Vendors We Love - The Barre Code

We think all of our brides and bridesmaids are beautiful just the way they are. However, we hear tons of girls in our boutique tell us how they are planning to start "Shedding for the Wedding" and want to kick their workout into high gear in the months before they walk down the aisle. We totally understand, every woman wants to feel the best on her wedding day!

For Milwaukee brides and bridesmaids who are looking for something new to keep them in shape, we highly recommend trying The Barre Code! Their Third Ward studio is located on Water Street, just a few blocks away from our boutique. 

Don't let the name fool you, this isn't a "dance class" - The Barre Code offers various classes that focus on cardio, strength training, and restoration. While the base of their classes focuses on barre work (to get your muscles long and lean like a ballerina) they also have everything from high-energy Boot Camps to Yoga classes on their schedule. The trendy downtown studio is chic from the outside, but trust us, there is hard work taking place behind its doors!

 Want to give it a try? Miss Ruby Boutique now has certificates in store for a Free Barre Class! Pick one up for yourself (and your friends) so you and your bridesmaids can feel the burn. 

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Helpful Pre-Wedding Fitness Ideas

Every bride wants to feel her best on her big day! You want to be able to celebrate without any concerns and enjoy the joyful celebration with your family and friends. Getting in wedding shape is not about a number on a scale or on the tag of your clothes - it's about feeling your absolute best so your beauty will shine through!

Here are some pre-wedding workout tips that are designed to help accentuate the areas showcased by the dress style you're wearing:

Strapless Gown

Robert Bullock Cora-- available to purchase at Miss Ruby

Focus on the upper body - nothing beats the good old fashioned push up! Other great ways to tone arms include boxing work outs and yoga.

Mermaid Gown

James Clifford J21322- available at Miss Ruby!

Focus on working your hips, thighs and backside - the essentials are squats and lunges for toning these areas. Another great workout to try when focusing on this area of your body is spinning or kickboxing for a total body workout!

Ballgown

Robert Bullock Petra--check out this stunning ballgown at Miss Ruby!

Focus on your abdominal area - this dress style really accentuates the waist. The best way to do this is plank exercises and crunches, anything to work your core! Looking for a more fun way of doing this? Take a dance or Zumba class - great for abdominal workouts.

Low Back Gowns

Robert Bullock Avery--one of our newest samples at Miss Ruby

Focus on your upper and lower back muscle - not always the easiest, but also a great way to improve posture!  A fun way to work this area: pull-ups or a rowing machine at the gym.  Swimming and yoga are other great workout ideas that will strengthen those back muscles.

We hope these ideas are helpful as you prep and plan for your big day, just remember if you start a fitness regimen, stick to it for at least 12 weeks to see a change or result and don't sweat the numbers game - looking great on your big day comes from within first and foremost!