Filene’s Basement Bridal Gown Sale
July 5, 2007
Chances are you know about the Filene’s once a year (twice a year in Boston) basement Bridal sale where once a year the price of gowns are priced hundreds even thousands of dollars off the price. The well-known sale was even featured in an episode of “Friends” when Monica was looking for her wedding dress.
The event has been coined “The Running of the Brides” by some media outlets because it is reminiscent of Spain’s Running of the Bulls in that Brides and their friends charge into the basement frantically searching for dresses. Dresses are usually all snatched up about one minute into the sale. Brides grab as many dresses as they can carry and then try the dresses on to find the perfect one. Some brides have been known to partner with other Brides and trade snatched dresses.
Gowns at the sale are one of three prices: $249, $499, and $699. Brides from all over the United States and the world make the trip just for this Bridal event. Some Brides wait in line for first dibs at the sales racks. Although all of the dresses are quickly devoured off the rack at the start of the sale, most dresses are returned to the racks at Brides find they pulled the wrong size. Filene’s also estimates that only about a fourth of people in line are buying dresses and the rest are support. So, there are plenty of bargains to be had the whole day of the sale.
Filene’s operates stores in 8 US states and the District of Columbia. Want to attend a sale? You can find upcoming Bridal events at Filene’s Basement’s website.
Non-Traditional Cake Toppers
July 2, 2007
The miniature bride and groom that sit atop the wedding cake are as much of a tradition of a wedding as the Bride’s white dress. While some brides opt for a different color wedding dress, so are couples choosing something different besides the standard cake topper.
Some items that have adorn the top of wedding cakes include flowers. Flowers that are used in the wedding can also become part of the cake topper. Using flowers instead of the traditional cake topper can help to make it more personal especially if the couple has a favorite flower that is sentimental to them.
Another popular non-traditional cake topper is icing. It’s amazing what can be created with icing from flowers to ribbons. Icing will blend in with the cake nicely and can be a more subdued than a cake topper for the minimalist bride and groom.
Some other cake topper ideas include a engraved cake topper to mark your wedding day. This beautiful etched glass comes in oval, square, or heart-shaped. Have a cake topper that after the wedding can be displayed on a shelf in your home.
Choosing a wedding cake topper should refect your personal tastes. It will be a momento from your wedding so make sure it’s one that you really like and will enjoy.
