PEONIES

I am so excited that peony season is here :) They truly are one of my all time favorite flowers. I think it is because they remind me of growing up in Lewiston, our gardens, and watching all the ants enjoy the sticky peony buds!

Below is a recent wedding that we did at the lovely Duke Gardens!

We are so lucky that there are so many great photographers in this area that are so sweet to share their images. AND Robin Lin just so happens to be one of our favorites :) Thanks so much to her for sharing her beautiful work (be sure to check out her website http://www.robinlin.com/)!!!

thanks, rachael

Recent Durham Wedding

I LOVE when our bride's share the wedding day images with us :) Below are a couple of GREAT images from a wedding at the beginning of the month shot by Mark Schuleler (http://www.markschuelerphoto.com/).

Jessica, the bride, not only got her dress from us but we also had the pleasure of working with her at the flower shop! She really was one of the most laid back brides we have ever worked with and she just had a great perspective on the whole affair :)

ENJOY!
(don't miss the image of her wedding day shoes - AWESOME!!)

for the cocktail tables she used vintage bud vases and for the reception tables her parents collected all different color/shape/size vases and we mounded white and blue hydrangeas!!

Last Weekend!

Below are two weddings that we did this past weekend - more camera shots with my phone :)

The first set of images is from our Sunday wedding at one of my very very favorite locations in Durham, the Duke Gardens.

Below is our Saturday wedding! If you don't reconized the location for the ceremony it is the field of the Bulls Stadium (awesome right?!). Thanks to Sally (from Sally Oakley Personalized Wedding Design) for thinking of us for this wedding - it was so much FUN :)

Check out Sally's blog for images of a wedding we worked on last month :) www.sallyoakley.blogspot.com.

Chapel Hill Wedding

I had such an amazing time this weekend working on this Chapel Hill wedding. It was out at the bride's beautiful family farm! The fantastic Grace, Grace Leisure Events, was the coordinator and as also every detail was perfect :) We also got to work with Dave Watson, Get Lit Special Event Lighting, which is always a pleasure! Below are a couple of images I took with my phone - I can't wait until the professional photos are done! -the bride had a live edge board made and installed between the two trees which created such a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony. we also hung lanterns and ribbons with flowers pinned to them from the tree branches :) -from dave's light structures in the tent we hung lanterns and more ribbons with flowers pinned to them - loved it :) -when we were cleaning up the next day this butterfly had found a happy home in our arrangement.

THANKS!

RACHAEL

Spring Fever Sample Sale

Spring Cleaning - Tre Bella Style As my dad will agree I rarely get the itch to clean, but occasionally it happens and when I do, I like to do major cleaning - with a touch of remodeling. When I was a kid and the crazy urge took over my mom would find me in the room moving everything to a new location.

As I look around Tre Bella Bridal, I can feel the urge to do major spring cleaning. I have the new vision of where everything needs to go, but to move everything were I want it I need to sell some our sample gowns.

So Friday, April 22nd from 10am - 7pm we will be having a Special Spring Fever Sample Sale! On this one day, our sample gowns will reduced even lower. All Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston, Manuel Mota, Angel Sanchez and Lela Rose sample sale gowns will be priced between $500 and $1,000!!!

Until next time,
Kate

Ask the Experts

I just wanted to share some updates and information on the upcoming "Ask the Experts" seminar at The King's Daughters Inn.

Date: Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Time: 6:30 to 9:00pm
Contact: 919.847.6546

The Experts:

Kristine Dittmer of Kristine Dittmer Photography ~ award-winning photographers whose work has been featured in Town & Country, National Geographic, The New York Times, The Knot and Weddings Unveiled!

Barbara Clark ~ accredited bridal consultant and owner of An Elegant Affair and certified by The Emily Post Institute in wedding etiquette will answer your etiquette questions. Barbara has been in business over 14 years and during that time has successfully planned and executed of 250 weddings & events.

Donna Ford ~ Sweet Memories Bakery (who will also be providing some incredibly tasty treats for the evening)

Both Kate (representing Tre Bella Bridal) and myself - we are super excited to be participating!

AND . . . the event also included a tour of the historic King's Daughter Inn - AWESOME :)

Space is limited so make sure you call and get your ticket!

Photoshoot

I know I am so behind in my blogging -- considering I am just posting this Valentine's Day photoshoot!!

We were so excited when Erin McLean (http://www.erinmcleanevents.com/) called us to ask if we would be a part of her vintage valentine's day inspired photoshoot. The shoot was at the super cool Stock Room in downtown Raleigh! I loved all the details that Erin brought to the shoot from the candy buffet, to the LOVE mugs, and the vintage mirror complete with heart!! I also am completely obsessed with the linen that she picked from CE Rental in Raleigh - I want to wear it :)

We also got to work with the very talent Kevin Milz (http://www.kevinmilz.com/). I love the way he made all the images have that very vintage color and feel :) Below is a collage of images from the day that he put together!

The shoot was also picked up by a couple of other blogs - be sure to check them out!

http://www.lucydylanweddings.com/2011/02/14/vintage-valentine-inspired-shoot/
and
http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/2011/02/14/a-vintage-valentine/

Thanks to Erin and Kevin - we had such a great time with you all :)

ps - the dress was from Tre Bella Bridal and is a beautiful lace beaded gown by San Patrick!! - Love it ;)

-Rachael