Fantastic Bridal Shoes

Pink is the fastest growing and leading bridal footwear brand in the UK. The Pink brand is young, fun and trendy offering a broad range of styles to suit the bride, bridesmaid and mother of the bride.

Pink styling is influenced very much by high street trends, which are then translated into fabulous satin bridal shoes. Pink footwear can be hand coloured to match your desired colour to help to complete your look for any special occasion.

Magnifique Boutique carries a large selection of these fantastic shoes. I personally am a shoe fanatic and I LOVE these shoes. They can be dyed many colors and even after the wedding you have have them dyed black so you can wear them over and over.

Wedding Shoe Tips:

1. When you buy your wedding shoes make sure to break them in before the wedding. I wore mine to our wedding dance classes to make sure I would be able to dance in them at the wedding.
2. It is good to have a couple pairs of shoes at your wedding in case your feet get sore plus it's fun for pictures. I had 3 pairs for our wedding 1 pair of heels that were for the ceremony, 1 pair of cowboy boots for dancing and fun pictures and 1 pair of flip flops for when my feet said no more! This is good for the bridal party as well, flip flops are a great alternative for summer weddings when the shoes start to hurt.
3. If you are getting married on a lawn pass on the spike heels, you don't want to get stuck in the grass. Also make sure the wedding facility does not water the grass the day of your wedding so that it is dry for your guests and a little harder surface to walk on. A good shoe for a ceremony on a lawn is a stacked heel or a wedge shoe.
4. Also make sure your wedding planner has band aids and mole skin on hand for anyone who gets a blister.
   

Cheers,

Jennie

Owner & Wedding Planner

Mangnifique Boutique

Gown Shopping FAQ's

Why do I need to make an appointment to try on wedding gowns?
In order to give you the full attention of our experienced consultants, appointments are suggested.

Bring pictures of dresses you’ve seen on our website, in magazines, on www.theknot.com, or that you’ve tried on elsewhere. And bring an open mind: don’t be surprised if you find “the dress” on your first visit to Magnifique Boutique. We have plenty shoes and undergarments for you to use when you try on gowns.

Who should I bring to my appointment?
Bring the closest friend or family member whose opinion you value and who knows you well and with whom you want to share the experience of buying your gown. Bringing a lot of people can take the focus off of you.

May I take pictures of the gowns while I try them on?
Yes you may!

When should I order my veil and/or headpiece?
Special-order designer veils have a 3-4 months lead-time, so making a decision at the time you order your gown is helpful.

How far in advance do I need to buy my gown?
It's best to allow 4-6 months before your wedding to order a gown.

What is a special-order gown?
Most of the gowns we sell are special-order. A special-order gown is made specifically for you by a designer, based on the measurements we take from you, the designer then uses their pattern that is closest to your measurements to create your gown. Then if needed you have it altered for a perfect fit.

How do I pay for my gown?
We accept American Express, MasterCard, and Visa, as well as cash and personal checks.
Full payment is required upon ordering of the gown, if you need to cancel your order it must be within 5 days of the order being placed. Once the gown arrives and passed our quality control check we will call you and let you know the gown is in and to come in and have your fitting and make arrangements for alterations if needed.

HELP! I’m getting married less than 4 months – is it too late to get a gown from you?
No, it’s not too late, but every second counts! Your options include buying one of our samples off the rack or working with a consultant to determine which designers can meet your time frame for a "special order" gown, which could include an additional rush charge.

Sellwood Passport Event

As of this morning we are new members to the Sellwood Westmoreland Business Alliance and will be participating in the Passport Event on August 8th.

“Passport to Sellwood” functions as a venue to move people around the neighborhood. Each person receives a ‘passport’ and is encouraged to visit as many businesses as possible to get their passport stamped at all of the participating businesses. Once they have 6 or more stamps on their passport they are eligible to enter the raffle to win gift certificates donated from the local businesses.

So of cousre we will have our gorgeous front yard all decked out for the event. Come check out the wedding gowns that will be on display at street level along with assorted accessories and tuxedos.

Join in the fun and get your Passport stamped at Magnifique Boutique!

Magnifique Boutique Grand Opening

On Friday June 5th we had our grand opening event. Many people from the local wedding and event industry came by to see the boutique, along with many friends and family. We all enjoyed champagne and hors d' oeuvres while meeting new friends and of course checking out the new shop and all of the gorgeous gowns.

Even though we had some liquid sunshine and didn't get to fully enjoy the gardens we still had a great time and look forward to our next event!

Thank you to everyone that came by to support our new business!

Cheers,

Jennie & Scott

Owners

Lila Couture

We have just received three new gowns from Lila Couture and they are beautiful! One is a satin mermaid gown with beadiong at the bottom and pleating at the bust. The next is a classic, elegant A Line gown with a lace up back and the third is fit for a princess. A full toulle ballgown with crystals and a gorgeous long train! Come and check out these new gowns along with all of the other amaing gowns we have here at the boutique!

Magnifique Events

Magnifique Events is a boutique event planning company created by Jennie Streitberger. Her fresh, energetic attitude paired with years of experience in event design will assist you in planning an event that is a true celebration of your unique style and spirit. While remaining true to the classic etiquette of event planning, she explores new trends and updates old traditions with a fresh new twist. She combines artistic creativity and stylish taste with precision planning and skillful event management to design an atmosphere that is captivating for your guests and reflects your uniqueness as a couple.
Every event is different and each couple has their own distinct needs. Because of this, we have the ability to tailor our services to fit your needs. Fees are determined based on the level of service you require.
All services include an initial complimentary consultation

Magnifique Full Fête
For the couple who wants Magnifique to take them through the entire wedding planning process, focus on design and décor, assemble their team of service providers, provide unlimited professional advice, and manage every detail of the wedding day.

• Initial Meeting- Detailed Meeting to discuss your Wedding Style and Budget Management Ongoing access with Magnifique for professional advice and guidance with unlimited consultation via email and phone.
• Establish Color Combinations.
• Theme and Design Concepts
• Set up and attend meetings with 2-3 Florists and attend any follow up meetings
• Set up and attend meetings with service providers based on client’s needs: 1-3 meetings for each of the following categories (Photography, Videography, Custom Invitations, Lighting, Custom Wedding Cakes/Baker)
• Place orders for any Rental items (Chairs, Linens, Draping, Lounge Furniture, Dance Floor, Specialized China, Glassware, Flatware, Trees, Props, etc)Assemble musicians for the ceremony and cocktail hour.
• Assist with selection of Band or Disc Jockey for reception.Provide referrals for Officiants, Transportation, Hair and Make-up Artists, Tuxedos, etc.
• Attend meeting with local stationer or Set up Meeting with Custom Invitations.
• Assist with wording and selection of stationery for save the date cards and invitations.
• Review proposals and terms of final contracts with attended referred service providers.
• Assist with the selection of favors, gifts and welcome baskets.
• Research Hotel Accommodations & Group Room Blocks.
• Attend Menu Selection/ Banquet Set up Meeting with catering manager and client.
• Review and proof BEO (Banquet Event Order) provided by catering manager.
• Contact service providers for arrivals time and communicate venue’s procedures for unloading, set up and tear down.
• Confirm all vendor orders and quantities on rental items.
• Distribute client approved timeline to all vendors 1 week before wedding date.
• Assist Officiant and orchestrate ceremony rehearsal with bridal party and family.
• Communicate with musicians on ceremony song selections and cueing wedding party for processional.
• Manage banquet staff regarding set ups and compliance of floor plans.
• Attend sound check with Band musicians/ or DJ.
• Direct Ushers with seating and program distribution.Assist with set up- Seating Cards, Menus, Favors, Sign-in Book, Gifts, etc.
• Work with Band/DJ to establish timing for Grand Entrance, First Dance, Cake Cutting, Bouquet and Garter Toss.
• Onsite coordination and management of entire wedding day.
• Handle final payments and gratuities to vendors.
• Every wedding Includes 1 Assistant. Additional assistants will be required for specific locations, larger weddings and multiple locations.

Starting at $2,500.00

Magnifique Petit
For the couple who has already booked vendors and planned the wedding, but need someone to manage all the details so they can enjoy the day.

During the 3 months prior, two meetings with the client to cover the following:

• 1st meeting - Review all the vendor contracts provided by client and produce a minute by minute timeline of the wedding day.
• 2nd meeting- Final detail meeting with client, meet at venue if available.
• Unlimited emails and phone calls during the 2 month period.
• Review and proof BEO (Banquet Event Order) provided by catering manager.
• Contact service providers for arrivals time and communicate venue’s procedures for unloading, set up and tear down.
• Confirm all vendor orders and quantities on rental items.
• Distribute client approved timeline to all vendors 1 week before wedding date.
• Work with Officiant in coordinating the ceremony.
• Communicate with musicians on ceremony song selections and cueing wedding party for processional.
• Assist Officiant and Orchestrate ceremony rehearsal with bridal party and family.
• Manage banquet staff regarding set ups and compliance of floor plans.Attend sound check with Band musicians or DJ.
• Direct Ushers with seating and program distribution.Assist with set up- Seating Cards, Menus, Favors, Sign-in Book, Gifts, etc.
• Work with Band/DJ to establish timing for Grand Entrance, First Dance, Cake Cutting, Bouquet and Garter Toss.
• Onsite coordination and management of entire wedding day.
• Every wedding Includes 1 Assistant. Additional assistants will be required for specific locations, larger weddings and multiple locations.
  

Starting at $1,000.00

Ala Carte
Magnifique can customize any wedding package to meet your needs.

We can also provide a-la carte or add on services that may include any of the following:

Rehearsal Dinner Location Search, Research Hotel Options for Out of Town Guests

Negotiate Discounted Room Blocks, Morning After Brunch Reception RSVP Service, Welcome Basket Ideas and Delivery, Wedding Weekend Itinerary Transportation for Out of Town Guests or Bridal Showers.

Corporate Soiree
Whether it’s a Charity Gala, Corporate Weekend Retreat or a Launch Party, we can produce the event and manage it from the beginning to the end and all the details in between. In producing your event, we start by understanding your company, your audience and your goals. Our services may include: Secure a Location/Site, Caterer, Obtain Talent and Musical Entertainment, All Print and Paper Goods, Provide Audio Visual Equipment, Staging, Lighting, Obtain all necessary Permits and Security.Each client is unique and each event is tailor made. Please contact us to discuss for pricing for your corporate event.

Célébration
From graduation parties, to a blow out birthday bash, to a momentous anniversary- we can help you plan your special celebration.

Your special celebration must be a reflection of you and we want to the bringing all those Magnifique details to life.
Magnifique will assist you throughout the planning process and services can include:

Venue search, invitations, vendor selection, menu creation, decoration/floral, rental needs, entertainment and party favors. We are on-site the day of and stay through the entire event.
Whatever the occasion, Magnifique can create the perfect party.

Starting at $800.00

Designers We Carry

Casablanca Couture http://www.casablancabridal.com/couture
Colet http://www.coletbridal.com/
Ella Rosa http://www.privatelabelbyg.com/index.asp
Blue by Enzoani http://www.bluebyenzoani.com/
Lila Couture http://www.lilacouture.com/index.html
Tsarina Couture http://www.tsarinacouture.com/home/
Lynn Lugo Bridesmaids http://www.lynnlugo.com/
Bill Levkoff http://www.billlevkoff.com/#/7/bridesmaid-dresses-bl-collection-1/
Pink Shoes http://www.paradoxlondon.com/Pink/Home.htm
Opearl Art http://www.opearlart.com/
Jim’s Formal Wear http://www.jimsformalwear.com/

Magnifique Fete

At a Magnifique Fête you and your bridal party have the entire shop exclusively to yourself. Enjoy a glass of champagne and try on as many dresses as you like. Your personal bridal consultant will be there to take all measurements and help you through the entire dress shopping experience.

FAQ
What is a Magnifique Fête’ ?

Personalized gown consultation - Private use of the entire boutique

Exclusive look at all designers

What is the cost of a Magnifique Fête?
It's a complimentary Service to YOU from Us!
We can arrange for catering if you would like to have a catered event.

Additional cost for beverages and catering call for pricing.

Why should I book a Magnifique Fête?
It's a great reason to get your bridal party together and be pampered! It will give everyone the chance to select their dress, get measured and leave you feeling relieved that your dresses are all taken care of! Brides will feel like they have accomplished a goal after our Magnifique Fete’ a dress will be selected, girls will be measured, and the order can be placed - all while being pampered in a relaxed and fun shopping environment!


When do you host a Magnifique Fête?
You can book a fête on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening…

Hurry these parties are popular!

Who can I invite?
Whomever you like! We recommend inviting your bridal party and Moms!
When should I book my Magnifique Fête?
- Call for availability or set it up with your bridal consultant- RSVP headcount required

About Us

Jennie has a 9 year distinguished career as a Wedding and Event Coordinator. Her career began after graduating with honors from the University of San Diego Event Management Program
After moving to Portland in 2000, Jennie has coordinated hundreds of weddings and events. Her background includes: hotel event management, catering, fundraising and destination management. She has been published in Destination Weddings magazine and in Special Events Magazine. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, uncompromising service, and smart, inventive style.
Scott is the owner of Streitberger Home Designs. He has designed homes for the past 13 years including many Street of Dreams homes. He brings to the business a strong working knowledge of design elements and event business logistics.

New Bridal Shop in Portland, Oregon!

Just in time for a June bride. Portland welcomes a new bridal boutique to the wedding industry. Owners Jennie and Scott Streitberger decided to open a bridal boutique in Sellwood after the unfortunate closing of Tres Fabu.



Even during this time of recession and many shops closing their doors this young couple exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit it takes today to open a fantastic and successful new business. Their hip Paris themed boutique features many exclusive couture designers and an array of jewelry, shoes, tuxedos and accessories.



Some of the gown lines that the boutique features are new to the Oregon bridal market. The boutique will also feature wedding and event planning services under the name of Magnifique Events. Jennie has a nine year history of wedding and event planning experience in Portland.



The boutique is located at 8535 SE 13th Avenue, corner of 13th and Clatsop. Located in a historic Victorian house on antique row in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland.



Hours:

Tuesday - Friday 11am - 7pm

Saturday 10am - 6pm

Sunday 12pm to 5pm



503-236-7001

Walk in's are welcome but, an appointment is recomended to ensure a fitting room.

www.magnifiqueboutique.net