Thursday, January 19, 2017

The Dickens Wedding

Couple: Al and Courtney Dickens

Wedding Date: August 6, 2016

Location: Jones Chapel at Meredith College, Raleigh, NC

The Wedding Dress: Stella York, style 6125

Photography: Ally & Bobby Willix Fine Art Photography

More Details: Al and I knew we wanted a traditional wedding, but we didn’t really have a theme other than utilizing the ceremony location and all the beautiful greenery around the chapel. We kept everything very simple, using florals and greenery to decorate the chapel and reception venue. We loved our team of vendors and the highlight for us was having all of our favorite people in the same room to celebrate with us and witness our marriage. It was our “Best Day Ever” and we are so grateful to the Lord for bringing us together.

My favorite part of my wedding dress was the train. I tried on around 50 dresses and had a difficult time finding a fit-and-flare that incorporated detail, a train and the back I was looking for. After going to New York Bride & Groom of Raleigh and finding this dress, I knew it was the one within a few moments.







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Willowby by Watters: Wedding Dress Perfection

New York Bride & Groom offers a stunning array of wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and a full rental tuxedo department. Add in a wide variety of accessory options and the most knowledgeable Bridal Consultants to assist you, and it’s easy to see why we are the premier bridal salon in Raleigh and across the entire Triangle.

Ladies love to browse through our exquisite bridal gowns from the top designers in the industry. The Willowby by Watters wedding dresses highlighted here are just a sample of the stunning garments we carry. But, what a beautiful sampling they are!

Willowby by Watters, style Cora: Our featured dress (pictured above) is beautifully crafted in Beaded Lace and Stretch Satin. This fit-and-flare gown has a modified sweetheart neckline and lace straps. On the back, Beaded Lace placed on Illusion Tulle completes the look for added impact on the big day. The chapel train adds luxurious drama.

Here’s a bit of Watters’ background info and design philosophy straight from the source:

Unsurpassed Beauty: At Watters, luxurious fabrics, exquisite details, and flattering, feminine silhouettes are essential. We only do gorgeous.

Our Story: 30 years ago, Vatana Watters made a few dresses for friends and family, and found herself in demand. By the late 1980s, Watters had become a leading brand in bridal. Today it is a multi-tiered, global enterprise serving the needs of diverse brides and bridal parties worldwide. Vatana remains the head and the heart of it all, passionately leading the design team in a truly collaborative effort.

Our Home: We design, hand-detail, and ship every dress from our headquarters in Dallas, Texas, USA.

The Artist’s Hand: Our in-house designers personally place the most intricate details of our gowns, because there are no substitutes for artistry and craft.

We Love Love: We’re inspired every day by your real-life romance, and passionate about our role in your perfect wedding experience. See more at Watters

Wedding Dress Shopping: The Earlier, the Better

Your wedding gown is one of the most important components of your big day. Give yourself plenty of time to make the perfect choice, avoid shipping delays or having to rush to complete the alterations in time. As soon as your venue and the style of your wedding is decided, we recommend coming in to start perusing our sensational collection. Why not make it a group event and bring the entire gang? You want to ensure that your groom, the bridesmaids and the groomsmen are all dressed ideally to be captured forever in your wedding photos. Our separate tuxedo department is located under the same roof but it gives the men their own space so they feel comfortable shopping too.

This advice on being timely with your dress shopping makes the point well:

Start Early

Most brides-to-be are surprised to hear you’ll need at least six to eight months to get your gown — and that’s if you’re really decisive. If you’re not really sure what you want, or are a picky shopper, it’s best to start looking eight to 10 months before your wedding date. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time; waiting until the last minute may limit your selection of dresses, or force you to make a quick decision you may regret later. As soon as you’ve found your dream dress, allow at least eight weeks for alterations. Continue reading at Watters

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Willowby by Watters, style Aundin: This is the dress for the it-girl in all of us. With a stunning head-to-toe Adella Stretch Lace, neither comfort nor style is compromised. The star of this gown is the bold open back with thoughtfully placed straps that draw the eye and a sweep train that adds a bridal touch.

Get to know a little more about the design genius behind Watters in this post from The Knot:

For over 20 years, Vatana Watters has created beautiful and affordable designs that graced the weddings of brides across the globe. Her inspirations emanate from her experience on both coasts and desire to reflect the spirit of the times. Vatana Watters continues to be intimately and passionately involved in designing and overseeing the production of every style. She recognizes that design is where it begins, but not where it ends. Additional details at The Knot

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Willowby by Watters, style Bianca Corset: This soft, delicate corset features our Rae Lace in Antique. It can be worn either over a skirt, or tucked in to create the perfect bridal look. It’s paired here with Watters’ Grace Skirt and Roxanne Belt.

NYB&G: Superior Customer Service, Inspired Designs, Popular Pricing

Purchasing from the top bridal salon in the region takes the guesswork and stress out of your wedding dress shopping experience. We can help you with every aspect of the wedding dress process: selection, alterations and preservation after the ceremony. Bring your entourage and your cameras into our large bridal suites, because we welcome both. We take pride in being different from other bridal salons, which is also why we never require an appointment to shop. After many successful years serving couples from across the Carolinas, we know we are doing things right. Stop by the salon today and experience the NYB&G difference for yourself. We’ll be here ready to assist you.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

NYB&G Is the Place To Discover Your Bridal Style

Wedding dress shopping is supposed to be fun. At least, that is what we believe here at New York Bride and Groom of Raleigh. We provide the bride and groom, as well as the entire wedding party, with a stress-free shopping experience and a vast selection of designer wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and rental tuxedos in our spacious modern luxury salon. It’s easy to see why we are the premier bridal shop in the Triangle.

Wtoo Bridal, style Bellavista (12608): Our featured gown (pictured above) has an illusion sweetheart neckline with lace-appliqued bodice. Lace motifs adorn dotted net on the ball gown skirt. Finished with dotted net buttons to the waist and a chapel train. Also available without lace motifs on the skirt (style 12608P).

If you need a little help tapping into your inner bride, we came across a couple of fun quizzes that may give you some wedding dress inspiration. Plus, narrowing down your silhouette preferences ahead of time can provide some loose guidelines for dress shopping. Feel free to bring your quiz results to the salon with you. We can use them to help you find the wedding dress of your dreams. The quizzes can be found here and here.

Sensational Style for Every Bride

NYB&G offers an array of gowns from fine designers such as: Allure Bridals, Essense of Australia, Maggie Sottero, Justin Alexander, Madison James, Mori Lee, Stella York, Sincerity, Kenneth Winston, Rebecca Ingram, Wtoo, Allure Couture and others. Our bridal consultants are passionate about helping everyone who walks into our store find their ultimate wedding ensemble. When you shop with us, our inspired designs and popular pricing will make you feel you feel like you’ve won the bridal lottery.

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Essense of Australia, style D2262: An updated silhouette for the traditional bride, this lace wedding dress with illusion back from Essense of Australia is simply dreamy. Featuring organic lace, the sweetheart neckline of this style extends beautifully into a slight cap sleeve that frames the face perfectly. A diamond-shape illusion back highlights the back of the gown, while layers of lace-detailed tulle give the train a perfect soft and unique texture. A soft scattering of sequins throughout the gown gives it a subtle shimmer and completes the look. The back of this gown zips up beneath fabric buttons. Available in plus sizes.

Experiment With Different Silhouettes

Don’t feel discouraged if your reflection in the bridal suite doesn’t match the tattered magazine clippings you’ve been carrying around in your purse for months. It’s very common to fall in love with a gown in a photo and then realize once you have it on that it doesn’t look or feel as fetching on you thought it would. No worries, ladies. Our expert bridal consultants can help you hone in on the features you love and those you’re not thrilled with to make some wonderful recommendations. Trying on a variety of dress styles will help you broaden your vision and open up to a variety of beautiful possibilities.

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Mori Lee, style 8107: Glamorous fit and flare wedding dress featuring crystal beaded embroidery on tulle. The dramatic open back is accented with covered button detail. Available colors: White/Silver, Ivory/Silver, Light Gold/Silver (pictured).

Bridegrooms & Bridesmaids Welcome

Don’t forget that New York Bride & Groom is a full-service bridal salon. Don’t leave the men or your bridesmaids at home. Make it a group shopping event. The guys can browse in our separate Tuxedo Department while the ladies shimmy into a bevy of different dresses. NYB&G truly is your one-stop wedding shop in the Triangle. We look forward to serving you soon.

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