We are so happy to share with you that Anna’s Bridal Boutique, has openeda second location!  You can now see chic lines at both our Lake Oswego salon AND at our new location at 4819 NE Fremont St., Portland.

In our Lake Oswego salon you can find designer lines such as Matthew Christopher, Modern Trousseau, Alyne by Rivini, Marisa, Casablanca and Pronovias.  Many of these designers you can not find anywhere else in Oregon! You can also find darling bridesmaids dresses, very stylish mother of the bride/groom dresses, veils, shoes, flower girl dresses,etc., etc!!!  We are receiving new 2012 gowns everyday!

Our new location in the beautiful Beaumont/Alameda area of Portland features many discontinued gowns by designers such as Melissa Sweet and Priscilla of Boston as well as the newest 2012 gowns by designers such as Wtoo and Marisa.  The discontinued gowns are marked at prices you do NOT want to miss!!

We strive to give the best customer service and to provide each bride thebest shopping experience possible. Give Anna’s a call to setup an appointment.

Lake Oswego:  503.636.1474  Fremont: 503.481.2490

Also check out our WEBSITE and like us on FACEBOOK!!

* Guest Blog by Anna’s Bridal Boutique *

Please join The Bridal Loft on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 4pm to 8pm and enjoy a fun evening out with the Bridal Loft wedding professionals, Portland’s original bridal collective. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served as you view the 2012 collections from August Veils and beadALEX, as well as getting your opportunity to meet in person with:

Bridal beauty educator Katherine Sealy of Event Cosmetics

Wedding planner Emee Pumarega of EJP Events

Photographer Paul Rich

Calligrapher Alesia Zorn

The cinematography team of Scott and Amanda Shama of Ambient Sky Couture Wedding Films

Master seamstress Kim Trickey of Sewing Solutions

and designer Andrea Hoyt of August Veils

Bring your wedding questions and be ready to enjoy the camaraderie of The Bridal Loft. See you there!

Photo credits, clockwise from top left: Holland Studios, Holland Studios, Holland Studios, Craig Strong, The Bridal Loft, Craig Strong

The Bridal Loft
2808 NE MLK Blvd. Suite #3, Portland, Oregon 97212

NW Wedding Scoop – This bridal event is about YOU!! Come hang out in a hip & relaxed environment where local wedding experts share their secrets, you get to ask questions without the sales pitches, brides get pampered and grooms have their own Man Cave! Incredible Swag Bags for the first 100 Brides to PreRegister.

NW Wedding Scoop offers you a solution to having a stress-free wedding. This is not an event for vendors to sell you their services, with the traditional sales pitch.  This is where you come to get all your questions answered, solutions to the challenges you have, and find out how to have the wedding of your dreams YOUR way. . .
Panels of Bridal Experts will be sharing their best industry advice, timeline tips and budget tricks with you.  There will be plenty of opportunities to hear about all the facets of the wedding planning process as well as the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the vendors and ask any questions you have without the pressure.

Guys, they even have a Man Cave for you!!  March Madness will be playing on the big screen, complimentary whiskey tasting, Texas hold’em, black-jack and a cash bar! You don’t want to miss out on the fun!

NW Wedding Scoop
March 10 & 11 at The Governor Hotel
Purchase Tickets

Plan your wedding with a notable collection of the area’s best bridal resources at the ultimate high-end bridal event of the year - LUXE BRIDAL EVENT – designed for today’s most contemporary and style-obsessed couples!

Hosted by Luxe Event Productions at the Historic Tiffany Center and decorated by Barclay Event Rentals the night will start with the Luxe Ultra Lounge experience for VIP ticket holders 5-6pm, and general admission to open at 6pm.

The LUXE BRIDAL EVENT is a luxury and boutique bridal showcase with a style-savvy and contemporary lounge-like atmosphere. The design of this lounge-like bridal event is fun for all, there is a cash bar, live DJ with dimmed lighting and a chill and modern luxury feel. The setting is relaxed, swanky, boutique and ultra lush with details and style.

You don’t want to miss this fabulous event!

DATE | March 8th, 2012
LOCATION | Historic Tiffany Center
VIP ENTRY | $35 includes the ultra luxe VIP SWAG BAG -LOADED- with discounts and freebies from exhibitors, local wedding pros and area businesses!
GENERAL ADMISSION | $12
REGISTER to Attend

Join Charlotte’s Weddings & More for their Open House this Wednesday, March 7th, from 5pm to 8pm. You’re in for a fabulous evening! RSVP here.

Charlotte’s will be showcasing a variety of preferred vendors, from catering and cosmetics, to music and photography. And the best part? There will be a drawing every 15 minutes for giveaways from select vendors (Must be present to win). Plus, you could win $1000 towards any wedding gown in the store (new purchases only).

In addition, the first 50 brides to attend the Open House evening will receive a gift bag compliments of Charlotte’s. Be sure to stop by on March 7th – you won’t want to miss all the fun and excitement of Charlotte’s Open House bridal extravaganza!

Preferred Vendors at Charlotte’s Open House:
All Wright Music - Paparazzi Tonight - Cupcake Jones - Soiree Event Planning - Soiree Boutique - David Barss Photography - Hybrid Moon - Best Car in Town - The Wedding Lounge - Crave Catering - Le Cookie Monkey - Event Cosmetics - Bravo! Wedding - West Coast Event Productions - The Wedding Cottage - August Veils - Hotel Vintage Plaza - And many More!

Book your wedding between February 28th to March 28th and receive FREE delivery OR 10% OFF your wedding order! Check out Artistic Flowers Facebook page for more information!

Designing wedding flowers with style, elegance and timeless beauty is what Artistic Flowers is all about. They use unexpected and unique elements, beautiful flowers, seasonal botanicals with fruits and berries, jewels and other materials. Whether it’s local or from around the world, Artistic Flowers can provide it for you.

For over three decades, Artistic Flowers has been committed to making your special day the best it can possibly be. Consider Artistic Flowers as your wedding flower specialists today – their name says it all!

Artistic Flowers
17100 SW Pilkington Road
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
(503) 635-6661

Join Charlotte’s Weddings & More for their Open House on Wednesday, March 7th, from 5pm to 8pm. You’re in for a fabulous evening!

Charlotte’s will be showcasing a variety of preferred vendors, from catering and cosmetics, to music and photography. And the best part? There will be a drawing every 15 minutes for giveaways from select vendors (Must be present to win). Plus, you could win $1000 towards any wedding gown in the store (new purchases only).

In addition, the first 50 brides to attend the Open House evening will receive a gift bag compliments of Charlotte’s. Be sure to stop by on March 7th – you won’t want to miss all the fun and excitement of Charlotte’s Open House bridal extravaganza!

Preferred Vendors at Charlotte’s Open House:
All Wright Music - Paparazzi Tonight - Cupcake Jones - Soiree Event Planning - Soiree Boutique - David Barss Photography - Hybrid Moon - Best Car in Town - The Wedding Lounge - Crave Catering - Le Cookie Monkey - Event Cosmetics - Bravo! Wedding - West Coast Event Productions - The Wedding Cottage - August Veils - Hotel Vintage Plaza - And many More!

It’s a busy wedding weekend in the Pacific Northwest with the Oregon Wedding Showcase in Salem, Marry ME! in Vancouver & Oaks Pioneer Church Open House in SE Portland. Lots of options for couples to continue planning their special day!

Oaks Pioneer Church Bridal Open House: Come see the newly refurbished Oaks Pioneer Church this Saturday at their Open House. Explore the freshly painted historic building with gorgeous stained windows and beautiful interior all located in a park-like setting overlooking the Willamette River. All this beauty provides wonderful photo opportunities on your special day.
Oaks Pioneer Church Open House – Saturday, Jan 28^th from 12 to 2. Oaks Pioneer Church - 8210 SE 13th Ave, Portland Oregon

Oregon Wedding Showcase: From the traditional to the unique, The Oregon Wedding Showcase has something for every bride. Talk with experts, see the latest wedding trends, and discover new ideas as well as take advantage of money-saving show specials. Over 25 years of experience putting on the best bridal shows in the Willamette Valley! The Salem show is this Saturday & Sunday, at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE in Salem Oregon. Hours are Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4:30pm. Over 100 vendors from cakes to formal wear to gowns to catering and venues. Two professional fashion shows each day featuring the latest gowns and formal wear.

Marry ME!. SUNDAY, January 29th at the Hilton Vancouver Washington’s Convention Center, beginning at 10:00am, the event opens with live music and an interactive marketplace where couples can “play with linens”, meet area wedding pros, see dozens of full size wedding cakes and learn the 1,2,3’s of how to plan for their big day! Exhibitors will showcase the newest products, services, ideas and trends available to the market. There will be plenty of sampling and new ideas to see, from the well-recognized traditions to the hottest trends in the industry.

The Northwest’s ONLY Wedding Cake and Tabletop Design Showcase

Vancouver, Washington (January 29th, 2012) – The Greater Vancouver Bridal Show, (the annual winter wedding event) announces its new name of Marry ME!. SUNDAY, January 29th at the Hilton Vancouver Washington’s Convention Center, beginning at 10:00am, the event opens with live music and an interactive marketplace where couples can “play with linens”, meet area wedding pros, see dozens of full size wedding cakes and learn the 1,2,3’s of how to plan for their big day!

Its a big wedding planning weekend in Portland with two fantastic bridal events –  Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Gown Sale and the Bravo! Wedding Affair.

Brides Against Breast Cancer: FIND THE GOWN OF YOUR DREAMS AND BRING SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND HOPE TO SOMEONE AFFECTED BY CANCER”

January 21st and 22nd at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland - 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland.

“Brides Against Breast CancerTM” gown sales continue to be important fund-raising events for Brides Against Breast Cancer. Our more than 32 yearly shows provide brides-to-be with an opportunity to find their dream gown (at an incredible savings) while contributing to services that provide support, education and hope to people affected by breast cancer.

The 2012 Bravo! Wedding Affair, this Sunday, January 22nd at the Embassy Suites Portland Downtown, will offer big giveaways for its brides this year.

“The January Wedding Affair is a dynamic boutique event for the newly engaged bride. It showcases upcoming trends for weddings in an intimate setting. This is not their mother’s bridal show. Modern women are busy and this event allows for them to experience the products and interview for services they’ll need rather than having to sift through paperwork to discern which companies they want to interview,” said Mary Lou Burton CEO of Bravo.

This year, attendees will not only be able to save time by planning their entire wedding in one afternoon, but local vendors are investing more into big giveaways for the busy bride such as spa packages, bachellorette parties and honeymoon getaways.

Click here to purchase tickets! Please note that online ticket sales end Saturday at Noon. Tickets are always available at the show.

Bravo! January 2012 Wedding Affair Program