We've returned from the bridal market and couldn't be more excited by the amazing wedding gowns we saw. And, of course, we're thrilled to pass on our wedding dress trend report to brides who can't wait until these gowns are…
Christina Heads North for a Cool Wedding
Christina came to Strut from Tuscon to find her wedding gown. She said she really wanted a wedding dress with straps, but she wanted it to be simple with no train because they were going out afterward. She was headed north…
The Difference Between a Seating Card and a Place Card
Ah, there's so much wedding etiquette and terminology to learn, it could drive a girl nuts! Here's a quick guide to the difference between a seating card and a place card. Seating card–Also called an escort card, it's usually at a…
Tracey’s Enchanted Sedona Wedding
Tracey and Chris were to be married at the EnchantmentResort in Sedona on May 27th, 2011, so when she came shopping at Strut, we knew we needed to find a dress fit for such a stunning locale. It was to be a…
Strut Bride Kari B. in Waist-Defining Ball Gown Wedding Dress
Kari came in to our bridal store knowing exactly what she wanted in a wedding dress: Strapless Emphasis on the waist No lace More simple, not much beading Check out how we did: We thought it was the perfect dress!…
An Up-close Look at Justin Alexander 8465
The latest magazine from The Knot features the stunning tea length wedding dress from Justin Alexander that has inspired copycat designs from nearly every other wedding gown brand. Here's a pic from the JA website: It comes in this…
Brides Magazine’s Recommendation for a Plus Size Wedding Dress
The newest Bridesmagazine shows some awesome slim wedding gowns for various shapes. They picked a gorgeous chiffon gown by Maggie Sottero for their "plus size bride". Here's the page (the plus size wedding dress is second from left): The…
A Quick Guide to Wedding Bouquets
I found this little cheat sheet on wedding bouquets in one of my wedding magazines and had to share. It's much easier to see the styles next to each other for fast comparison. Here they are: Now, we always think…
The “Grace Kelly” Dress
Pam and I make nicknames for our favorite wedding dresses. Partly it helps us out: "Hey, can you grab the 'flamenco dress' for my bride?" Other times we think these nicknames help us match a wedding dress to a bride. In…
Strut Bride Marianna P.
Marianna came to Strut from Tuscon earlier this summer. She had quite a predicament: she had already bought a dress but didn't love it. I don't even think she liked it any more. So she needed a new one. Fast….
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…
The Plunging V-Neck (woo woo, as my mom used to say)
Our last wedding dress from the Phoenix Pride Fashion Show is Anjolique 2063. Here is ChrisShaundra: This wedding gown is stunning, from the gorgeous beaded detail at the waist, to the waist-defining ruching, to the slimming (and sexy!) neckline. For my brides that…
