Houston Brides Event
April 11
Back on March 22nd BHB got together with more of Houston's best wedding professionals for a fun and glamorous evening at the Omni with Houston Brides. Backstage it's a whirlwind of models getting fitted in the bridal gowns, hair, and makeup.
All the models after the encore walk with the runway show producers!
See cakes, flowers and more behind-the-scenes pictures on their Facebook page.
Here are our models just after they sashayed down the runway...
How Does Bridal Sizing Work?
April 9
Most bridal shops are special order shops, which means that your gown is not made until it is ordered. We sample each style in one sample size (usually size 10-12, or plus size 16-24) and clip to get an idea of the structure and fit of the gown.
Once you find your dream dress, your bridal consultant, who is professionally trained to measure you, will measure your bust, waist, and hip and go over that particular designer’s size chart with you.
You will ultimately have the final call on what size you feel most comfortable ordering, so here are a few things in mind when doing this:
· Each designer has their own size chart and they are all different. You may be a 6 in one designer’s dresses and a 10 in another.
· Bridal sizes typically run at least 1-2 sizes smaller than regular clothes.(This is because in the bridal industry, “Vanity Sizing” is not used.
· Although you may be aiming to lose weight before your wedding, you should always consider the largest measurement on your body and what size that puts you in, and have it taken in through any other areas.
· You can always take a dress in a few inches, but you may not have enough seam allowance to let it out enough if you go too small.
· The gowns will come in a standard length and are hemmed later in alterations, unless you are a taller bride, in which case extra length is available.
It is very unlikely that you will pick up your gown and not require any alteration because every bride is shaped differently. Alterations usually run from $300-$500. At Brickhouse Bridal, we have a wonderful list of trusted seamstresses in the Houston and Woodlands area who would do an excellent job on your gown.
Here is a great example from Watters on how to properly take your measurements.
Yvette
Bridal Consultant
As Seen in Weddings in Houston
April 3
If you haven’t picked up a Weddings in Houston magazine or seen their website, you are missing out on unique wedding inspiration, pictures from weddings with Houston’s best vendors, and fresh ideas for the weddings or showers that you’re a part of planning.
We just finished sending in our new ad which will hit shelves with the June edition of the magazine. What do you think?
We also happened to make the April cover…wait until you see the rest of the pictures inside!
Lisa
Floor Manager
Trust Us, You’ll Love This
March 29
Yes, that is her actual real-life handwriting! As BHB Owner Starla would say, 'we are eeking over this!'
What a great idea for shower gifts to your hosteses, hand-written invites and more!
A Late Addition
March 27
More Watters, and this time, the NEW Wtoo Collection from Watters! This is from Bridal Market in Chicago, happening last week through today. Starla and Melanie were there for this, which is the end of the viewing of the new gowns. We love the new gowns and can't wait to see the rest of Vatana's collections!
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