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Guest Blog: IMONI Events

July 29, 2010 in Angela, Guest Bloggers by Twirl Talk | No comments

Jennifer Thye is the owner and lead consultant of IMONI events, a wedding and event planning company right here in Scottsdale.

Jennifer wanted to share this blog with you all!

*Happy Wedding Planning*

Pocket This Style Idea!

A funny little trend has been creeping into many wedding and bridesmaid dresses lately: pockets! In AZ we have a lot of weddings that give off a more casual vibe, the heat, the outdoor venues, all of it leans a little more toward the casual, and a cute new trend is adding that laid-back touch into the dresses of 2010 weddings, and that’s all these super-cute pocketed dresses! Let’s take a look at this trend and how to wear it best!

Pocketed Wedding Dresses

This trend is not for every event. If you’re being married in a traditional ceremony in a vaulted cathedral, pockets on your wedding dress just aren’t quite the style you should be looking for. BUT if you’re being married in a relaxed style, these dresses will fit your event so perfectly. It’s also functional: lipstick, vows or toast note cards, rings, bobby pins– if you needed to, you have a place to stash this stuff!

Pocketed Bridesmaid Dresses

These dresses are just so freaking cute! These dresses are so perfect for warmer weather fun, and again these pockets are really functional for your girls! Bridesmaids usually DO need to carry some back-up bride makeup, toast note cards, hair pins, random objects that you, the bride, just don’t know what to do with, and if your girls all have pockets, you have portable walking storage! Also, just think of the pictures of you and all the girls leaned back, hands in pockets, enjoying the day!

While it’s not for every bride, this trend is super cute and a nice fun touch to modern weddings!

Jennifer Thye – Owner | Lead Consultant
IMONI events

Nothing cuter than a little girl in one of these adorable dresses! She can stow away her flower petals and her hair bow later when she’s coming apart and dropping all her accessories on the dance floor.

Pocketed Flower Girl Dresses

Guest Blog: Regale

July 29, 2010 in Angela, Guest Bloggers by Twirl Talk | No comments

One of my good friends, Alison from Put a Fork In It Catering has taken on a new venue… http://www.sos4weddings.com/.

Discover the charm, distinctiveness and affordability of a “one-of-a-kind” gem in the heart of North Scottsdale!

Three Picturesque Ceremony sites to choose from. Open, airy and contemporary reception room with over a dozen windows and 2 patios with panoramic views of the city lights!

Regale! is situated at the base of the McDowell Mountains at Market Street in DC Ranch, offering stunning views just minutes from the valley!

Regale! can make your wedding planning worry-free with packages to suite your needs. Let us take the stress out of finding the right wedding vendor for your special day. We have hand selected the finest wedding professionals in the valley to make sure your wedding is perfect.

You have found your wedding venue…Regale!

Below are some shots that were taken at a recent open house. Different ideas for layout, tables, structure, etc.

There are some great photo-opts for you and your girls with the fabulous city line in the background (these pictures don’t do the venue justice). DC Ranch is such a great location. It’s the perfect venue to truly capture what we all love about Arizona.

If you want to check this place out for yourself (and trust me… you will) check out one of their open houses. Every Monday from 5-8pm. You can tour the facility including scenic ceremony sites and experience a truly unique venue!

Happy Wedding Planning.

xoxo *ange

Jamie and Emile @ Headley-Whitney Museum

July 27, 2010 in Real Bridal Parties, Tuesdays With Ty, Ty by Twirl Talk | No comments

Jamie and Emile were married on a beautiful late Kentucky spring day on May 29, 2010. Jamie lives in Los Angeles, but knew she wanted to come home to Lexington for her big day. Planning the wedding from across the country was a huge task to undertake, but with the help of Always Planned, the results were stunning! If you have not been to the Headley-Whitney Museum it is well worth a visit.

Jamie just shared these photos from her wedding with us by her photographer Harper Smith Photography yesterday and I knew I had to share them immediately! Jamie’s navy, green and accents of blue created a very classic, beautiful feel for the wedding. Her bridesmaids were outfitted in After Six Style 6553 in Blueberry Taffeta. This style suits many body types and is such a timeless dress!

Congratulations to Jamie and Emile! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Twirl Lexington Dress of the Week 7-23-10

July 23, 2010 in Bridesmaid Dress of the Week by Twirl Talk | No comments

Lynn Lugo 'Avery'

My favorite bridesmaid dress this week is Lynn Lugo’s ‘Avery’. The dress is knee-length tulip skirt with a waistband and gathered chiffon halter top. The classic silhouette is an updated version of the popular halter dresses of the 1950s. It’s structured, yet soft with a mix of eastern shantung silk and chiffon that are both comfortable and pleasing to the eye.

The dress under the chiffon halter is strapless with a high stance so it will provide enough coverage and support for a larger bust or a more conservative person. I’d have to say that the best feature about this dress is really the designer herself: Lynn Lugo truly designs with every body type in mind. She offers different skirt types in 4 lengths that can be mixed and matched with most any top. For a formal look, you could simply change the knee-length tulip skirt to a long staight skirt. Or for even more of a 50s look, you could go with a pleated party skirt with pockets. Each dress can be customized to what each girl looks best in

The dress comes in eastern shantung, dupioni, or crispy shantung slik. There are many color options available as well. There’s also a ‘sister’ to this dress, it’s a one-shoulder style called ‘Tate’ which gives options for a bride wanting to go with different necklines on each of her girls. This dress also exhibits a teal color that has been very popular for Peacock inspired weddings this year.

Click here to watch the video and learn more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-XHUNgijJs

VOTE – Help us win Best Overall Blog Now!!

July 22, 2010 in Uncategorized by Twirl Talk | 2 comments

Twirl Talk Friends…we are calling you into action one more time!! You successfully helped us win Best Wedding Vendor Blog and now we are now trying to win BEST OVERALL WEDDING BLOG!

Please take a few more minutes and vote for us again: http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/bridal-blog-awards/articles/bridal-blog-awards-winners.aspx

Voting ends July 23, so you have 1 more day to vote! Thank you for your support!!

-The Twirl Girls

Natasha and Morgan’s Kentucky Outdoor Wedding

July 20, 2010 in Real Bridal Parties, Ty by Twirl Talk | 1 comment

Natasha was one of the very first brides to come through the doors of Twirl Lexington. From the moment she came in her sense of style and sweet personality came through. Actually before Natasha even came in, one of her fabulous bridesmaids came in to check things out first and get an idea of what dresses we had to match the blush pink the bride had in mind!

Natasha and Morgan were married in a perfect outdoor setting in Morgan’s parent’s backyard in picturesque horse country in May. The bridesmaids wore Dessy Collection styles 2787 and 2799 in Blush. The effect was quite stunning! In fact, after seeing Carrie Underwood’s wedding pictures I think she stole some ideas from Natasha…blush bridesmaid dress, pink sash on the wedding gown, and pink kissing balls!

A special thanks to Alumbra Photography for sharing these beautiful pictures with us! Congratulations to Morgan and Natasha! We wish you a lifetime of happiness.

-Ty

CONTEST! Are You A Serial Bridesmaid?

July 19, 2010 in Just For Fun by Twirl Talk | No comments

Are you a Serial Bridesmaid?

Twirl is hosting a contest to try and find the QUEEN of serial bridesmaids! Twirl Boutique was created with “serial bridesmaids” in mind. The owners in both Arizona and Kentucky have been bridesmaids themselves a combined 27 times. This is one of the reasons why Twirl was born. We wanted a fun place for maids to go to with tons of cute dress styles to choose from.

We are looking for women out there to tell us their personal stories and explain why they think they are the ultimate serial bridesmaid. More specifically what sets them apart, other than just being a bridesmaid so many times? Is it the money they have spent? The fabulous showers they have thrown? How great they are at putting out fires? Or perhaps the destinations they have traveled to? We are looking for honest, heartfelt and humorous stories.

Please submit your entries to the email addresses below.

If you live in or can travel to Kentucky: ty@twirllexington.com
If you live in or can travel to Arizona: angela@twirlboutique.com

We have three fabulous prizes to be won at each store!

Arizona:
1^st Place: Up to $250.00 to spend on a dress at Twirl Scottsdale.
2^nd Place: 10% off wedding services for the entire bridal party at Dolce Salon & Spa
3^rd Place: “Whateverz” spa set personalized with “serial bridesmaid”

Kentucky:
1^st Place: Up to $250.00 to spend on a dress at Twirl Lexington
2^nd Place: Gift Certificate to Cha Cha Salon
3^rd Place: A “B Jolly” clutch

The contest ends at midnight on July 31^st. Winners will be announced the week of August 16^th along with the stories on our blog at www.twirlboutique.com/blog. Ladies, this is your chance to get recognized – we know you have earned it!

GOOD LUCK!

Twirl Lexington Dress of the Week 7/16/10

July 16, 2010 in Bridesmaid Dress of the Week by Twirl Talk | 1 comment

“FOR THE MODERN GLAMOUR GIRL”

Ardour by Chloe & Reese

My favorite dress this week is actually a line of bridesmaid dresses. The designer Chloe & Reese has a bridesmaid line called Ardour and it is, in a word, fabulous! It was specifically designed with the bride and/or or her bridal party in mind. It’s fun and flirty; perfect for the bride who is looking for something unique for either her girls or herself.

The dress is short. The bodice is form-fitting with several necklines available including: strapless, scoop neck, v-neck, and one shoulder. The skirt starts at the natural waistline and is gathered to form a full party skirt that hits 2-3 inches above the knee. Available in many colors, the fabric is a tightly woven silk faille that holds it’s shape very well and really makes the dress.

The best thing about this dress is the fact that it gives you so many options to accessorize, and what girl doesn’t like her accessories? It looks great with some fun & funky shoes (flat or high heel) and/or a brightly printed clutch. You could also pair it up with some custom jewelry, which could also be the gifts for bridesmaids; I would recommend a slightly chunky, colorful, 15-20 inch necklace.

The dress is very versatile, working for both modern and vintage weddings, and is basic enough to be worn again and again. It is a distinct look that can work outside of a wedding as well. For example, Vanessa Minnillo wore this dress to the Kentucky Derby this year. Ardour has just come out with this dress in both short and long bridal gowns. Whether the dress is for an engagement party, bridal shower/luncheon, or the bridesmaids, it is a dress that will capture everyone’s attention.

Jewelry provided by Sally F. Billings of sallyb. Clutch provided by Elizabeth J. Sexton of b.jolley. Both available at Twirl Lexington.

Click here to watch the video of the dresses: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoDSfizIZ6A

LAST DAY to VOTE for Twirl Talk as your favorite blog!

July 15, 2010 in Twirl Announcements by Twirl Talk | No comments

Vote Today!!

Twirl Talk is a Bridal Blog Awards finalist on the WeddingChannel.com! We are calling all of our fans to action to help us win!!

Please spread the word and go vote for us in the Wedding Vendor Blog category! All you have to do is click beside our name to vote. No registering required! Voting ends at Midnight tonight.

Help us win! Click here to go vote now! Then go to the “Wedding Vendor” category and click beside Twirl Boutique.

Thank you to everyone that has voted!!

-The Twirl Girls

Tuesdays with Ty – Thank You Notes

July 13, 2010 in Tuesdays With Ty, Ty by Twirl Talk | 2 comments

Thank you notes are an absolute MUST to show your gratitude for the outpouring of love you experienced during your wedding. While e-mail, texting, website and Facebook posts are appropriate for some things…they most certainly do not replace the kind gesture of a hand written note and should not replace your wedding thank you cards.

Some people will tell you that you have a grace period of a year to write your thank yous after the wedding, but why leave it hanging over your head for that long?? Our goal was to have them done as quickly as possible after we returned home from our wedding. We are now 6 weeks post wedding and just have a few left to write for gifts we recently received.

As for the style of your thank you cards, that is personal preference. You can have cards printed before your wedding with your new name on them, but we opted to share a wedding photo on ours. Polka Dot Papers, who did our wedding invitations, offered to do a photo card for us. One of my bridesmaids had these made by Grey Ink a few years ago and I loved the card and still have it on my refrigerator! When we returned from our honeymoon I sent her a photo and she had the cards to us within a few days. In the mean time we made sure we had recorded all the gifts given to us so we did not leave anyone out.

Deanna's Thank You Card by Grey Ink

To make the card writing more fun, we cooked dinner a few evenings and made a date night out of it. Brandon wrote the cards to his friends and family and I did to mine. The wording does not have to be anything profound…just thank them for taking the time to come to the wedding (if they did) and how much their love and support means to you. If a monetary gift was given, you don’t have to mention the amount, just that you appreciate their generosity and how much it will help as newlyweds.

In the end, it is the act of taking the time to write the note that matters most.

Happy Writing!

-Ty

Twirl Lexington Dress of the Week 7/9/10

July 9, 2010 in Bridesmaid Dress of the Week by Twirl Talk | No comments

Chic in Silk

Jenny Yoo Mackenzie Dress

My favorite dress this week is Jenny Yoo “Mackenzie.” It’s a long, strapless bridesmaid’s dress with a sweetheart neckline. There is a charmeuse band below the bust which creates an empire waistline. There is a released pleat from the empire waist that gives the dress a lot of movement. It has a column skirt which goes pretty much straight down – did I mention that it has pockets too?! Also, the dress comes with a detachable charmeuse rosette pin.

The fabric is eastern silk shantung which gives the dress a very rich look and feel and comes in 28 different colors. The fact that it’s silk, a natural fiber, means that the dress is going to breathe and be very comfortable even on the hottest summer days. The shape is very flattering; for example, it will elongate a more petite woman’s body and will also work to accentuate the curves on a tall and willowy woman.

Another great point is that Jenny Yoo also offers this dress in their bridal collection. It is a stunning alternative bridal gown that comes in two shades of white. This would be a perfect wedding dress for the beach or a garden wedding.

Plus Jenny Yoo currently has a promotion of 10% off all long dresses (bridal included) for the month of July. It’s a wonderful dress and a great buy! Jenny Yoo is available at Twirl Scottsdale and Twirl Lexington.

Click on the link to view the dress on our video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItI3XNHgHM

Lindsay and Paul’s Wedding @ Millennium Resort

July 7, 2010 in Real Bridal Parties, Twirl Girls by Twirl Talk | No comments

Last summer Lindsay and Paul were married at Chaparral Christian Church, followed by a reception at the beautiful Millennium Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Lindsay and her mom did a great job planning the wedding, and Visionyard Studios Photography can be credited for the wonderful photographs from the big day.

Lindsay’s bridesmaids looked absolutely fabulous wearing the Jenny Yoo ‘Jocelyn’ dress in Poppy Red Silk Shantung. This dress is both fun and chic at the same time, and definitely rewearable. For one of Lindsay’s girls it was the perfect Valentine’s Day dress

Lindsay and Paul, thank you so much for sharing your special day with Twirl! We hope your first year of marriage has been amazing

* Lindley

Jenny Yoo Collection Promotion

July 6, 2010 in Twirl Announcements by Twirl Talk | No comments

Exciting news! Jenny Yoo Collection is offering a promotion for the month of July on ALL of their long gowns. This includes all floor length bridal, bridesmaid and flowergirl/jr. bridesmaid styles!! Complete your order in July and receive an additional 10% off! The Jenny Yoo Collection is available at Twirl’s Scottsdale and Lexington locations.

Lexington’s Dress of the Week

July 2, 2010 in Bridesmaid Dress of the Week, Twirl Announcements by Twirl Talk | No comments

“Classic with a Fun & Flirty Side”

Alfred Sung D465

My favorite for this week is Alfred Sung D465. It’s a new bridesmaid style for Fall 2010 and I’m absolutely in love with it! The dress is perfect for just about everyone and your bridesmaids would most definitely wear it again. It’s structured with a band just above the natural waistline so it will create a lovely hourglass figure. Plus there’s a bow center-front on the waistband and a ruffle around the neckline so everyone can get in touch with their girly side while still being sophisticated.

The bodice works for any bust size: There’s plenty of dress there to hold in a larger cup size and the ruffles can be tacked to provide more coverage. For women with a smaller chest (like me) the deep V and ruffles help to accentuate what they have. Oh, and you can wear a regular bra instead of suffering through a strapless all day! The skirt is what I like to call a modified pencil. There’s slight pleating in the middle where is connects to the waistband which will camouflage anything one might be unhappy about with their hips and tummy. Also, there’s a slit in the back of the skirt that will allow your girls to be able to walk and dance with ease

The dress comes in short or long, two fabrics: peau de soie or dupioni, and in many different colors so it will work for a wedding in any season. It’s also very affordable coming in under $200. We’ve only had it in for two days and everyone that has seen it loves it!

Click here to view the video: http://youtu.be/O3aYaeNYqi4?hd=1

Guest Blog: Hagerty Photography

July 1, 2010 in Angela, Guest Bloggers by Twirl Talk | No comments

Our guest blog today is from Sarah Hagerty with Hagerty Photography . I actually met Sarah at Twirl Chandler when she came in to get a bridesmaid dress for her friend’s wedding. How fun is that! We had a blast playing dress up!

Here is a little on Sarah:

Our photography style is modern elegance with a fashionable flair. I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. I have had formal training, graduating from Northern Arizona University is 2002 with Sociology and Photography. I have always loved photography! I really keep up with the trends and draw some of my inspiration from fashion as well as bridal magazines. Ask any bride or groom we have worked with – I tend to get a bit giddy when in the moment and having fun! I love gorgeous colors, contrast, and playing with the lighting to make a picture a bit different than the norm.

Check out some of my favorite shots -