We frequently get phone calls asking if we rent wedding gowns, which is a popular choice in some areas of Los Angeles, for example. It's a great idea for some brides who want a couture wedding gown but may have…
7 Great Things About Photo Booths
Once thought of as a passing fancy, we're convinced that photo booths are here to stay. Here are seven great things about them: They help document your awesome night. Yep, you won't be there for every moment. You may not…
Ideas for Your Black & White Wedding
I love the crisp, clean look of a black and white wedding. It's such a versatile trend–you can go spare and modern or add some vintage accents for a warmer feel. It's a blank slate that you can totally make…
Wedding Dresses on the Scottsdale Runway!
We recently participated in the wedding dress runway show at the Arizona Bridal Affair at the Chaparral Suites and Resorts in Scottsdale. It turned out to be an uncharacteristically warm day, so we were happy to be under the tent, showing…
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…
Vendor Review: Snap Booth Photos
We were at a networking event where Snap Booth Photos set up a booth. I'm not a big fan of having my photo taken, but Mike was so fun and nice that Pam and I were easily convinced to get…
Vendor Report: Noah’s in Chandler
One of the best parts of my job is hearing from brides all of their wedding day details, from unusual footwear to funky cakes. I love learning about different wedding venues around the valley and state, and why brides have…
Favorite New Wedding Dress: Allure 8713
Our fall wedding dresses are starting to arrive, so that means that they must be tried on! Pam and both I fell in love with this new wedding gown by Allure. It's one of my favorite dropped waist styles. You can…
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…
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…
