EVENT: Rivini Trunk Show at Carine's Bridal

EVENT: Bliss Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013 at Carine's Bridal Atelier

Shop the gorgeous Bliss Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013 Collection at Carine's Bridal Atelier September 27, 28 and 29!  

Book your appointment today by calling 202.965.4696.

Pretty in Peplum!

Peplum, we see this trend everywhere!  It has moved it's way into bridal fashion and was all over the runway for the Spring 2013 bridal collections.  We are starting to see some fabulous gowns available for Fall 2012 weddings and we couldn't be happier!  

Peplum is not only trendy going into the Fall season, but it also does something that we love...hide a bit of belly bulge to make a smooth silhouette in your gown.  You can't go wrong with any of these dresses.  They are truly spectacular!

Tulle peplum and floral embroidery.Dress, Elizabeth Fillmore.
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Marchesa's silk-crepe gown is nipped at the waist, playing up an hourglass figure.Photo Credit: Brides.com


Isaac Mizrahi Wedding Gown




Amsale Dress.  Photo Credit: firstVIEW

Carolina Herrera Photo Credit: firstVIEW

THE LWD: Little White Dress

More and more of my lovely brides are choosing to have a wardrobe change into a fun party dress fit for dancing!  These little dresses are making their way into after parties all over the wedding scene.  We think this is a trend that is here to stay! Not only does this make for a fab photo, it is actually functional for the dance floor and (dare I say it) something you could wear again!

You can go the couture route or off the rack.
The choices are endless, but here are a few of our faves...

You can never go wrong in Marchesa!!

Do you think recent bride, Blake Lively, wore an after party dress like this?!?

SoCo Event's bride Katie looked stunning in Monique Lhuillier

This Antonio Berardi embroidered number proves that you do not always have to go with white!

Theses LWD are off the rack and on SALE!!


Are you wearing a LWD on your wedding day?!?


{Photo Credits: 1-Marchesa, 2-Mademmoiselle Blake Lively, 3-Isacson Studios, 4- Fashionologie, 5&6-Saks Fifth Avenue}

The Queen of Etiquette Has New Wedding Rules!

There is no denying that Martha Stewart is the modern queen of etiquette.  We all know and love Emily Post, but Emily is not a fan of breaking traditional rules.  Martha, on the other hand, has no fear of going against the norm every once in a while, which is why we love her!  

I stumbled upon a great post on Martha's website the other day, "The New Wedding Rules" .  These "Rules" are something that we have always believed in at SoCo Events, but the fact that Martha was stating it to the world, makes all the difference.  Why?  Because people listen to her!  

Here's to being YOU at YOUR wedding!

Rule #1: You Don't Have to Wear White

Photo Credit: Jose Picayo / marthastewart.com

Rule #2: You Can Ask Anyone to Be in Your Party

Photo Credit: Jose Picayo / marthastewart.com

Rule #3: You Can Send Out a Handwritten Invitation

Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

Rule #4: You Can Have Any Stone in Any Setting

Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

Rule #5: Your Flowers and Your Favors Can Do Double Duty

Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

Rule #6: You Can Make Your Reception Venue Feel More Like a Home

Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

 Rule #7: You Can Serve Whatever You Want With Dessert

Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

EVENT: Monique Lhullier Trunk Show

Monique Lhullier Trunk Show at Carine's Bridal Atelier, August 23 - 25.  By Appointment only.

EVENT: Liancarlo Trunk Show at Carine's Bridal Atelier!

Carine's Bridal Atelier

2012 BRIDAL TREND: LACE AND SLEEVES!

Brides can thank Kate Middleton for the 2012 wedding fashion trend -- long sleeves and lace!  We are thrilled that this trend might be here to stay.  The long sleeves and lace trend is a fashion forward twist on a very classic look.   

Think Grace Kelly meets Kate Moss.  

Kate Middleton

Not only was this look prominent on the runway during Spring Bridal Week 2012, but it has been embraced by celebrities.  We expect to see this elegant look for quite a few years to come.

Grace Kelly

Ivanka Trump

Drew Barrymore

Lauren Bush

Ashley Biden

Below are some of our favorite pieces from the Spring 2012 Bridal Shows.

Reem Acra 2012

Monique Lhuillier 2012

Carolina Herrera 2012