Victoria's Bridal Couture 2012 Catalog by Victoria Couture

our wedding is one of the most important days in your life. You have been dreaming about this special time ever since you were young. Let Victoria’s Bridal Couture with our one-on-one service and exceptional selection of gowns, make your lifelong dreams become a reality. Victoria’s Bridal Couture is the premier bridal boutique of South Florida for over 25 years, located on lovely Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Home to the largest selection of designer gowns, we have been dressing brides who are looking for a simple destination beach wedding to the most elegant and elaborate of affairs. We also specialize in debutante gowns and traditional religious weddings of all faiths. Our designer wedding gowns are brands you can trust to provide beauty and quality. We are the authorized retailer of After Six, Alexia Designs, Allure Bridals, Andy Anand Couture, Demetrios, Eden Bridals, Marisa Bridals, Mia Solano, Mori Lee and Watters & Watters Wtoo Collections. We have the largest selection of bridesmaid and flower girl dresses in South Florida and the lowest prices both in our store and online. All of our bridesmaid and flower girl dresses are authentic nationally advertised designer brands that you know and trust. We carry After Six, Alexia Designs, Alfred Sung, Angelina Faccenda, Bill Levkoff, Dessy, Eden Bridals, Jim Hjelm Occasions, Lazaro, Lela Rose, Mackenzie Michaels, Malley & Co., Mori Lee, Pretty Maids by the House of Wu, Rosebud Fashions, Social Bridesmaids, Wtoo, and Watters & Watters. If you would like to pre-shop Victoria’s Bridal Couture, check out our website at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com. Our website was originally established to serve the needs of your out-of-town bridesmaids with a secure shopping cart. Our website now brings the shopping experience to your home and mobile devices for in-depth product descriptions, color options, sizing, price matching, delivery timeframes, scheduling appointments, and ordering online. We have a beautiful selection of bridal veils, tiaras, headpieces, bridal jewelry and bridal shoes. We also carry long line bridal bras, bridal slips and even wedding gown preservation services. Our seamstresses have over 60 years of experience and specialize in wedding gown and bridesmaid alterations. With the complexity and delicate details in formal wear, you want someone who knows how to make it fit perfectly. Victoria’s Bridal Couture has that expertise. Finally, we want you to come away with the feeling of trust and friendship in a bridal store. Our sales staff, seamstresses and management team will help you along the way if you have any questions. We want your experience with us to be enjoyable and memorable. Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for visiting Victoria’s Bridal Couture! Sincerely, Victoria 954-522-1678 victoriasbridalcouture.com

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Planning for your wedding 12 Months before your wedding

1 Month before your wedding

• Select an approximate date for the wedding. • Make a budget and leave room for extras. • Hire a wedding consultant if you plan to use one. • Choose your bridesmaids, flower girls and groomsmen. • Reserve a place to be married and a location for your reception. • Shop for your wedding dress. • Shop for bridesmaid, flower girl dresses and mother of the brides and groom. • Find a clergyman or a civil official to marry you. • Choose a caterer and a menu. • Choose a florist. • Interview photographers and/or videographers. • Book musicians and/or D.J. for the ceremony and reception. • Start your guest list.

• Start your wedding dress alterations. Bring your shoes and undergarments. • Have your bridesmaids, flower girls and mothers start their alterations. • Schedule the wedding rehearsal and firm up details on the rehearsal party. • Shop for gifts for each other, and attendants. • Plan your honeymoon wardrobe and check your luggage needs. • Schedule an appointment with your hairstylist and makeup expert for a trial look. • Confirm your flower selections with your florist. • Book your hairstylist and manicure near the wedding date. • Write thank you notes as the gifts arrive. • Confirm your wedding cake. • Confirm all your accommodations dates and service appointments.

6 Months before your wedding • Finalize your selection and purchase your wedding dress. • Choose your veil, shoes and bridal jewelry for yourself and your bridesmaids. • Finalize your bridesmaids, flower girls and mother of the brides and groom selections and purchase their dresses. • Have the groom and groomsmen select their wedding attire. • Finalize your guest list. • Order invitations, announcements and stationery. • Choose and order the wedding cake. • Arrange transportation to and from the wedding and reception. • Register your gift preferences with a wedding gift registry. • Send an engagement announcement and a picture to the newspaper.

3 Months before your wedding • Make appointments for physical exams and blood test. • Order wedding rings and arrange for any engraving. • Meet with the florist to decide on flowers. • Reserve any rentals such as glasses, tables, tablecloths and/or tents. • Give a list of your music and order to your band and/or D.J. • Decide on your honeymoon destination and make reservations. • Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests. • Make sure your groom has arranged for the rehearsal dinner. • Mail the invitations.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding Looking for that perfect gown begins your entire experience. That is why Victoria’s Bridal Couture and Black-Tie Publishing have put together this magazine to help you with The Next Step®. This magazine is a guide to introduce you to some top wedding venues and vendors.

2 Weeks before your wedding

As a pre-wedding gift to you, Victoria’s Bridal Couture will give you up to $50 off alterations of any gown whether purchased at Victoria’s or elsewhere. Here’s all you have to do: Bring in the incentive form from this magazine with 1 or 2 signatures of advertisers that you will be using for your wedding and receive Victoria’s Bridal Couture gift.

• Finalize on all wedding gown alterations and have it pressed and/or steamed. • Verify that your bridesmaid, flower girl and other dresses are finished with alterations. • Give your caterer your RSVP preliminary count. • Make a seating chart and write place cards if needed. • Send change-of-address cards if necessary. • Wrap presents for the groom and attendants. • Address and stamp wedding announcements if you will be sending them.

Take time to contact the advertisers and please mention to them that you had seen their information in Victoria’s Bridal Couture’s “The Next Step”!

1 Week before your wedding • Pick up your wedding gown and keep it hidden from the groom. • Give your caterer your finalized RSVP count. • Finalize your music selections to your band and/or D.J. • Remind the wedding party about the rehearsal. • Make sure the groom and groomsmen have their rentals. • Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. • Have your bachelor and bachelorette parties. • Finally, enjoy your wedding and honeymoon.

Here’s to the wedding of your dreams.

After your wedding ®

• Preserve your wedding gown with the Wedding Gown Preservation Kit.

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