ForeverTV's Red Carpet Event Pics!

Last Monday night's event at the Guthrie Theatre in downtown Minneapolis was a complete BLAST! Everyone was dressed to kill! So many fun vendors and guests attended... over 600+. Just an amazing time. Tons of decadent desserts, beautiful decor and flowers, upbeat music spinning, dancing, laughing, and networking with some of the best in the bridal industry. Thank you ForeverTV for throwing such a spectacular event! We loved being able to be involved and show our love and support!

Please enjoy our photos via our bridal consultants Lindsay and Molly. They had an unforgettable night with Posh's owner Marie. :)

Trend Spotting: Bridesmaid Dresses

BRIDESMAID SEASON IS HERE! Finding dresses for your bridesmaids can be more difficult than finding your own wedding dress. We at POSH try to keep up with what's "in" with wedding attire. For the brides on the hunt bridesmaid gowns, here are some trends that we have identified for the 2011 bridesmaid season:

Knee-length/cocktail dresses. Shorter lengths have become increasing popular in recent years for various reasons. Knee-length, cocktail-style are more likely to be worn again. The ability to reuse these gowns for other formal occasions have made the shorter length dresses more appealing.
Determine the length of your shorter bridesmaid dresses is important also. For a more formal wedding, short styles that fall just below the knee or at mid-calf tend to be more suitable. Styles just above the knee can be worn for relaxed, casual weddings. Super short dresses should be reserved only for an appropriate setting like a fun, casual Vegas wedding.

Strapless dresses. Strapless gowns have been a huge and rising trend in the past few years also. They flatter the neck and shoulders on all body types. A strapless dress gives bridesmaids a feminine, classic look that keeps the wedding partying looking chic and elegant.

One-shouldered dresses. The more modern bride leans towards the one-shouldered dress when it comes to bridesmaids. One-shouldered gowns are one of the newest rising tends in bridesmaid dresses in 2011. Its unique, asymmetrical shape is fashion-forward, bold and sassy. They give a fresh, modern twist to a wedding.

Colors. Colors is always one of the most important when it comes to bridal party attire. When it comes to bridesmaids, bright colors like fuchsia, apple green, amethyst, yellow, and orange are HOT in 2011. Classic colors, such as gray, navy, chocolate brown, and black, are also a strong demand for this wedding season.
In particular, Yellow is popular in 2011. It is very universal and looks great with a lot of other colors, giving a more bold, modern appeal. Yellow can be paired with orange, dark teal, grey, acid green, aqua, or white. These colors can really help the yellow pop and highlight it as the main color.

More body conscious look gowns. Another tend in bridal industry in general is creating gowns that are better-fitting more body types. Techniques such as ruching, bows and sashes are being used to emphasize a natural waist line in not only wedding dresses, but in bridesmaid dresses too.

Flexibility of the gowns in party. Although it is the bride and groom's special day, the bridal party appreciates when they can have a say in what attire they can wear to the wedding. And in 2011 many brides are leaning towards having bridesmaid dresses that are color and/or style coordination, that is not uniform or exact match in color and/or silhouette style of gowns. This might take place in allowing bridesmaids to choose from a color palette when picking their same gown. Or allowing a few styles of silhouettes in the same color to choose from. Or a combination of both.


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ONE DAY ONLY! Bridesmaids & Bubbly at POSH! This Saturday, April 23rd, 9am-4pm. 15% off!! Space is limited. Schedule your appointment today. 612.871.4280

Bridesmaid Dress Tips

Sometimes finding dresses for your bridesmaids can be more stressful than finding your wedding dress! We at POSH have came up with few tips for brides when choosing bridesmaid dresses:

1. Try to find a dress that is suitable for all body types. Some dresses are made for smaller frames while others are meant for a more curvy figure. A dress that flatters all the bridesmaids will leave them happier.
   
2. Pick a dress that has something in common with with your wedding dress. Try going with a theme that echoes your gown, whether its fabrics or silhouette style. Your wedding party will look more chic, elegant, and, of course, cohesive.
3. Seasons play a big part in choosing bridesmaid dresses. In the winter, full-length gowns heavier fabrics such as velvet, crepe silk, and satin can be worn to keep bridesmaids warm in the cooler weather. Whereas in the summer, cocktail dresses and lighter fabrics chiffon and taffeta can ensure bridesmaids don't get too hot and show sweat stains in the warmer weather.
   
4. Find a dress that can be worn after the wedding is over. Pick styles that your bridesmaids can be wear for different occasions, such as dinner parties and elegant outings. Your bridesmaids will appreciate the versatility of the dress even more.
5. No one wants to spend an arm-and-a-leg when buying gowns, especially in this economy. For the thrifty bride on the search for bridesmaid gowns, look for dresses at the beginning and end of seasons. These are popular times for clearances of bridesmaid dresses, as new styles come in and old styles go out.

*Gowns pictured are from Simone Carvalli. Found exclusively at POSH.



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ONE DAY ONLY - Bridesmaid & Bubbly: Saturday, April 23, 9am-4pm at POSH. 15% off!
Call today and make your appointment while times are still available! ~ 612.871.4280

Exclusive Winnie Couture Trunk Show

Following the positive feedback from brides at the Avant Mariee Trunk Show a few weeks ago, we at POSH decided we couldn't get enough of Winnie Couture's dresses! We are honored and excited to host a Winnie Couture Trunk Show this weekend, April 1st through the 3rd.
The Winnie Couture Collection is an elegant, innovative couture line, showcasing a modern translation of vintage fashion and exquisite embellishments. Gowns are tailored to the chic bride looking for that one-of-a-kind, classic couture dress.


Gowns from the Winnie Couture Collection by Winnie Couture. Pictured from left to right: Embrey, Colette, and Lorena.

Winnie Couture has given us the opportunity to carry this magnificent bridal line for a limited time. Currently Winnie Couture gowns cannot be found anywhere else in Minnesota, so don't miss out on a chance to see these stunning gowns from the Winnie Couture Collection at our Trunk Show at POSH!

Appointments are still available for this Saturday, April 2nd, and Sunday, April 3rd. Bring your bridal party to our relaxed, private bridal suites, sip on some champagne, and enjoy treats on your journey to find "the dress." Call today before these beautiful Winnie Couture gowns are gone! Can't wait for our brides! ~ 612.871.4580

Spring Sale at POSH

The snow is melting and the days are getting longer... SPRING IS HERE!! And we at POSH are doing some Spring Cleaning of our own. 40% off* select jewelry and accessories!
Items include:

• Jewelry from Jennifer Walker Peterson, Olive Jewels, Erica Koesler lines
• Sashes by a.b. Ellie
• Benjamin Adams shoes
• Designer purses

*Our Spring Sale is for a limited time only.

Be sure to ask about our new Spring 2011 arrivals of bridal accessories! We receive new merchandise, including dresses (!), on a weekly basis. Make your appointment today, and see what we have in store for you at POSH. 612.871.4280

Avant Mariee Trunk Show

Starting today, POSH & Luxe Bridal Couture will be hosting an Avant Mariee Trunk Show, an affordable yet elegant line by Winnie Couture. Since 2009, the Avant Mariee lines has offered luxurious gowns with "classic-feminine" styles and sophisticated silhouettes for the stylish bride on a budget.

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Winnie Couture has been featured in prominent high-fashion publications such as InStyle Weddings, Brides, Modern Brides, The Knot, Modern Luxury, etc., and has become favorites amongst industry insiders, editors, brides and fashionistas alike.

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Our Avant Mariee Trunk Show goes through March 22. Appointments still available. Call today and get the opportunity to see these exquisite gowns! 612.871.4280

Trunk Show Extension: Adele Wechsler

Couldn't get enough of Adele Wechsler's eco couture line? We are so excited to EXTEND her Trunk Show until next Tuesday, March 8th, at POSH.

EcoCouture I Collection: Sunshine.
This gown and more, at POSH!

Adele offers an eco-conscious gown that are still luxurious for the "green" brides. The use of organic hemp and silks are just divine. Crafted in Toronto, Canada, each gown is individually hand-cut and makes use of remnant fabrics. She also applies natural dyes to the silks for unique colors.

They are fabulous! Be sure to ask to take a look at them during your appointment. Still appointments available all weekend long!
Contact us: 612.871.4280