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…
Something Blue… And Sparkly!
Even as a not-so-traditional bride, I still wanted to follow the old "something old, something new" tradition, complete with a sixpence that was my mom's (alas, we pinned it in my dress, because the shoes were uncomfortable enough without a…
Three Dimensional Escort Cards–An Easy Twist on a Classic
I've seen escort cards dangling from branches and trees, wedged in bits of cork or bright limes, and placed in trays of sand or beans. And I still love the classic "pinned to a board" with a charm or tag attached,…
Need a Gift Idea? Try Custom Hand Stamped Jewelry
I'm always on the lookout for interesting gift ideas, especially if they're "different". I saw some photos of customized jewelry from the vintage pearl and really fell in love with it (plus their website is one of the cutest. ever)….
Strut Bridal Salon in the News
We just wanted to take a minute and say THANKS to all of the awesome folks that have helped spread the word about Strut bridal salon in Phoenix: We heart Chastity and her blog AND her book (you can pick…
Wedding Chair Rental Trends (Yes, Even Chairs Get Trendy)
I had the pleasure of joining Arizona Bridal Consultants for a networking night at Tri Rentalsin Phoenix last week. I took a tour of Tri Rental's facilities and was so impressed with their 110,000 square feet of warehouse and production…
Dressing Plus Size Mothers of the Bride
My curvy and plus size brides are always asking me two questions (well, really more than that, but these two I couldn't always answer): 1. Where can I buy plus size bridesmaid dresses in Phoenix? and 2. Where should we…
Yes–Plus Size Brides CAN Wear Mermaid & Trumpet Wedding Dresses
When brides visit Strut, we usually sit down and ask what gown styles they are most interested in trying. Some come with a list (we love it when you bring photos!), but most brides really aren't sure what wedding dress style fits…
Pattis Wedding Gowns–Strut Bridal Salon Love to Florance and Frieda
Ok, I think Pattis wedding gowns are really underrated. They're not very well known, but they are so incredibly beautiful (not to mention really well made with quality fabrics). So I have to share a couple of them with all…
Virginia’s House–Romantic Garden, Victorian Charm
We recently had the pleasure of traveling just northwest of our Phoenix bridal salon to visit Virginia's House. It was an oasis in the middle of a bustling neighborhood. I walked through the fence to find meandering brick paths, flowers at…
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…
