January 30, 2012
Talk of the Town
Find your dream gown, pretty Big Day baubles, and the perfect bridesmaids dress this month!
Written by Jessica Maggart and Melissa Bigner
On the eve of Valentine’s month, we thought you’d love (get it?) to hear about the great trunk shows that are happening around town in February. Take a peek at all the big doings in the coming weeks. We can’t wait to see you there. Also: be on the lookout for Charleston Weddings’ spring issue this week when it hits newsstands. We’ll give you a preview of the content (giveaways, anyone??) in the coming Bridal Buzzes along with some bonus tips and images.
February 1-29
February’s designer of the month at Fabulous Frocks is Rivini, which means 10 percent off all the designer’s gowns. Fabulous Frocks, 100 Church Street, (843) 754-1855, www.FabulousFrocksofCharleston.com
February 2-5
Call for an appointment for the Rosa Clara trunk show at White. White, 259 Seven Farms Drive #1A, Daniel Island, (843) 471-2975, www.WhiteonDI.com
February 7-13
White’s owner Jodi Moylan hosts a trunk show of her self-designed line, White Couture. White, 259 Seven Farms Drive #1A, Daniel Island, (843) 471-2975, www.WhiteonDI.com
February 9
Check out LulaKate’s fantastic new salon shop downtown with a party that christens the space (and celebrates new frocks) with fabulous drinks from Squeeze OnSite bartending and gourmet doughnuts from food truck phenom Diggity Doughnuts. The good times start at 5:30 and run till 8 p.m. LulaKate, 310B King Street, (843) 805-7193, wwwLulaKate.com
February 9-11
See the latest bridal wear from Amsale at the designer’s trunk show at White. White, 259 Seven Farms Drive #1A, Daniel Island, (843) 471-2975, www.WhiteonDI.com
February 10-11
Visit Bella Bridesmaid to check out the hot new colors and dreamy new fabrics at Coren Moore’s latest trunk show. Bella Bridesmaid, 341 King Street Suite C, (843) 425-8079, www.BellaBridesmaid.com
February 10-11
Did you swoon over coverage of the Fall 2012 Legends by Ramona Keveza collection? Visit Maddison Row for the trunk show. Maddison Row, 171 Spring Street, (843) 720-7979, www.MaddisonRow.com
February 17-18
Alyne Bridal Collection is know for its beautiful—and affordable—gowns. Attend the trunk show at Gown Boutique and the purchase of any trunk show gown will be discounted 10 percent. Gown Boutique of Charleston, 664-A Long Point Road, (843) 856-2628, www.GownBoutiqueofCharleston.com
February 17-19
Anne Barge’s latest gowns come to Charleston with this trunk show. White, 259 Seven Farms Drive #1A, Daniel Island, (843) 471-2975, www.WhiteonDI.com
February 24-25
Monique Lhuillier is well known for her bridal gowns, but have you seen what she’s doing for bridesmaids? Head to Bella Bridesmaids to check out her debut collection for attendants. Bella Bridesmaids, 341 King Street, Suite C, (843) 425-8079, www.BellaBridesmaid.com
March 1
March means an extra 17 percent off all emerald jewelry at Kiawah Fine Jewelry. And if you want to sparkle for Charleston Fashion Week® and the Charleston Weddings Spring Bridal Show (part of CFW), show your KFJ sales associates your CFW ticket and receive an extra 10 percent off any jewelry. Kiawah Fine Jewelry, 560 Freshfields Drive, John’s Island, (843) 768-5357, www.KiawahFineJewelry.com