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January 25^th-28^th is our annual Blinging in the New Year sale!

We know so many beautiful brides-to-be get engaged over the Winter holidays and we want to reward you!

Come find the dress of your dreams and this weekend only you can get 15% off of your new dress order!

Below you can find just a few styles we have in store that we think our brides this weekend will love.

When we say “Blinging in the new year” Victor Harper has the glitz and glam under control!

The simple elegance of these two new Modern Trousseau gowns is to die for!

Lazaro knows how to add sparkle to a gown that will take your breath away!

Book your appointment at The White Magnolia today!

If you are looking for a beautifully designed wedding gown for a fair price, Watters is the designer for you. Vatana Watters started making wedding gowns 26 years ago for friends. Her look caught on and the rest is history! Her inspiration stems from her heritage and her experiences living on opposite coasts. Vatana graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing in 1985, and began pursuing her dream as a designer shortly after. She now sits in the heart of a company nominated for numerous awards and has been induced into the Debi award Hall of fame! Vatana’s passion for design and unique style truly make her gowns a cut above the rest. Below, see just a few of the Watter’s dresses you can find with us at The White Magnolia!

This Belmonte Beauty is created from silk taffeta, vintage lace inspired beading and embroidery on the bodice. The bodice and skirt have subtle tulle overlay, a grosgrain ribbon at the waist, and a chapel train. The gorgeous ball gown is available in white, ivory, and oyster.

Breathtaking Bridgette is crafted from stunning soft silk duchess satin and re-embroidered lace. This elegant fit and flare gown includes lace panels down the center, front and back and a chapel train. It is available in Ivory and White.

Gorgeous Greta is a lace keyhole gown with a fit and flare skirt, and for a little sparkle this picture features a vanilla bean double faced satin ribbon sash named Coco. This classic dress features a sweep train and is available in Ivory or white.

Glamorous Gigi is the perfect gown for a bride that wants a dress with a modern twist. It features washed silk organza fabric with a softly pleated bodice, natural waist, hand crafted washed silk organza flowers, embroidered leaves and a sweep train. This gown is available in Ivory or white and looks even more stunning (if that’s possible!) with a sparkly sash.

Darling Devenport is crafted from re-embroidered lace and washed silk organza with full A-line skirt and veiled lace motifs on skirt. This radiant gown is perfect for a bride who wants a touch of lace, but not too much. It features a beautiful seventy one inch train and is available in ivory or white.

Book your appointment at The White Magnolia today to meet with one of our knowledgeable consultants! We would love to show you these beautiful Watters gowns as well as our many other designers.

White Friday is almost here & we couldn’t be more excited!  Appointments are limited, so be sure to make yours today!

Winter is the perfect time to get all of those hearty classic dishes out on the table. Rich sauces and succulent steak and potato dishes are the way to go after chilly evening nuptials. Check out our tips below for the perfect winter wedding menu!

During cocktail hour, use the season to your advantage. Why not try a unique drink like hot cocoa and bailey’s? It’s a drink that will warm your guests up in a hurry!

For starters, soups are perfect for a winter wedding! Try tomato and basil bisque with fried macaroni and cheese balls on the side. To spice things up a bit, add in a chili bar! Your guests will love playing around with the different flavors and toppings you could offer.

For your main course there are a variety of options! If steak and potatoes just aren’t your thing, your guests will still be sure to ooh and ahh with a beautiful horseradish crusted lamb chop or cedar grilled salmon fillet in front of them.

Don’t forget about dessert! If the traditional wedding cake doesn’t appeal to you, why not do a pie or cobbler bar? Served warm with ice cream, these desserts are sure to be a hit with your chilly guests. Want to have your cake and eat it too? Tis’ the season for a wintery white vanilla cake. If you want to add a little twist, a peppermint bark garnish is a festive way to leave your guests with an after dinner mint!

Book an appointment today at The White Magnolia to meet with one of our knowledgeable consultants. We can’t wait to find you the dress of your dreams!

Many winter weddings have an all white color pallet, but this does not mean you have to have a standard stark white bouquet! Many people who want a more muted color scheme can stick with a more “antique” look with cream, beige, and ivory colors.

Deep reds are also a popular choice for a winter wedding. Don’t be afraid to use the holiday colors to your advantage! Forest greens and rich red hues make for a beautiful and festive flower color combination.

Mosses and winter berries are good combinations to bring into your wedding floral scheme. Get creative with different textures and natural elements! Branches or leaves can make for creative centerpieces without an overload of flowers.

Book your appointment with The White Magnolia today to meet with one of our knowledgeable consultants! We can’t wait to find you the dress of your dreams!

To some, winter time is not a common time to get married, but here at The White Magnolia we are finding December and January weddings are increasing in popularity! Keep up with our next few blog posts to learn more about how to make your winter wedding unforgettable.

 Here at TWM, the dress is our favorite part of any wedding! Check out just a few dresses we have here at The White Magnolia that are perfect for a winter wedding.

 For a gown that stands out against the snow or chilly weather, choose a style that has plenty of embellishments. An ornately decorated bodice is flattering and fun! A little sparkle goes a long way. That’s why we think this amazing Lazaro gown with detailed jewel incrusted bodice is fitting for a chilly wedding date. It’s muted color tones don’t blend with snow or ice!

 We think one of the perks of having a winter wedding is the fact that you can indulge in heavier and more luxurious fabrics without feeling weighed down or getting hot in the summer sun. We love this satin Judd Waddell ball gown with crystal details at the neckline and waist!

 A dress with some type of sleeve usually blends right into the winter wedding theme! If you love lace, try this Modern Trousseau gown with lace illusion detailing in the front and the back. The cap sleeve and heavier lace makes it perfect for chillier weather!

Book an appointment today at The White Magnolia to meet with one of our knowledgeable consultants who can help you find the perfect dress for ANY season!

The White Magnolia Bridal collection offers an endless array of shapes and styles to fit the taste of every bride and her style. Today we are featuring some ball gown style dresses that we have in store to fit the bride who envisions herself as a princess on her special day!

The ball gown is sometimes described as more classic shape for a wedding dress. Ball gowns are generally cinched at the empire or natural waist and have a fuller skirt. Aside from that, they come in a variety of fabrics and styles! If the ball gown is the right style for you, the options are infinite! Take a look at just a few ball gowns we have at The White Magnolia.

This Lazaro tulle ball gown features a pleated silk satin organza bodice with sweetheart neckline, floral jewel encrusted band at natural waist, circular gathered skirt, and chapel train. We think it’s a great modern twist on a classic shape. This is a dress your guests will rave about all night long!

This Modern Trousseau silk taffeta ball gown is a classic that will instantly take your breath away. It features a sweetheart neckline, wraparound ties at the natural waist and a sweeping skirt and train. This elegant ball gown is perfect for a classic bride looking for a more traditional wedding gown.

This Lazaro blush silk faced satin ball gown is paired with a jeweled Victorian collar, curved neckline, ruched bodice, natural waist, gathered A-line skirt, and a modified chapel train. (Also available in ivory or white). Can you say glamorous? We know any bride donning this beauty on her wedding day is sure to feel like a princess!

This tulle and lace Modern Trousseau ball gown is to die for with it’s delicate scalloped edge sweetheart neckline.  We know our brides who are looking for a modern twist on a classic gown are going to love this dress! Coming soon!

Book your appointment with The White Magnolia today to meet with one of our knowledgeable consultants. Ball gown or not, we are confidant we can find you the dress of your dreams!

Victor Harper has finally arrived at The White Magnolia! We were blown away by these four beautiful gowns, and we know you will be too! Inspired by the musings of feminine sophistication, elegance and sensuality, the Victor Harper Collection weaves together glamour, refinement and drama in perfect silhouettes to mold and flatter the body. The collection offers bridal gowns in an assortment of exclusive fabrics that include Silk Satins, Mikado and Organza. Each style is embellished with beading and embroidery patterns that are hand drawn by the designer and crafted in an array of Austrian crystals, pearls and trims unique to the Victor Harper Collection. The Victor Harper Collection offers the perfect gown for the bride who possesses a distinguished taste for beauty, glamour and quality.

(This breathtaking silk taffeta strapless ball gown is to die for with its jeweled bodice, draped skirt, and belted waist.)

Widely recognized in the American fashion industry as a veritable master, the designer of Victor Harper possesses nearly 3 decades of creating evening and bridal collections for some of the most revered design houses in the country. After graduating from the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York, the designer expanded his horizon by relocating to the West Coast to begin his career designing luxury day and evening wear for an affluent and sophisticated clientele.

(This gorgeous satin strapless fit and flare gown has a draped bodice accompanied by a beautifully beaded sash and neckline.)

He has also designed for Bill Blass, Arnold Scaasi, and Vera Wang. On his seven year journey with Vera Wang, the designer had the opportunity to work with Sharon Stone, Holly Hunter, Mariah Carey and countless social luminaries including Barbara Davis.

(We can’t get enough of this satin strapless fit and flare gown with jeweled bodice and draped side bow skirt!)

After his time with Vera Wang, the designer worked for Reem Acra, Amsale, and Priscilla of Boston. At the news of Priscilla of Boston closing its doors after 65 years the designer was asked to design his own collection with complete creative license and control. Selecting his grandfather as the label namesake, the Victor Harper Collection was introduced in April of 2012. After years of creating uniquely sumptuous evening and bridal wear for discerning clients all over the world this iconic designer has given us another chance to spoil ourselves in his world of unrestrained opulence with the Victor Harper Collection.

(Feast your eyes upon this Satin strapless fit to flare gown with jeweled neckline, draped torso and skirt jewel!)

Book your appointment at The White Magnolia today to meet with one of our knowledgeable consultants. We would love to help you find the dress of your dreams for the most important day of your life!

Don’t miss your opportunity to book an appointment for our Jim Hjelm trunk show October 19^th through the 21st! All new orders receive 15% off- What a deal!

 Designed by Francesca Pitera, Jim Hjelm features gowns that satisfy the most discerning bride. Jim Hjelm is known for unique detailing and combining luxurious fabrics with delicate embroidery.  Francesca feels these details are important because they “add unique and special touch to the gowns.” The Jim Hjelm collection is diverse; ranging from gowns made of vintage-inspired fabrics to modern silhouettes, all with gorgeous details that make the gowns a joy to wear.

 Born and raised in Laguna Niguel, California, Francesca attended Los Angeles’ esteemed Otis Art Institute/Parsons School of Design.

“Each dress has its own individual look and special details,” she says. “Every little thing is important, even the placement of embroidery or the way draping falls over a gown’s bodice. I try to offer a wide variety of different looks so I can give to brides and bridesmaids a range of strong choices. The most important thing to me is that women are happy and feel absolutely gorgeous in their gowns.”

Francesca’s fresh approach to bridal design enables her to translate au courant runway styles into stunningly beautiful wedding gowns.

Book your appointment today at The White Magnolia to meet with one of our knowledgable consultants!

Use some of these tips to make your fall wedding menu one that is to die for!

For your cocktail hour, serve your guests beverages that will put them in the fall spirit! Apple ciders and martinis are always a good choice. If you want to live a little more dangerously, why not try a pumpkin spice martini? It’s a new flavor your guests will be sure to love.

For fall reception menus, it’s not your standard chicken or steak – with a fall wedding, why wouldn’t you want to highlight the season? Try dishes like pumpkin sage ravioli topped with roasted pumpkin seeds and parmesan; romaine hearts and mesclun with apples and gorgonzola; striped sea bass topped with a fig tapenade; and more.

A simple and classic three tiered wedding cake? Not this year! Dessert bars are all the rage this season for a bride who likes to spoil her guests with sweet treats. Plain-jane vanilla is out, pumpkin and spice cakes are in! To top off your perfect meal, you need a cake that is unforgettable. Try a fruity or pumpkin cake with cream cheese icing for a delicious taste that is far from traditional. Have fun incorporating your wedding colors into beautiful rustic designs on your cake that your guests will be raving about forever!

We hope these ideas can help your wedding day be the most memorable one of your life! Make an appointment with The White Magnolia today to meet with one of our knowledgeable consultants who can help you find the dress of your dreams, and give you tips and tricks like these to match the feel of your wedding!