Here at The Bridal Finery, we are known for our unique store concept. We are an off the rack bridal boutique. We are the first boutique in the Orlando and Winter Park area to be selling gowns sustainably and off the rack. While sample sales have been around forever, off the rack bridal boutiques are relatively new. This new concept allows brides to shop sample sales everyday. Because we are a new concept bridal boutique to the Central Florida area, we often are questioned what the perks are of purchasing off the rack. Continue to read as we share the perks and what you need to know before purchasing an off the rack gown.

Our Fashion Director, Jamie O’Neill had the opportunity to guest speak on the Orange Blossom Bride podcast. This was my first time speaking on a podcast, so I wanted to share something that has been recently talked about and something not everyone understands. Sustainability in fashion is a new concept designers and retailers are now taking into consideration. In 2019, we are starting to care about things that are bigger than us. While use of minimal straws and plastic cups are good, it’s important to consider what we wear everyday. Because fashion and sustainability aren’t always thought of as the same thing, we never think about the affects of the fashion industry. According to The Fashion Law, “By 2030, it is predicted that the industry’s water consumption will grow by 50 percent to 118 billion cubic meters (or 31.17 trillion gallons), its carbon footprint will increase to 2,791 million tons and the amount of waste it creates will hit 148 million tons.”

on June 25, the forth week of The Bridal Finery Fashion Presentations was inspired by the mid century modern current trend. While home decor trends aren’t typical for wedding decor trends, Jamie wanted to show brides and wedding professionals you can take any trend and bring it to life through wedding planning. Details and decor was designed by REVEL. Jamie selected REVEL for floral & rentals for this presentation. REVEL is known for their unique aesthetic and cool girl vibe. Trending dried palms and colors of yellow, beige, millennial pink, and cream floral.

I get it, it’s your wedding day and you want everything to be perfect. Making sure your dress is wrinkle free is pretty high on the list. Most dresses steam out really nicely. Some have a natural wrinkle to them that will never go away. Those tend to be the more structured fabrics like the silk faille, satins, and taffetas. Luckily, the photography style at the moment is very airy and blown out. This will soften any wrinkles.

When the dress is being steamed it is important that it is done in a quick circular motion. For the stubborn wrinkles, leave them and come back. You don’t want too much heat on one particular part of the dress for too long of a time. Work on an area and then come back to it.

The 2019 Met Gala was nothing short of fabulous. We loved ‘Camp’ and cant wait to share our best dressed list with you! Click here to see who we thought was the most camp.

Spring is here! Click here to see wedding inspiration from a recent photo shoot inspired by one of our favorite seasons.

Designer, Monique Lhuillier debuted her Spring 2020 collection of Bliss and Collection at New York Bridal Fashion Week. Click here to see and learn more about the collections.

Powerhouse in the bridal fashion industry, BERTA Bridal was a must see at in October 2019 New York Bridal Fashion Week. Bridal buyers, press, and media influencers all over the world attended their Fall 2020 runway show to see what would debut in their collection . BERTA is known for their sexy aesthetic and innovative use of fabrics and design, it’s no wonder they are one of the most highly sought after designers in the bridal fashion industry. Their fashion shows are fast pace, high energy, and the most watched event of all Bridal Fashion Week. Those attending are posting and those not attending are waiting patiently to see what is shown on the runway. The Fall Berta Bridal 2020 collection was nothing short of perfection. Dresses showcased a range of styles and silhouettes. From classic high necklines with long sleeves to sexy and alternative styles, there was endless innovative designs in the collection.

Congratulations to our real bride, Nicole! Nicole customized her Sareh Norui wedding day for her Central Florida Wedding at The Alfond Inn.