Here at Thread, we love a challenge.  So when our friend Allison Regas approached us to individually style each of her fourteen bridesmaids that’s exactly what we got.  She wanted each girl to look and feel beautiful (in their own chosen style, color, fabric, print, length, etc, etc), yet the whole group needed to look cohesive and chic.  An out of the box wedding party is basically what we live for.  But it’s easier said than done…

Basically the world was their oyster and it was our job to make it work.  Over the next 8 months (yes, we began this venture back in October of 2011 at our Wedding Weekend Pop Up Shop) we worked closely with each girl to determine the best silhouette for her frame and fabric and color that best suited her taste and personality.

Allison wanted her three sisters to shine a little brighter so we sourced 3 gorgeous lurex chiffons and layered them over a light coral, grey and mauve to give them a soft dusky feel.  Some other final choices were the Michelle, Shiloh, Breck, Alessandra, Marilyn and Evelyn.  All in soft silvery, champagne, apricot and peach silks (a mix of matte silk, crinkled chiffon and chiffon charmeuse).  One girl even nabbed a peach one shoulder Thread Social dress from our holiday sample sale!

Oh, and did we mention after the first fitting the Mother of the Bride also decided she would like a dress too??  The pressure was on…  Luckily she was as easy as they come (not to mention looked fantastic in just about everything!) and quickly decided on our Whitney dress in layered chiffon.

Through it all Allison kept her cool and let it all play out.  She even let each girl accessorize her dress as she saw fit, including hair and makeup (we’re talking the Anti Brideszilla here!).  And the end result could not have been more gorgeous.  Set against the warm glow of Jacksonville, FL the final look was soft, romantic and hopelessly chic.  A cool, breathe of fresh air in our book.

That’s right, pretty girls: Our last wedding weekend pop-up shop was such a success–and such a BLAST!–that we decided to give it another go. We’d forgotten just how much we love working with brides-to-be and their BFFs, sisters, and mothers, and helping that entourage find their perfect ensemble. And so, without further ado, the details:

WHAT: Thread Wedding Weekend Pop-Up Shop, one-on-one personal consultations, a special 20% off all orders, and oh so much more!

WHEN: Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd. By appointment only.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: Email our darling Amy at amy@threaddesign.com, or give her a call at (212) 414 – 8844

For what, you ask? Our next Wedding Pop-Up Shop, taking place January 27 – 29. Seems far away, yes, but appointments are starting to book up. Call or email Amy to make yours now at 248 – 240 -3570 or amy@threaddesign.com.

(Above happy image from Nicole’s wedding. Don’t her bridesmaids look like pretty forest fairies? All dress various styles from the Luxe Collection.)

We love just about everything captured in this shot of bride (and Thread pal!) Keri’s Arizona wedding: the same-but-different navy bridesmaid dresses, the pop-y green groomsmen ties, the colorful bouquets that just perfectly tie it all together and -  most of all – the relaxed and happy smiles on the just-married couple. Aw.

Congratulations, Keri & Ian!

(Keri’s bridesmaids wear various styles from the Classic Party collection in navy blue faille.)

Saturday, 11/19, circa 1pm at the Thread Showroom: Bride-to-be Kim Snyder and her glow-y, excited bridesmaids, post-appointment. (And our Amy, second from right.)

If there is ever a time in life to spurge whilst traveling, it is surely during ye olde honeymoon, is it not? Only problem is that those splurges add up–and quickly. One word of advice, people? Jetsetter. Yes, as in the travel flash-sale sister site to Gilt Groupe. Nicole, for instance, booked four of the nine hotels she will be staying in over the course of her impending three-week honeymoon in Southeast Asia through Jetsetter, and not just any hotels, but some of the most legendary, most luxurious Thailand has to offer. And at a HEFTY discount, no less.

(Above, from top: Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa in Koh Samui, Anantara Golden Triangle in the Golden Triange, and Tamarind Village in Chiang Mai.)

…here’s a look at Jackie’s happy, summer-y wedding. Working with a bride like Jackie is the stuff dreams are made of — at least here at Thread. We had a hunch Jackie would approach things a bit differently, being in the fashion biz and all, and we were right. She knew she wanted something different, and she knew what that something different was. And best of all? She wasn’t afraid to take risks in terms of mixing colors, and styles, and textures. And, well, folks: We’ll let the photo speak for itself. Just gorgeous.

Congratulations, Jackie & Brandon!

(Jackie’s lovely ladies wear assorted styles from the Luxe Collection in various shades of green chiffon charmeuse.)

… we have decided to open up shop (literally) for another weekend of appointments. Our last weekend just filled up too quickly, and went by too quickly, so we figured we might as well make everyone happy. (We know, so good of us.) As always, email or call our sweet Amy for an appointment, and as always, discounts will be offered and champagne will be on hand. Two key elements, we know, in the bridesmaid dress shopping experience. Or, heck, any dress shopping experience.

(Side note: How lovely is the above photo? We snagged it from an email our pal (and recent bride) Jackie sent us containing snapshots from her beautiful wedding. We promise to post more photos from her wedding shortly, so stay tuned–and get ready to be inspired!)

We are obsessed with Swanson Vineyards‘ quirky wine bottles (and, of course, the deep, delicious, Napa-y wine in said bottles). Such a freakin’ cute bottle to serve at your wedding, no? Or to give as a wedding/ congratulations/ get well soon/ I love you/ anything, really gift? Best part is these little happy little bottles will only set you back $25 a pop. Happy, indeed!

(Buy here!)

The moment captured here–that moment when a bride steps into her dress, surrounded by her best friends, seconds away from marrying the love of her life–is (presumably) one of the most exciting and surreal moments of a gal’s life. And it’s certainly one of many perks that come with working at Thread, to get the opportunity to see this moment, captured on film, in so many of our brides’ lives when said brides oh-so-kindly send us photos from their Big Day. We never fail to get the chills, and, yes, perhaps a little teared up. (Side note: Wouldn’t a collection of these shots make an incredible coffee table book?)

We especially loved this sweet shot in particular. Everyone’s happy, and lending a hand, and you can just feel the excitement.

Congratulations, Cristina and Michael!

(Cristina’s bridesmaids wear the Gabrielle in Walnut Taffeta.)