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…
Wedding Cake Trends for Spring 2011
Chef Chris of SLiCE cake design recently talked to us about wedding cake trends for spring 2011. She mentioned the following colors are very popular: Orange Green Latte/cream Purple She also said that cupcakes will still be big for wedding…
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…
Trumpet Versus Mermaid Wedding Dress, Part 2
A few months ago we wrote about the difference between mermaid and trumpet style wedding gowns. We still get a lot of questions on this, so we thought we'd revisit the topic. In a nutshell, we said that mermaid wedding…
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…
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…
10 Minutes to Less Wedding Stress–Free Event
I hear it from nearly every bride that stops in–planning a wedding can really be stressful! So we're bringing in an expert to help you find that inner peace, even as you navigate some pretty tricky stuff during this busy…
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….
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…
Tips for Keeping Bar Costs Under Control
We recently had Sarah of Asare Event Planning here at the store for an informal session on how to help stay within your wedding budget. She shared a few stats with us about Phoenix area weddings: Average age getting married…
