BRIDAL REFLECTIONS IN THE PRESS

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A Look at New Bridal Designers and their Couture Artistry

Bridal Reflections, with bridal boutiques in Manhattan and Long Island, is launching three unique lines of designer bridal gowns. After 35 years in the wedding gown business, Bridal Reflections believes David Tutera, Anne Barge, and Badgley Mischka have designed dresses that are sure to please a wide range of bridal couture customers, as well as enhance their vision of Elegance Redefined.

Launching his line exclusively with Bridal Reflections, David Tutera designs wedding gowns that are inspired by red-carpet fashion, but priced reasonably for the recession-conscious bride. Tutera’s new line, Tutera by Faviana, exemplifies distinctness and luxury.

At our Long Island salons, Bridal Reflections is also introducing Anne Barge’s bridal couture to its growing clientele. Barge combines classic designs with quality silks and museum-style beading and embroidery. Also in Long Island, Bridal Reflections will carry the Badgley Mischka bridal line. Known for their sophisticated and modern style, Badgley Mischka designs timeless wedding dresses that appeal to a wide variety of couture conscious brides.

Read Our New Article about these wonderful Bridal Couture Designers at:
Bridal Reflections Says ‘I Do’ to Three New Designers

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A Taste of Bridal Fashion Trends for 2010: from the Celebrities to Bridal Couture Salons

It’s no secret that brides-to-be are looking for the perfect, most beautiful dress out there. This article will give you a taste of what today’s celebrity trendsetters and bridal couture salons are showing off for the modern bride.  Most brides are searching for a stylish and trendy dress, yet something that is elegant and timeless. It’s true, they want to marry the two fashions and, Voila! have their own unique, yet timeless wedding dress. Such a feat is actually possible with the current bridal fashion trends. Today’s wedding gowns offer traditional styles with modern twists.

Full of photos of magnificent dresses, unique accessories, and hot celebs, get an insider’s look at designer wedding dress trends for 2009-2010 with the full article at:
Upgrading a Classic: Couture Bridal Fashion in 2009-2010

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Prom Donations

Bridal Reflections has a strong tradition of helping its surrounding communities. One of the ways we do this is through our prom donation program. Over the years, Bridal Reflections has helped thousands of young women attend their prom by donating a beautiful gown they might have otherwise not been able to attain. This article, featured in the Long Beach Herald, highlights our efforts.

Ed Lowe Newsday Article

This article, written by columnist Ed Lowe and featured in Newsday, profiles one of Bridal Reflection’s owners, Maria Micari. At a family’s time of need, Mrs. Micari was there to help. For over 35 years, Bridal Reflections has been family owned and operated by two generations of the Micari family.

Television Appearances

Bridal Reflections has appeared on numerous television shows including:

WOR Radio Bridal Event & Fashion Show

On March 3rd, 2007, Bridal Reflections hosted the fashion show at the WOR Radio Bridal Show held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. They showcased a variety of their top designers, many of whom personally attended. The show was hosted by the owner of the salon as well as Joan Hamburg, one of radio’s most endearing personalities. It truly showcased the fashion that makes Bridal Reflections the only salon a bride need visit.

Link: http://www.liweddings.tv

Bridal Reflections has been proud to provide the bridal gowns for the hit musical comedy “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”. Now in its second decade, this hilarious show is the longest running Off-Broadway production in history! Visit www.loveperfectchange.com to read the rave reviews and get your tickets for this very unique look at love!

In September 2007, Joan Hamburg of WOR Radio 710, one of radio’s most influential and listened to personalities, broadcasted her show live from Bridal Reflections on Fifth Avenue. Among the participants in this wedding themed show was Anthony Micari, owner of Bridal Reflections, designer Jim Hjelm, celebrity wedding planner Marcy Blum, famed cake designer Sylvia Weinstock, among others. Guests were treated to an informal fashion show of some of Bridal Reflection’s most beautiful couture gowns.

Below is a review of the show found on www.wedlock.com written by one of the esteemed guests, Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway. She had some wonderful things to say about Bridal Reflections as well.

Joan Hamburg Gathers New York's Top Wedding Industry Movers and Shakers
Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway
I had the honor of being a guest on The Joan Hamburg Show on WOR, out of New York, and was part of an exciting show on weddings. Joan invited leaders of the New York City wedding industry - cake maven Sylvia Weinstock, celebrity wedding planner Marcy Blum, editors of TheKnot.com among them -- and asked me to her be her guest on interfaith and non denominational weddings.

The show was taped live, with an audience, at Bridal Reflections at 286 Fifth Avenue, and airs this morning in the 9 AM to 11 AM time slot of The Joan Hamburg Show. You can also listen to it on line.

Joan is an amazing consumer reporter and interviewer and all-around lovely person. I was thrilled last year when she featured me as a leading non-denominational and interfaith minister in her book, City Weddings: A Guide to the Best Bridal Resources in New York, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey & Connecticut (Universe Publishing, 2006).

It was such a fun show. First of all, Bridal Reflections is an amazing bridal salon. It is an almost zen approach to bridal gowns, with a lovely waterfall outside the door before you even enter. Inside is so elegant, with some of the most scrumptious wedding gowns hanging beautifully on mannequins and elegantly displayed on racks.

The wedding industry is known for causing "snow blindness" and "white out" when brides go to bigger salons to shop. Bridal Reflections makes brides -- and everyone -- feel welcome and treats the eye to a truly beautiful bridal site. They hosted a lovely reception for Joan's radio show. I met the owners. I can only image their service to brides is top notch and very RELAXING!

During the taping of Joan's show, two models came out between segments to model awesome wedding gowns, offering an informal bridal fashion show. I see A LOT of wedding dresses in my line of work but even I got excited by some of the gorgeous gowns at Bridal Reflections.

In 2007, Thabiti Boone was awarded by CNN for his remarkable humanitarian work with children. He was one of several candidates picked by CNN to be recognized as the “Hero of the Year”. One of the children from his youth group wrote to CNN to tell them why Thabiti was her hero. Bridal Reflections was proud to provide her with a beautiful Bill Levkoff gown. Her shoes were provided by Sandy’s Shoes in Massapequa Park.

RoseLynn Micari, daughter of Bridal Reflection’s owner Tony Micari, was married in Puerto Rico in October 2007.  Brides.com featured their beautiful wedding in their Real Weddings section.  Click to read about their beautiful day and view the bridal gowns RoseLynn chose from couture designer Ines Di Santo.  You may just get some ideas for your special day!   

visit:  http://www.brides.com

CBS Sunday Morning

Bridal Reflections was featured on CBS Sunday Morning on January 11th, 2009. This was in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of Brides Magazine! Part of the segment, filmed in Bridal Reflections’ beautiful Fifth Avenue salon in New York City, featured fashion from some of our top designers and an interview with owner Anthony J. Micari.

Recognized as one of the country’s finest salons, Bridal Reflections celebrated its own milestone of 35 years in 2008.

Dresses for Soldiers

Bridal Reflections had the opportunity to give back to those Americans who have sacrificed so much for our country. Our aim was to provide 100 wedding gowns for engaged women who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan, or the fiancés of men that have served.

We have since extended this, and all the details can be found at www.bridalreflectionscares.com

Please click below to see a segment on Fox News’ Fox And Friends television program announcing this offer.
 

The Wedding Salon Showcase

Bridal Reflections participated in The Wedding Salon’s showcase at the beautiful Prince George Ballroom. Organized by 4PM Events, one of New York’s premiere wedding and event coordinators, the event was a huge success, drawing hundreds of brides and more than a little media attention.

Bridal Reflections showcased dozens of their couture gowns from designers such as Ines Di Santo, St. Pucchi, and Romona Keveza. The dresses were also featured in a New York Post article about the event. You can join Bridal Reflections and The Wedding Salon at future showcases. For more information visit www.bridalreflections.com and www.weddingsalon.com.
 

VOWs Magazine

Vows, the wedding industry’s leading publication, profiled Bridal Reflections. In their profile, they made reference to Bridal Reflections as “A Cut Above the Rest”. The article details the history of Bridal Reflections, the next generation of family ownership, and the many charitable contributions we have made to our communities. We invite you to view and enjoy the entire article.