Honeymoon fun!

Getting married is one of the most memorable
times in a man and woman's life.
The Honeymoon is hopefully even better yet:-)
We offer a complete line of uniquely personalized gifts
that offer the new Mr. and Mrs. a little bit of fun!

Looking for something different?
Not sure what to give the young, happy couple
or the newlyweds who are already established?

Our product line ranges from plush terry cloth wraps and robes,
slippers, bath and beach towels, hand towels,
pillowcases, hand-carved soaps,
flip flops, tank tops, tees, caps, undies,
beach bags, luggage tags, etc.
These special gifts guarantee a great time!!
Here are just a few...

These luggage tags are best sellers!!!
They are inexpensive, fun and practical!

Sweet little things...

In addition to our full line of beautiful
Wedding accessories, fine Bridal lingerie,
and handmade Christening gowns,
we carry a very sweet collection of take me home
outfits and after Christening apparel.
The choices range from kimono style tops,
onesies, rompers and dresses.
We also carry keepsake jewelry,
that is made in the U.S.A and lead free.
Choices are sterling silver bangles,
fresh water pearl bracelets and necklaces,
rosary beads and beautiful medallions.

A Touch of Romance

{Harmony by Claire Pettibone in White}

Romance and luxury define these beautiful
new pieces of lingerie by Claire Pettibone.
Fine laces, hand-sewn details and graceful feminine touches,
make these the perfect choice
for the sophisticated Bride's Wedding trousseau.
Just arrived...

{Athena by Claire Pettibone in Ivory}
{Available in White and Black also}

{Megan by Claire Pettibone}

A Workout for the Buff Bride

{Photo courtesy of: www.fitnessmagazine.com/wedding}

Most of the Brides-to-be that come into my Boutique
tell me that they are embarking on a very structured
fitness regimen to look fabulous on their Wedding Day.
Most of the ladies want to change either their
exercise habits or just eat healthier.
Since I am on quite of a workout mission myself
(and read Fitness Magazine on a monthly basis:-)
I thought I would start searching for some helpful articles.

So, as I was eating my lunch today and flipping through
the latest issue, I found a program for the Buff Bride,
which specifically targets the arms, shoulders and back.
Therefore, if you are interested in becoming a
workout Queen or Princess before your Wedding,
and wearing a strapless gown,
take a look at this link below and see what you think...
And yes, I did sign up for the 6 week Bridal Bootcamp:-)!!!

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/plans/incredible-arms-shoulders-back-workouts-for-buff-brides/

Amazing Cakes

Photo courtesy of: www.pinkcakebox.com

The tradition of the Wedding cake has long come to symbolize
the unity and togetherness of a newly married couple.
That is why they stand side by side, hand on hand
and cut the cake together.

If you haven't selected your Wedding cake yet,
a good way to start is by looking through
as many photographs as possible.
You can just get swept away by the
unbelievable artistry and talent of the designers.

The following images are a beautiful and diverse
selection of Wedding cakes that range from
traditional round buttercream designs,
to very modern and sleek creations,
to whimsical, colorful and artsy selections,
to a very trendy cupcake tower
and also an imaginative destination themed example.

I have included a link at the bottom of the page
that I thought provided a good description of the different styles
of Wedding cakes and spotlights a few trends for 2010.

Photos courtesy of: www.theknot.com

Photo courtesy of: www.truliconfectionaryarts.com

Photos courtesy of: www.theknot.com

Photos courtesy of: www.theknot.com

Photo courtesy of: www.towncrierbakery.com

The following link will provide you with useful
information regarding the different styles
of Wedding cakes and trends for 2010.

http://bellsandbrides.com/2010/02/cake/

Make that gift special

Many people are looking for that very special gift
to give to an engaged or married couple,
close family member or dear friend.
They often request an item with a personalized touch,
whether it be engraved or embroidered.
If our customers are searching specifically for
the Bride and Groom,
there are many keepsake gift ideas for them to explore
such as customized throw blankets with names
and Wedding date, engraved champagne flutes and
coordinating server sets, matching his and hers robes, etc.
An ongoing Wedding trend is the
increasing popularity of the monogram.
You can find it on such details as a
Wedding accessory, gift item and special apparel.
Some of the monogrammed items that you will find
in our boutique are cake toppers, elegant guestbooks,
handmade Bridal hankies, chenille robes,
customized shower curtains, cuff links and special
gifts for women, men and children.

Single initials, names or customized phrases are also
requested to personalize a gift to make it special.

Photo courtesy of: www.avistudios.com

Customized luxury chenille robes are a beautiful
and memorable gift for a Bride to present to her attendants.

A new item making its way into our boutique
is this fun and inexpensive
window cling decal that announces the
happy couple is Just Married!!

Go from Miss...to Mrs. without the hassle!

While doing some reading online, I came across a poll that I thought was very interesting. It stated that in a recent survey of newly wed women, that 30% of them were not taking their husband's name. I am not sure what their reasons were, possibly due to professional or financial status or maybe even age. But for the 70% of Brides who will be, it can be a daunting, challenging and even frustrating task. So, if you are getting married and planning to change your name, there is a convenient little kit that has ALL the necessary forms you will need to make this process much easier and less stressful. All of the paperwork is located within the box which makes it great because there is no downloading information, no new software to install and no forms to print!

You can change your name with:
•Social security
•Driver License
•Vehicle Title
•Passport
•Voters Registration
•Insurance
•Banking
•Professional Affiliations
•Property Records

Inside this name change kit you will find:
•All Government Forms
•Instructions
•Checklist
•Ancillary Record Change Forms
•Labels for envelopes
•Customization to your State and Local Jurisdiction


So many of "my" Brides tell me what a time saver this kit was. Also, it is a repeat purchase for many of my customers to give as an add-on Bridal Shower gift. If you are a busy professional, as many of us women are today, this small investment is worth its weight in gold!

Additionally, here are a couple of things to keep in mind BEFORE the Wedding...

•Tell your job so they can start the process of changing your email address, and your business cards.

•Tell your bridesmaids and family that you're changing it, just in case anyone checks with them before getting anything monogrammed.

•Make your honeymoon reservations using your MAIDEN name. You won't have a passport or drivers license in your new name yet, so you'll need your tickets to match your documentation.

Good luck!!!