To Tiara or Not to Tiara, That is the Question!
Discover…Royal Weddings. As the world speculates as to what dress Kate Middleton will wear when she weds her prince, I speculate on a different subject. Will she or won’t she wear a tiara? A tiara is classic and timeless. For Kate, she will have many opportunities to wear a tiara, be it grand balls, state dinners, etc. But for many brides, they will never have the opportunity other than on their wedding day. While there can be trends in bridal fashion, a tiara never goes out of style. I’ve searched and found pictures of royal brides who wore tiaras on their weddings. Timelessness is when you can look at a picture of a bride and not put a year as to when the wedding occurred solely based on the picture. Wouldn’t you agree that all of them look timeless? Indulge!
Princess Letizia of Spain
Princess Shahnaz of Iran
Princess Mette Marit Tjessem Hoib of Norway
Christina Garcia @ The Aisle New York
Aisle Style
Discover…The Aisle New York. The world’s premiere online home for designer bridal fashion at sharp, insider prices. “The most exclusive brands in the world in limited engagement boutiques.” Featuring gowns by Monique Lhuillier, Oscar dela Renta, Lela Rose, Amsale, etc. and showcasing accessories by Christina Garcia, Kenneth Jay Lane, Ranjana Khan, etc. All at once in a lifetime prices. Christina Garcia veils and headpieces available for a limited time offer starting March 3rd, 2011 at 11:00 AM (EST). Visit www.theaisleny.com and Indulge!
News & Tidbits
Discover…the joys of returning. After an 8 month long ”maternity leave,” I am back to blogging and resuming full time duties at Christina Garcia Inc. My daughter is now 8 months old and crawling. We have also relocated to warmer climate… Honolulu, Hawaii! Despite our new corporate location, we have still maintained a showroom in Westlake, Ohio. More news to come. Indulge!
As Seen In: Town & Country Weddings
Discover…another one of my very favorite magazines. We are honored to be once again featured by Town & Country Weddings. This time, our Antigua ‘Hair Art’ comb is suggested as one of the ”crowning jewels” that “make your hair piece a piece de resistance.” Check out their Spring/Summer 2010 issue. What a privilege to be a part of one of the most iconic magazines of all time. Indulge!
As Seen In: Weddings by The Ritz-Carlton
Discover…Weddings by The Ritz-Carlton. The editors chose our Trieste headband to grace the pages of their Summer issue. We are honored to be a part of this luxury hotel’s magazine. Let the Ritz-Carlton help you get every detail perfect. In their own words, “Your Dreams. Our Pleasure.” Indulge!
Thank you from Australia
Discover…real brides. I had the pleasure of receiving a few photos from one of our brides in Australia. She wore a beautiful Monique Lhuillier gown and selected the Grand Canal veil. She had these kind words to share, “I just wanted to say thank you for my beautiful veil. I LOVED it so much and it perfectly complemented my dress. Thank you for all the trouble you went to to get it to me on time. “ Thank you Elizabeth for thinking of us and sending the beautiful photos. Indulge!
Dress the Dress: Dina
Discover…dressing the dress for Dina. Hello Australia! Dina is looking for a pair of “killer chandelier earrings” and a hair accessory to complement her gorgeous Jim Hjelm lace gown and lace Louboutin shoes. I am in love with these shoes! She plans to wear her hair down in soft waves so prefers a small clip. Dina’s favorite stone and birth stone is pearl. Also, she would like to create her accessories in 24k gold plate. With this in mind, we created a custom earring incorporating more pearl and suggested a simple, classic hair clip. The accessories as shown are sterling silver but we offer the following finishes: antique, 24k gold plate, and vintage finish. In addition, we plan to substitute the center crystal in the clip for a pearl. We love custom design and can accommodate simple to complex ideas providing you with a sketch for your approval. This is what Dina had to say about her experience “Thank you so much for this detailed reply–I wasn’t expecting such a customized touch! Brilliant……I really appreciate the personalized proposal, a testament to your company’s service.” We welcome all brides to submit pictures of their gowns along with their accessory budget to info@christinagarciabridal.com if they wish to participate in Dress the Dress. Indulge!
Christina Garcia Trunk Show at Kleinfeld
Discover…the legendary Kleinfeld! The entire Christina Garcia collection will be at Kleinfeld in Manhattan this weekend. Celebrity gown designers Badgley Mischka and Anne Barge will be showing their fabulous gown collections as well. What a tres chic weekend for New York brides! Kleinfeld store hours: Sat, April 17 9:30AM to 6:00PM; Sunday, April 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM. Address: West 20th Street (Between 6th & 7th Avenues) New York, New York 1001. Phone: (646) 633-4300. For more information, visit www.kleinfeldbridal.com. Indulge!
Thank you from Athens
Discover…Athens, Greece. We recently received an email from Betsy who is getting married on a small island in Greece. Betsy first fell in love with our collection at her brother’s wedding whose wife was wearing our fabulous jewelry. She sent us this lovely thank you note which I’d like to share:
“Good morning, the package arrived yesterday! I was so excited, I ran home and ripped it open (carefully, ripped it open)….everything is GORGEOUS! They’re exactly how I imagined they would be. They are absolutely stunning works of art! I can’t wait to wear them! Thank you ever so much for your professional expertise, patience, and guidance in helping me choose pieces that were exactly right for me AND for producing such truly original and beautiful pieces for me to wear on my wedding day! I’m such a lucky girl!” -Betsy
It was a pleasure working with you Betsy and I wish you the best. Indulge!