Angelus Bridal and Formal

Friday, March 18, 2016

Wedding Dress Stain Tips & Quick-Fixes

You want everything to go perfectly on your wedding day. The best way to assure that this happens is to prepare for any possible mishaps before they have a chance to happen. Our South Florida bridal store has heard a few stories about wedding dresses that end up having something spilled on them while the bride is getting ready, and others about makeup smudges from all those well-wishing hugs and kisses from guests.

There are some precautions that you can take to avoid stains altogether, and also a few things that you can have stashed in your emergency kit in case the unthinkable happens. Angelus Bridal & Formals wants you to be prepared so that a surprise stain is only a minor inconvenience rather than a major disaster.

Preventing stains ahead of time.

Before the wedding day, keep your wedding dress in the closet, in its bag, away from everyone. The less you take it out, the less likely someone's dirty hands have a chance to smudge it. Only take it out if absolutely necessary. Make sure your hands are clean and there is nothing nearby to knock over and spill. If you are trying it on, avoid sitting down. Put it safely away as quickly as possible when you are done.

When you are picking out your menu for the reception, if you are worried about stains on your gown, avoid choosing messy foods and foods that are heavily sauced. White wines also do a lot less damage than reds.

Putting on your bridal gown should be one of the very last things that you do when getting ready on the wedding day. Eat and have your coffee, juice, or any other beverage other than water while you are still wearing your plain clothes. It won't hurt anything if you spill on those.

Quick fixes for stains.

If you happen to get something on your wedding dress before or during the wedding, having a few quick-fix tricks waiting in your dressing room can save the day. First of all, if the stain is small and inconspicuous, it's probably best to leave it alone and let the professionals handle it after the wedding.

In your emergency kit, be sure to pack the following items:

white cotton towels
white chalk (or a similar color to your dress)
baby powder
stain removal pen
rubbing alcohol
cotton swabs
cotton balls
bar of white soap

Always blot a stain, never rub. Rubbing can cause it to spread or go deeper into the fabric. Use a white towel to soak up what you can. If the stain is oil-based rather than water soluble, first sprinkle it with talcum powder to soak up the oil, then blot it with the white cloth.

If you must use any type of cleaning solution on the material, first test a small spot on the underside of the hem to make sure the stain remover will not harm the dress.

Spot-treat beginning at the edges of the stain and work your way in. This will help to keep it from spreading. Cotton swabs are wonderful for applying only a small amount of cleaning solution at a time.

Chalk can sometimes cover up a small stain, and, like the baby powder, it can help to absorb oily stains. Rubbing alcohol is also helpful in tackling oily food or grease.

Like we mentioned earlier, a little prevention goes a long way. Keep your wedding dress safe before you absolutely have to put it on, and plan ahead for any possibility so you are ready if it happens. Angelus Bridal & Formals wants our brides to to be their very happiest on the wedding day. We will do everything that we can to help you be prepared.

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Bridal Salon

878 SW 10th Avenue - Suite #8

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

6 Tips for Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Colors

A major decision that you will make while planning your wedding is the color scheme. This color will be featured in many different areas throughout the event, so you want to make sure that you pick one that both of you love. The flowers, the table decor, the bridesmaid dresses... there are a multitude of places to highlight a special color.

With the rainbow of color combinations possible, deciding on one could seem like an overwhelming task. Here are a few tips from Angelus Bridal & Formals to make it easier for you.

Turn to your favorites.

Nearly everyone has a favorite color. If you and your future spouse have the same favorite color, then this could be a very simple decision. If you need to branch out beyond your main favorite color, think about ones that inspire you or make you feel a certain way.

Use color to set a mood.

Colors can evoke different feelings. This is a great way to set the mood for the type of wedding you want to have. Soft pastels bring on a dreamy, romantic tone, while bright, vibrant colors may feel more like a party. If your wedding will bring the outdoors inside, then earthy, natural colors will work well.

Consider seasonal hues.

If flowers will be a large part of your wedding decor, lean toward using colors inspired by the flowers that are in season when you are getting married. Look at other seasonal themes for inspiration too. Fall weddings could feature the colors of pumpkins and changing leaves, or a Christmas wedding might be done in reds and greens or silver & gold.

Take cues from the venue.

The venue that you book for your ceremony and reception should have some influence on the colors that you choose. You don't want to clash with the decor that is already set in the room. If the place has a very strong color theme of its own, look for colors that work well with them.

Be inspired by other weddings.

Current wedding trends are wonderful for inspiring ideas. Browse through other weddings online and in magazines. Notice which ones you gravitate towards. If all of your favorites have the same general color scheme, then that may be the color you should go with.

Turn to the color wheel.

Once you've decided on your main color, pull out that color wheel that you learned all about in elementary school. This is a great way to see which accent colors work well together. Play with a few combinations before setting your heart on only one.

One place in particular that your wedding color will most likely be featured is on your bridesmaids. Our South Florida bridesmaid dress store is filled with gorgeous gowns in a wide variety of beautiful colors. Let us know what you have in mind and we will find the perfect dresses to compliment your wedding. Angelus Bridal & Formals has worked with every color imaginable, and we know exactly how to find the right dresses for you.

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Pompano Beach, FL 33069

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Find the Perfect Bridal Bouquet for your Wedding Dress

The bridal bouquet that you carry on your wedding day will be influenced greatly by the type of bridal gown that you have chosen. Angelus Bridal & Formals can offer a little advice on your beautiful blooms once you have found your dream dress.

Show the florist your dress.

Your bridal bouquet should complement your gown, not overshadow it. Letting your florist see a photograph of the wedding dress will help them to design something that flatters your wedding day look. If you can provide them with a swatch of your gown, as well as your bridesmaid's dresses, even better. The more a florist knows about your style, the easier it is for them to create the perfect bouquet.

Consider the dress's details.

If your wedding dress has a simple front and the train is the feature, then you may want to dress up the front with a more extravagant bouquet. On the other hand, if the front of your dress hosts the exquisite details that you would like for everyone to notice, you will want a small, simple bouquet that does not distract from it. Your florist should be able to take elements from your dress and match them with your flowers.

Incorporate special touches.

Use your bouquet as a place to add a sentimental touch. Flowers that invoke happy memories from your past are wondreful, such as a bloom that your grandmother grew in her garden or the first flower that your future husband gave to you. Family heirloom brooches also look lovely incorporated within the flowers or pinned to the handle of your bouquet.

Find out what is in season.

A very important question to ask your florist is what flowers will be in season on the day of your wedding. It would be a shame to get your heart set on a particular bloom only to find out that it is not available. If it is out of season in your area but can be ordered from elsewhere, it may cost more than you want to pay. Every season features its own gorgeous flowers, so you should have no trouble finding something that you love any time of the year.

Be comfortable.

Choose a design that is not awkward to hold. You will be carrying it with you for much of the day, so you don't want it to be too bulky or awkward. When you head down the aisle, grip your bouquet with one hand and hold it below your hip, slightly away from your dress. This will allow your shoulders to remain relaxed and open, improving your posture and allowing for very natural-looking photographs.

Angelus Bridal & Formals is a one-stop bridal shop. We have an in-house florist that is an expert at finding the perfect bouquet for any wedding dress. Make an appointment to shop in our South Florida bridal salon and let us help to make your wedding day as beautiful as the love the two of you share.

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Bridal Salon

878 SW 10th Avenue - Suite #8

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

954-943-7768

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Our Gorgeous Wedding Dresses

Among all of the exquisite special occasion dresses at Angelus Bridal & Formals, you will find the most magnificent wedding dresses in South Florida. No matter what your fashion style is, you are sure to find something perfect in our Pompano Beach bridal salon.

Our wedding dresses are unique, perfect for bringing out your individuality. Even if you are shopping on a limited budget, you will find a large selection of inexpensive gowns to choose from. We carry sizes 4-30 right here in the store, so there is a very good chance that the dress you try on will fit you without all of the pinching and gathering.

Find wonderful gowns to fit into any wedding theme, whether you are getting married on the beach or in an elegant ballroom. Here are just a few of the amazing styles that you can experience at Angelus Bridal & Formals.

Simply Beautiful

Your wedding gown doesn't need to be covered in lace and rhinestones if that isn't your style. A simple fabric that drapes beautifully over your body is plenty to inspire awe as you walk down the aisle.

Lacy Luxury

Lace is the perfect way to portray a delicate, classic, and romantic beauty. We carry wedding dresses that feature touches of lace in various spots all the way up to gowns that have beautiful lace laying over the entire dress.

Flirty & Fun

If you want your active spirit to shine through on your wedding day, you will probably lean towards trying on bridal gowns that have lots of bounce and plenty of fabric. These always look even more amazing once you get on the dance floor.

Sheer Elegance

For the woman that wants to glide into her wedding with poise and elegance, look for classic fitted silhouettes with accents of either luxurious lace or brilliant rhinestones and crystals.

Once you settle on the perfect wedding dress, the best bridal salon in South Florida will be ready to outfit you with all of the gorgeous bridal accessories that will finish off your stunning look. Angelus Bridal & Formals can even provide amazing bridesmaid dresses for all of your girls too. As an added bonus, when you purchase your wedding dress on your first visit to our store, each of your bridesmaids will get $30 off of her dress when she's ready to buy it. Make an appointment soon and finally find that dress you have been seeing in your dreams.

South Florida's Most Trusted

Bridal Salon

878 SW 10th Avenue - Suite #8

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

954-943-7768

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Friday, February 19, 2016

Kind Words From Happy Brides

The very first line at the top of the Angelus Bridal & Formals website states, "Our best publicity is our last customer." The reason that we strive to be the best wedding dress store in South Florida is because making brides happy is what we love to do.

A wedding is one of the most special days a woman will ever experience, and we want to make sure that our part in that makes her enjoy it even more. Below you will read the thoughts of a few of our past customers. We enjoyed helping them find their dream dresses, but these kind words let us know that they enjoyed themselves too, and that means the world to us.

"The women helping me pick out my dress were AMAZING!! My budget was "as cheap as possible" and I told them i had to find something under $500.00. They found me my dream dress for $399 (clearance) and it is perfect for me!"

~Private User, Wedding Wire Review

"This is my second time using Angelus Bridal. The first was when I needed a bridesmaids dress for my friend's wedding 3 years ago. I went in a little late and they not only accommodated me, but rush shipped my dress and had it altered perfectly. I was so pleased with the service, I went in for my own wedding dress in February of last year and ended up purchasing the 3rd one I tried on. They listened to what I wanted and helped me pick the perfect dress. They measured me so well that my dress needed no alteration. It fit absolutely perfectly first fitting! Since my mom lives out of state and was visiting me at the time, I wanted to have that experience of dress shopping with my mom and they provided that so well. My wedding on May 30th was flawless and everyone loved my dress!"

~Jessica, Wedding Wire Review

"Angelus Bridal was amazing! I was looking for a dress with very specific requirements, and their sales lady, Rhonda, was the only person who actually listened to my request. She went right to the point and gave me a selection of great dresses all along my wishes.
Ordering was very easy, and the dress arrived the day expected. They have always been very kind, friendly and lovely people! I will go back for any other special events that may come! Thank you for making me a happy bride!"

~Karol Mendez, Google Review

"Angelus was THE best. I visited their shop in June and fell in love with a wedding dress (at a very reasonable price). However, I am from West Virginia and knew I would be unable to return to try on the dress when it was made in my size. They shipped it to me, keeping me updated every step of the way. The staff was incredibly helpful and even wanted to see pictures of me in the dress when it finally made it's way to my home state. I highly recommend this shop to anyone."

~Leah Diane Stalnaker, Facebook Review

"You will feel very at home at Angelus, and you are in expert hands. My stylist, David, actually picked the perfect dress just from talking to me on the phone! That is true talent!
The staff here is wonderful, the dresses are quality, the owner is so polished; I was completely happy with my shopping experience. Go!"

~Diane Southwood-Smith, Google Review

"I had anxiety at the thought of dress shopping. My sister called around to a few dress places to find out who carried a certain designer I was looking for. She spoke to Rhonda and told me that we have to make this location our 1st stop as Rhonda was amazing and helpful over the phone. She was totally right!! I made an appointment and Stephanie and Rhonda were the ones who helped me. I picked out about 10 dresses and Rhonda picked out 2 dresses and told me she wanted me to try them on b/c they would look great on my body type. At 1st look, it seemed like nothing I would want. However, I was very open minded knowing they are the professionals and I tried both of them on and one ended up with my perfect dress! Actually the 2 Rhonda picked out for me were my top 2 choices. Rhonda was there every step of the way and was beyond helpful! My dress was delayed a bit and she remained in communication with me and put me at ease. Rhonda went above and beyond during this process and made my experience amazing. I even had her come to the hotel to help put me in my dress as it was a corset and she was able to tug, nip and push things around to make me look amazing!"

~Private User, Wedding Wire Review

"As a bride planning her wedding about a year and 3 months ahead I enjoyed my very first experience here at the store. At first I was hesitant because I went bridal dress shopping on my own, but when I entered David (I believe) made me feel like it was okay to come and look at the dresses in the store. Of course I convinced myself that I could try dresses on. Within minutes I started perusing through the dresses when Rhonda came and found me. She gave me a big smile and asked if she could help me with my selections. She made me feel comfortable, especially since it was my first time doing this for myself. Of course I tried a two dresses on and it was eh, then Rhonda asked if she could select something that she believed was made for me. Within seconds she returned, She placed me in the mermaid style sleeveless dress in within moments I could not stop staring at myself. I was speechless. Rhonda knew exactly what brought out my personality with the va va voom I was looking for. She described that the dress made me look like I was transitioning from young woman to Woman. She did everything right, down to explaining everything about the dress to me and the process of payments. She did not pressure me into getting the dress but allowed me feel truly special. I will be returning for my dress soon!"

~Ketlyne, Wedding Wire Review

It is always a treat for us to hear that our wonderful customers truly loved their experience with us and that we were able to add to the enjoyment of their wedding day. All of the women that shop for dresses in our South Florida bridal salon are very special, and we make sure that they are completely aware of that fact by spoiling them as much as we can. The next time that you are in need of a special occasion dress, please visit us at Angelus Bridal & Formals so that we can spoil you too.

South Florida's Most Trusted

Bridal Salon

878 SW 10th Avenue - Suite #8

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

954-943-7768

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Friday, February 12, 2016

14 Fun Facts for National Weddings Month

February is National Weddings Month, so the best wedding dress store in South Florida decided this was an excellent time to share a few fun wedding facts with everyone. This Sunday is Valentine's Day, so "14" seemed like a lovely number to shoot for. We may be a bit partial to the more fashionable facts here at Angelus Bridal & Formals, but there are some other subjects tossed in there too.

1. Before 1840, brides simply wore their best dress to get married in. Queen Victoria's wedding gown began the Western world's trend of brides wearing white.

2. This wasn't a new trend for Japan. Their brides traditionally wore white already. Then they often would change to a colored dress, usually red, at some point during the festivities.

3. Brides in Asia are known to wear a robe with cranes embroidered on it. These symbolize fidelity for the length of the marriage.

4. The tradition of wearing a veil with your bridal gown came about in ancient Greek and Roman times because they believed that it protected the bride from evil spirits.

5. The very first diamond engagement ring was commissioned by Archduke Maximillian of Austria in 1477 for Mary of Burgundy.

6. A sapphire in a wedding ring represents marital happiness.

7. An aquamarine ring is symbolic of marital harmony and said to ensure a long, happy marriage.

8. The reason that the "ring finger" on your left hand was chosen to place your engagement and wedding rings on is because it was once believed that the vein in that particular finger led directly to your heart.

9. In Sweden, a bride places a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe. This is said to ensure that she will never do without.

10. If you choose to wear gloves as part of your wedding attire, take a tip from Greek culture and tuck a sugar cube into it. This will sweeten your union.

11. Beware if you are wishing for good luck on your wedding day from an Egyptian woman. They pinch the bride to give her good luck!

12. The wedding cake tradition stems from ancient Romans breaking a loaf of bread over the bride's head for fertility. Hopefully your groom knows you well enough to know if it's okay to "smash" the cake at you, or wisely skip doing that.

13. The word "honeymoon" originated from an ancient Norse tradition. Couples would go into hiding after the wedding and a member of their family would bring them a cup of honey wine for 30 days (or one moon.)

14. The two busiest days for wedding ceremonies in Las Vegas are the upcoming Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve.

Lots of engagements are inspired this time of year due to Valentine's Day. If you are one of the lucky ladies that find yourself the recipient of this incredible gift, you will want to give Angelus Bridal & Formals a call soon to make your shopping appointment. We will help you find the best wedding dress in South Florida to accentuate your beauty and style.

South Florida's Most Trusted

Bridal Salon

878 SW 10th Avenue - Suite #8

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

954-943-7768

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Friday, February 5, 2016

Romantic Wedding Ideas

Valentine's Day is near, love is in the air, and romance is on our minds. Weddings can convey whatever type of feel that best fits you as a couple. Our South Florida bridal salon has witnessed everything from quirky & fun to elegant & high-brow. Today, in honor of the upcoming holiday, Angelus Bridal & Formals would like to share a few romantic wedding ideas for your ceremony and reception.

Candles

The soft glow of candles in a lowly lit room lends to a very romantic feel in an environment. They work perfectly with flowers or in place of them altogether. Use them as centerpieces, on wall ledges, even along the aisle or around the dance floor.

Twinkle Lights

These give you the glow of a candle, but since they are not actual flames, can be placed in many more places. Strung within tulle strands draped over the dance floor makes it look like the stars are out above everyone. Underneath the head table behind a sheer table cover makes it look as if fairies have graced your reception for a fairy tale feel.

Flower Petals

Full blooms can get pricey, but sprinkling rose petals everywhere brings both the scent of flowers and the beauty. Petals tend to give an ethereal feel to the wedding decor.

Quotes

A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes you don't need that many. Placing a few sweet quotes in various places around the wedding can put sweet thoughts in your guests' minds.

Soft Colors

Pastels seem to be the colors that give off a romantic presence when used. Light and airy shades such as pinks, light blues, and lilacs are very dreamy. Your bridesmaid dresses can reflect the feel that you are going for, as well as your our own bridal gown.

Your Wedding Dress

Romantic wedding gowns generally have a flowing look and feel to them. Lace is an intricate and romantic fabric. If you are going for more of a fairy tale type of romance, then a ball gown is absolutely perfect. Possibly add flowers to your hair or pearls to your accessories.

These are only a few of the amazing things that you can do to host a romantic wedding. A good way to set the entire style of how you will be decorating your wedding is to begin by choosing a wedding dress. Once you find "the one," the rest of your decisions may just fall into place. Angelus Bridal & Formals has an entire store full of dresses that will make you feel romantic, sexy, playful, elegant... however you want to appear, we will help you find the perfect dress for that.

South Florida's Most Trusted

Bridal Salon

878 SW 10th Avenue - Suite #8

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

954-943-7768

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