Posts Tagged ‘Diamond Bridal Gallery’

Hello darling Real Weddings brides! Let’s give the ladies-in-waiting a little love this edition and take a look at some gorgeous new bridesmaid dresses. A new line from the Dessy Group, Social Bridesmaids, offers a modern and glamorous style while being incredibly wearable and can be found locally at Diamond Bridal Gallery. Win win! Let’s take a peek, shall we?

Style 8100

This full-length strapless gown in renaissance satin has cascading ruffle down front side skirt.

Style 8101

A strapless cocktail length dress in renaissance satin features a draped bodice and faux wrap skirt.

Style 8105

Another full-length strapless dress, but this time in matte satin. It features a pleat detail at the neckline and front of skirt. Matching inset midriff shown at natural waist.

Style 8108

A cute strapless cocktail length dress in lux chiffon has matching matte satin belt at natural waist and bubble hem.

Style 8109

Take it over one shoulder with this cocktail length dress in stretch charmeuse. This number has a matching belt at natural waist and wide kimono sleeve.

Find Social Bridesmaids dresses for your maids (or even for yourself for a fun cocktail/holiday party!) at Diamond Bridal Gallery, 6963 Douglas Boulevard in Granite Bay. 916-521-9856, diamondbridalgallery.com.

Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.

Photos courtesy of Social Bridesmaids by The Dessy Group.

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The Couple:  Teresa and Michael Enrico

Wedding Date:  June 25, 2010

Photography by Jacqueline Photography

Tell us a little about you and your husband:  We met while at Sacramento State.  He was studying to become an accountant and I was studying to become a teacher. Mike is my best friend, and we love being with each other. We are very active outdoors people. Snowboarding, softball, camping, hiking, wake boarding and biking are some of the things we like to do together. He is now an accountant and I’m now a teacher.

What was the most amazing part of your day?  It is too hard to pinpoint one moment. There are so many moments that were amazing. It was a wondering feeling to be finally united with my love and celebrating with our friends and family.

What else would you like to share about your big day?  The entire morning and afternoon dragged on for what seemed forever. I just couldn’t wait to get to the church and be with Mike. Getting ready and taking pictures was fun and exciting, but it was also in slow motion. After the ceremony, it felt like everything sped up to hyper speed. There was so much to do and so many people to talk with, it was like being in a whirlwind.

Ceremony Site:  St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church.  It’s a small little church with a lot of personality. Very intricate woodwork and stain glass windows.

Reception Venue:  The Sterling Hotel. A great victorian hotel, beautiful ballroom and amazing bedrooms!

Photographer:  Jacqueline Photography. She is extremely talented and versitile. She did our engagement photos, a boudoir session as a wedding present to my husband and our wedding photos. Everything she takes is amazing, and you’ll have a hard time choosing which ones you want.

Wedding Planner:  Plantium Planning. Amber is a life saver! When the Sterling had said they might close months before my wedding, she found many other locations that would have worked out perfectly. She helped plan all the details and kept me on track with what needs to be taken care each month. She knows many amazing vendors, and I could go on and on about her.

Caterer:  Hannibal’s Catering

Cake:  Village Cake Shoppe. The cake was delicious and moist. Patrick is very talented!

Flowers:  Visual Impact Design. Beautiful flowers, the girls that work here are great! They have many good ideas and are extremely helpful.

Favors:  Little boxes filled with salt water taffy in our wedding colors.

Wedding Dress:  La Soie Bridal (formerally Bella Donna Bridal).  I love my dress! It’s ivory, strapless, trumpet, with a sparkly design on the bodice which is mirrored on the train.

Bridesmaid Dressess:  Diamond Bridal Gallery.  We went to about five shops and couldn’t find anything. Here we found bridesmaids dresses that were very cute.

Hair:  Jessica from Spanish Hair Fly Garage. She has a lot of experience and did a beautiful job with my hair and many other women in my bridal party.

Makeup:  Breanna Morris of JillyBreez salon.  She does a great job of making you look gorgeous without caking on the makeup. It’s still you under all of it.

Invitations:  My wedding planner helped me pick these out, I can’t remember it’s name, but they turned out wonderfully.

DJ/Entertainment/Band:  Exquisite Events and Entertainment. Sonny Gallardo is amazing and I highly recommend him. I’ve been to weddings where the DJ runs the show and it’s all about him instead of the couple. Sonny does a great job of giving individualized introductions, and has the night flow so smoothly and effortlessly. He really works with you to make sure your night is one to remember for all the right reasons.

Honeymoon location:  St. Lucia at a Sandals resort in the Southern Caribbean. It was amazing and I highly recommend an all inclusive resort for a honeymoon! After all the work that you’ve put into planning your wedding, you deserve to be spoiled and pampered

First Dance Song:  ”I Get a Kick Out of You” by Frank Sinatra.

Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?  Make sure you taste everything you want to serve. I made the mistake of serving bruchetta thinking how could anyone screw that up, and it turned out aweful and no one ate it. Also, make sure your bartenders know how to work a keg and count bottles of wine. All my guests were sufficiently serviced, but when there is plenty of alcohol to drink and the bartender tells you they’re out, that’s not ok.

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?  I wouldn’t stress out as much. Everything will turn out wonderfully, and there is no reason to give yourself a heart attack about bows not being tied right or any of the other details.

Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Photography.

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Summer salutations, my sun-kissed Real Weddings brides! I hope you are enjoying this gorgeous weather and making the most of the glorious season.

This week, we have our eye on the white-hot fashions of San Patrick (or St. Patrick), a divine division of Spanish Pronovias, purveyor of stunning bridal gowns. Quality fabrics, elegant draping and exquisite detailing make these beauties runway ready. Shall we start the show?

Enfasis

Strike a pose in this white, asymmetric neckline, a-line, floor-length gown. Embellishments include beading and may be available in beige, champagne and ivory. Lovely and chic from top to bottom.

Elche

Arrive pretty as a princess in this full A-line gown of Royal Satin with a sweetheart neckline, criss-cross ruching on the bodice and waist, pleating on the side of the skirt and in back. A large train in back makes for a regal entrance.

Eneida

Dreamy taffeta and tulle make a splash with this mermaid style bridal gown with a strapless neckline that has a notched overlay on the bustline. Lace applications throughout the dress and a train in back add flair and fancy.

Try these beautiful dresses on for yourself at Diamond Bridal Gallery, 6963 Douglas Boulevard in Granite Bay. 916-521-9856, diamondbridalgallery.com

Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.

Photos courtesy of San Patrick.

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Hey Real Weddings Brides….looking for your own dazzling dress?  Be sure to check out the upcoming sample sale at Diamond Bridal Gallery  in Granite Bay. Here’s the scoop:

While you’re there, you can pick up a complimentary copy of the newest issue of Real Weddings  Magazine!

Photo courtesy of Diamond Bridal Gallery.

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Hello beautiful Real Weddingsbrides! This week let’s celebrate the gal with curves. For the woman who fills a bridal gown in all the right places, may we introduce these sweet selections from Julietta by Mori Lee from Granite Bay-based bridal boutique Diamond Bridal Gallery. Full-figured brides will love the silhouettes, fine fabrics and gorgeous detailing. Check out these dazzling designs for yourself!

Style 3095 – This chiffon stunner with removable straps standouts with beaded embroidery on the bust and hip.

Style 3091 - Va va voom! Feast your eyes on this organza beauty with beading and removable ruffled one shoulder strap.

Style 3096 – You’ll be the bell of the ball in this strapless satin-faced taffeta gown with a sweetheart neckline and removable feathered flowers.

Style 3098 – Go elegant with this radiant taffeta dress featuring Alencon lace. A removable lace one shoulder strap accentuates the look.

All four of these lovely dresses are available at Diamond Bridal Gallery, 6963 Douglas Boulevard in Granite Bay. 916-521-9856, diamondbridalgallery.com.

Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.

Photos courtesy of Julietta by Mori Lee.

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