The latest Bridal and Evening Wear trends, straight off the runway!

Designer Ines Di Santo, left, and headpiece designer Denise Leli, right, poses with designs from Marina K Couture, Stephen Yearick, and Ines Di Santo.
Designer Ines Di Santo, left, and headpiece designer Denise Leli, right, poses with designs from Marina K Couture, Stephen Yearick, and Ines Di Santo.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Bridal Reflections, Garden City Hotel, and Karyn Michael Event teams celebrate with celebrity cake designer Ron Ben-Israel!

The Bridal Reflections, Garden City Hotel, and Karyn Michael Event teams celebrate with celebrity cake designer Ron Ben-Israel!

The first annual Bridal Art Showcase at the Garden City Hotel was a huge success, thanks to the dedicated professionals at Bridal Reflections, The Garden City Hotel and Karyn Michael Events.  Attending Brides experienced all the trappings of a full wedding at the Garden City Hotel, including cakes from Ron Ben-Israel, cuisine from Belgium Master Chef Steve DuBruyn, and decor from Karyn Michael Events. 

But what would a wedding be without fashion?  Brides were treated to a full Bridal Reflections fashion runway show featuring the 2010 Bridal and Evening Wear collections of exclusive designers Marina K Couture, Stephen Yearick, and Ines Di Santo.  All the latest and hottest trends were on display, including:

-Mermaid styles and dropped waist

-Wearing two gowns!  One for the ceremony and one, often a short dress or one with no train, for the reception for more comfortable dancing.

-Rouching

-Jeweled accent such as broaches or beaded belts.

-Elements of petals or feathers, either in the skirt or hair.

-Strapless is still very hot, along with one shoulder gowns.

Mermaid styles and elongated bodices are all the rage, and no one cuts these beautiful silhouettes quite like designer Ines Di Santo.  She also displays a few other current trends including rouching , using elements of petals, and a unique detachable train.  Designer Denise Leli fashioned petal accents for the hair to accompany her Reni headpiece. 

Ines Di Santo elongated bodice with layered skirt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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These popular silhouettes are not just for bridal, as this evening wear gown from designer Stephen Yearick shows.  Dramatic use of crystals, a dropped waist, and creative use of rouching on the skirt create a gown that is anything but traditional.  The second dress from Stephen Yearick is for the bride that loves elaborate detail, featuring intricate crystal beadwork and a sheer illusion yoke neckline

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In the ballgown below, Marina K Couture displays her signature corset top, beautifully embroidered, along with a tiered organza skirt.  This is followed by a unique take on the popular strapless design with a floral lace accent that comes to the shoulder, creating an eye catching element for this beautiful design.

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Only five days left to register for the Bridal Art Showcase!

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Discover the Garden City Hotel at the Bridal Event of the Year!

45 Seventh Street Garden City, NY 11530

The Garden City Hotel, Karyn Michael Events and Bridal Reflections are proud to announce the first annual Bridal Art Showcase at the prestigious Garden City Hotel – Garden City, Long Island on Sunday, February 21, 2010 from Noon – 5:00 PM.

Just visit www.bridal-art.com for more information & registration.  You can also email us at info@bridal-art.com or call 516-799-3643.

Featuring:

-An exclusive 2010 Bridal and Evening Wear Fashion Runway Show by Bridal Reflections, featuring the new 2010 collections from designers such as Ines Di Santo, Stephen Yearick, Marina K Couture, Anne Barge, and Badgley Mischka.  Meet some of the hottest designers.

-Try the world famous cakes of Ron Ben-Israel, making a personal appearance.

-Cuisine from the Garden City Hotel’s Belgium Master Chef Steven DeBruyn.

-Receive a Wedding Organizer filled with over $5,000 in savings toward your special day!

We look forward to seeing you there.  It is going to be an amazing event!

Your friends at,

Bridal Reflections
The Garden City Hotel
Karyn Michael Events

Bridal Reflections: Announcing Our New Bridal Blog & A New Manhattan Location

Welcome to the all new Bridal Reflections Blog, a place to learn about everything in the World of Bridal Couture. Our writers will keep you informed and entertained with their insights, the latest news in designer bridal fashions and what’s hot on the modern wedding scene. We’ll tell you what’s in vogue and how to stay timelessly elegant. Blogger RoseLynn Micari-Fiumara is also MyWedding.com’s resident bridal expert, and you can also look forward to contributing bloggers such as Vice President Cristina DeMarco, Anthony Micari, and other Bridal Reflections staff members.

New York City Bridal Salon

Elegance Redefined: Bridal Reflections Expands to New Location

Manhattan Bridal Salon

Walk the red carpet in Bridal Reflections’ new Fifth Avenue salon.

In just under four years, Bridal Reflections, one of New York’s most prestigious names in Bridal Wear, has outgrown their Fifth Avenue, Manhattan location and has relocated to a new spacious, elegantly appointed salon between 28th and 29th Streets.

Bridal Reflections’ new location at 260 Fifth Avenue is close to three times its original size, making room for their ever growing collection of cutting edge designer and couture wedding gowns, in addition to a new Eveningwear Boutique and Bridal Shoe Department. It is truly the only place a bride needs to visit to see unparalleled bridal fashion and accessories in an elegant, spacious environment. Check out some of the store photographs at the end of this article to get a glimpse at the new location.

The grand opening was celebrated on Friday, October 16th with a cocktail party attended by over one hundred industry members. These included the Editor of Brides Magazine Millie Martini Bratten, Bridal Couture Designers Jim Hjelm of the James Clifford Collection, Ines Di Santo, Rani Totman of St. Pucchi, Marina K., and Leigh Price of Stephen Yearick and Ysa Makino. Grace Ormonde of Wedding Style Magazine, of which Bridal Reflections is a member of their prestigious Platinum List, also joined in the celebration.

Industry Member Cocktail Party

Designers Veronica and Ines Di Santo with Millie Bratten and Rachel Leonard, Editors of Brides Magazine.

Bridal Reflections carries fashion from Ines Di Santo, Romona Keveza, Anne Barge, David Tutera, Badgley Mischka, St. Pucchi, Marina K. Couture, Katerina Bocci, Cristine Anthony, Eve of Milady, Amalia Carrara, James Clifford, Ysa Makino, Stephen Yearick, Alvina Valenta, Avine Perucci, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Simone Carvalli and dozens more. Visit our Bridal Couture Gown Gallery to explore all of these designer creations.

“We are incredibly proud of the success of Bridal Reflections in New York City and we needed a space suitable to accommodate our increased business,” says Bridal Reflections President Tony Micari. “This new location redefines elegance, from the relaxing reception area to the luxurious dressing rooms and spacious fitting rooms. Combined with impeccable alterations and unmatched personalized service, we offer brides an experience they will cherish and remember long after their wedding day. We call it ‘The Bridal Reflections Experience’, developed from 37 years of integrity, always family owned and operated.”

Manhattan Salon

Bridal Reflections’ beautiful entryway welcomes our brides.

With this move, Bridal Reflections continues as New York’s Salon of Distinction combining big city sophistication and glamour with unprecedented service also found in their Long Island Salons. This gives brides an added convenience, allowing them to purchase in one salon and have alterations at whichever location is most convenient.

For more information, salon locations and hours, visit www.bridalreflections.com or call 212-764-3040. In addition to the new Manhattan Salon location, Bridal Reflections couture salons are located in Carle Place and Massapequa, Long Island, NY.

Cristina DeMarco and Tony Micari of Bridal Reflections with designer Ines Di Santo and James Tramondo, of WE TV’s Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?

Anthony Micari of Bridal Reflections (left) enjoys a drink with Yanni Tzoumas of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine.

Cristina DeMarco, Vice President of Bridal Reflections (center), poses for the camera with Editors Millie Bratten and Rachel Leonard of Brides Magazine.

Bridal Reflections’ owner Tony Micari (center) with Judie Ulberg and designer Jim Hjelm of the James Clifford Bridal Collection.

Designer Marina K. (left) of the Marina K. Couture Bridal and Evening Wear Collection with Cristina DeMarco of Bridal Reflections.