The Bridal Boutique posts monthly specials on the company website at http://www.bridalboutiquehonolulu.com/Current.html?

For example, brides who purchased their wedding dress last month will receive free gown clean and preservation services after their wedding (a $260 value!). 

This month we have multiple offerings to help you get a jump start on your wedding planning. Once you have found your perfect dress, accessories, and wedding party attire, you will often hear Joyce and Cecilia say “now, you can check it off your to-do list!” AND, shift your focus on other important wedding details.

Here’s what’s going on at the Boutique in July:

* FREE VEIL WITH BRIDAL GOWN PURCHASE (value $100)
* FREE SHIPPING ON ALL SPECIAL ORDERS (cannot be combined with any other discount; does not apply to rush fees)
* $199 – $399 bridal gowns (off-the-clearance-rack)
* $99 bridesmaid/special occasion dresses (off-the-rack; does not apply to special orders)

Also, fall 2009 dresses are hitting the showroom floor! Here’s a sneak peak   

We just got word from our Paloma Blanca sale rep that a Paloma gown was worn by Sun, a prominent cast member, in the popular show Lost!! We absolutely LOVE Paloma wedding dresses and are so proud to be the exclusive retailer in Hawaii.

She is absolutely stunning in this all-over-lace, sweetheart neckline number. Check out the A+ grade on Entertainment Weekly online.

The Honolulu Advertiser just announced the 2009 Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards and we are humbled and SO appreciative that The Bridal Boutique was named one of the best wedding stores! We are in good company with our friends at The Wedding Cafe and Celebrity Tuxedos.

When we opened our doors in 2006, we had a vision of taking care of our brides and clients in a beautiful store environment with service that was easy-going and comfortable. It is such a pleasure and joy to be a part of your wedding planning experience and we hope to be doing it for years and years to come!

This also seems to be the perfect time to thank our families and friends for their continued support of our business and to thank our brides and customers for their loyalty and referrals. You make it so easy for us to do our job so well!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!  ~ Joyce & Cecilia

Check out our new value-priced line of wedding dresses from Alfred Angelo and bridesmaid dresses from Wtoo by Watters! We are so excited to showcase beautiful – “affordable and adorable” - styles from our two fashion-forward and “recessionista” focused designers.

Our newest arrivals::

And don’t forget about our awesome promotion this month – BUY 3 OR MORE BRIDESMAID DRESSES, GET ONE FREE!  (shipping not included)

The Bridal Boutique strongly recommends that you do not buy your gown and bridal party attire over the internet.  We know that it’s tempting and that there seems to be an opportunity to save a boat load of $$$, but we’ve heard horror stories… we don’t mean to lecture – just looking out for our brides

Here is an email we recently received from one of our brides  (shared with her permission) which was an awful experience for her, but hopefully will save future brides from a lot of grief:

My name is  _____ and I have purchased my wedding gown from you; I think I have my fitting this upcoming Saturday. However, I was hoping you could also help me with something else. I recently received the bridesmaid dresses I ordered on-line. To my horror they are nothing like the original one I ordered many months ago. I have made a claim with my credit card company in an effort to get my money back for the dresses as they were not delivered as described. For example, they were supposed to be brown, satin, knee length dresses. One is mauve color, one is floor length and the other was custom made to fit my 5′1″ 105 lb friend and it fits me.

Fortunately, I have been able to find dresses off the rack at Macy’s since I know there is no longer time to order any. The credit card company said I have a good case but it would be made stronger if I found a reputable seamstress/ people who work with fabric to support my claim by writing a short description of what was received as opposed to what was ordered. I was hoping if I bring in the dresses to show you that you might be able to help?

Thank you so much and I look forward to seeing you Saturday,  _____ “

This is the most important dress you will ever buy. Saving a few dollars is not worth the risk. The internet is a great place to narrow down styles before you visit a store. But when it comes time to purchase, it has been proven time and time again that the best place to buy is a full service bridal store where you can see, feel and try on the dress before you make a commitment.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and…  Happy shopping!

Thought this celebrity news from one of our designers was cool!  We still have this Jasmine bridesmaid dress in stock… super cute and looks great on 

Check out Geralyn Camarillo’s (named 2009 Best Wedding Photographer in Honolulu Magazine) blog post which features our Melissa Sweet wedding dress!  The style is called “Verona” and is part of the Reverie collection.

http://hokulii.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/03/the-waterfront-at-aloha-tower.html

Model, Alita Kristensen, looks so beautiful    … and the entire photo shoot seemed to be a blast!  Thanks Ger!!

OK, folks…  window #2     We wanted to do something a bit more traditional AND dramatic.  A true stunner.  If you are a bride who loves bling-bling, this might be the wedding gown for you!

Bill Levkoff Bridesmaids and Allure Bridal

How much are those dresses in the window? (sung to “how much is that doggy in the window?”)

In March, a couple of our beautiful bridal and special occasion dresses will be front and center at The Wedding Cafe  :)

Every Sunday, we will switch it up to keep it fresh and new. If you happen to walk by this week here’s what you’ll see:

Oops, that’s actually Joyce and Chloe… here it is:

Jim Hjelm Occasions and Sarah Danielle Bridal

So the next time you are at the Cafe for your thirst quenching mango iced tea or yummy chicken walnut sandwich, the “IT” dress might appear right before your very eyes - just in time for you to say ”I do.”