At our most recent event with Asare Event Planning, SLiCE was kind enough to provide our brides with samples of their cake flavors in the form of mini cupcakes. Check out the pretty display: I remember tasting key lime, lemon, raspberry,…
China’s Labor Problems–What That Means for Brides and Wedding Dresses
Many of you have probably read about China’s labor issues, with workers striking for higher pay. If you’ve been in Strut lately, we’ve talked to you about it because it is impacting our order times for wedding dresses, and we believe that…
Something Blue… And Sparkly!
Even as a not-so-traditional bride, I still wanted to follow the old "something old, something new" tradition, complete with a sixpence that was my mom's (alas, we pinned it in my dress, because the shoes were uncomfortable enough without a…
Pattis Wedding Dress on “Say Yes to the Dress”
Did you see the Say Yes to the Dress "Dad Episode" on July 2nd? It highlighted dad-daughter relationships and was pretty sweet (especially when the big guy cried) to see dads go wedding dress shopping with their "little girls". The first bride, a curvy…
Light Up Your Wedding Night
So many Phoenix area brides get married outside. Probably because the weather will probably be just perfect between October and April, and there are so many incredible places to tie the knot. From golf courses and resorts, to the zoo…
New Ways to Say “I Do”!
Unity candles have been around for a long time. Then came sand ceremonies, where the bride and groom each pour sand (usually of a different color) into one shared container to show they've become one. But here are a few…
Three Dimensional Escort Cards–An Easy Twist on a Classic
I've seen escort cards dangling from branches and trees, wedged in bits of cork or bright limes, and placed in trays of sand or beans. And I still love the classic "pinned to a board" with a charm or tag attached,…
Wedding Bouquet Trends–Cascades Are Back!
Fair warning: you will feel like the 80s have returned when I tell you that cascade wedding bouquets are back! The good news is that giant shoulders have not returned to wedding dresses, so you won't look totally retro if you…
Need a Gift Idea? Try Custom Hand Stamped Jewelry
I'm always on the lookout for interesting gift ideas, especially if they're "different". I saw some photos of customized jewelry from the vintage pearl and really fell in love with it (plus their website is one of the cutest. ever)….
Personalized Panties for an Extra-Special Wedding Night
If you made me say what I think the biggest trend is weddings is right now, I'd have to say it's personalization. It's not just about a pretty invite; it's an invite that expresses your interests (or tells your love…
How to Save Time & Money When Planning Your Wedding–Free Info Session
Last fall when I was planning my wedding I often wished there were two or three of me to help with research, site visits, etc. And that was for a small wedding in a small town. Since I've been in…
Ann Plays Favorites: Allure 8722
Most of our Strut brides know that I have favorite dresses (often what's new in the store… but since I hand-pick dresses, they're kinda all my faves, like little children…). I just got in this Allure wedding dress two weeks…