Congrats Alex and Diana!

This August we had the absolute pleasure of dressing Diana Pizzolorusso for her wedding to Alex Whitten. She looked stuning in a gown by Connecticut based designer, Modern Trousseau.

Diana's maids wore dresses by The Vineyard Collection.




We had the pleasure of outfitting both the mother of the bride and groom as well. Both wore Modern Trousseau.

This is our favorite shot!

Credits:
Photography Bflips DENNIS & JOSE
Reception NEW HAVEN LAWN CLUB
Wedding Coordination ERICA KATES of AMBIANCE CHIC
Hair BECKER of BECKER SALON
Makeup SHAENNA DUPONT of NAOMI STUDIO & SALON
Flowers MARIA FEFIS of AEGEAN FLORIST
Cake ANNA PARZYCH

Wishing you a lifetime of happiness Diana and Alex!!!!

xoxo, TWD

fun faces from bridal market

Some great shots with some amazing talents from our October visit to bridal market~

Beth with Darcy Miller, editor of Martha Stewart Weddings

Lindsay, Beth and Kelley with designer Anne Barge

Beth with designer Callie Tein of Modern Trousseau

Beth, Lindsay and Kelley at the Martha Stewart 15 year anniversary party at the Plaza Hotel

from left~ Jennie Fresa, Abby Larson creator of Style me Pretty, Sarah True, Beth Chapman, event planner Michelle Rago

Lindsay, Beth and Kelley with designer Judd Waddell

the owner of Garnish boutique, Beth, and designer Jenny Yoo

Beth with event planner Candice Dowling

xoxo, TWD

jenny yoo sneak peek trunk show

Jenny Yoo has just launched her new 2010 collection for maids and brides and we will have a sneak peek this weekend!!! Join us Friday 11/13 from 11-7 and Saturday 11/14 from 10-4 for a trunk show launching Jenny's new collection. We will have some of her hottest dresses straight from the runway! Be the first to see the collection before it is in stores this winter!

Jenny's current and new 2010 collection will be discounted by 10% for the trunk show. Call 860.669.4596 to schedule your consultation.

Some of Jenny's new bridal looks from her 2010 collection~

Some of Jenny's chicest maids styles for 2010~

xoxo, TWD

cast your vote!

We are trying to select from one of these two amazing images from Carla TenEyck for our new ad for the Spring and Summer edition of Connecticut Bride, and we need your help! They are just too pretty to choose!!

Please comment on which of the two is your favorite! We will let you know which one wins!

shot 1

shot 2

xoxo, TWD

more wedding row pics!

We wanted to share some additional shots from our Open House and the launch of Wedding Row on Sunday. These stunning images are by the talented Carrie Roseman.

some amazing shots of some of Josie's peices from Beneath the Gown!

xoxo, TWD

wedding row wednesday ~ an event to remember

On Sunday we opened the doors for a celebration that brought together brides, friends, family and industry experts for a truly memorable day. We were celebrating the launch of 3 incredible new businesses and the beginning of a wonderful collaboration, called Wedding Row.

Wedding Row is an amazing place where brides can find Great Style in One Destination. Stretched between the historic properties of 104 East Main Street and 110 East Main Street (affectionately called The Red House), we have established a wedding community offering the best in events, bridal attire, lingerie, beauty, paper and design.

110 East Main Street houses the talents of True Event , a special event designer and Jennie Fresa Beauty Library. We are blessed to share 104 East Main Street with Stonington Design and Paperie and Beneath the Gown the newly launched lingerie and foundation boutique.

The White Dress by the shore~ 104 East Main Street

the "Versailles" room on the second floor of TWDBTS

Chic by the shore~ the atelier behind The White Dress by the shore that houses our maids dresses and Stonington Design + Paperie

The Red House ~ 110 East Main Street

True Event ~ An event planning design Studio

The treatment room at the Jennie Fresa Beauty Library

We feel so incredibly blessed to have such wonderful friends in the industry that supported us in this huge celebration~ to toast with us as guests and as sponsors of the event. We thank all of the event sponsors below for making Sunday a huge success.

• Betty Parri of Perfect Parties, and her amazing crew crafted an incredible display of stationary and passed savory Hors D'oeuvres and sweet treats throughout the afternoon. Also showcasing the talents of her in house pastry chef, with a gorgeous collection of cakes that were designed and presented in the spirit of the four seasons.

• The uber talented, Yumiko of Hana Floral Design, totally went above and beyond to decorate each one of our spaces and the tent. The arrangements were crafted in the theme and design of each space and season. Absolutely gorgeous!

• Geof Gordon of Photobooth Planet kept the crowd entertained as they got together to take photos in his old school, fabulous photobooth. A huge hit at every event and defiantly the talk of this one!

• Chamard Vineyards treated guests to a tasting of their impressive portfolio of local wines. The winery is just a short trip up the road from Wedding Row.

• Rentals Unlimited provided the fabulous linens and rentals throughout the properties and Sperry Tents set up two of their tents in between the houses, showcasing their gorgeous blue star tent.

• Elan Artists and the talented ladies of Loukoum, an accordion and violin/cello duo, played as guests came in and out of the tent. They were not only absolutely adorable and super sweet but the sound that they created was brilliant. With a unique sound and combination of instruments they are the perfect accent of music for any special occasion and we were so lucky to have them be a part of our opening.

• Lastly a huge thank you to Anna Sawin who captured all of the details so perfectly in a portfolio of pictures that will always mark November 1st as a day to remember.
  
  Continue to follow our blog for additional special events at Wedding Row!
  

xoxo, TWD

sample sale!

This is one sale not to be missed! We have an incredible assortment of gowns from top designers including ~ Priscilla of Boston, Judd Waddell, Modern Trousseau and Nicole Miller priced up to 70% off their original retail price. They are so pristine and gorgeous, you won't believe they are samples!!!

Don't miss your opportunity to get a stunning gown at an incredible value. Schedule an appointment during our special store hours this week:

Wednesday 11/4 10-7

Thursday 11/5 12-8

Friday 11/6 10-7

Saturday 11/7 10-4

Following are some important tips for sample sale shopping~

• A sample sale should not be your first gown shopping experience. In order to take full advantage of the sale, you should come into it knowing the type of silhouette that is most flattering on you.
  

• Be prepared to pay in full. We do not accept deposits on samples. They must be paid for in full at the time of purchase.
  

• Limit the number of opinions. Only bring people with you who understand your personal sense of style and vision for your day, and who can aid you in your decision process. There are no 'hold's or returns at sample sales, so you need to make a definitive decison and be comfortable with it.
  

• Sample gowns either can be taken home with you when purchased or we will store them at our boutique for you for a $50 storage fee. The gown can be brought back to us when alterations are due to begin.

We also have an amazing assortment of attendants dresses for sale~ priced at $50 and $100! They are perfect for bridesmaids, mothers or as a rehearsal dinner dress. We have an assortment of sizes from size 4 - 12 for maids and up to size 18 for moms!

Below we took inspiration from Martha Stewart and showed how you could create a similiar look for your maids with our sample sale collection ~ and all of the dresses are $50!!!!

Call 860.669.4596 to scheudle an appointment to view our sample collection.

xoxo, TWD