An Exquisite Sample Sale

You know the feeling. You love it so much that your heart hurts. Maybe it was a pair of shoes, a purse, a pair of earrings you had been eyeing in that store window. It was that too-good-to-be-true feeling for an object of your hearts desire.

It sounds so silly, loving a thing. I think it's part of being a girl.

BUT what if....just what if...that thing went on sale? A sale so big that it could be yours? Well my darlings, it is...the wedding dress of your dreams is going on sale this weekend.

Mariee Gallery in Gainey Village is having their sample sale this weekend and all of their high-end dresses will be marked down so that YOU no longer have to do window shopping.

Here is some "sample sale shopping" advice right from the owners Carrie & James::

"We will open at 10:00am on Saturday and let the first 2 customers into the store! In previous years we are usually at our busiest from approx 10am-2pm on Saturday, so if you want to avoid the line we recommend coming late afternoon Saturday or on Sunday - there will still be plenty of dresses left! But if you want the full selection of dresses arrive EARLY on Saturday!"

Sample Sale Hours:: Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

Just in case you are not familiar with the style of dresses Mariee carries here are some pictures.....eat your heart out.

{SIDE NOTE:: these dresses may or may not be on the sample sale! I just want you to see what type of dresses to expect before you go!}

{Photography by Courtney Sargent, Photo shoot for Arizona Foothills Magazine Wedding BUZZ}

Ashley Gain:: Cover Shoot

Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Ashley Gain graces Arizona's Magazine Cover.

{Photos Courtesy of Laura Segall}

I was absolutely inspired by sapphire {yes, it's quite possible it's because of darling Princess Kate} when I started designing this cover shoot for Arizona's Finest Wedding Sites.

Jewel tones are some of my absolute favorite colors to work with. They are true colors from precious stones, colors that our little mother earth creates for us to enjoy.

Blue and white automatically come across very modern so I wanted to make sure that we still gave it a traditional feel. By incorporating the white detailed inner dress Finnia by Enzoni and giving her a very elegant Audrey Hepburn bun I wanted to see the design turn a bit more traditional.

The water surrounding Millenium Resort made the blue details sparkle and Annie our beautiful model's eyes pop.

Flowers arrangements and designs were clean and structured to match the clean lines and decor that I have been stylizing off of. Paper detailing was inspired by a pattern called quatrefoil where geometric shapes meet glamorous patterns.

Custom fabrics covered four pillars at the front of the asile {all different sizes} to allow brides to see how the color doesn't have to be in the flowers.

The vendors that helped make my vision possible are listed below. They are amazing!!

Stylist:: Ashley Gain of Ashley Gain Weddings

Photographer:: Laura Segall Photography

Venue:: Millennium Resort Scottsdale

Flowers:: Amy’s Floral Design

Invitations and Paper Details:: The Event Essentials

Cake:: Classic Cakes and Confections

Linens:: Wildflower Linen

Hair: Melissa Spidel for Rolf’s Salon

Make-Up:: Heather Wilson

Dress:: Uptown Bridal & Boutique

Tux:: Mr. Formal

Jewelry:: Unique. Vintage. Chic.

Parasol:: Pamela's Parasols

Rentals:: Classic Party Rentals

A Visit With Mindy

Like Britney Spears is to Pop.

Like George Clooney is to Hollywood.

Like Bill Gates is to technology.

Like Warren Buffet is to success.

Mindy Weiss is our Wedding Goddess.

I got to attend The Most Ridiculous Wedding Event Ever! No, seriously, that was the name of the event. It was absolutely ridiculous!

Mindy Weiss hosted a room of 100+ planners from all over the country to hear her speak on all things weddings! From flowers to decor, music and dresses we got to hear all about new trends for 2011!!! Let's get to the details!

{The beautiful backdrop to the stage where the MANY wedding pros chatted from!}

{Place cards matching the theme, blue and green}

{Cereal in Jars! Just add milk!}

{Adorable place mats in trays! Making a not-so-cute breakfast tray oh-so-cute!}

{Flowers in metal containers. Metal colors are sooooo in this season!}

{The gathering room for all the attendees!}

{Over sized balloons, each tied to a guest's chair.}

{The chair of yours truly}

{Pads of paper individualized with our name waited at our seats}

{Floral arrangements that matched perfectly to the welcome reception}

{AND there she is! Mindy Weiss!}

{Genius Floral Designer Mark of Mark's Garden}

{Mark judging finalists in the wedding bouquet contest!}

{AND I won!!!! Swear!}

{Filled with garden roses and peonies I made a bouquet of white and various shades of pink!}

{Honestly, not to boast, but it is really pretty!}

{Food carts for lunch. I got a grilled cheese and salad. YUM I wish they could drive to me now!}

{Adorable spritzer with a lovely straw and perfect detailing!}

{It was a beautiful day. The napkins were right.}

{Randy from Say Yes to the Dress. He was so motivating and positive. Honestly, he was my favorite part of the day.}

{Randy introduces his favorite dresses of the season. Most are inspired from paintings.}

{Does this dress look like a princess dress??}

{Adorable gifts were give throughout the day! BUT chocolate might be my favorite gift ever!}

{New ideas for receptions. Hire a small act to break up the evening.}

{Christy from Junebug Weddings}

{Blond bride cookie! She is pretty cute but I am bias to blond hair!}

{Me interviewing Ja'maal Buster Eye Last Guru to the Stars for the cameras! See the amazing lashes he put on me in the picture below!!}

{Randy and I. He is an amazing person. Truly a good insight into our industry!}

The day was filled with girlie details, wedding ideas and inspiration, and lots of new friends! Mindy, you are truly amazing. Thank you for being you!

Uptown Girl

I am married. I love being married. But there is one down side, I never get to actually be a bride again. Sooo, when the owners of Uptown Bridal asked me to model in their new ad campaign I, of course, said yes! It gave me a chance to pretend I WAS a bride. *smile*

The totally talented Justine Miller was working her camera magic as I was dressed in a playful dress and then on to a more modern frilly look.

Here are some pictures from the day! More to come so stay tuned. :)

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