Dear Google, Why didn't I know about your awesome planning documents a year ago? Best regards, Ann So I saw this blurb in the latest Brides magazine about Google's templates for wedding planning and I had to check them out…
Site Visit–The Views at Superstition
When we first meet brides, we always like to hear about the details of their wedding, including where the ceremony and reception will be held. With hundreds of options in the valley, it's tough for us to know each and…
Strut Adds Liz Love’s Custom Bridal Jewelry
Today we got in our first stock of Liz Love Collections jewelry. While you can purchase any of the earrings, necklaces and bracelets that we have in stock, Liz really specializes in custom jewelry. So you can start with what…
Why Do Wedding Dress Sizes Run So Small?!
Boy, we sure wish we had the answer to this one. We think wedding dresses should run BIG for that little ego boost we all need sometimes. But they don't. In fact, you could go up FOUR SIZES in your…
Pillows are Pasee – Try a Wedding Ring Bowl
The May issue of Brides magazine reports that wedding ring bowls are the newest trend for weddings. So instead of a pillow, your ring bearer carries a customized bowl. Check out this one I found on Etsy (hey, Etsy is…
Austin Models the Justin Alexander Ballgown
Awhile back I posted about how I was drooling over the new Justin Alexander ballgowns that we just received. And I posted pictures from their website to show you my favorites. Well, I had the opportunity to put a plus…
Beautiful Bride with a Big Heart–Meet Sarah B.
Sarah B. came in Tuesday with her mom, Barbara. They had driven up from Tucson to do some dress shopping. But, actually, Sarah has traveled much farther for this wedding planning session; she came all the way from Uganda. Yes, Uganda….
Strut Bridal Salon Featured on Deal Diva Bridal Guide
Strut recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sue Robinson of Deal Diva Bridal Guide. Her blog features ways that brides can throw a spectacular wedding on a smaller budget. Sue called us to say that many of her readers…
Happy Dance–Justin Alexander Wedding Dresses Are In!
Picture Snoopy… When he gets really happy his little dog feet turn into flippers that propel him into the air–his own little "happy dance", long before that term was coined. That was me, last night, when my favorite UPS guy…
Plus Size Models on the Cover of French Elle–Oo la la!
We're always on the lookout for positive images of plus size women in the media. We came across an article about the French Elle magazineputting plus size models on their cover for the first time ever. When I saw the…
How Soon Should I Shop for My Wedding Dress?
Alright, ladies. You read the magazines and have heard it from friends. The standard answer is ONE YEAR before your wedding. Yikes! Wait, don’t panic (yet). I have lots of summer brides coming in now, and many of them want…
Best Jackets and Boleros for Wedding Dresses
Girls, we know you love your curves. And the lucky person you’re marrying definitely loves them, too! But sometimes we have extra curves that we don’t want to put on display. I know, I hear it from you all the time–upper…