Last night, I watched an episode of Sex and the City from Season 3 where Charlotte’s in wedding gown frenzy. Then she goes shopping with Mario Cantone’s character who says, “Ya gotta go Wang” which I can only assume means “Vera Wang.”
Later in the episode, after she’s selected her gown, Charlotte laments, “I’m getting married in 3 weeks.”
That’s when I sat up. I hate to break it to you, brides, but when it comes to choosing a wedding gown, especially a couture gown by one of the world’s best bridal gown designers like Vera, three weeks is not realistic unless you’re buying off-the-rack. And if you can find a mint-condition, off-the-rack Vera then great but chances are, you won’t.
It takes 6 to 8 months to order your couture gown, have it made and have it shipped. It’s made to measure, with allowance for further alterations of course, and it’s not something that can typically be done in three weeks.
Of course, it varies from boutique/designer to boutique/designer. So always ask to be sure. Tell them when your wedding is going to be when you walk into the store and they’ll be able to help you accordingly.
All the best!
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Those of you who were distracted by the huge craft fair at Centennial Park this past weekend can now focus on something a little more contained, and less mish-mashed.
Across from St. Thomas Hospital on Harding Road is AshBlue, a place where “gifts for the home” doesn’t quite do it justice – you’ll find plenty, from jewelry and hats to antique shavers to goods imported from South Africa. Shopping at AshBlue is a gift to your senses and yourself.
I’ve always wanted a desk like this, with plenty of compartments for my stationery sets and pens, that you can then hide away neatly when shut.
The husband and I have a new couch coming to us soon and these pillows would look perfect on it:
The moment you step in to the two-storey shop, your eyes are treated to textures and colors that are only heightened by the scent of whichever candle they’ve lit for the day. It’s always so much easier to consider what you’re about to purchase when the environment you’re in keeps you calm. While there’s a lot to choose from, it’s never overwhelming – not unlike being in a lush forest, your eyes slowly but surely adjust and you start to discover more and more within just one area, with complimentary finds when you move on to the next one, and the next one until you are able to leave with not just fragments of a purchase, but a whole set of objects to add to your home.
Right now during their tent sale, everything is at least 15% off with stickered items up to 75% off. They also offer a gift registry that is accessible online.
The tent sale will go on all week till this Saturday so do pop by when you can! And don’t forget to tell them who sent you over there!
AshBlue :: Gifts for the Home :: ˚ 4231 Harding Rd, Nashville, Tennessee, 37205 ˚ (615) 383.4882
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Today marks the birthday and first anniversary of LALA dex press, run by the lovely Ms. Shona Cowart in Murfreesboro, TN. During this year’s craft fair, I had a chance to meet her in person and purchase a set of cards for myself.
I can’t believe how lucky I (and everyone in Nashville) could be to be surrounded by such creativity and innovativeness such as hers and plenty other crafty ladies out there.
For those brides, graduates and soon-to-be career people, LALA dex is the perfect place to get the unconventional but not unprofessional thank you card or notecard set. No hesitation require, check out her site!
Happy Birthday LALA dex!!
