Modern Trousseau Trunk Show at Hayden Olivia Bridal!

Hayden Olivia Bridal will welcome designer Callie Tein to Charlotte this weekend along with her beautiful new collection of Modern Trousseau gowns. Appointments are available on Friday from 11-6 and Saturday 9-6. Callie will be available to customize your gown, take your measurements and offer you a great incentive. Appointments are limited! For contact information, please click here.

DELECTABLES by holly on TheSavvyBride.com!

Come check out the video up on TheSavvyBride.com for DELECTABLES by holly! DELECTABLES by holly is a full-service catering company dedicated to combining delicious cuisine, stylish presentation, and high service standards — all at an equitable price. From the kitchen staff to the warehouse crew to Holly herself, the team of culinary professionals and event planners at DELECTABLES by holly is ready to dazzle your senses! Click here to watch the video!

NACE Experience for TheSavvyBride.com!

We had a blast at the NACE (National Association of Catering Executives) Experience! 2009 National Conference here at the Westin in Charlotte, NC. This conference is all about the experience and education of the hospitality industry including food, beverage and decor trends and ideas. The conference included speakers such as Rocco DiSpirito (Rocco Gets Real on A&E), Celebrity Chef Marvin Woods and Janine Driver.

TheSavvyBride.com had the honor of sponsoring the Global Luncheon which in the past has been the Wedding Luncheon. New to Experience, attendees explored a multicultural journey to learn how to prepare and execute diverse events including Greek and Indian weddings, quinceaneras and bar and bat mitzvahs. It was absolutely amazing! A huge thanks to the Greater Atlanta NACE Chapter of pulling this luncheon together.

The Charlotte NACE Chapter was very fortunate to have the help not only of the Greater Atlanta Chapter of NACE but also the Greater ISES Charlotte Chapter, Charleston NACE Chapter, Triangle Chapter of NACE, and so many other chapters. HUGE thanks to all of the locals for their support to create this incredible conference.

WATCH THE NACE EXPERIENCE CONFERENCE RECAP HERE! Also, TheSavvyBride.com was able to handle the video for the conference so more video and photos to come!

Trash the Dress!

Tommy McCart, of Tommy McCart Photography has his own take on the trend, "Trashing the Dress."  "Think of it as High Fashion with no restrictions," he says, explaining that when a bride decides to go for a Trash the Dress session she's ready for something different - out of the box creativity. "There's no limit to what we can do to create a stunning visual effect." Couples can order a separate album for those high drama images, and often select a favorite to have printed on canvas or displayed in a unique frame.  Tommy also said many couples view the whole act of Trashing the Dress as symbolic to their relationship, in other words, they want to make a statement that the bride does not intend to ever wear that  dress again.  Meet Tommy McCart via video on TheSavvyBride.com, click here.

What are the latest trends in bridal fashion?

Heather Batt, owner of Hayden Olivia Bridal, is sharing the latest trends in bridal fashion! Click here to find out more about we're seeing this year in wedding gowns!

Latest Trends in Photography!

What are the latest trends in Photography?  Watch the Charlotte local, top reputable photographers, via video, talk about the latest trends in photography!  click here

Thanks Agie Photography, Catch Light Photography, Indigo Photography, Kristin Vining Photography, Richard Israel Photography and Tommy McCart Photography!

Video with Stephanie Bradshaw...

Yesterday we had the privilege of shooting a video for the NACE conference with Cortenay Matters and the award winning Stephanie Bradshaw. We can't tell you much about it because it's a secret for the conference; but there is a reason why Cortenay is without makeup! Here's a little snippet of info on Stephanie along with some photos from the fun!

Stephanie Bradshaw is an award winning designer, photo-stylist, wedding and event designer and personal shopper. She delights in hosting parties, has a passion for paper and packaging and enjoys the thrill of finding the perfect dress for the perfect price.

As a dedicated ten year veteran in the event and party rental business, Stephanie has been recognized in Baltimore as the Hospitality Professional of the Year in 2007 and is an active board member for the National Association of Catering Executives Baltimore Chapter.

She has created and styled editorial stories on numerous wedding-related topics and has designed and created ideas for weddings and events big and small. Her experience in photography, coupled with a keen design eye, keep her on top of today’s trends in both the fashion and event industries.

Stephanie was most recently featured in Baltimore Magazine as one of their “Best Dressed of 2008” and is the owner of Bradshaw Interiors, Inc.