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Browns Bride Sample Sale 2010

Dolce Sposa — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:55:04 +0000

Browns Bride, one of my favourite bridal boutiques in London is scheduled to have their 2010 bridal sample sale on Sunday, 31^st January 2010 from 10:00 to 18:00.

Beautiful designer wedding dresses will be represented with up to 50% discount. Knowing the high standards of Browns Bride and the way they look after their designer gown, I am sure that all the dresses will be as good as new. The other great thing I love about bridal sample sale is that you get to take home your wedding dress the same day! So if you like the sound of all these, I suggest you mark this date in your diary and plan an enjoyable wedding shopping day at Browns Bride.

1^st row – Oscar de la Renta, Lela Rose, Angel Sanchez

2^nd row – Peter Langner, Monique Lhuillier, Carolina Herrera

Wedding Shops – Brown’s Bride

Brown’s Bride (website opens in new window)

11-12 Hinde Street
London W1U 3BE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7514 0056/57

2010 Wedding Events

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:59:14 +0000

Dolce Sposa have compiled a list of events for 2010 – wedding fares, trunk shows by some of the world’s best wedding designers, travel shows, fashion shows, flower shows, wine tastings and other events that are fabulous, inspirational and absolutely fun to attend.

January

8 – 10 The France Show –Earl’s Court, London (wine, champagne, honeymoon)
14 – 15 Mira Zwillinger Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London
16 – 17 The Designer Bridal Wedding Sale – Thistle Hotel, London
28 – Browns Shoes First Year Anniversary – Brook St., London (10am to 7pm)
28 – Caroline Castigliano 2010 Launch Party – Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London (7pm onwards)
29 – 30 – Pronovias Trunk Show – New Bond St., London
30Emmy Shoes and Jenny Packham (wedding shoes and wedding accessories)
31 Browns Bride Sample Sale

February

4 – 7 The Holiday & Travel Show – Earls Court, London
12 – 14 The Designer Wedding Show – Battersea Park, London
18 – 20 Lanvin Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London
19 – 21 The National Wedding Show – Olympia, London
20 The Decanter Wine Encounter – The Landmark Hotel, London
27 – 28 Powderham Castle Wedding Show (wedding venue)
TBA London Fashion Week

March

5 – 7 Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London
5 – 7 The National Wedding Show – NEC, Birmingham
5 – 7 The Holiday & Travel Show – NEC, Birmingham
12 – 13 Marchesa Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London
20 The Ideal Home Show (until 5^th April) (Interior design ideas for your first home as Mr&Mrs)
26 – 27 Peter Langner Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London

April

Nothing announced yet

May

1 – 9 Grand Designs Live – Excel, London (Design ideas for your first home as Mr&Mrs)
8 – 9 Elizabeth Filmore Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London
15The Decanter Wine Encounter – The Landmark Hotel, London
18 – 20 The International Wine Fair – Excel, London (wine, champagne)
25 – 29 Chelsea Flower Show (wedding flowers inspiration)

June

10 – Jenny Packham Sample Sale – Mayfair, London
11 – 12 Oscar de la Renta Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London

July

6 – 11 Hampton Court Flower Show (wedding flowers inspiration)
23 – Phillipa Lepley Sample Sale – Chelsea, London

August

TBA Nottinghill Carnival

September

TBA London Fashion Week
TBA BBC Proms

October

8 – 10 The Designer wedding Show – Battersea Park, London
19 – Peggy Porchen Parlour Opening in Belgravia, London
29 -30 Oscar de la Renta Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London

November

4 – 7 The Luxury Travel Fair – Olympia, London (honeymoon ideas)
8- 11 – World Travel Fair, Excel Centre, London (honeymoon ideas)
10 – Natasha Collis – Brown’s Bride, London
19 - Winter Wonderland – Hydepark, London
19 – 20 - Elizabeth Filmore Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London
20 – 21 The London Bridal Designer Sale – Marble Arch, London
23 - Tiffany & Co presents The Skate – Somerset House, London

December

3 – 4 – Marchesa Trunk Show – Brown’s Bride, London
Tiffany & Co presents The Skate – Somerset House, London (till 23rd January 2011)
Winter Wonderland – Hydepark, London (till 4th January 2011)

Happy 2010 wedding planning and enjoy the London events available for you in the world of wedding and everything fabulous!

Watch this space for constant updates throughout the year!

Pronovias Trunk Show 2009

Dolce Sposa — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:23:07 +0000

To all our brides-to-be, here is a great event to attend just before the year ends! Be the first to see the 2010 Pronovias Bridal Collection in their chic flagship store in London. All these years, Pronovias never fails to impress us with their wedding dress collections and DS won’t be surprised to see many brides-to-be leaving the store with a big smile knowing that they have already found their dream wedding dress! Ohh, what a great way to end the year!!

Bridal Shop – Pronovias

94 New Bond Street
London, W1S 1SH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7518 8470

Harrods 2008 Events

Dolce Sposa — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:30:53 +0000

Harrods prepared many inspiring events this year that will surely entertain and help you get ideas on how to look, and feel great inside and out on your special day. There are shows and events in every area – beauty, fashion and entertainment!

8th September to 31st October 2008

Be pampered like an A-list by visiting the Cosmetic and Lifestyle Beauty section at Harrods. Creme de la Mer, M Lab, Guerlain and Clarins can give you facials and beauty make-overs that will leave you feeling fresh and rejuvenated before your wedding.

22nd September 2008, 5pm

Get beauty tips on how to look absolutely fabulous from Harper’s Bazaar’s beauty director.

23rd September 2008, 11am

Matt Roberts, a celebrity body trainer will be sharing his tips on how to achieve results quickly. This is perfect for both the bride and groom who want to look fit on their wedding day.

28th September 2008, 3-5pm

Meet Paul Herrington, the UK’s top Bobbi Brown make-up artist and let him teach you how to perfect your bridal make-up look.

3rd October 2008, 4pm

Watch a 20 minutes performance at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, opulent and memorable score The Phantom of the Opera to get some ideas on how you can incorporate this theme to your wedding if you are a big musical fan who dreams of having a fantasy wedding.

9th October 2008, 6-8pm

See and get the chance to buy some of the famous, and finest red carpet Oscar shoes at Harrods. This is going to be extremely popular so please RSVP to Jenny Harris on +44 20 7893 8809 to secure your space.

9th to 10th October 2008

Make-up artist to the stars Neil Young will be sharing his trade secrets on how to look fabulous. He worked with Linda Evanglista to name a few and he can give you wonderful tips for your wedding day!

10th October 2008, 4pm

Get ideas on what wedding music to play on your special day by watching, and listening to the launch of Classic FM Series of concerts with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and international soloist, from the likes of Bryn Terfel and Sophie Cashell.

Pet-a-Porter

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:07:41 +0000

Calling all the bride and groom pet lovers!!!

Watch out for the Pet-a-Porter annual fashion show at Harrods on the 25th September 2008.

It is a show worth seeing and your jaws are sure to drop when you see Chihuahuas, West Highland Terriers and Schnauzers wiggle their tails as they model one-off pooch fantastic pieces from the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Juicy Couture, Stephen Webster, Pet Kingdom, and many more.

Nowadays, many brides and grooms also include their dogs on their bridal party which can be so fun, and oh, so adorable. You will see wonderful pieces for your dogs that you can buy straight after the show which they can wear on your big day. But if you would rather have all the attention on you, then you can just add some of those fabulous pieces added on your wedding gift registry that your pampered dog can enjoy later.

Show starts at 20:30 to 22:00. Tickets are £35 and this price includes a doggy bag, cocktails and champagne. Advance booking is highly recommended so call Harrods now.

Harrods Ltd
87-135 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge
London
SW1X 7XL

Tel. 020 7730 1234. Ext. 2118

Wedding Shows 2008

Dolce Sposa — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:43:26 +0000

Here are some of the most awaited wedding fairs in U.K. for 2008. Pencil these dates in your diaries and i can assure you a day or weekend full of fun with your fiance, your best friend, your sister or your mum! It will give you plenty of inspiration for your wedding day, and most importantly, you will get the chance to meet as many vendors who you can possibly use for your big day. Wedding photographers will have with them their wedding albums and portfolio that you can browse through, wedding florist can give you one-on-one consultation on what flowers will go well with your wedding theme, you can taste some of the most heavenly divine wedding cakes, find your wedding stationary, and you can also meet some of the top bridal designers in the country who never fails to design and create some of the world’s most stunning wedding gowns.

26th to 28th September 2008 – The National Wedding Show, Earl’s Court, London
www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk Ticket costs – £12-14

20th to 21st September 2008 – The Scottish Wedding Show, Glasgow
www.thescottishweddingshow.com Ticket costs – £9-11

10th to 12th October 2008 – The Designer Wedding Show, Battersea Park, London
www.designerweddingshow.co.uk Ticket costs – £16-18

Stewart Parvin Trunk Shows 2008

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:45:31 +0000

Stewart Parvin

“Atonement” Black Label

Saturday, 12th April 2008 at Bridal Lounge

Saturday, 26th April 2008 at Aphrodite Bridal

Get the chance to meet the highly acclaimed royal couturier and bridal designer Stewart Parvin as he showcases his 2008 bridal collection this month in Belfast and Cheshire. You will also get the opportunity to speak to him directly to discuss all your personal requirements and get the best bridal style advice from the designer himself.

A visit to his shop in Knightsbridge will make you understand why he has been chosen to be the royal couturier to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Stewart Parvin Boutique: 14 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8LB

Telephone +44 20 7838 9809 www.stewartparvin.com

Bridal Lounge: 583 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7GS

Telephone +44 28 9066 3170 www.thebridallounge.com

Aphrodite Bridal Wear: 23 King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DW

Telephone +44 1565 631 000 www.aphroditebridalwear.co.uk

The Designer Wedding Show, London – 15-17 February 2008

Dolce Sposa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:03:02 +0000

The Designer Wedding Show

The Designer Wedding Show is the best and most fashionable wedding show in London. This is the ultimate place to go for the style-savvy type of brides searching for the beautiful wedding dress, wedding accessories, wedding flowers, millinery, cakes, jewellery, stationery, wedding vendors from wedding photographers to wedding insurance providers and the like. With over 120 wedding companies showcasing their works and expertise, this trip to the wedding show will be one of the most valuable day for any brides-to-be whilst preparing for the big and luxurious wedding. You can find a good mixture of high-profiled designers to less-known but brilliant to find wedding specialist at the show. Not only will you be able to see their fabulous works but you will also get the chance to meet them in person and discuss all your requirements for that very special day. Vera Wang, Amanda Wakeley, Valentino Sposa, Pronovias, Ben de Lisi, Stewart Parvin, Manuel Mota, Candy Anthony, Louise Selby are just some of the fashion designers to showcase their bridal collections.

This show is all about you, about indulging your natural sense of style and finding every exquisite detail to make your wedding day blissful! The Designer Wedding Show – exceptional, exquisite and only the finest!!

The Designer Wedding Show: British Genius Site, North Carriage Drive, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ
Telephone +44 (0) 870 190 9098 www.designerweddingshow.co.uk

The Golden Age of Couture – 22nd Sept 2007 to 6th Jan 2008

Dolce Sposa — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:56:39 +0000

Christian Dior

See some of the world’s most exquisite gowns created at the period of pure decadence. A decade described by Christian Dior as the ‘Golden Age’ of fashion where people, designers alike in Paris and London celebrated the end of war and welcomed the new era of dressmaking that has rarely been surpassed. Showcased in the exhibition are head-turning and luxurious creations by some of the greatest fashion designers like Givenchy, Norman Hartnell, Hardy Amies and Balenciaga around 1947-1957 when opulence and luxury in fashion were at its best. Shoes, dresses to hats….they are all exhibited at the V&A and you will also be able to see the skills and craftsmanship behind some of the most famous style of all time. This is certainly the best place for any brides-to-be to go and to get all the inpiration they need in creating the most luxurious and beautiful wedding dress of their dreams.

Les Muguets (Lily of Valley)

Hubert de Givenchy, 1955

“The Golden Age of Couture – London to Paris 1947 – 1957″ at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is an exhibition not to be missed whether or not you have a strong passion for fashion. You can buy tickets to this exhibition at the museum, on the phone or online. Hurry!! The exhibition will only be running until beginning of January 2008.

V&A Museum: Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL

Telephone +44 (0) 20 7942 2000 www.vam.ac.uk

Photos are courtesy of V&A Museum.

Skate at Somerset House

Dolce Sposa — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:08:30 +0000

romance on ice...

Tiffany’s and Co. proudly presents Skate at London’s most beautiful and glamorous outdoor ice rink The Somerset House. This place is ideal for romantic proposals, beautiful celebrations or to just have fun with your fiance, family and friends in style.

Somerset House Trust: South Building, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA