to play favorites but seriously when you see this wedding you will understand why Jen and her two bridesmaids were one of our favorite groups we have had in the store! They picked out the gorgeous Jenny Yoo “Chloe” gown in Aluminum and the dresses fit perfectly in one of the most elegant wedding venues in all of Boston, The Boston Public Library! We had the chance to interview Jen about her big day and she shared some amazing tips with all your Flair Brides and bridesmaids out there!!

What was your inspiration for your wedding? The venue was definitely inspirational. We were married at The Boston Public Library. The space is breathtakingly beautiful and we fell in love with the courtyard space at first sight. We used lighting to accentuate the beautiful architecture inside and vintage books in our centerpieces to tie in the Library theme. The books in our centerpieces were also gifts for our guests. Each guest/couple received a personally inscribed book that in some way had something to do with them – in most cases it was the title or the subject that tied in with their name or their profession or the city where they lived. We spent a lot of time shopping for books before the wedding but it was so worth it….everyone loved them! It was such a great feeling when we found “the perfect book”. It was so fun to watch our guests notice the books – they couldn’t believe it.

Petalena did our flowers and they were absolutely amazing. I honestly think they were the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen. I love flowers, so the fact that they were so beautiful and more stunning than I could have dreamed of, made me really, really happy. The amazing colors help to tie everything together.

More important to us than anything else was that our family and friends had a wonderful time. We really always approached the wedding more like it was a party for all of them rather than for us. For that reason I kept almost every detail a secret from everyone. I really wanted everyone to be surprised by all the details – big and small.

How did you tie in your vision into what you choose for your bridesmaid dresses/bridal gown? The BPL is such a magical, romantic, and elegant space and it was important that the dresses fit into the space….I wanted them to be equally as elegant and classically beautiful. I was also always drawn to neutral colors and a more formal but sexy silhouette.

What did you choose? The Jenny Yoo “Chloe” gown in Aluminum Shantung- it was perfect!

How was your experience at Flair? We worked primarily with Stacey. She was fabulous. We had shopped around before making an appointment at Flair, so honestly I wasn’t expecting to find “the dress” so quickly and easily. We hadn’t had a very good experience with the bridesmaid dresses up until that point. I didn’t want the girls to look too “bridesmaidy” if that makes any sense. It literally took less than 20 minutes at Flair and we had found exactly what we were looking for. In addition to making us feel very comfortable – almost like old friends – Stacey was also super helpful in getting us exactly everything we wanted. The color we selected was discontinued (of course) but Stacey made a call to the designer and was able to get us the color we wanted at a discount – we couldn’t ask for anything more!

Tips for brides when selecting their BM dresses? Bridal Gowns? Don’t settle….follow your heart. Picking a bridal gown was very easy for me. I knew as soon as I tried on the dress that I had found the one…that said, I surprised all my friends…no one expected a ball gown! I tried on a lot of beautiful dresses but the ball gown definitely made me feel the most like a bride. I will never have the opportunity to wear a dress like that again…I’m so glad I did it!

I’ve heard that some brides don’t want their bridesmaids to look “as good as they do” but I felt the exact opposite. I wanted my bridesmaids to be show stoppers! They were the first “surprise” of the night…and I wanted to start things off on a high note. I think the right accessories are also really important – you spend so much time shopping for the dresses…you should want to make sure that you find the perfect necklace, or earrings, or whatever – it totally pulls the look together!

What were you looking for in a bridesmaid dress? I was looking for a long, classic, evening gown. I had two girls in my wedding party – my sister and my best friend. Lucky for me both girls are tall, thin, and beautiful so I wanted to find something that complimented their beauty and their great figures. My dress was a ball gown so I also wanted to find a different shape for the girls. The bridesmaid dresses we picked were fit and flare. We altered the dresses slightly from the original design to give them a little bit more of a sweetheart neckline. Even the tailors told us they were the most beautiful bridesmaid dresses they had worked on – what a compliment!

(The most beautiful statement necklace was designed by Suzanna Dai)

What three adjectives would best describe your wedding? Romantic, Happy, Magical

What was your favorite moment at the wedding? Everything was so perfect, I’m not sure I can pick just one moment. I loved the moment when I first started walking down the aisle, the moment we were announced as husband and wife, listening to the speech’s from my father, my brother-in-law, and my sister, and being in the middle of the dance floor with my new husband, surrounded by the most important and special people in our lives. It was a magical night.

What advice can you give any other Boston Bride? My advice would be to enjoy every minute….of it all….from the planning to the big day. Everything goes by so quickly so you have to remember to live in the moment. I would also say that every penny we spent on the wedding was well worth it and I would do it all again in a heartbeat….there are definitely places where you can save money….we made a strict budget and we tried very hard to stay within it…but I would honestly say that if there is a detail that is very important to you…you should make sure you get it!

We were so blown away by the beauty of this wedding all captured by an amazing photographer Kelly Dillon….we had to bombard you with pictures, we hope you love them as much as we do!

Cheers to the beautiful couple 😉

Linds & Stacey

Ladies, don’t forget Jenny Yoo is having a Trunk show this month….an extra 10% off all floor length bridesmaids dresses!!

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Spotlight on Leslie’s Summer Party!!

One of our favorite brides, Leslie, found inspiration for her August 2010 wedding in a Real Simple Wedding magazine. The picture had bright colored hydrangeas in light purple, light raspberry and blue. Those colors shaped our inspiration to have a bright and fun wedding.

The Summer Party included an outdoor tent for the reception. Instead of a wedding cake, they had a cake tower of half moon cookies & chocolate covered strawberries. They had pinwheels as the escort cards. On their reply card, guests submitted song requests which they played during the cocktail hour and dinner. They had different brews of beer served in custom created pint glasses inspired by my husband’s hometown.

They wanted to make sure that everyone had fun and were able to socialize. They accomplished this with having food stations. Their guests loved having more time to intermingle, socialize and dance!

Leslie purchased her Coren Moore bridesmaid dresses at Flair. Leslie had been in 2 previous weddings that also purchased their dresses from Flair. She had a positive experience during both weddings and knew that Flair could accommodate having her bridesmaids pick their own styles.

Based on her photo inspiration, Leslie wanted a bright colored dress in a classic style. She loved the quality of Coren Moore’s fabric and selected Riviera Blue in various styles.

When describing her experience at Flair this is what Leslie had to say, “Flair made the process easy. I had one bridesmaid living in another city and my consultant helped her find a place to go try on dresses for fit and style. My matron of honor just found out she was pregnant and my consultant helped her figure out the best size dress to order and let her wait a little while to order the dress – which she appreciated. Our consultant also gave her honest opinion, which is rare in retail.”

Leslie recommends letting your bridesmaids select their own style to ensure that everyone feels great in their dress. Don’t worry about “what if one girl chooses the same as another…” She had 2 girls pick the same dress whereas the rest had their own unique style. It looked great that way! No one even noticed that the 2 of them had the same dress.

Leslie’s favorite part of the wedding was marrying the person she loves and having the most special people in her life surrounding her and her husband as they made their commitment to each other. And of course, followed by the best party.

Leslie has a few tips for brides planning their wedding today.

– You can plan a wedding in 5 months – if you are worried that isn’t enough time, it worked for us as long as you have the venue.

– Be decisive. We didn’t do a whole lot of shopping around – which made the whole process less stressful. If you meet a vendor you like and they have good references – just book it!

– Have fun! It’s the only time you get to shop for a wedding dress for the first time, shop with your best friends for your big day, etc.

Thanks Lesie for all the wonderful insight and CONGRATS!!!

XOXO

Christine, Lindsay and Stacey

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Spotlight on one of our favorite brides……Melanie!

We are asking our favorite brides to share their wedding planning experiences with us!

One of our favorite brides, Melanie, was married last October. A classic and elegant affair, Melanie wore Coren Moore’s Francie Bridal Gown with lace overlay and an Almond Sash.

Her bridesmaids wore Dessy’s adorable Style 2750 in Navy. The men wore matching Almond ties by Coren Moore.

How was your bridal shopping experience at Flair?

I went into Flair looking for bridesmaid dresses and was surprised to see that you carried bridal. I had extra time during my appointment and took at look at your collection of bridal gowns. There was very little pressure to look and to buy – I just fell into it and then found my dress, Coren Moore’s Francie with the lace overlay.

Did you have an idea of what type of bridesmaid dress you wanted for your girls?

I wanted something that wasn’t strapless, that was lightweight and that would look great on everyone. The Dessy dress that I found met that criteria, it had a higher neck, and I just knew it would look great on my girls. It fit their personalities, their styles and my wedding.

Tell me about your experience at Flair.

I had a great connection with the store. It was easy to find things that I liked. It was a manageable selection of bridesmaid dresses. I didn’t feel overwhelmed with choices. I was very impressed by the service. Lindsay was quick to respond to all of my questions. When I picked up our bridesmaid dresses, she was super organized. All the dresses had each bridesmaids name on it. Lindsay was so efficient, she was great! I felt very confident every step of the way.

Your bridal selection is right on the spot with the quality, price and value of the bridal gown. Your gowns were truly under $2500, and I appreciated that I got such a quality gown at an affordable price.

Any tips for brides when looking for their bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses?

Definitely do your research. Get an idea of the basics – whether or not you want a short or long bridesmaid dress, type of fabric and color scheme.
Be open – listen to the consultant’s ideas. This is for the most part a bride’s first time – let the consultant guide you.
Make sure to have realistic expectations – if nothing isn’t exactly what you want, be flexible and willing to try something new.
Take along 1 Bridesmaid that way you do not get conflicting opinions and it makes the process less stressful.

Lastly, planning a wedding is stressful and super crazy but everything will turn out. Stay open and trust the people who are helping you!

We love hearing about your experience at Flair and would love to put the SPOTLIGHT on you and your big day!

E-mail us a info@flairbridesmaid.com to learn more!

XOXO

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