Amsale Spring Trunk Show

Amsale's Spring Trunk Show at the Wedding Library is from April 28th to May 5th.  Space is filling up fast so make your appointment soon at ido@theweddinglibrary.com or call us at 212-327-0100.

Amsale Trunk Show, Get Excited!

Wedding Library + Dessy Group = Perfect Match!

When we think of the most fabulous bridesmaid dresses in every color under the sun, we turn to none other than The Dessy Group. Featuring designers such as Lela Rose, Dessy Collection by Vivian Dessy, After Six, Alfred Sung, and Social Bridesmaids, the Dessy Group has a little something for everyone.

Just take a peek at all these gorgeous frocks:

Lela Rose – whimsical and ever so chic!

Dessy Collection by Vivian Dessy - how about the ol’ bridesmaids style and color mix & match

Social Bridesmaids – Modern and oh so glamorous!

After Six – never too early to think spring! We’re in a garden state of mind!

Alfred Sung – Going mad for these short flirty styles!

The possibilities are endless.

Exclusively just for our lovely brides, we’re offering 25% off all these darling styles and more! Just head over to our online store (www.theweddinglibrarystore.com) and enter promo code WLSUN11 for all the styles and savings!

Brides hurry – offer ends soon!

Big News!

Meet Lela Rose on November 4

We'll be showing Lela's fab new line from November 2-6 (Tuesday-Saturday), but come to the Wedding Library for a private appearance by Lela Rose on Thursday, November 4 from 6-8pm. Get dress tips straight from the designer, have a cocktail and generally have a stylish time. Look forward to seeing you there!

Orders placed during the trunk show are eligible for a special gift and discount!
RSVP required to: kristen@theweddinglibrary.com

Wedding Library Bridesmaids

We are proud to announce that Wedding Library Bridesmaids have entered the digital age! We've been busily, painstakingly, putting each of our dresses on line for easy reference and even for purchase! This is huge, because as we've discovered, we're the first to put these collections on line as a cohesive web destination. Little by little they'll all be there, but for now, check out the site. If you decide to purchase via the Internet, we'll even give you a 15% discount as a special gift for trying it out. (Until September 1).

If you want to share the url: it's www.theweddinglibrarystore.com

Thread Trunk Show

Thread is delicious this season. Although we're jam packed for the Thread trunk show this weekend I thought I should at least mention how super-fabulous the dresses are. Brides.com thinks so too! And the lovely ladies from Thread will be on hand to answer all your questions.

If you are wondering why we're overflowing, wonder no more...

3+ dresses gets you 15% off and 7+ gets you 20%
Saturday, February 13.

Lela Rose at the Wedding Library

Isn't this exciting?? Our e-commerce site is up, too!

Don't Forget Bridesmaids, Wedding Party Palm Beach

We had fun showing them, and of course, they're all available at the Wedding Library!

Kenneth Pool and Amsale Dress on the Big Screen

I am usually quite a sucker for a wedding film, and was even invited to a private sneak peek screening of When in Rome last night. Alas, my schedule was overly committed to, ugh, work. So I can report only the facts.
Our dresses are in the movie!! There are two styles featured: Kristen Bell wears an amazing jersey number and you can also see a favorite of mine in the film. A Kenneth Pool "Ava" gown and Amsale's "Tyler" gown were also scene stealers.

Follow the (201) Bride

Kaitlin is a customer of ours who's writing about her wedding planning experience on the New Jersey blog, 201 Bride. Check out what she has to say about searching for the perfect bridesmaid dresses. Here's a second post if you are interested in Kaitlin's progress...

PS This is the dress she picked from Thread.

Disasterous Bridesmaid Dress Competition

We love the idea of an awful bridesmaid dress, but we're glad we'll never sell you one!

Chic Chicks at the Wedding Library

Here's some new creative for business post-cards we are producing. Hope all you chic chicks like it!

Amsale 2009 Crinkle Chiffon

Sometimes I see a product, trend or style and wonder, "why didn't someone think of that earlier"? Or, "wow, what an obvious improvement"! I had that moment when I saw these new dresses by Amsale. They are in crinkle chiffon. This fabric looks couture and chic; it's flattering and different -- not an easy achievement in the bridesmaid arena. Extremely wearable, I wasn't surprised that our trunk show this weekend is totally sold out! They'll be out this Spring, give the Wedding Library a call to find out when you can see them again...

Wedding Party Fashion Show Highlights

Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, Temperley London and Gabriella New York Bridal Salon all contributed to making our fashion show for the Wedding Party a huge success. Here are a few shots of our favorite styles from the catwalk...

Our own Kristen Carnie modeling an Amsale Little White Dress, Ally

Coren Moore, Rose, at the Wedding Library

Badgley Mischka, at the Wedding Library

Temperley London, Long Jean

Temperley London, Honeysuckle Lace

Gabriella New York Bridal Salon

Gabriella New York Bridal Salon

Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, Oscar de la Renta

Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, Oscar de la Renta

Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, Lela Rose

Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, Monique Lhuillier

Wedding Library Bridesmaids (assortment)
All photography courtesy of Stacey Ilyse Photography, at the Wedding Library

Do Your Bridesmaids A Favor

Brides, do your friends a favor and bring them to our Amsale Bridesmaids Trunk Show weekend. It's going on Thursday, January 29-Sunday, February 1. Your maids will thank you when they see Amsale's brand new 2009 fabulous crinkle chiffon styles.

And to sweeten the pot, treat yourself to free airbrush makeovers from Bridal Gal. Tejani Jewelry will style your choices with their bridesmaid jewels and baubles. Don't forget to start with a great foundation with Blue Tux Shoes, (and our favorite Spanx). There'll be sweet treats by Billy's Bakery and Scratch Music will be our in-house DJ to get your maids in the mood.

Order at the trunk show and save 15%. Call 212.327.0100 for an appointment. Buzz bonus: the new 2009 Bridesmaid Collection will be available pre-trunk show from January 22nd! Make an appointment now to beat the crowds.

Breaking News -- This Duo Will Be on the Style Network Show Tonight!

Weddings that carry through a theme or thread appear the most thoughtful and carefully planned. So we always try to carry a color, theme, motif or pattern through the various items that we coordinate for our clients. Here's a great example from a wedding we planned this summer. The bride loves the colors yellow and black together, and we helped her design a custom invitation and cake that pulled the two together.

The invitation was designed by Rebecca at Mr. Boddington's Studio to represent a concert ticket. Available at the Wedding Library. (Invite was also published in the current issue of New York Magazine Weddings.)

The cake was interpreted from the invitation proofs by the amazing Ron Ben-Israel. The monogram was made more vivid and ribbons that the bride chose were incorporated in fondant. Photographs by Karen Hill. Look for more ways that we pulled this wedding together in future posts.

Wedding Library Real Wedding

I promised some additional images of the wedding we coordinated this summer at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The colors were yellow, butter and black, the weather was amazing and the vendors were wonderful. Mr. Boddington's Studio created the invitations we designed, the cake was Ron Ben-Israel. The bells were found on-line and the silhouettes were created at the Wedding Library. The bride found the beautiful French, Italian and Swiss ribbons and wore Lanvin. Charles, Sally & Charles seamlessly cater and coordinate the services of the Garden and are always amazing to work with. The floral design was by the amazing Matthew Robbins of Artfool. The images are breathtaking and romantic, thanks to Karen Hill. The best part of all was the amazing couple whom I'm happy to call friends!

It's Right Here, In Black and White

Linda and I were looking at some beautiful new designs we received and noting that some of our favorite pieces are black and white. Not necessarily simple black ink on white paper, but invitations with strong graphics. We know that it takes a bold bride to incorporate these types of invitations into their wedding, but we're waiting for you!

Wiley Valentine at the Wedding Library.

Bernard Maisner at the Wedding Library.

Hello Lucky suites at the Wedding Library.

Mr. Boddington's Studio at the Wedding Library.

Hello Lucky at the Wedding Library.

CECI New York at the Wedding Library.