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There’s nothing better than a sample sale!

Greatest Expectations — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:30:08 +0000

The Dress by Nicole 2nd Annual Sample Sale September 10th-12th

Select wedding gown samples will be 20-60% off, along with bridesmaids dresses, moms, flower girls, veils, shoes and other accessories … You simply cannot beat that!

Special Sunday hours on the 12th from noon to 4pm.
Hurry and make your appointment today, space is limited!

The Dress by Nicole
131 W. Wesley St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
630.653.3737

Don’t miss the CS Brides 4th Annual “An Afternoon of Bridal Luxury”

Greatest Expectations — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:17:23 +0000

An Afternoon of Bridal Luxury

Oak Street’s 4th Annual Charitable Wedding Walk

Sunday, September 19, 2010 | 12PM-4PM

Walk begins at The Private Dining Rooms of Spiaggia
980 North Michigan Avenue, Level Three

COUTURE GOWNS • ELEGANT JEWELS • DELECTABLE CAKES
BRIDAL REGISTRY • FLORAL & EVENT DÉCOR • HAUTE CUISINE

LUXURY SWAG BAGS
Filled with extraordinary gifts exclusively for the bride-to-be

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, VISIT WWW.CSBRIDES.COM
A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association

Cynthia Rowley Launches New Bridesmaid Collection

Greatest Expectations — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:19:18 +0000

Our friends at Bella Bridesmaid just announced they are providing dress fittings at the launch party for Cynthia Rowley’s new bridesmaids collection!

There will be passed champagne, models showcasing the new collection and of course, your favorite Bella girls on hand to answer questions and assist with fittings, if necessary. The dresses are really wonderful. You may even want one for yourself (think bridal shower or rehearsal dinner!).

Please RSVP to chicagoevents@cynthiarowley.com and mention Bella Bridesmaid if you plan to attend.

Tis the season for Trunk Shows …

Greatest Expectations — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:23:39 +0000

Are you wedding dress shopping? If so then this is your season! The best way to get an out of this world amazing dress is at a designer trunk show. You simply cannot beat the prices and selection. So here is a list of several trunk shows coming up in Chicago … Go get beautiful!!

St. Pucchi
Spring 2010 Trunk Show
May 7th & 8th

Trunk Show perks include meeting the designer, making custom changes to your dress and more! Discount vouchers available during trunk shows only.

Belle Vie Bridal Couture ~ 34 East Oak Street

By Appointment Only ~ 312.751.2222

Vera Wang Chicago 2010 Trunk Show

May 14th & 15th

Enjoy discount vouchers available only during the show. Make custom changes and more!

Vera Wang Chicago ~ 34 East Oak Street

By Appointment Only ~ 312.751.2222

US Angels Trunk Show Only at Madison & Friends

Don’t forget about the little ladies in your wedding!! Enjoy the latest flower girl samples from US Angels. All orders placed during the trunk show will receive 10% off and no charge for rush shipping.

Madison & Friends

May 15th

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

43 East Oak Street ~ 312.642.6403

Christos
Spring 2010 Trunk Show
May 21st & 22nd

Trunk Show perks include meeting the designer, making custom changes to your dress and more! Discount vouchers available during trunk shows only.

Belle Vie Bridal Couture ~ 34 East Oak Street

By Appointment Only ~ 312.751.2222

whiteChicago’s WHITE OUT EVENT!!

Greatest Expectations — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:59:19 +0000

Head out this weekend for whiteChicago’s first ever WHITE OUT SALE!!

For one weekend only, whiteCHICAGO is showcasing Mother of the Bride gowns! You can check out discounted inventory of designer gowns especially for the Mother of the Bride. Accessories and shoes also marked at 50-80% off retail. Find the perfect adornment to add glimmer and glam to your sash or flowers, crystal hair pins to complete your bridal look and your moms gown, all at blow out prices.

You can even get a sneak peak of the inventory by checking out the whiteChicago blog!

Friday, May 7th | 11 AM – 6 PM
&
Saturday, May 8th | 10 AM – 6PM

No appointment necessary (now that’s a twist!)
whiteCHICAGO | 222 W. Huron

Couture wedding accessories on a soda pop budget …

Greatest Expectations — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:32:14 +0000

The Left Bank Jewelry & Wedding Shoes

Annual Sample Sale!!

I love sample sales because it provides you a chance to buy something extra special that you might not otherwise be able to afford and if you don’t already know about the wonderful things at The Left Bank there is no better time to go and check things out.

All Shoes 10-75 % Off

Wedding Accessories 10%-50% Off

Hair Gems & Headpieces 20%-50% Off

Monogramming Special 20% off

All Storewide Gifts & Jewelry 10-50% Off

The sale is this weekend only

Friday – Sunday, November 6-8, 2009

SPECIAL STORE HOURS:

Friday Noon -8 p.m.

Saturday: 11am – 5 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.

I really love this store from their parisian inspired designs to their custom veils and jewelry you simply cannot go wrong!

1155 West Webster Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60614

773.929.7422

It’s that time again … LILL’s Blissful Bride Week

Greatest Expectations — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:03:04 +0000

I love 1154 LILL – seriously, this is just the coolest store and I think it makes a perfect gift for your wedding party and a great excuse to get together with your girlfriends!

1154 LILL STUDIO is hosting their Blissful Bride Week Monday, September 14th – Sunday, September 20th.

Get 20% off your custom handbag bridal order of 5+ items. Take your entire bridal party and make a day of it! They even have custom bridesmaids dresses (in Chicago only) by AUDEY, where a portion of all sales go to Equality Now, an International Organization that works to protect and promote human rights for women around the world!

Be sure to schedule your appointment online or by calling their store at 773.477.LILL (5455)

Oh, and in case you did not already know it LILL does private hand bag parties!! You can do them in the store or at your house! This is a fantastic idea for a bridal shower, birthday … anything really! I might have to plan my own private hand bag party … More details here.

An Afternoon of Bridal Luxury

Greatest Expectations — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:54:25 +0000

Chicago Social Brides and Oak Street are hosting their Third Annual Charitable Wedding Walk on Sunday, October 4th from 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

This is truly an exciting day filled with high style and elegant wedding treats. It is a wonderful way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon.

This outdoor wedding walk will include glimpses of couture gowns, elegant jewelry, haute cuisine and delectable cakes at more than 25 stops along the famous shopping row. Brides-to-be will receive a luxury, Juicy Couture tote to collect gifts at each location (exclusively for the bride). The walk will begin at the Private Dining Rooms of Spiaggia, level three.

The best part is that a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Not only can you spend an entire day shopping for luxurious wedding items but you can feel great about it because proceeds go to a fantastic charity (now that is what I call a great Sunday)!

To order your tickets online or get additional information just click here. Tickets are $65 for the bride and $25 per guest. A portion of your ticket price is tax deductible. Online sales close October 1st so don’t wait too long to reserve your spot for this exclusive event on Chicago’s most glamorous street!

If you want to check out last years exceptional event you can take a look here.

Be sure to let us know how the event was and have a truly fabulous day!

Oh, and if you have not already seen the current issue of CS Brides you really should! It is a wonderful magazine … You can even view a digital version, which I think is simply fantastic!

Couture Sample Sale!!

Greatest Expectations — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:56:02 +0000

For two days only, Mira Couture is offering 80% off all store samples at her spring Couture Sample Sale. Mira Couture is known for her exquisite collection of gorgeous custom wedding gowns, veils, headpieces and accessories. This sale also includes cocktail dresses and suits, evening and mother of the bride gowns.

April 17 & April 18

Mira Couture | 1 East Delaware Place

Featuring the designs of Paloma Blanca, Alfred Sung, Stephen Yearick, YSA Makino, Vatit Itth

No Appointment Necessary

Mira Couture | 312.255.1699

Lynn Litwin Jewelry and Hair Accessories Trunk Show

Greatest Expectations — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:02:43 +0000

The Left Bank and CS Brides present the

Lynn Litwin Trunk Show

April 5 & 6

The Left Bank Jewelry & Wedding Shoes

1155 West Webster Avenue

Chicago based couture wedding accessories designer Lynn Litwin will be at our favorite spot, The Left Bank. Lynn creates unmistakable detailed hair gems and jewelry. Her exquisite limited edition designs make them an exceptional heirloom. She has graced the covers of major bridal magazines including InStyle and Martha Stewart Weddings.

Don’t forget to RSVP: 773.929.7422 | theleftbank@sbcglobal.net