Melissa and Kevin - Abernethy Center October 2011

I met Melissa when she was gown shopping and we immediately hit it off and started discussing wedding planning. She and her fiance Kevin are the sweetest couple and I was thrilled to be planning their wedding. The theme that they wanted to do was a vintage/fun theme with the colors of yellow and pewter.

The ceremony took place just after dark and the gazebo looked beautiful with all of the lights and the glowing tent in the background. After the ceremony the guests headed to the tent which was very cozy and all decked out for their reception to follow.

 My favorite part of the wedding was during a dance for the bride and groom. Each of the guests grabbed a votive candle and made a circle around the bride and groom as they danced. It was very romantic and such a special moment for the Melissa and Kevin.  

Marryoke - The newest wedding trend!

I needed to share this because I thought it was hilarious and another fun thing for those of us who like this kind of thing,

Marryoke: The new cheesy wedding trend
For the last few years, couples made their special day unique by copying coordinated dance routines down the aisle and at the reception, after that one couple did it on YouTube. Now, there’s a whole new “unique” thing everyone is doing: Marryoke.

Marryoke is lip-synch karaoke that a videographer captures your guests performing at different times of the wedding. When they edit it all together, you get a music video of your wedding, set to the timeless song of your choosing: Classic wedding songs like Etta James’s “At Last” and — nope, actually, Marryoke is mostly done to songs that aren’t likely to stand the test of time, like LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” or the Black Eyed Peas’ “The Time,” a remix of that song from “Dirty Dancing.”
The trend began in the U.K., but has made its way over to our shores — so don’t be surprised if you’re asked to lip-synch to some Katy Perry at a wedding this summer. Wedding trends, like the coordinated dances to Justin Bieber and Chris Brown songs, spread like wildfire among brides looking for a way to distinguish their wedding day from all of the others. Videographers even offer special “Marryoke” services as part of their packages, now.

What will a Marryoke video look like at the 50-year anniversary? Probably really cheesy — but if the couple makes it to 50 years still happily in love, it doesn’t matter.


http://vimeo.com/marryokes/dirtybit

Magnifique Boutique has MOVED!

Magnifique boutique has moved all the way to next door! After over 2 years we needed more space for new gowns and as luck would have it the house next door became available. You can still look forward to visiting a historic Sellwood business. The new space is fantastic with a bigger dressing room and room for more inventory. Aralani photography has joined our space so if you are looking for gowns, photography or wedding and event planning we are the place to go.

www.aralani.com

Magnifique Events - Sarah & Patricks Gorgeous Winery Wedding

We love fall weddings when the leaves are turning and the air is crisp. That is why this was a perfect day in October for Sarah and Patricks wedding at Maysara winery in McMinnville. This winery is spectacular with a brand new building which was still not quite completed on the wedding day. When we first saw this facility we were thrilled to be coordinating this wedding. The stone work and architecture is just stunning and would make a perfect backdrop for their wedding.  



We planned for an outdoor ceremony on the upper patio of the winery with the reception in the main building however, mother nature had different plans and we ended up having to move the ceremony to the tasting room. After moving all of the chairs and decor and the lighting of many candles we made the ceremony area a cozy and romantic place for the wedding ceremony to take place.

The reception followed with tray passed hors d' oeuvres followed by an amazing dinner. Along with drinking and dancing guests could also get their pictures taken in the photo booth. We had amazing vendors help us with this wedding and we thank them for all of their hard work to make this a truly magical day for Sarah and Patrick.

Our thanks go out to:

Maysara Winery

Aralani Photography

Wild Pear Catering

Bloomsberry Floral

Rev. Roger Moore

A Sound Choice DJ

Hollywood Lights

Barclay Event Rentals

The Party Place

Bake Diva

SAMPLE GOWN SALE!!!

FALL SAMPLE GOWN SALE!!!

We need to make room for our 2011 stock so we have many gorgeous sample designer and couture gowns at reduced prices.

Also our samples are in fantastic condition since we are a smaller boutique and we don't have hundreds of brides trying on our gowns. Which means you get a gown that is in great shape for a great price.

Please call or email to set up an appointment
503-236-7001

STEPHANIE JAMES TRUNK SHOW!!!

WHO: Brides looking for gorgeous tea length dresses!

WHEN: Tuesday November 23rd through Sunday November 28th.

WHERE: Magnifique Boutique

HOW: Please call or email to make an appointment to try on a large selection of these amazing dresses

SNEAK PEEK: We will have the dresses at the Bravo Wedding Affair on Sunday November 21st.



Tiffani Saxton Designs

We are thrilled to be carrying Tiffani Saxton Designs!

Her gorgeous hair delicacies are truly stunning from Tiaras and Headbands to custom made Combs and Pins. She uses Swarovski crystals and Freshwater Pearls in many of her pieces. She can also customize a piece to match your dress and the style that you want for your wedding day.

Bridal Hats by Love and Sass!

We are very excited to announce that we now carry the fabulous custom made bridal hats from Love and Sass!

"You can do all kinds of wonderful things with hats. They can be dramatic, romantic, whimsical, or traditional -- and not in a stuffy way." In fact, hats have been the preference of some of the world's most fashionable brides: The Duchess of Windsor wore a blue straw halo-style hat trimmed with pink and blue coq feathers, Rita Hayworth chose an enormous cartwheel, and Grace Kelly wore a Juliet cap that matched the lace of her gown.

Once you have settled on a few choices, arrange to try the hats on with your bridal attire. If, on the other hand, you don't find your dream creation -- or a hat that fits properly -- you can work with Tree Marie from Love and Sass to design one of your own. Bring a fabric swatch and a picture of your dress, plus pictures of hats that are similar to the one you are imagining, so Tree can see what you are after. 

Don't be afraid to experiment. It may merely be a matter of turning up a brim or tilting a hat at a slight angle to find that special wedding-day crowning glory. www.loveandsass.com

Enchanted Corsets

Last Sunday at the Braov Wedding Affair I spotted a group of ladies wearing these amazing corsets and skirts and I thought wow those are really beautiful and unique. I knew then that I needed to meet the designer and just a few hours later I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa Marie owner and designer of Enchanted Corsets. Yesterday she had the chance to come and see the boutique and now we have 3 of her sample corsets in the boutique including one with a skirt. These can be used for wedding day, wedding night or whenever. They are custom made so the ones we have in the boutique are not to try on but, to see the corsets and what can be done for the skirts if you are looking to have a full gown made. The corseted top in wedding fashion is making a huge comeback and if you have ever watched Say Yes to the Dress you can see the racy corset styles of dresses that I am referring to. So if you are looking for an amazing custom corset gown or just a custom corset Enchanted Corsets is the best.
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