Inspired by . . .

Watters style 443

Fabric: Satin

Color:Plum

Dress Of The Week

Alyne by Rivini Megan Gown

The sweetheart neckline, delicate ruching, embellished belt and silk organza really give this gown the ultimate romantic feel.  Lightweight and airy, perfect for any wedding - year round.

Celebrity Spotlight: Nikki Reed

 

Actress Nikki Reed

Rosalie Cullen never looked this good! We love Nikki Reed's elegant and simple look. She wore a gorgeous Tacori Diamond gown for her October 16th nuptials to American Idol alum, Paul McDonald.  Her natural hair and lack of jewelry really let her and the gown shine. Most of us don't have the budget for such a gown.  But fortunately, Alyne Bridal has many styles with a similar vibe and modest prices.

The similar styles shown above are the Becky, Charlene and Melonie gowns by Alyne Bridal.

Create a similar bridal look to this gorgeousTwilight star with any of these gowns!

Alyne by Rivini Trunk Show January 20-22

Ten Things To Know Before Buying Your Bridal Gown - #2

Finding your perfect wedding dress is a once and a lifetime experience for every bride-to-be. No other time in life do you put so much emphasis on a single item of clothing, so we thought we would provide our brides with a few guidelines to help them prepare for that big shopping day!

#2 Leave room in your budget for extras 

Make sure to leave room for finishing touches like veils, jewelry, belts and shoe accessories.  Our in house designer, Jaxie, hand creates fantastic, custom bridal accessories including belts, hair pieces and clips, veils and jewelry. We also showcase a great selection of dazzling earrings that are sure to glam up your look. Once you add all your extras you'll have created a look that is unique just to you!

From All Of Us At Miss Ruby. . .

We'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!   Have a happy and safe weekend, surrounded by family and friends!

Just in . . .

A few more After Six styles arrived this week! A couple of gorgeous long, chiffon styles and then a super cute cotton voile cocktail dress with adorable pockets. After Six styles are available in size 00-30 and over 70 colors so you are bound to find something in this collection that will work well for your bridal party.

Dress of the week

After Six 6636
The After Six 6636 is a cotton voile, strapless cocktail length dress with light shirring on the front and scalloped edged pockets.  It's casual, lightweight and adorable!

Inspired by. . .

Alyne by Rivini Melonie gown

Fabric:Silk Dupioni

Color:White

Alyne Bridal Trunk Show

We are pleased to announce we are having an Alyne Bridal Trunkshow January 28th-30th!!!  You don't want to miss this opportunity to see these incredible gowns.  Appointments fill up fast so book yours now!

www.alynebridal.com

Ten Things to Know Before Buying Your Bridal Gown - #3

Finding your perfect wedding dress is a once and a lifetime experience for every bride-to-be. No other time in life do you put so much emphasis on a single item of clothing, so we thought we would provide our brides with a few guidelines to help them prepare for that big shopping day!

#3 Trust Your Instincts

 Knowing what you want gives you the confidence to say yes, even when your entourage says no. It's fine to try on the dress that you hate, but your mom loves, just to make her happy.  Heck-you can even take some pictures in it so she can have them forever!  But don't let your maids, family or friends talk you into something you don't want.  You will regret it.  It's your day and you're the one wearing it, so the decision is ultimately yours!

Just in . . .

The Spring 2012 collections are starting to arrive! This week we received our first After Six shipment. The collection features a great selection of long & chic looks for those more elegant weddings. And the new Penny Lace fabric which is featured on some of their new cocktail length dresses makes for a very fun yet elegant look. Plus the After Six dresses are available in over 80 colors!

Dress Of The Week

                                                                                   Aria style 141FB

This dress is preppy chic and easy breezy.  Pockets keep it casual, the sheen of the gardenia silk taffeta and surplice style V-neck make it elegant.  It makes a great blank canvas to really go all out with accessories!

Inspired by . . .

The Dress: Watters & Watters 9619

Fabric: Tissue Taffeta

Color: Shadow

Just in . . .

We just received a new selection of incredible earrings for maids and brides.  The new collection features timeless pearls, vintage sparkle and show stopping bling. You definitely need to see them in person!  The earrings are moderately priced and absolutely gorgeous and provide the perfect touch for any dress.

Photos by: BridalBling, Heather O'Mara Photography, Chesapeake Floral Arts

Ten Things to Know Before Buying Your Bridal Gown - #4

Finding your perfect wedding dress is a once and a lifetime experience for every bride-to-be. No other time in life do you put so much emphasis on a single item of clothing, so we thought we would provide our brides with a few guidelines to help them prepare for that big shopping day!


#4 Stop Shopping & Say YES to the Dress

One of the most anticipated aspects of planning the wedding is finding the perfect dress.  It should be a fun process and a great moment to share with friends and family.  If you find “The Dress”, don’t second guess yourself.  Trust your intuition and instincts.  Don’t let your entourage talk you out of it.  Say YES, check it off your list and move on to alterations, accessories and shoes. 

Want to be our featured Wedding of the Month?

Attention Miss Ruby Brides & Bridesmaids
Did you put your heart and soul into planning your wedding?  Making sure every last detail was exactly how you envisioned it? We bet you did! So now is your chance to show it off to all the other brides out there in our Wedding of the Month feature.

Every month we will feature a different wedding on our blog.  For the chance to share your magical day with others please submit the following:

• 4-5 digital images from the big day with at least two highlighting the bridesmaid dresses and/or bridal gown purchased at Miss Ruby (please include photographer credits)
• Wedding Date
• Wedding Location
• Answers to the following questions:
• What did you like best about working with Miss Ruby?
• What was your favorite detail about your gown and/or bridesmaid dresses?
• Share with us the craziest moment of your wedding?
• Is there one thing you splurged on, but could have done without?
• How do you hope your guests remember your wedding?
• If you had it to do over again, would you plan it the same way?  

Please submit your entry to info@missrubyboutique.com. We will notify you if you are selected to be a featured wedding of the month.

To top it off, if you are selected you'll receive a gorgeous pair of earrings!

Inspired by . . .

Alyne by Rivini Aliyah Gown

Fabric: Silk Dupioni

Color: Ivory

Dress of the Week

Jim Hjelm 5174
The Jim Hjelm 5174 is a satin, strapless a-line gown with a draped sweetheart neckline and ruching across the natural waist.  A very flattering and elegant gown, perfect for your fancy affair!

10 Things to Know Before Buying your Bridal Gown - #5

Finding your perfect wedding dress is a once and a lifetime experience for every bride-to-be. No other time in life do you put so much emphasis on a single item of clothing, so we thought we would provide our brides with a few guidelines to help them prepare for that big shopping day!

#5 Keep Location in Mind

Make sure to consider the location of your ceremony & reception when shopping for your gown. A satin ballgown with a long train will be way too heavy for an outdoor or beach wedding.  And a flowy gown may be a bit casual for an elegant affair. There are so many different styles of gowns available that there is sure to be the perfect gown for your venue. Make sure to share all the details of your day with your consultant. With that information they'll be able to suggest the perfect gown for you. A few tips:

• Choose a natural fabric such as silk & cotton if you are having an outdoor wedding or are getting married in warm weather. The natural fabrics breathe, so they'll be much cooler than synthetics.  Always remember to ask if the fabric is a true silk. Many boutiques will state that their gowns are "silky". This does not mean they are silk. 
• The heaviest and warmest fabric will be satin. So avoid satin for outdoor/warm weddings. Satin gowns are very nice for chic and elegant affairs at churches & hotel ballrooms.
• Remember trains can always be shortened or lengthened.  Getting married in a church and have a long walk down the aisle? A long train can make for a very dramatic entrance. A short, sweep train will do if you are getting married on the beach or outside.

Inspired by . . .

Jim Hjelm style 5151

Fabric: Dupioni / Grosgrain Belt

Color: Mediterranean / Navy

Dress of the Week

Robert Bullock Trudy Gown
The Trudy is a gorgeous fit and flare lace gown featuring a v-neckline with wide shoulder straps flowing into a low back. It is a sister to the Jessica, one of our most popular styles, with more structure, a fuller skirt and longer train.

Another reality wedding show that we are loving

If you are a sucker for reality wedding tv there is another great show out there for you to start watching! Don't miss Don't Tell the Bride on Saturday evenings at 9pm on the Oprah Network. Basically the engaged couple receives $25,000 to plan an entire wedding in three weeks. The catch??  The groom has to do all the planning down to selecting the bride's gown!  It is a pretty entertaining show and make sure to watch Episode 6.   You'll get to see Tak, the owner of Aria Bridal. Yay Tak!! 

OWN Fall Sneak Peek: Don't Tell the Bride

Inspired by . . .

Siri Peggy Lee Dress

Fabric: Sheer Silk Organza 

Color: White
 

Dress of the Week

Siri Kenwood Dress
The Kenwood is an extremely easy-to-wear, fun and flirty cocktail-inspired bridesmaid dress. We love love love the fact that it is not strapless! There are more non-strapless dresses out there than ever before but still this is one of the most fabulous styles!  Very fashionable with the scoop in the front and the back as well as the stylish flower on the shoulder. This dress fits all body types as it has a nice wide waistband. It also has side pockets and snaps in the lining of the shoulders for your bra straps. Yes ladies you heard correctly, you can wear a regular bra with this dress! Seriously you can't go wrong with this dress in one of over 50 colors!

Siri Bridal & Aria BridalTrunk Show this Weekend - November 18-20

We will be featuring two trunk shows this weekend - Siri Bridal & Aria Bridal.  This means we will have a large selection of gowns from both of these collections in store for this weekend only!  Plus, orders placed during the show will receive a discount. If your looking for an easy-to-wear gown with clean lines and simple elegance this trunk show is for you. Plus all of the gowns are available in a selection of luxurious silk fabrics. The gowns are lightweight and breathable so they are perfect for destination weddings too! The gowns range in price from $750-1500.  Limited appointments remaining so call or email to schedule yours asap!

Here is a look at some of the Siri dresses that will be here this weekend:

 

Here is a look at some of the Aria gowns that will be here this weekend: