I'm the first to admit that I'm not real up on makeup trends. And, to be honest, the folks at Sephora always have to give me tips on whatever new thing I'm buying (don't be afraid to ask–they are the…
Outdoor Brides–Save Your Shoes!
As a bridesmaid, I once wore these gorgeous white silk beaded heels with my lavender gown. And then we took photos in a park. And I could never wear them again. That's right–tromping through the grass stained the fabric beyond…
“Green” Favors and Wedding Dresses
At Strut we know that brides who are very environmentally conscious face the difficult decision whether to buy a new dress or find something gently used. We understand their desire to help reuse and conserve. But for those brides that…
Spring 2011 and Beyond Brides–What’s On Your Wedding Dress Wish List?
Twice a year my partner and I go to the National Bridal Market. We're buying dresses for the upcoming season, talking to our current vendors, looking for amazing new lines, and checking out upcoming trends. My wish list for our…
FAQ: Do I Need to Wear a Petticoat or Slip Under My Wedding Dress?
Ahhh, the age old question. To petticoat or not to petticoat. Let's start with the basics, first. Strut carries three kinds of slips or petticoats to wear under your wedding dress: ball gown, a line, and mermaid. The primary reason…
Brides Against Breast Cancer
Like many people, I have family and friends whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. So when I heard about Brides Against Breast Cancer(BABC), I had to see what Strut could do to help. BABC is a nation-wide traveling wedding…
Personalized Table Banner
You all know that I think the best weddings have the details just right. Even better, they really represent the two people getting married. Who they are, what they love. When I got married, we had these cute A +…
End the “How Do You Know the Bride?” Inquiries with a Wedding Genealogy Chart!
Admit it, you've looked around a wedding or other gathering and wondered just howthat interestingly-dressed (or super cute, entertaining, funny, etc.) person could have ever met your college friend. Especially when you thought you knew all her friends! Enter the wedding genealogy…
Tips for Keeping Bar Costs Under Control
We recently had Sarah of Asare Event Planning here at the store for an informal session on how to help stay within your wedding budget. She shared a few stats with us about Phoenix area weddings: Average age getting married…
Favorite New Wedding Dress: An Elegant Ball Gown
Like a lot of curvy girls, I didn't consider a ball gown when looking for a wedding dress. I thought the material would make me look bigger than I am. Now, of course, my views are much different: I know…
Plus Size Wedding Dress Designers
I read a lot of online message boards and see the question asked all the time, "What are the names of plus size wedding dress designers?" Well, from the all of the research I've done, I've only stumbled across one…
Custom Cake Toppers Made to Look Just Like You!
The best weddings have the best details just right. So when we stumbled upon these awesome custom cake toppers, we had to share them with you. They're such a unique way to personalize your wedding! Check this out: 1. You…