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Jenny Yoo bridesmaid dresses were such a hit on Glee last time, they’ll be back on the show tomorrow night as we watch the Glee kids compete at Regionals. Check out this sneak peak
on The Yoo Girls’ blog, and make sure to tune in to see one of our favorite dresses – the Nina dress by Jenny Yoo!
Join us at Twirl’s Scottsdale location this Thursday, March March 10- Sunday March 13 for an exclusive look at the new Spring 2011 Amsale bridesmaid dress collection. Special discounts will be offered on the new collection only during the trunk show! Call 480.221.1222 to book your appointment or email us at info@twirlscottsdale.com.
Don’t miss out on these Fall Promotions…ending November 30!!
The Jenny Yoo Collection
The Jenny Yoo Collection has 2 offers going on! July 2011 Brides, Bridesmaids, and Flowergirls receive 10% off AND certain colors/fabrics in the Jenny Yoo Collection receive 20% off! The color promotion will continue while supplies last, but the July bride sale ends November 30! Please note these two offers cannot be combined and apply to new customers only.
Please call or make an appointment at your nearest Twirl location to inquire about 20% off on certain Jenny Yoo colors while supplies last!
Lynn Lugo
Lynn Lugo is offering a discount of $20 per dress (in addition to the quantity discount) when you place your order by November 30th.
The Jenny Yoo Collection and Lynn Lugo are both available at Twirl Lexington and Twirl Scottsdale locations. All of these promotions apply to new orders only.
When Neeley called to make her first appointment at Twirl she was so sweet and I could just tell she was going to be a fun bride! Neeley was planning an outdoor wedding in July at Talon Winery in Lexington, KY and had a specific color purple bridesmaid dress she was trying to find. The color inspiration?? Neeley has a super creative mind and found purple pashmina wraps on sale at Pier One and wanted to use them as her table runners. The end result was beautiful!!
Neeley chose bridesmaid dresses by After Six in African Violet. This sweetheart style is so classic and pretty and looks good on many different body types.
African Violet Bridesmaid Dresses
Thank you to Neeley for letting Twirl play a small role in your big day and to Nelson Benton Photography for the gorgeous pictures! Congratulations on your marriage!
So, over the past month I have had multiple brides come to me with the idea that they are going to have their bridesmaids in white just like them. At first I was a little taken back by it… but the more I hear the bride’s vision, the more the idea starts to grow on me. Below is a picture of a bridal party that was all allowed to choose their own, white dress. The designer of choice: THREAD.
After hundreds of years of weddings, I think we can agree that it has ALL been done! There is no color scheme that hasn’t been tested. No crazy dress that hasn’t been worn. No venue that hasn’t already been chosen. It’s even hard to come up with a first song that has never been danced to.
So I think the fact that it has all been done before is causing brides to strive even more to bring out their creative side. The couple brides that have the vision of an all white wedding have said to me, “I don’t know anyone that has ever done it before”. And aside from the fact that I currently have 3 brides all with that idea… they are right. It is not common to have the bridesmaids in WHITE!!!!
Aside from being different, it also gives off a very clean, crisp look. In the picture below, they even kept the theme going with the flowers. Again, not as common, but it looks great. And having the guys not wear the traditional tux… also stepping outside the box.
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You have to admit, this wedding party is looking good. They chose dresses from Jim Hjelm, Melissa Sweet and Alvina Valenta.
I’m not going to lie… when it comes time for my wedding, I may not rule this idea out! I would however, choose some fabulously bright colored, fun shoes for the girls to wear and have the flowers match. I mean, I have to at least stand out a little on my big day!
The more I see it, the more it is growing on me! 
Happy Wedding Planning!
xoxo *ange
Ok, so I’m going to need you ladies to share your opinions with me on this one. I was listening to a bride and bridesmaid the other day discuss the below “situation”.
We all know money is tight right now in this lovely economy – - so, being a bride… would you rather your girlfriend be an actual bridesmaid and stand up for you on your big day – - or – - would you rather they participate in your bachelorette party weekend and simply be a guest @ your wedding?
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To me this was a no brainier, but I have recently come to realize that I might be alone on this opinion.
Being a bridesmaid can be rather expensive. You have the dress, the shoes, hair and makeup the day of, most likely a mani/pedi will be in order, alterations for the dress, the bridal shower gift, the wedding gift – and those are just the basics. All those things can easily add up. If you add a weekend getaway to that list for the bachelorette party- that could almost double the cost.
So, the conversation the ladies were having was the bride saying she would rather her girlfriend not be a bridesmaid and just attend the bachelorette weekend. She said those are where the “funner” memories will be made.
This is where you all come in. Do you feel that the bachelorette party weekend will be more memorable than your actual wedding? And if you have a bridesmaid who is tight on money and must choose – - would you rather her choose the weekend getaway? Let me know your thoughts?
Happy Wedding Planning!
xoxo *ange
So – what is your idea of how a bachelorette party should go? I feel like there are two roads you can take.
1) Vegas Style! This is a weekend that will no doubt be hard to forget (assuming you can actually remember it). Fabulous dresses packed- 20′s cashed in for1′s – cell phones turned to silent – cameras charged and ready – human decorations to match each outfit and of course tickets purchased for those “special” shows. The nights start LATE and the mornings are hardly actually seen. You wake up hung-over, crawl down to the amazing buffet and stare at whoever is sitting across from you with a look of “please kill me know”! Once you regain consciousness – the camera creeps out and the re-hashing beings. The whole day is spent trying to remember what actually happened and who it happened with (or to). Your stomach hurts from laughing so hard and you are literally crying the pictures are so funny! When the weekend finally comes to an end, you are all in need of a vacation from your vacation!
2) Girls Weekend! I’m thinking cabin, beach house or resort somewhere out of town with all your bridesmaids and close girl family members. You spend the weekend cooking, gabbing, drinking wine, shopping, lunching, drinking wine, watching romantic movies, laying by the pool, taking advantage of the spa, drinking wine and of course Girl Talk! This weekend is spent with those closest to you telling “remember when” stories while laughing so hard you are forced to cry. Old picture books are pulled out and no doubt the happy tears being. The girls that are married tell you all about the good times you have to look forward to and the girls that are single gush @ how happy they are for you (while secretly wishing they were in your shoes). It’s a calm weekend full of memories and reminiscing .
Either way you decide to spend your last “single” weekend – make sure you are surrounded by the people you love the most. That is where the best memories come from!
Congratulations Twirl Brides! We are so excited for you and your new adventure! We hope your Bachelorette party is a weekend you will never forget!
xoxo
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!
“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
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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
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.
Like I said last week…I do not have many things at all that I would change about our wedding, so this blog will be much shorter than last week! Here are just a few tips for making your wedding day the best it can be:
Take this moment to look out at the crowd before you walk back down the aisle.
Now that it has been a few weeks since our wedding, I can think more clearly about what advice to give to other brides and bridesmaids. I was so emotional about everything for a while after the wedding…and admittedly even a little depressed it was all over.
View from the back where Dad and I waited to walk in.
Here are a few of my favorite things or the “Do’s” I would suggest:
Bridal party pictures before the wedding
Our cake by Martine's Pastries
I have WAY more Do’s than Don’ts, but I will share those next week!
Happy Planning!
-Ty
Recently I have been asked by several brides, “Who are you supposed to invite to the rehearsal dinner”? My answer usually is, “well, this is your wedding – - so whomever you want”. But if you look up wedding etiquette (and this is what I have always thought myself) – the answer is: the bridal party (bridesmaids and groomsmen), immediate family and out-of-town guests.
The bridal party and immediate family are a given – but people are usually thrown for a loop with the out-of-town guests (especially when there are a significant amount of them). This is how I look @ it. The rehearsal dinner is the perfect time to spend catching up with the family and friends you don’t get to see on a daily basis. You can exchange the “How have you been’s”, “What have you been up to’s” even the “thank you so much for coming’s”. This dinner should be relaxed, laid back and it’s not meant to break the bank. It should not “out shine” your wedding by any means. Choose a restaurant with a great entertaining area (maybe a patio or larger private room) and in a price range you (or whoever is paying) can afford. Spend your time laughing and telling stories and catching up with everyone. This should include the out-of-towners. Keep in mind that, in most cases, they have paid for their plane ticket, their hotel room, their transportation and no doubt a wedding gift for you. The night before the wedding, they most likely won’t have plans (seeing as though they don’t live in the area) so all the more reason to include them in your rehearsal dinner.
All this time spent catching up means you don’t have to do it at the wedding. I can’t tell you how many times I have watched the bride and groom spend their ENTIRE reception walking around, thanking people for coming and catching up! The bride and groom should be enjoying the delicious food they spent months picking out – and sipping on the champange they have been toasted to with – and creating new memories on the dance floor while listening to the music from the DJ or band they just had to have. They should be a part of the wedding they created and enjoy their perfect night.
No matter how it plays out – just sit back and enjoy the moments. They are going to FLY BY! 
xoxo *ange
