Reminder: Bridal Gown Giveaway

Before signing off for the night, I wanted to remind my readers about the Bridal Gown Giveaway over on Bonny Bridal Blog! I totally meant to mention this over the weekend but the time slipped away from me! You only have 2 more days to enter! I would love to have one of my blog readers win a free wedding gown! I blogged about this in the beginning of the month and I picked out some of my favorites from the Bonny Collection:

My Dress of the Day

Found a new dress I love! There is something about a halter neckline that I love, but that wasn't what caught my eye about this dress. The color combination is what I really, really love! The cafe colored band is so warm! It would blend well with a Mocha color...the price isn't bad either! Price at under $400 - this dress, style 045 from the Bonny Collection, is my dress of the day!!!

Bridal Gown Rebate!

I just saw this on Bonny's Facebook page and was thrilled to be able to share it with you all! If you are not familiar with Bonny, grab some coffee and sit down awhile! Bonny has been in business for over 25 years! They are sold in bridal salons nationwide (and international too!) Their gowns are very well made: embellishments are sewn on (not glued!), the embroidery work is awesome (clean and tight...no loose threads). They have several different lines of dresses but the bridal lines are Essence (a little couture and edgy), Bonny (the line that started it all) Bliss (a line for the modest/conservative bride) and Unforgettable (their stylish plus size line).

I have had occasions in the past where I have worked with the girls in the office (when I had my own bridal salon I carried their line of dresses) and more recently when they helped get me into the Fall Bridal Market in Las Vegas (as their guest).

I have always had a place in my heart for this company (maybe because their logo has one in it? hmmm) just kidding! Brides today are probably overwhelmed at the choices out there....who can blame you? But, the most important thing is having a budget for your dress and sticking to it (because you have to add in: accessories, alterations and undergarments!). Finding a gorgeous, well made dress on a budget is not that hard when you see the collection of Bonny gowns! And now...with this promotion which is giving the BRIDE back $50.00 off any purchase....well the value of these gowns just went up pretty big in my book (hehehe not the wallet!). Here's the deal:

Click on this link to download the official rebate form - get to work on finding a dress you love and a store that has it. Oooh! Wait here is another cool thing: Bonny has a program called Borrow A Bonny - so you can SEE the dress before you BUY it! Pretty awesome deal since not every store can have every dress (trust me I know! My store would have needed to be the length of 2 football fields to carry them all!).

And since no post is complete without a few pictures I was also able to nab a few off their Facebook page! :)

Wait, wait...one more thing! I know, I know you just want to see the dresses but this is IMPORTANT!! I have heard (don't hold me to anything if it isn't true) but I have heard some giveaways from Bonny are coming soon! That is AWESOME! I love giveaways! Gowns. Free. Wow.

Finally...pictures! Ok, so I know this is the cover gown on their new catalog coming out. I also know that it's style 040 (that makes it from the Bonny Collection) and I think it's priced at about  $945.00 (but with the rebate $895.00!)*

This gown is part of the Essence collection - at first I could tell by the style and fabric. The style number is 8009 and the price should be about $1325.00 (but with the rebate $1275.00)* Love the cold shoulder and lace! Very pretty dress!

This next dress is one of my TOP FAVES. One, it's just simple and gorgeous and two the price! Holy macaral are you ready for this? The price I think will be about $425.00 (with the rebate $375.00!!!!)* The style number is 045, so that should make it from the Bonny Collection

This next dress will be my Dress of the Day - and soon! I think it's beautiful. The style number is 1014 and it's Plus Size so that would make it from the Unforgettable Collection. The price is about $665.00 (with the rebate $615.00!)*

And finally, I have one picture from the Bliss Collection! This line was made for the modest or conservative bride. One thing I recently found out while helping a modest bride was that Bonny will alter ANY sleeve length in any of the Bliss dresses! Pretty good information to know!! (they do some custom changes on some dresses but every Bliss one can be changed!) So this is style 2012 from the Bliss Collection and it should sell for about $725.00 (with the rebate $675.00)*

Disclaimer time: So, you may have noticed my little * marks at the end of my suggested prices. I did that because the price could be different at your store (cheaper or more expensive?) I am just giving what I think the MSRP is so it would be best to check with a local store (or two...never know one could be cheaper!)

Some Fall 2010 Dresses - Sneak Peek!

Just released! I was able to get my hands on some sneak peek pictures of the Fall 2010 Bonny Collection! Oh happy day! These dresses haven't even been posted on their website yet...so you get to see them here FIRST! Leave a comment and let me know which one is your favorite!

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More to come later! I love a couple of these....I have numbered them so you can list your favorites! My favorites are.... 3 5 6 7 10 13 16 17

I will update tomorrow on why these are my favorites and I will be adding MORE sneak peek pictures just for my readers!

The Jewels Have It

While at the Las Vegas Bridal Market, I couldn't help but notice one thing....beautiful jewel embellishments on the gowns! Lot's of sparkle and so very beautiful. I am throwing out a sneak peek here of a gown (this gown isn't available in stores...YET!) I absolutely loved and the price is to die for! The fabric is a Charmeuse (silky, creamy). The suggested retail price...are you ready....? Sitting down? $595. I am in love.

Bonny Collection Style 035 (Available Fall 2010)

Heavenly Halters!

I love halter necklines - I think if you are small to medium in bust size that this style can be majorly flattering! If you find yourself gown shopping I think it is a great idea to try on every style of dress - just so you know what works for you! This gown has a halter neckline and an Alencon Lace beaded bodice. The pleated asymmetrical waist falls into the pleated and tucked full skirt. The skirt and semi-cathedral train are accented by appliqués. Style 904 - Bonny Signature Collection. This gown retails for $825.00

I also love the pick-up skirts! They are so fun! My personal opinion is that a halter looks best with a full skirt! This is one of my favorite dresses! It is a halter gown with a fitted bodice covered with embroidered lace and beading. The best part to me (besides that fabric, French Taffeta) - the full skirt and semi-cathedral train is tucked and gathered with lace accents! Love this! Style 1717 from the Unforgettable Collection. This dress has an amazing price tag of about $605! WOW....what a deal!

 

If you are not a fan of full skirts and want something a little less poofy...don't worry! Halters look great with A-line skirts too! Halter neckline is edged with beadwork. The gown is covered with lace appliques. A beaded satin belt wraps around the waist and crosses down the semi-cathedral train. This is style 842 from the Bonny Signature Collection. This gown sells for $875.00