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Brandon and I at our last shower

To show our thankfulness to those hosting the showers we have been getting each of our hostesses a small token of our appreciation.  It does not have to be anything big, just something that you know they will enjoy.

Here are a few ideas for hostess gifts:

• Cute tote bags – I recently got my 2 hostesses the cutest little tote bags at Peggy’s Gifts on Clay Avenue.  Luckily they are my neighbor and have TONS of cute ideas perfect for hostess gifts:)  One of the bags was even insulated, so it was perfect for the mommy to be to tote bottles, etc.
• Mani/Pedi gift card- This is something that women cannot get enough of, so you can’t go wrong!  An hour in the mani/pedi chair can make you feel pampered and revitalized.
• Entertainment ware – One of my hostesses had recently moved into a new home, so we got her some fun glasses for entertaining from Pier One.  They were cute and inexpensive.
• Stationery- A gal can never have too many cute note cards!  If you can think far enough ahead, have them personalized with their name or monogram.

Remember, it really does not matter how big the gift is.  Just that you thought enough to get them something they will enjoy.  Something they wouldn’t do for themselves.  They are making you feel pampered by hosting your shower, so do the same for them.

Happy Planning!

-Ty

Entries will be taken until  8pm tonight, if you haven’t entered yet!  Click HERE for more information and to enter.  A lucky Arizona couple is going to be chosen to win an $85,000 wedding at the Botanical Gardens on 10/10/10.  HOLY COW!

Twirl Chandler will be outfitting the the bride in Blush by JLM, and providing the tuxedo for the groom.  Twirl Scottsdale will be outfitting the bridesmaids, flower girls groomsmen, and ring bearers.  Our local jewelry designer, Liz Love, will custom make all the jewelry for the bridal party as well.

This wedding is sure to be spectacular, as it will be planned by local wedding guru, Victora Canada.  She planned my best friend’s wedding a few years ago, and let’s just say I was so jealous of all the amazing little details and unique ideas.

Your wedding color sets the tone from the very beginning when sending out your invitations, to the linens on the tables during the reception.  The start off point is when you choose the color of your bridesmaid dresses.  The dress color you end up with plays a major role in the look and feel of your wedding.

Once you have chosen your girl’s dresses a great way to help in the rest of the planning is to order a fabric swatch.  This fabric swatch can then be taken to your invitation appointment, florist appointment, linen appointment , tuxedo appointment, and so on.  It’s important to know that just as every designer has different styles of dresses, they have different policies when ordering a fabric swatch. 

What you can expect is that fabric swatches typically take anywhere from 1 – 4 weeks to come in. Some designers will not allow swatches to be mailed out until your dress order is sent in to them.  Others have the option to go online yourself and place the swatch order without going through a retailer, like Dessy. 

When your swatch comes in remember that your dresses will be cut off a different dye-lot and may vary slightly from the dye-lot used for your dresses.  This is because silk fabric contains variances in shading and is completely normal. 

Having a fabric swatch can be so helpful.  Just check with your dress retailer to find out the best way to go about ordering yours.

~Jenni

Chandler is hosting an Amsale trunk show this weekend – February 19-21st!

If any of you ladies have seen the movie “When in Rome” and loved the bridesmaid dress, then you love Amsale!!  They were the designer for the georgous dress that actress Kristin Bell wore.  Amsale carries an entire collection of beautiful, flirty, romantic bridesmaid dresses.

All orders placed during the trunk show will receive 20% off.  Don’t miss out!   Call or email to make your appointment at 480-722-0000/info@twirlchandler.com. 

We’re so excited about Bridal Bootcamp this weekend!  Arizona wedding planer, Victoria Canada, is hosting the annual event.

“The Arizona Biltmore has teamed up with some of the most stylish & knowledgeable wedding experts in The Valley for a day that we guarantee will “shape up” your wedding.  No matter where you are in your planning process- we promise you will have a fun learning tips and tricks from these well known pros.  You will be able to mix and mingle with nationally recognized Event Planners, Make-up Artists, Designers, & Chefs. Learn to unleash your glam side on your wedding or simple ways to personalize your ceremony and reception. 
Grab your best girl, your mom or your sweetie.  Space is limited for this event!”

Click here to sign up!

For the very first time we will have one designer feature their new collection in both locations!  Coren Moore will be in Scottsdale this Thursday and Friday, January 14th & 15th.  Then the dresses will make their way down to our Chandler store Saturday and Sunday, January 16th & 17th. 

There will be discounts offered during the trunk show as well as a cocktail party in Scottsdale Friday from 4-7pm.  Aimee, the Coren Moore rep, will be here from New York to help answer all of your quesitons.  We look forward to seeing you!

Call or email to make your appointment:

Scottsdale: 480-221-1222/info@twirlscottsdale.com
Chandler:  480-722-0000/info@twirlchandler.com

Check out some of our favorite Coren Moore styles below:

The entire Jim Hjelm Spring 2010 bridesmaid collection will be at Twirl Scottsdale this weekend, plus the brand new bridal line by JLM, Blush. We are thrilled to be launching Blush by JLM at Twirl Chandler, and are excited to be able to showcase the bridal gowns this weekend in Scottsdale. The line is beautiful and what makes it more exciting – thre dresses are incredibly affordable.

Andrea, our guru from Jim Hjelm in New York, will be here to help our brides as well. Call (480.221.1222) or email (info@twirlscottsdale.com) us to make an appointment Friday, January 8 through Sunday, January 10.

Here are some of the styles we’ll have for Jim Hjelm and Blush trunk show:

See you this weekend!

This beautiful, organdy After Six dress is one of my new favorite styles in the store right now. The organza overlay adds a playful, feminine feel to this short and flirty dress. It would no doubt be the perfect compliment to any style of wedding. For the affordable price of $184, this dress is definitely something to twirl about!

I love it when bridal parties come in to shop for bridesmaid dresses and someone remembers to bring a camera.  Looking at bridesmaid dress styles on the Internet is helpful, but seeing a snapshot of yourself or your bridal party in dresses you’re interested in is even better.   It’s one thing to see a model in a dress that has been altered to look just right for a photo shoot – seeing how a dress falls on a real person gives brides a much better idea of the true look of the dress. 

A couple hints when bringing your camera:

- Remember that taking snapshots is just helping you to get an idea on the cut of the bridesmaid dresses you like.  It doesn’t mean every single girl needs to try on the dress.  Whether you’re shopping at Twirl or at another bridal boutique, sales consultants can help you determine dress silhouettes that look best on certain body types.

- Tell your bridesmaids to bring a strapless bra and heels.  Some bridal stores provide heels in the fitting room, so it’s good ask when you make your appointment.

Happy Shopping!

-Keri