You’ve heard me gush on and on about how much I love the Modern Trousseau bridal line here, here and here.  I know…you’d think I was on the payroll with how much I post about them, but I’m not!  I just can’t get enough of designer Callie’s perfect melding of classic silhouettes with unique and modern touches.  I’ve long believed it is the perfect embodiment of today’s Southern bride.

So now you know why I squealed with delight when I received word that they are opening their first ever showroom outside of NYC in my absolute favorite little corner of the South – Charleston, SC!!!!

For me, no other city epitomizes the charm and beauty of the South like Charleston.  And Modern Trousseau’s new boutique on King Street is just about the perfect melding of two of my most favorite things.  Not only will the entire Modern Trousseau line be available for you lucky brides to try on but there will even be gowns exclusive to only the Charleston location.  All coming next month so get your appointments booked you lucky things!

I’m dying to hear what you guys think about this dress.  It’s certainly unique and has a very organic quality to it with the fabric remnant skirt.  Would you ever wear something like this?

Big news this morning for Carolina fans of the Priscilla of Boston bridal line – their Signature Salon experience is coming to Raleigh!

As a long time fan of the line, this is so exciting.  I have long preached that the POB label as well as Melissa Sweet, Vineyard, Jewel, Platinum and Reverie (which all fall under the same design house) are tailor made for the Carolina bride.  Classic sensibilities with modern touches thrown in for of-the-moment looks.  I really think there is a dress for every bride and every budget in these lines.  Indeed, two of my all-time favorite dresses from my Top Ten series are by Priscilla of Boston & Melissa Sweet.

The grand opening is slated for Saturday, June 19th, and it is the first and only Priscilla of Boston Signature Salon in the Carolinas.  The boutique will be located at 2023 Cameron Street in Raleigh in the heart of Cameron Village.

They will also carry their lovely bridesmaid designs so even if you already have your dress but are still on the hunt for your girls, you have to check it out!

No further word on if locally owned boutiques who carry the line will continue to do so or if the Signature Salon will become the one spot to get your hands on one of these beauties.  Maybe someone in the know will chime in and fill us in!

Either way, we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Priscilla of Boston and crew to Raleigh.  Carolina brides thank you!

I love seeing our very own, fabulous Carolina wedding vendors get recognized on a national scale.  Today, the fabulous team of  Cunningham Photo Artists, Ivy Robinson weddings & events,  The Wow Factor Cakes, Hayden Olivia Bridal and Swanky Bride just to name a few, were featured in a Style Me Pretty Inspiration to Reality feature.

Head over to SMP for all the details but here are just some of the swanky pink and black features.

And because I can never get enough of Modern Trousseau’s amazing designs, here is a feature shot of the dress used in this shoot.  So glam, I love it!!

Reem Acra is usually synonymous with large ballgowns, dripping with beaded bodices and intricately embroidered trains.  Which is why I was so intrigued by this season’s designs.  The silhouettes are definitely still “bigger” but embroidery and beading seem to have been swapped entirely for three dimensional fabric florals and heavy satin for layers of tulle.

Even the satin designs seem restrained, fresh and certainly more modern than their traditional embroidered gowns.  All in all, I loved this season and the direction the design house is headed in. 

These dresses are my favorite, but check out all the designs here.