We hear all the time from Phoenix area brides that they dread shopping for a plus size wedding gown because they didn't think they'd be able to try on the samples in the wedding dress store. So they shopped o-line….
An Update on Wedding Dress Order Times
Alright, you summer and fall brides, you always hear you should buy your wedding dress at least six months in advance, and we heartily agree. But just in case you're wondering how late you can wait to order your wedding gown,…
Strut Bride Brittany P. in Allure Wedding Gown
We first met Brittany P. last fall. She was on crutches, from, if we remember correctly, a knee issue. So it was a challenge getting her in and out of so many gowns, but we were determined to help her…
Designer Wedding Dress Looks for Real Life Budgets
I love those magazine articles that read "Eat This Not That", where they compare two dishes and show you how you save tons of fat and calories by choosing one over the other. Not that I always follow those suggestions,…
Strut Bride Crystal G.
Strut bride Crystal was looking for an elegant wedding dress for her fall event and chose a slim cut a line gown from Eden Bridals. The gown featured small straps and a v-neck with a bit of beading just under…
2011 Wedding Flower Trends (Part 2 of 4)
The second wedding centerpiece trend our friends at Community Florist showed us is: TECHNO-GLAM Cool name aside, this wedding flower trend uses crystals, metals, glass, and brilliant, bright colors. They are often simple floral arrangements and used in more modern…
2011 Wedding Flower Trends (Part 1 of 4)
In October we hosted an event for Arizona wedding planners and presented wedding trends for the upcoming year. Our friends at Community Florist were kind enough to make some beautiful centerpieces illustrating these trends. Shelli, the owner of Community Florist, noted…
Strut Bride Raquel in an Allure Wedding Dress
Raquel was one of the first brides who ever shopped at Strut. She was also our first "serial visitor". She worked nearby and liked to have lunch at the old My Florist Cafe, so she'd often stop by and say…
Strut Bride Sarah S. in an Anjolique Wedding Dress
We love hearing from our Strut brides and seeing how they looked on their wedding day. And Sarah was one of those unforgettable brides. Maybe because she met my family and didn't think it was odd that Strut Brother Cameron…
How Soon Should I Shop for My Wedding Dress? 3 Reasons to Buy EARLY!
Most bridal magazines say you should shop for your wedding dress 12 months before your wedding. And some brides will shop early, find a favorite dress, and decide to wait to buy it. Other brides shop just six months (or…
Strut Bride Sara H. in Allure Bridals Wedding Dress
Yay! We were so excited to get photos of Sara and Josh's recent wedding that we simply HAD to share them. She was such a beautiful bride! Sara came down from Dewey to visit us in Phoenix. She bought an…
Need a Great Girl Gift? Try Bridesmaid Wine
Honor your faithful gaggle of girlfriends with their very own bottle of Bridesmaid Wine. Made in Napa Valley, it's a blend from a couple of famous makers, retailing for about $39. Crappy website aside, I think it'd be super fun…
