Category — bridesmaid dresses

Ginger’s Closet is the sister bridesmaid store to Pearl’s Bridal House. Housing the latest collections from Amsale, Melissa Sweet and Priscilla of Boston, Ginger’s Closet will be hosting a “Chic Bridesmaids” event this weekend.

WHEN?
Friday, March 5th to Sunday, March 7th by appointment

WHERE?
Ginger’s Closet
62 Lakeshore Rd. East
Mississauga, ON L5G 1E1
905.278.4259
hello@gingerscloset.ca

Back in December, I attended the grand opening soiree of Sash & Bustle, Toronto’s latest arrival to the bridal scene. Described as a “modern bridal loft” by its owner Cynthia Martyn (who is already known as one of Toronto’s foremost wedding planners), Sash & Bustle houses chic bridesmaid dresses and bridal gown alternatives. Sash & Bustle is not like any other bridal salon I have been to (and I’ve been to A LOT). Located in the Garment Factory Lofts building, this industrial yet inviting boutique is filled with white modern furniture, crystal chandeliers, elegant bridal accessories, and of course colourful bridesmaids dress! At the back of Sash & Bustle, hang the ‘bridal alternatives.’ Think non-traditional, non-poufy, non-blingy, no superlong train but still fun, elegant and chic. One of Sash & Bustle’s ‘bridal alternative’ collections is that of Stephanie James Couture. Stephanie James is based in Hungtingon Beach, CA and is known for her flirty, vintage-inspired and unique bridal gowns.

via Stephanie James Couture

For those of you north of the border, Sash & Bustle is the only retailer in Canada who carries Stephanie James Couture! Even more exciting is that Sash & Bustle will be hosting a Stephanie James trunk show next weekend (Friday, January 29th – Sunday, January 31st), and Stephanie James will be there in person to consult with brides. Cynthia tells me that Saturday is completely booked but there are still appointments for Friday and Sunday. So if you’re looking for a gown that is unlike anything you’ve see out there already, be sure to check out Stephanie James’ trunk show.

Sash & Bustle
233 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 2
Toronto, Ontario
M4M 3N6
hello@sashandbustle.com
www.sashandbustle.com

Are you done your shopping? Did your survive the snowstorm (those of you in NE U.S.)? Regardless of whether you were basking in the west coast sun (I’m jealous) or snowbound, I hope you all had a good and productive weekend! I spent mine turning one of my bridesmaids dresses into this lovely tutu-esque skirt for my friend’s daughter. Cute, non? I can’t wait to give it to her for Christmas – which is just an only 5 sleeps away! What have you done with your ex-bridesmaid gowns?

I will announce the winners of The Crafty Countdown giveaway later today!

Lately, Hollywood has given us a glimpse into upcoming wedding attire trends. Here’s Katie Holmes, playing bridesmaid on the set of The Romantics. While I love the colour, I’m leaning towards ‘Hate It’…..definitely something I would never wear, let alone ‘wear again’! What do you think of the dress?

via Popsugar

Check out Anna Paquin’s character’s wedding gown. It ooks like a variation of the Amsale Bali gown, no?

via Popsugar

To see more photos, click here to take you to Popsugar.

Especially a wedding dress sale!! For all you Ontario brides, take note of these two sales!

Save up to 70% at White Toronto on more than 80 designer bridal gowns, including a limited number of Monique Lhuillier bridal gown samples—plus designs from Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Badgley Mischka, Jenny Lee, Nicole Miller and more. White will also be featuring a collection of Special Occasion and Maid sample dresses. Cal