Mary Malone of Brides By Mary - January 19, 2012

Wedding Day Hair Tips

1. Get with your hairstylist as soon as you have set a date for your wedding. Popular stylist can book up quickly especially during the busy summer months. I recommend that you choose a stylist that can accommodate on-site services. Timing is crucial on wedding day and you need a schedule. Know ahead of time how long it will take to style your hair and if anyone else in the wedding party will need services.

2. Have a trial run with the hairstyle you have chosen for wedding day and remember to bring anything you will be wearing in your hair. This is helpful to assure you will be pleased and know how much time and all supplies that will be needed to achieve your look. Take pictures of your finished look from all angels to get every view.

3. On wedding day everyone getting their hair styled should wear a button up shirt so they can change easily without messing up their hair.

4. An updo is a sure way to look sophisticated and regal on your wedding day. While a half up half down style is also great for round or square shaped faces because it can give a slimmer illusion. This style is still as elegant as an updo but less formal.

5. Days before the wedding is not the time to hot oil or deep condition your hair. This is also not the time to change your hair color or experiment with a different cut. You should discuss these changes with your hairstylist weeks in advance.

To find out more about Mary and her company, Brides by Mary, you can veiw her website at: bridesbymary.com

Kelly Stack - January 14, 2012

Enchanted Brides Bridal Show Recap

Thursday night, January 5th's show was a complete and total success, from the 100+ brides who attended to the gorgeous, elaborately decorated booths by our fabulous vendors. From pintuck linens to decadently frosted cupcakes, the Hutton Hotel's ballroom and adjacent halls were decked out to the nines. Brides and their guests sampled delicacies such as the Loveless Cafe's dessert biscuits and Monell's rich artichoke dip. Tablescapes with towering mercury glass candlesticks and vases with overflowing floral displays colored the room brightly. The emerging trend of glass bubble votive displays suspended from the ceiling was coupled with hanging orchid blooms at Elliott Events' booth.

Geny's Weddings and Events / Signature Cakes

Fashion Show, Vera Wang, Karen Hendrix, Bridal Warehouse

Then there was fashion that dazzled the audience. The runway show featured over the top bridal gowns, fashion forward bridesmaid dresses, and tuxedos. There was a style for every bride and groom.

To all the brides who came and joined us, thank you for your continued support of Enchanted Brides! Also, we would like to thank our show sponsors: Classic Party Rentals and Grand Avenue

Remember to mark your calendars for The Inspired Bride show {an interactive bridal show/inspiration showroom hybrid} at Houston Station on Sunday, January 15th from 2 to 5. You may register for the event here!

Images by Ace Photography

Kelly Stack - January 5, 2012

Honeymoon Planning at Nashville's Enchanted Brides Bridal Show at the Hutton Hotel

Arguably the best part of getting married {besides spending the rest of your life with your beloved, of course!} is the opportunity to go on an incredible vacation after you say "I do!" From couples' massages to all-inclusive meals and drinks, what could be more appealing than a traditional tropical honeymoon?

The Sandals Lady a honeymoon travel agency with 17+ years of experience in planning, will be onsite at the Enchanted Brides Bridal Show this Thursday to help you select the perfect Caribbean resort for your vacation! Accommodating your budget and offering services at no additional cost to you, The Sandals Lady's mother-and-daughter staff has visited each and every Sandals resort and attended training sessions and seminars to ensure the quality and satisfaction of all their clients. Sandals' 13 resorts are located on five of the Caribbean's most idyllic islands and boast of "pristine white-sand beaches, action-adventure water parks, specialty restaurants, swim-up pool bars, scuba and water-skiing, and personal butler services." The Sandals Lady has been named the "Best of the Best Sandals Agency" and totes several other accolades for its outstanding service.

Come to the Hutton Hotel tonight to see for yourself why a "luxury-included honeymoon" is oh-so-desirable! From your very own honeymoon concierge to breakfast in bed and chilled wine awaiting your arrival, kick back together on secluded beaches after your big day at a Sandals Resort, and let The Sandals Lady make all the arrangements!

We'll see you at the Enchanted Brides Bridal Show tonight, January 5th, 2012 at the Hutton Hotel! Bring your honey and prepare to plan your most memorable vacation together with The Sandals Lady! For more information about the show click here.

Kelly Stack - January 4, 2012

All that Glitters at Nashville's
Enchanted Brides Bridal Show

So you're in love with that dazzling sparkler on your left ring finger. He finally "put a ring on it," and both of you are thinking, "Now what?" Come to the Hutton Hotel this Thursday, January 5th, to answer all your questions from What food will we serve? to What kind of wedding band will he wear? From cakes to dresses and so much more, hop on over and let Enchanted Brides do all the legwork for you!

Franklin's Platinum Jewelers will be onsite, ready to show you what gorgeous wedding ring will perfectly complement that engagement stone you can't keep your eyes off of. Offering a wide selection of gorgeous rings {as well as necklaces & earrings} in a variety of new and antique styles, Platinum has something for everyone - and in the best prices you can find! They also offer brides and grooms the option of "creating their own ring" or engraving for a personal touch!.

Custom bridal jeweler Jill's Regalia will be also be present at the show. Whether you're looking for stunning earrings for your bridesmaids or "something blue" for you, Jill's Regalia has exactly what you're looking for! Be it beautiful in delicate pearl drop earrings or a pretty little crystal hair comb, Jill's Regalia can customize your entire bridal party's accessories to match your wedding colors and personal style!

We'll see you at the Enchanted Brides Bridal Show tomorrow night, January 5th, 2012 at the Hutton Hotel! Bring a bridesmaid and let her peruse the gorgeous finds that complement that perfect ring of yours! Pre-register here. or call 615.297.7980!

Kelly Stack - January 3, 2012

So Delicious They'll Never Forget It!

An aspect of weddings that guests rarely forget is the food served to them! While your friends and family are present to celebrate the monumental event of your life and wish you years of happiness and love, you should still keep in mind the fact that they have traveled hundreds - sometimes thousands - of miles to be there for you, purchased gifts to stock your future home, oftentimes booked a hotel room to be there for all the week's activities, and sacrificed a number of other pleasantries out of love and support for you. The least you can do is give them a comfortable wedding experience with good food!

Fortunately for you, we've done all the legwork and are bringing you the best of Nashville's catering businesses for you to sample and enjoy.

From Chef's Market's couture-cuisine style foods {think old favorites revamped!} to

Monell's good old Southern dishes {like Mama used to make}, and

Ribbons of Chocolate's famous chocolate and caramel fountains {plus a sampling of delicious hors d'ouevres and more!} to

Loveless Barn's renowned biscuits and hearty home-cookin'... we have pulled together some top-notch vendors for you to sample and delight in.

So come hungry to our Enchanted Brides Bridal Show Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at the Hutton Hotel! We'll be there from 5 to 9 PM, so wrangle up your fiance and come find your future wedding caterer! Pre-register here. or call 615.297.7980!

Kelly Stack - January 2, 2012

Relive Your Wedding Day Through Photography

One of the first things you should consider after getting engaged is who will be documenting your wedding day! Photography will be one of the few tangible elements you'll take with you after you walk away from your wedding reception. Certain unforgettable moments will be forever burned into your memory, but photography and videography allow you to relive ALL the moments from your special day-- including the ones you may not remember or may not have even seen in the hubbub of it all. At the Enchanted Brides Bridal Show January 5th, you'll have the chance to meet and review the work of several talented area photographers. Here's a sneak peek!

Image by: Ace Photography

Image by: Betsy Butler Photography

Image by: Jessie Holloway Photography

Image by: Amanda Rigby Photography

The Enchanted Brides Bridal Show will be held Thursday, January 5th, 2012 from 5 - 9PM at the Hutton Hotel in downtown Nashville. Pre-register here. or call 615.297.7980!

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