For all our pageant queens turned brides-to-be, this is the blog post for you! Click here for tips and tricks on finding a wedding dress worthy of the queen you are.

We believe when a bride finds her wedding gown, her shopping doesn’t stop there. We reserve two hours for our bridal styling appointments at The Bridal Finery. Our goal is to help our brides find their entire bridal look. From proper bridal undergarments to shoes, veils, and custom jewelry, we want our brides to love their entire bridal style. Our brides have worn some of the most beautiful accessories throughout 2019. They have truly stuck to their personal styles and showcased their styles through their bridal styling. Heres a few of our favorite bridal accessories from 2019:

Our newest obsession might just be an elegant backyard wedding. Our bride, Ingrid, and her husband, Jake celebrate their wedding at Ingrid’s parents’ home in Windermere, Florida. The humble abode hosted one of the most beautiful and elegant weddings we have ever seen. Wedding planner, Lisa Stoner, and wedding designer, and florist, Eduardo Perrone completely transformed the Arvelo’s home. From endless white floral and greenery tablescapes to trending letter designs for the pool, this wedding is sure to be one we’ll be talking about into the new year. Weddings at a resident’s home offer a relaxing, intimate, and comforting feel to the bride, groom, and guests. However, backyard weddings, don’t always mean bbq and flip flops. This backyard wedding in Windermere was anything but casual. The bride wore an Ines Di Santo wedding dress, mantilla style lace veil, gold jewelry by Maria Elena Headpieces, and ‘something' blue’ shoes by Bella Belle Shoes. Ingrid’s bridal style was perfect for their elegant and romantic backyard wedding in Windermere. Continue to read as share more about Ingrid’s bridal style below.

Megan & Victor hosted a classic and timeless wedding at The Treasury on the Plaza in St. Augustine, FL. The newlyweds met in the second grade and their love story began in the 9th grade. As their love story evolved over their 12-year relationship and it was time to take the next step, the couple took a hiking trip to Yosemite National Park and it was there that Victor popped the question! Continue to read as Megan shared her love story, all the details on their classic wedding in St. Augustine, and her shopping experience at The Bridal Finery.

Congratulations, Megan & Victor!

Being located in the Sunshine State, it only makes sense to take advantage of our sunny days and the natural lighting for photos. Our brides in 2019 hosted some of the most beautiful and personalized outside wedding ceremonies we have seen. Here are a few of our favorites from 2019:

She walked herself down the aisle. One of the most memorable moments of your wedding is walking down the aisle. When the guests are standing and your feeling nervous and excited and taking step by step to meet your best friend and lover at the altar. This is a moment and feeling you'll never forget. Choose to walk down your aisle how you want too. No matter what your reason is, just know your fiance, friends, and family will support your decision. Wedding traditions are changing every day. If a wedding tradition doesn't fit your lifestyle then don't follow it. Start your own tradition.Tori described walking herself down the aisle as empowering. “It was very empowering to walk down on my own. The moment I was able to see Garrett at the end of the aisle, it was just me and him and the world disappeared.”Thank you to our rockstar bride, Tori for being yourself and following your heart!

Brandy: What’s up podcast world? Today you're listening to episode number 3 of the She Who Dares Podcast. This is my first guest interview and I could not be more excited to introduce you to Roberta and Tali of The Bridal Finery. These two women know customer service and their brand is built around creating an unparalleled guest experience. I’ve worked with Roberta and tali for about 7 years now and it has been so fun to watch them open their own salon, and establish themselves as a leader in our market for couture and designer gowns. I can't wait for you to get to know them and here how they launched their own salon in only 8 weeks! So, let's get to it!

2020 is only weeks away and Pantone has shared the color of the year. ‘Classic Blue’ is a color that has caused a bit of confusion. People have been sharing on social media they wanted a warmer color, richer, or even ‘prettier’ color. But we have to disagree. Blue is the new black. Pantone describes Classic Blue as '“Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Aiding concentration and bringing laser-like clarity, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue re-centers our thoughts. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience.” During wedding planning, who wouldn’t want to have the feeling of tranquility and peace? Blue is a shade that has a lot of representation throughout national brands and it does make a stunning event planning color. This doesn’t mean that all weddings need to be a sea of blue details, but be prepared to see hints of blue and cooler tones this wedding season. “I think most people forget there are variations of every color. I’m sure there will be different ranges of blue in 2020. This doesn’t mean that everything will be this specific shade, but we may start to see shades of cooler tones entering event decor, design, and interior design industries.” -Jamie O’Neill, The Bridal Finery Fashion Director.

I’m not typically the sentimental type and I’m a minimalist yet this is my number one reason to clean and preserve your dress. I’ve heard of countless stories of brides drinking some red wine with their mom at home and pulling out grandma or mom’s wedding dress. It’s fun! It’s an experience just to be able to see it. Maybe even a good laugh at the poufy sleeves or the vintage style neckline. I can imagine all the memories that come rushing in as the wedding dress and veil are unpacked. To me this is the best way to kick of wedding dress shopping. Even if you have no intention of wearing the dress, it’s just fun to enjoy it and see it without yellow staining all over.