Kirstie Kelly for Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Collection Is Inspired by the Unique Spirit and Personality of Each Disney Princess

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Gown. The Slipper. The Kiss. The Prince. Under it all, every girl believes in the dream. As a tribute to fairy tale wishes and finding true love, Disney today will unveil a new collection of wedding gowns inspired by the spirit and style of each Disney Princess. Kirstie Kelly For Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings inaugural collection will be showcased on the runways this evening as part of the New York Bridal Fashion Week. Bridal gowns priced between $1,100 and $3,500 US dollars and a "Maidens" for bridesmaids collection will be available at specialty boutiques in North America, Japan and Europe beginning in June. The collection will soon expand to include "Jewels" that accessorize even the fairest of them all.

The collection combines a fashion-forward look with timeless elements inspired by the Disney Princesses themselves, including Ariel, Aurora/Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine and Snow White. Fabrics like organza, chantilly, chiffon, satins and tulle are accented with stunning embellishments, including lace, ribbons, crystals, pearls and gorgeous embroidered beading.

"Every look takes its inspiration from the silhouette, palette and icons of each Disney Princess story and interprets the spirit of each young woman," said Kelly. "Each of them has a unique, charming and very individual style that many brides can identify with - and now truly emulate - on their wedding day."

The Ariel dresses are sultry and alluring - ideal for the bride who feels comfortable with a more form-fitted look. Fabrics consist of gorgeous silks and chiffons, beads, leaf applique and pearls, with a mermaid-like "wave effect" at the bottom. The Aurora/Sleeping Beauty collection is lovely and romantic, with a mix of georgette, chantilly, high-shine satin, pearl and crystal embellishments, with pleated hems and beaded organza inlays. The Belle collection exudes stylish sophistication, with lace and ribbon, bands of satin, taffeta and gorgeous tulle flowers at the neckline. The Cinderella gowns radiate classic glamour and elegance, with silk tulle, duchesse satin, scattered crystals and embroidered beading. The Jasmine gowns convey a Bohemian chic look, featuring appliqued lace, embroidery and draping, with chiffon and satin mixed in with clustered beadwork. The Snow White dresses are sweet and demure, with rouched chiffon, tulle inlays with beading and pleated satins.

"When brides shop for wedding gowns and see Kirstie Kelly's Disney Princess-inspired collection, they will stop in their tracks," said Jim Calhoun, executive VP, global apparel, Disney Consumer Products. "Every bride wants to be a Princess on their wedding day, and they want the magical feeling that goes along with it. This collection captures that magic extremely well."

For consumer information on the Kirstie Kelly For Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings collection, consumers may visit www.disneybridal.com.

(source: http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070415/20070415005036.html?.v=1)

Birchcraft's Hearts and Flowers wedding invitations album has just arrived.  When you place your order with The Bloomery, you'll receive a 30% discount off the prices you see in the book.  You can also order online at http://www.yourinvitationplace.com/bloomeryweddings, and still receive the 30% discount.

When Paul Meyer visitied us for a recent magazine cover, he showed us one of the projects he and Cyndy have been working on.  Their new offering is White Ribbon Design Album Design.  Paul brought a beautiful photo guestbook they produce, just back from the printer.  The couple had an engagement sitting with Paul, and they worked with Paul and Cyndy to choose some great photos.  The couple will use this as their guestbook at their wedding reception, and the guests will be treated to gorgeous photos of the couple on the pages they sign.

Their albums are more expensive than the discount ones you'll see online, but it's their quality and attention to detail that make the difference.  The books are actually printed in Japan on a special press, using durable inks and archival quality papers.  Their artistic skill will help you turn your photo guestbook or wedding album into a true keepsake, suitable for display on your coffee table, and something you'll treasure.

We're exceited to report that one of our weddings from last year is featured in the current Pittsburgh Weddings.  You'll find our bride on pages 48-49, and thankfully their photo shows her bouquet beautifully.  The issue is on newstands (Giant Eagle, Borders, Barnes & Noble, etc) until it sells out, and can also be ordered online at http://www.wqed.org/mag/bride/index.shtml.

Pocket invitations are the latest trend in wedding invitations, and Carlson Craft has sent us their Pockets wedding invitations book.  The Bloomery is pleased to announce you can now order Carlson Craft's pocket invitations online!  We offer a 30% discount on wedding invitations every day, so you can have chic invitations at a great price.

Out: Bridezilla
In: hybrid-driving, free-range poultry eating, organic wine drinking

The watchword of wedding trends for 2007 is green -- as in the color and the environmental movement, says Maria McBride, wedding style director of Brides magazine and author of several wedding-planning books.

"Couples are choosing to celebrate as they live, with conscientious decisions that help protect and sustain the earth," McBride says. "Organic fibers set tables, recycled wine bottles are used as vases, green plants or grasses for decor, soy candles for lighting and seasonal, local foods are served for meals with organic wines and spirits for cocktails, and, finally, the couples depart via hybrid limo services."

Couples' quests for environmentally friendly weddings are in step with some broader consumer trends. For instance, The National Association of Home Builders and McGraw-Hill Construction told the Nashua (N.H.) Telegraph that it predicts "a rise in green building to 10 percent of homes by 2010 from 2 percent today."  Full story at http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070309/BUSINESS/203090321/-1/community.

Even brides who don't make an environmental statement at their weddings are choosing green hues for the big event, says McBride, calling green "the hot color for every season."

(Thanks to Society of American Florists)

Artist Heidi Kumao took wedding cakes to a new level at her wedding.  The Wed-o-matic featured rotating cakes, topped by figurines resembling the bride and groom.  Each figurine was wired to a 12,000 transformer.  When plugged in, sparks jumped between the two figurines.  There's a video of it in action, as well as an article on how they put it together, at http://heidikumao.net/wed.html.

Carlson Craft's Pocket Invitations book has arrived, and it is cool.  The book itself is a stylish brown and blue-a trendy color combination we alerted you to two years ago.  Pocket Invitations is filled with the latest trendy styles of folding wedding invitations.  Over the past several years, brides have moved to more chic invitations, to reflect their weddings better.  This selection won't disappoint.

The Pocket Invitations are not yet available online at http://bloomery.cceasy.com/, but should be soon--stay tuned and we'll post when they are.  In the meantime, please stop by our shop and check them out.  As always, you'll receive a 30% discount whether you order through us at the shop or online.