wedding row wednesday~ Boudior Shoots

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we thought it the appropriate time to blog about boudoir shoots.

 Historically known as a private suite near the bedchamber of an elegant woman, the "boudoir" salon has been present in art, from paintings to photography worldwide for ages.  Today's photographers have taken an old tradition of capturing a women in her private "boudoir" and updated it by allowing brides to celebrate their beauty and to be empowered by it. A boudoir session is a wonderful and intimate gift to give your betrothed as a wedding, anniversary or valentine's gift!  

Beneath the Gown, wedding row member and our counterpart at The White Dress by the shore provided all of the stunning lingerie in these images. This is THE place to go to get yourself outfitted for your boudoir shoot.

The images below are by two Connecticut photographers who have truely mastered this craft!

Raw Photo Design

Raw Photo Design

Raw Photo Design

Raw Photo Design

Raw Photo Design

Raw Photo Design

Carrie Roseman

Carrie Roseman

Raw Photo Design

Raw Photo Design

Credits~

Photography: Carrie Roseman  and  Raw Photo Design

Lingerie: Beneath the Gown

Accessories: The White Dress by the Shore

xoxo., TWD

wedding row wednesday- whipping those brows into shape!

Ladies, before or after your appointment at our Modern Trousseau trunk show this weekend, be sure to stop next door at Jennie Fresa's beauty library!  Jennie will be offering complimentary eye brow shaping from 11-4 on Friday and Saturday in her adorable studio that is all decked out for the holidays!

While you are there, don't forget to pick up a new lipstick for the season from Jennie's incredible cosmetics line... my favorite shade is "Lacquer".

xoxo, TWD

save the date

a gallery of inspiration

Wedding Row and Venetucci Home present A Gallery of Inspiration-inspiration for your wedding, home and lifestyle

image shot by Robert Norman and styled by Wedding Row at Venetucci Home

The wedding mavens of Wedding Row in Clinton are joining forces with the interior design experts of Venetucci Home in Westbrook, to create an evening of inspiration for those interested in wedding, fashion or home décor.

On October 27th from 6-9pm, Venetucci Home will be hosting a cocktail party along with the members of Wedding Row. The event will showcase vignettes of furniture that will be staged as inspiration for your wedding, home or lifestyle.

We will be using different furniture and interior vignettes designed by Venetucci Home to set the inspiration for a wedding, your home or lifestyle. Each vignette will have a mood board designed by Sarah True of True Event and include such elements as a wedding gown, a bouquet of flowers, stationary pieces, and even a wedding cake—all that incorporate the feel of the vignette.

Our goal is to show that design inspiration can come from anywhere. Even with our wedding focus, guests will garner inspiration that they can apply to their homes and lifestyle. It will be a night for anyone interested in fashion and interior design.

To rsvp to the October 27th event, contact True Event at Becca@trueevent.com.

Haven't heard of Wedding Row?

East Main Street in Clinton, Connecticut has become “Wedding Row” and is bursting with all things bridal! Stretched between the historic properties of 104 and 110 East Main Street, we have established a wedding community offering the best in bridal events, beauty, wedding attire, lingerie, paper and design.

As you step inside the enchanting  environments at 104 and 110 East Main Street you'll fall in love with your wedding. . .

104 East Main Street

Beneath the Gown, is a bridal lingerie boutique offering an exquisite collection of exclusive designer lingerie labels featuring French European couture fine laces and exquisite hand-made silks perfect for honeymoon, special events or every day. Services include complimentary, professional bra fittings and an in-house custom design service where Josie Jolon, the company’s founder can customize or custom create the perfect foundation to suit any body type, gown type or personal style.

The White Dress by the shore, an upscale bridal boutique offers couture gowns and chic accessories for brides, mothers, and maids in the quaint atmosphere of an antique home. Beth Chapman, former vice president of merchandising for Ann Taylor, opened the boutique in 2004.

Stonington Design+Paperie is a full service graphic design studio that specializes in creating couture invitations and announcements celebrating life’s landmark events. In addition, the firm has over twenty years of experience creating communications that range from logos to entire identity programs, marketing brochures to special event promotions, blogs to websites.

110 East Main Street

True Event is all about creating memorable, personal experiences. Founded by Sarah True, an event designer that began her career in New York City with years of experience working and exploring all areas of the event industry. At True Event you'll work with designers, not just coordinators who oversee the logistics of an event. With the belief that every client is unique, every True Event is created through a personalized process. And as a boutique planning service each True Event is produced one at a time, ensuring attention to every last detail.

Jennie Fresa, formerly a New York city Trainer and Regional Makeup Artist for Trish McEvoy, brings her trained eye in bridal beauty to the shoreline of CT. The Beauty Library is a makeup studio and mini spa created especially for the bride to be. At the Beauty Library, brides can expect customized makeup and skin care services in a calming atmosphere. Jennie specializes in a natural look and uses her signature makeup line-JF Minerals.


Visit us at Wedding Row- Great Style in One Destination!

xoxo, TWD

be a simple stunning bride!

There is still time to RSVP  to this wonderful event!  Don't miss your opportunity to meet Karen Bussen,  author of the simple stunning series and have her sign the most recent addition to the series~  simple stunning bride...celebrating your style all the way to the big day.

The cover and images from the book were shot here at The White Dress by the shore and owner Beth Chapman contributed to the chapter on selecting your wedding gown.  Here is a sneak peak at a few of the top tips:

1.  "Secure your wedding date and venue before you select a dress."
2.  "Set a budget that includes the extras, like foundation garments, alterations and accessories."
3.  "In selecting your wedding attire reflect your personal styles, not the trends."
4.  "Skip the entourage- bring only a couple of people who are close to you to limit opinions."

To read more of Beth's tips and Karen's other words of wisdom, join us on June 9th from 6-9 when you can purchase the book! During the event you can also enter to win a one on one planning session with Karen during a quaint lunch at the historic bee and thisle inn.

At the event we will also be kicking off our Modern Trousseau trunk show that runs June 10th -13th by appointment.  Designer Callie Tein will be on hand to launch her 2011 collection.

It will be a fun evening of fashion, delicious food and all things bridal!  Don't miss it!

xoxo, TWD

wedding row wednesday

It's been a while since our last wedding row wednesday post, but this one is worth the wait!

Visit Jennie Fresa's Beauty Library located in the red house next to The White Dress from 11-4 on March 27th and receive a COMPLIMENTARY paraffin hand treatment! With your hand treatment, you can also enter to win a FREE fassage treatment, valued at $90. Drawing to be held on April 5th.

What is a fassage you ask? It is a head to toe experience- a 1 hour treatment that includes a soothing foot soak, paraffin hand treatment, deep cleansing facial with enzyme mask, and a stress-relieving massage for the arms, hands, feet and decollete- in one word- HEAVEN!

xoxo, TWD

great press

A great article was written about The White Dress and Wedding Row in The Shoreline Times.

Click here to view the article.

image by Justin Marantz

xoxo, TWD

wedding row wednesday~ happy 1st anniversary!

Brides struggle with what to get their hubbies as a 1st anniversary gift, as the traditional gift for year one is paper! Josie Jolon of Beneath the gown has solved that quandry!! Custom made lingerie out of paper!!!

She made this adorable set of bra and crotchless (gasp!) panties for Jennie Fresa for her 1st anniversary gift!

It will be one gift that your husband will never forget!

xoxo, TWD

wedding row wednesday~ the fassage

Jennie Fresa has introduced an amazing new service that is a MUST for any bride preparing for her wedding AND it makes a great gift! Having experienced the pure heaven for myself, I felt the need to share for wedding row wednesday!

Introducing the FASSAGE: Available exclusively at the Beauty Library.

.....A few years ago, every evening at 6:30, Jennie would find herself briskly walking up Lexington Avenue. Jennie found her stride here, working with makeup maven Trish McEvoy. Often, as Jennie pushed along passed the bakeries, boutiques, and shops that line the blocks from Saks Fifth Avenue to her 80th street studio apartment, she would detour into a quaint, neighborhood salon. A neck massage would melt away the stresses of the workday. A pedicure could empower her for a night on the town. Or, a luxurious facial transformed the working gal into the glamour girl. Often, Jennie fantasized about combining all of her favorite indulgences into one specialized treatment. And, so, the Fassage was born!

The FASSAGE: $90 Holiday Special: $72

A head to toe experience- 1 hour treatment includes a soothing foot soak with essential oils, paraffin hand treatment, deep cleansing facial with enzyme mask, and stress-relieving massage of the feet, legs, hands, arms and decoltee.

20% off all services at the Beauty Library, including the FASSAGE, Makeup Lessons, Brow Shaping and JF Mineral product purchases of $100 or more.

Offer good through December 27th, 2009

Gift Certificates are available.

Call 917.573.8100 to schedule your appointment!

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

The talented Carrie Roseman did a boudior shoot in our store yesterday featuring the amazing lingerie of our very own Josie Jolon of Beneath the gown.

Following are the words from Carrie's blog post launching a few of her images~ Beneath the gown is.....

handmade couture and fine European Lingerie...
a sexiness that tingles you head to toe...
a sexy surprise for someone...
or just for you to slink your way through your day...
custom-fitted...attention to detail and texture and fit...
the best lingerie from the most heart-felt designer, fabricator, and creative spirit that I've met so far...
Beneath the Gown is Josie Jolon.

Her shop is located in Clinton, CT right above the White Dress by the Shore on the second floor. Josie's collection is breath-taking and emits the essence of woman like no other. Her bouncy spirit and warming manner immediately takes you in and delivers not only a shopping experience, but also personal, caring one-on-one customer service. As a provider of professional bra fittings and lingerie wedding consultations, Josie also makes time to fit the girl looking for that special something to put that little swing in her hips and strut in her stilettoes. Josie is one of the featured vendors at the upcoming Wedding Row event this Sunday 1-4pm, located at 104 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413. And I'm so excited that my photographs of her gorgeous lingerie will featured in her shop! Some of the following images will be on display at Beneath the Gown. Get ready for sexy, artsy, and beauty...

xoxo, TWD

wedding row wednesday

Frequently on Wednesdays, we will provide a tip from one of the members of wedding row.

Today we thought we'd take a moment to introduce one of our new neighbors on wedding row—jennie fresa beauty library—this makeup guru from new york city has created a personalized beauty experience with a modern approach.

Jennie’s signature is a natural, pared down ‘no-make up’ make up look. and i can tell you from personal experience she has created the perfect beauty destination. Her new JF mineral line is featured in the shop along with a bevy of beauty services for brides and women alike.

Jennie also shared her wedding row wednesday's tip of the day. . . a list of items to carry in a purse on your wedding day:

•touch-up lipstick or gloss

•pressed powder and puff or blotting papers

•tissues and eye drops

•mints

•mini nail file and a few pins


Hope you'll come meet her and all our neighbors on wedding row at our open house on november 1st. ~you can rsvp here.

xoxo, TWD

introducing wedding row

Main Street in Clinton, Connecticut has become “Wedding Row” and is now bursting with all things bridal.

Join The White Dress by the shore and Stonington Design+Paperie for an open house on Sunday, November 1st, as we celebrate the arrival of three talented studios to our neighborhood—Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, True Event and Beneath the Gown.

From 1 to 4pm, each of the five shops will be open for merriment. Mix and mingle with brides, friends and the industry's finest experts while enjoying savory treats from the talented gourmands at Perfect Parties and the latest vintage compliments of Clinton’s own Chamard Vineyards. As you step inside the historic properties at 104 and 110 East Main Street you'll fall in love with your wedding. . .

104 East Main Street

About Beneath the Gown
Beneath the Gown, is a bridal lingerie boutique offering an exquisite collection of exclusive designer lingerie labels featuring French European couture fine laces and exquisite hand-made silks perfect for honeymoon, special events or every day. Services include complimentary, professional bra fittings and an in-house custom design service where Josie Jolon, the company’s founder can customize or custom create the perfect foundation to suit any body type, gown type or personal style.

About The White Dress by the Shore
The White Dress by the shore, an upscale bridal boutique offers couture gowns and chic accessories for brides, mothers, and maids in the quaint atmosphere of an antique home. Beth Chapman, former vice president of merchandising for Ann Taylor, opened the boutique in 2004.

About Stonington Design + Paperie
Stonington Design+Paperie is a full service graphic design studio that specializes in creating couture invitations and announcements celebrating life’s landmark events. In addition, the firm has over twenty years of experience creating communications that range from logos to entire identity programs, marketing brochures to special event promotions, blogs to websites.

110 East Main Street

About True Event
Founded by Sarah True, an event designer that began her career in New York City with years of experience working and exploring all areas of the event industry. True Event is a full service event design and coordination studio. We are designers who coordinate events, not just coordinators who oversee the logistics of an event. We are a boutique in that we produce one event at a time. At True Event we believe each client is unique and create custom packages for each of our clients through a personalized process. Experienced event design and coordination, custom packages, personalized planning, a comfortable and fun experience and producing unique events is what True Event is all about.

About Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Jennie Fresa, formerly a New York city Trainer and Regional Makeup Artist for Trish McEvoy, brings her trained eye in bridal beauty to the shoreline of CT. The Beauty Library is a makeup studio and mini spa created especially for the bride to be. At the Beauty Library, brides can expect customized makeup and skin care services in a calming atmosphere. Jennie specializes in a natural look and uses her signature makeup line-JF Minerals.

Additional Event Sponsors
We are also grateful for the generosity of the following talents-
Hana Floral Design
Sperry Tents
Elan Artists
Rentals Unlimited


To join the Wedding Row festivities on Sunday, November 1st from 1-4, kindly click here to RSVP

Photo credits~ Carla Ten Eyck, Daisy Schenk, Carrie Roseman, Tobi Morris

xoxo, TWD