Wednesday, February 22, 2017

How To Prepare For Your Wedding Dress Shopping Appointment

Booking an appointment to shop for wedding dresses at our South Florida bridal salon is the first step in finding your dream bridal gown. Once that appointment is made with Angelus Bridal & Formals, there are a few things that you can do in preparation for it that will help the entire process to go smoothly and successfully.


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Know what you like.
The more that you can tell our consultants about your favorite types of dresses, the quicker they will be able to zero in on the perfect gown for you. Flip through wedding magazines and browse online to see what's out there, and make notes about the dresses that catch your eye most often. You can even bring in pictures of your favorites to the appointment. Other details that will factor into the types of gowns that we show to you are the time of year, time of day, and formality of the wedding.

That being said, keep an open mind when it comes to trying on new styles too. It's impossible to know how you will look in a dress until you are wearing it. Something that you loved in a photo may not be the right fit for your body, and on the other hand, a dress you aren't that impressed with on the hanger may look amazing once you step into it. 

Gather your entourage.
You will want to be selective when choosing the people to bring along with you to your bridal gown shopping appointment. Many may be excited to join you, but too many differing opinions can make the decision a lot more difficult for you. Invite people that know your personal style well, have your best interests at heart, and will help to make the trip the positive experience that it should be. This is a very special part of your wedding planning, so no bad attitudes allowed! 


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Don't go on an empty stomach.
We don't suggest that you eat a great big meal right before your appointment, but don't go on an empty stomach either. You'll want to have plenty of energy in case it's a lengthy search. Eat something light before you come in, or at least keep a snack handy in your purse, just in case. 

Manage time wisely.
There are lots and lots of gorgeous wedding dresses to try on in our bridal boutique in South Florida. Show up for your scheduled appointment on time so that you can spend every single moment of it narrowing down the choices. You don't want to show up late and miss out on precious time we have set aside especially for you. 

Ask questions. 
Unless you are in the wedding business, shopping for a wedding dress is not something you do often. The consultants at Angelus Bridal, on the other hand, deal with wedding fashion on a daily basis. They are experts in this field and have dealt with all types of different situations. There is a very good chance that they will know the answer to any questions you may have, and if not, they'll be more than happy to find out for you.   


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Once you arrive at our bridal gown store in South Florida, you will have our undivided attention. You are very special to us, and we realize how valuable your time here is. The tips above will prepare you for a successful shopping experience at Angelus Bridal & Formals. Next week we will add to this advice by writing about the items you should bring with you to your appointment



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Friday, February 17, 2017

Money Saving Tips For Your Wedding

We see this a lot at our South Florida bridal salon; when you begin planning your wedding, it's fun to daydream about the way it will look, what you will serve, and how your celebration will be the most amazing wedding any of your family and friends have ever attended. Once you start matching up prices to all of those ideas, reality sets in. 


Many times, the budget you have set for the entire event can start disappearing quickly if you aren't careful. DO NOT extend your budget, but instead, find ways that you can have the most important parts of the wedding you really want by cutting back in areas that aren't as important to you. Angelus Bridal & Formals has a few simple tricks that can save you money without taking anything special away from your wedding. 

The Venue
Most weddings take place on Saturdays, so many wedding venues offer a discount to couples that use their facilities on other days of the week. Friday evenings and Sundays are still technically part of the weekend when most people are off work, and many guests have no problem with a weeknight wedding. They just may not be able to stay as late as they would on a weekend. 

It may be difficult, but keeping your guest list to a minimum can open up many more venue options, and the smaller venues probably come with a smaller price tag. Having fewer guests to provide food and space for will also cut your costs in many other areas. You can search for free places to hold your wedding, like a beautiful public park or beach, and you will only need to rent a space for fewer hours for the reception. If you do this, make sure that you have the proper permits to get married in that public area.   

The Stationery 
Save-the-Dates are only necessary if you are planning a destination wedding or one that will take place on a busy holiday weekend. If your guests don't need to make travel arrangements, a regular wedding invitation gives them plenty of notice. You can share a cute Save-the-Date with your guests online for free. RSVP cards are another thing that you can skip. It will save you from paying for all of that return postage, and you can collect RSVPs on your wedding website (which can be set up for free), by phone, or by email. 

You don't need to print out a menu and program for every single guest at your wedding. One big sign stating all of the information they will need to know can be placed prominently in one or two places for everyone to see. 

The Fashion
Angelus Bridal always offers the most affordable wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses in South Florida. Our talented consultants can guide you to a wide array of beautiful bridal gowns that fit within the budget you come in with. 


In addition to our affordable regularly priced wedding gowns, we also have a sizable selection of dresses for the bride in our clearance section. There are more than 300 to choose from, in all sizes from 4 up to size 30, and they are each marked at 50% off of the regular price! These are all sold from stock, as is, and they are every bit as beautiful as our regularly priced gowns. They have been moved to the clearance section only because we need to make room in our store for the next round of fabulous wedding fashions as they arrive.    


The Decorations
Florists can create arrangements for your ceremony that can perform double-duty and be used again at the reception. Using more greenery and less florals looks wonderful and is a little less pricey than full arrangements. You can use non-floral elements to fill up decor space. Candles add a lot to the look, plus they are great for creating a romantic ambiance in the room.  

If you can find a venue that is already gorgeous, like a garden in bloom or a space with a fantastic scenic view, you won't need to add a lot of your own decorations. For the things that you do need to buy, if you've given yourself at least a year to plan, keep an eye on after-holiday sales for big discounts on candles, twinkle lights, etc... Also, sign up for store email newsletters so that you are notified before any big sales happen. 

The Catering
You may assume that buffet dinners are your cheapest option because the guests serve themselves, but they are usually more expensive because extra food is made to insure that there is enough. Plated dinners and family style meals could save you money on the catering bill. You can also opt for a brunch, lunch, or cocktail hour reception, because menus for those meals usually cost less. 

As for dessert, a great trick to cutting down the price is to have a small cake made to display and cut for pictures, but have a sheet cake of the same flavor hidden in the kitchen, cut up and ready to serve to guests. The baker won't have to decorate the sheet cake as elaborately, meaning it will be less expensive. 

Good Luck With Your Planning! 
Those are just a few places where you can save a little money without sacrificing your entire wedding vision. Hopefully this blog has helped you with some of the planning, and when you are ready to start shopping for a wedding dress in South Florida, make an appointment with us and we'll make sure you get VIP treatment. 


We have many ways for you to save money at Angelus Bridal & Formals, one of which is our "Love at first sight" promotion. If you find the perfect bridal gown on your first trip to our store, we will give you 20% off of the purchase of your veil and headpiece, plus your bridesmaids can get $30 off of the purchase of their dresses too. You will all look absolutely gorgeous, and possibly even save a little money in the process. 



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Friday, February 10, 2017

The Advantage of Visiting a Bridal Show

As you prepare for your upcoming wedding, your wedding dress is one of the biggest choices you make - and most anticipated by the guests. Whether you have the exact dress you want in mind, or you have no idea where to start, visiting a bridal show can give you a good place to start. At Angelus Bridal and Formals, we specialize in helping you the perfect wedding gown, but sometimes it can be beneficial to visit a bridal show's fashion show - here is why.



You Can See How the Dress Moves
Every dress is made from a different material, and with a different cut. As these dresses move across the runway, you may find that they fit differently than you though when you saw it online or in a catalog. It may seem strange, but many brides can have their mind set on one particular dress, but after seeing it in person can change their minds immediately.

How Does It Look On a Person in Real Life
There are many different wedding dress styles, and these styles can look very different on different body types. Every woman is beautiful, and every dress can look completely different depending on the woman who wears it. There is something important about seeing your dream dress on a person in real life rather than online. Because of this, visiting a fashion show at a bridal show can help show you a different side.

Examine the Dress In Person
Satin, lace, and tulle - wedding dresses are made of many different fabrics. These fabrics can all look different in person, rather than online, and seeing them in person can make a big impact in your choice.

Fun Experience With Your Bridesmaids
Picking out your wedding dress can be a very social experience for many brides. Gather your friends together and head to the nearest bridal show to see your favorite dresses on the runway. Sometimes it can be a good way to get advice from the people who are closest to you.

You Can See Many Different Styles
Finally, a great reason to visit the fashion show at a bridal show is to admire the different styles. While you may have had a strapless, sweetheart neckline dress with a ballgown skirt - you may find that a mermaid gown in a shiny satin is the perfect dress for you. By going to a bridal show, you can experience many different styles, and you may even be surprised at what you could love.

At Angelus Bridal and Formals we can help you find the wedding dress of your dreams. If you are searching for your wedding dress in South Florida, we invite you to come to our shop and admire a variety of styles and find the dress of your dreams. You can visit our website to get a head start or give us a call at 954-943-7768 today.


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Friday, February 3, 2017

7 Creatively Romantic Ideas For Your Wedding Or A Regular Day

You may think of February as a romantic month because it contains Valentine's Day, but there is much more romance surrounding it than just on the 14th. February is both Creative Romance Month and National Weddings Month. It most likely got these titles because there are a lot of proposals this time of year, not to mention a high number of bridal shows taking place.  

Angelus Bridal & Formals has pulled together a few creatively romantic ideas for you to celebrate with. We've included suggestions that can be used for your upcoming wedding, or simply for any day in your life that you feel like being romantic.


Set A Mood
Plan to get home before your significant other and set a romantic mood for them to walk into. Dim the lights, light some candles, and sprinkle a few rose petals all around. No matter how stressful a day they've had, this gesture is sure to put them in an incredible mood. 

You can set the mood at your wedding in the same way, but on a much bigger scale. The two of you will already be feeling romantic, but if your guests feel it too when they walk in, mission accomplished. 

Have Breakfast In Bed
It's always a sweet surprise to wake up to someone bringing you a tray full of goodies before you get out of bed for the day. Often, it encourages a little extra time in bed, and you might even convince your sweetheart to stay there all day with you! 

On the morning of your wedding, there's a good chance that you won't be waking up together. In that case, surprise your future spouse with a big basket of muffins or donuts next to their bed, or arrange to have a hot breakfast delivered to them. 

Lock Lips
We've been told that it is impossible to not melt into romantic bliss when you kiss someone, uninterrupted, for a full 15 seconds. The only way to find out for yourself is to give it a try! 

One of the biggest moments of your wedding will be your first kiss as husband and wife. Why not practice a few different kisses leading up to the big day? You may choose to wing it at the ceremony, but all that research beforehand sure will be fun. 

Get Away From The World
Whether you go out of town or stay at home, get inside, lock the doors, and stay put for a full 24 hours. You can have breakfast in bed, a picnic on the floor for lunch, and cook dinner together or order in. No electronics (unless of course you want to have a movie marathon, but that's it!) Devote a whole day to that one person. You might just discover something new about each other. 

You won't be able to get completely away from everyone at your wedding, but you can steal a few moments here and there. Plan a quiet spot to sneak off to right after your vows and before the reception to savor the moment together. You can also sit at a sweetheart table for two instead of a large table with the entire wedding party. People will still be visiting with you occasionally, but setting yourselves apart from the crowd will give you a little extra time together.  

Take A Walk Down Memory Lane
Reliving nostalgic memories of the early days of your relationship are always a great way to bring those old feelings of "new love" back to the forefront. It can be as simple as looking back over a few photos from the past, or you can go all out and visit places where milestone events took place for the two of you; the location of your fist date or first kiss, where you first met, where he proposed... You get the idea. 

Incorporate some of that into a wedding by using photos of the two of you in the decorations, the program, or a slide show. We saw an excellent idea on Pinterest where a couple included a fun fact about their relationship on every table number card. Your guests can enjoy reliving your love blossoming through these pictures and words.  

Write Love Notes
In a world that's mostly emails, tweets, and snaps, it's rare that anyone writes down their feelings anymore. Take a few moments to write a letter confessing your love. Something that takes even less time but is extremely thoughtful is to write a quick reason that you love that person, or simply "I love you," on a few post-it notes and place these random places to be found later. 

Your wedding day is all about vowing your life to your future spouse. Write them a detailed love note about all the reasons that you can't wait to do this, and let them open it on the wedding day before you walk down the aisle. 

Save The Last Dance
You don't need a big band or a special occasion to cut loose. When those things to happen, make sure you hit the dance floor together, but an impromptu dance is incredibly romantic. It may feel a little silly, but it's so sweet to grab your love's hand when your favorite song comes on and dance together, wherever you may be. 

The first dance at a wedding gets a lot of thought, but picking out a special song for the last dance of the evening is a great idea too. End the night with whatever makes you happiest as a couple, either a wild party anthem or a romantic showstopping ballad.  


Don't save your romantic gestures for only Valentine's Day, anniversaries, and your wedding day. Strive to do something special for the person you love every day, or at least make an attempt to do something every day this month. Our special occasion dress store in South Florida has the perfect thing for you to wear if you are going out on the town for one of your romantic evenings. We'd love to help you find that perfect dress. All of us at Angelus Bridal & Formals wish you, not only a wonderful Valentine's Day, but also a romantic love story every day of your life. 




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