tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33457413272194558442024-02-20T07:28:04.997-08:00Renee Austin WeddingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-51559538802954603512015-03-30T07:55:00.004-07:002015-03-30T07:55:58.787-07:00TransportationHappy Spring! It's at this time of the year where I'm sure you're busily checking tasks off your wedding 'to-do' list, and transportation seems to be a last minute thought. We are here to help! Grand Rapids Limo's offers many options and would be a great addition to your wedding day while going to ceremony to reception.<span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><a href="http://www.grpartybus.com/" target="_blank">MORE INFO</a> </span></b></span> They describe the party bus like a club on wheels. A moving party with flat screen tv's, a wet bar and the greatest sound system so you'll be able to jam to the newest T Swift track on your way to pictures!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-48133113956463287762014-09-20T20:18:00.000-07:002014-09-20T20:18:00.584-07:00Engagement Gifts Some dream about it from birth, some have a movie inspired vision, some envy their girlfriends realities, and others don't have a vision about it at all. But let's be honest.. getting engaged is one of the best times in a girls life. When your facebook status updates to, 'engaged', you might as well just post #gamechanger at the end of it. You will receive the most likes you ever had before and Congratulations posts, texts, cards and of course personalized gifts. Of course you can never have enough bottles of champagne, because at this point you'll be celebrating for the next several months. Basically you can show that ring off and ride on this high until the wedding day. But once you board the plane to that honeymoon destination, you'll be grateful for these top engagement gifts!<br />
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1. A carry all tote with your new last name on it. I was married in July 2013 and this was my favorite gift I received!! <a href="http://instagram.com/p/MM1MVdSia8/?modal=true" target="_blank">View the Tote HERE!</a><br />
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2. FEYONCE shirt. We've had a couple brides come in to the store wearing these shirts and we can't get enough of them! Check out Etsy.com for styles.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-7389673407611066992014-09-08T18:47:00.003-07:002014-09-08T18:47:32.711-07:00Happy 5 Years to Renee Austin It feels like yesterday we had our Grand Opening down here at 442 bridge street. I remember thinking five years felt like an eternity to get to, and here we are... celebrating a huge milestone for our business. First and foremost, thank you to all of our lovely customers who have helped us to this success. Most of you don't know Renee Austin's story and I'd love to share how we came to where we are today... I was a 23 year old girl, just 10 months out of college and I was going to go after my dream. My dream of owning my own boutique, because didn't every girl want that? It smelled of fresh paint, and newly purchased IKEA furniture in there. All of my family and friends joined us at the opening party and I was ready to embark on the journey. Well.. nobody told me owning a business was going to be so hard. Ha! That first year there were days I floated around my pretty store hoping, just hoping someone would walk through the door. And then there were other days where I was swarming around with a ton of brides, thinking in the back of my mind, that it was all going to be okay and this was exactly where I needed to be. Years 2-4 seem like a blur in the sense that the store was growing and I was trying to keep up with the growth, finding our specialty, hiring new staff, expanding into new space, etc. That brings us to this past year which I think I have learned the most and grew the most as an individual and small business owner. We have the best team at Renee Austin, and it's the staff that deserves the credit in this success.<br />
This past Friday we had our #reneeaustinturnsfive celebration with family and friends and I had the entire day to reflect on this journey. I was humbled by the congratulations and well wishes received through out the day. Looking around the party, I saw the same friends and family who helped me start this dream. Also new friends gained that I am forever grateful for. Maya Angelou said, "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." I'm 28 now, married and a new mom ready to tackle the next five living by this quote.. Cheers!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-1694390440030465222014-08-07T19:02:00.001-07:002014-08-07T19:02:24.632-07:00Real Bride in WTOO<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwkWpXyIu66NYHpWyR5rMdJfaITprit8yzMmAco5IynypizHRx2gQwcO4FprwvbdfnU35YTZQoKftbXVFl4wxZm7PKi3aJ3p9kHFv4WEUPMM8TCiyKndrZfXBdIwJ1SKaSDGtedwFS9LM/s640/blogger-image--81768928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwkWpXyIu66NYHpWyR5rMdJfaITprit8yzMmAco5IynypizHRx2gQwcO4FprwvbdfnU35YTZQoKftbXVFl4wxZm7PKi3aJ3p9kHFv4WEUPMM8TCiyKndrZfXBdIwJ1SKaSDGtedwFS9LM/s640/blogger-image--81768928.jpg"></a>Real bride Allie on the blog tonight! I'm a little biased with this bride because we went to college together, and I couldn't be happier that her bridal style was as classic as her daily style. From her WTOO natural waisted, lace top gown, to her ivory pumps.. this brides style was perfectly put together. Don't you love her bouquet too?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dress- WTOO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Headband- Erika Koesler</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Photo cred- Chris McGuire photography </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-25394090863268248432014-07-31T20:19:00.001-07:002014-07-31T20:19:27.733-07:00New dress alert!Loving this romantic trend of ruffled layers. This mikaella gown is stunning and would look great in any setting. Come try it on today! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnsP4Ex1M96pDaKzcRMraaXMHOiM72ahI7CrJjVoF7Dr0gk6hzayRQ0dGu97oz6QXvYOfvRrQ3HujpPzltFuq277l5uF8RkWnPtL0fAO6u1bhGe3P-Angk0xZGK5acnN8fnDn5soYi6Kc/s640/blogger-image-1206902042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnsP4Ex1M96pDaKzcRMraaXMHOiM72ahI7CrJjVoF7Dr0gk6hzayRQ0dGu97oz6QXvYOfvRrQ3HujpPzltFuq277l5uF8RkWnPtL0fAO6u1bhGe3P-Angk0xZGK5acnN8fnDn5soYi6Kc/s640/blogger-image-1206902042.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-53141744813944164302014-06-13T20:27:00.001-07:002014-06-13T20:27:04.493-07:0020% off MOBHello summertime! We are right in the middle of wedding season, with many weddings coming up from July- October. One of our favorite things is to work with the mother of the brides or mother of the grooms. We know how stressful it can be and we are here to help! Starting today, any first time mothers who buy day of their appointment will receive 20% off! *must be first appt. no exceptions<br /><br />Also, here are our top tricks to feeling beautiful as a mother! <br /><br />1. Wear spanx! This may seem silly for some but honestly, they do the trick and allow you to eat that second piece of cake guilty free. :)<br /><br />2. If you are worried about your arms showing, take it from me, no one will notice your arms. Really. You will have hair and makeup and a beautiful dress from Renee Austin and everyone will just be looking at you. If you're still self conscious about them, get a dress with sleeves or a jacket and it doesn't matter the season. (*note: my mother wore a long sleeve full length dress to my wedding in July and she looked fab! ) You have to be comfortable. <br /><br />3. Last but not least, we know how important your husbands opinion is, but let's be honest.. Most of them don't know what they are talking about. ;) If your daughter or friends aren't close, let us guide the way as we promise we will help you pick out the right dress for you! <br /><br />Here are a couple dresses from collections we carry. We also have less formal options and because I referenced my mother earlier, I threw in a pic of her too! And my mother in law wearing a Jade dress. <br /><br />Happy Shopping! <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/06/13/885.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/06/13/s_885.jpg' border='0' width='195' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/06/13/886.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/06/13/s_886.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/06/13/887.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/06/13/s_887.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/06/13/888.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/06/13/s_888.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-70473733213459594102014-06-09T06:27:00.001-07:002014-06-09T06:27:35.343-07:00Real bride JeanaHow beautiful is this dress? Jeana is wearing a Sottero and Midgley trumpet shaped lace gown, and she paired a watters belt to add to the look! Thanks for sharing your photos Jeana and we were so happy to be a part of your special day! <br /><br />Share your photos today! <br />Facebook: @reneeaustinwedding<br />Instagram: #reneeaustinwedding<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/06/09/349.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/06/09/s_349.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/06/09/350.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/06/09/s_350.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-20465921422894482962014-06-01T19:52:00.001-07:002014-06-01T20:03:05.959-07:00Real Bride Amanda We have Amanda up on the blog today! She's wearing a Casablanca bridal gown with a beautiful beaded top for added glam! We love how she's styled. From the gorgeous headband to the belt she looks amazing. Congratulations Amanda! <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/06/01/1093.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/06/01/s_1093.jpg' border='0' width='275' height='275' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/06/01/1094.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/06/01/s_1094.jpg' border='0' width='275' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/06/01/1095.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/06/01/s_1095.jpg' border='0' width='180' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br />Follow us on Instagram- @reneeaustinwedding <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-16005858316075610572014-05-05T17:49:00.001-07:002014-05-05T17:49:04.087-07:00#metgalaWho loves red carpet fashion?? We do and we are obsessed with Sarah Jessica Parker's look. That hair is some great wedding hair inspiration. Don't forget to follow our Instagram, @reneeaustinwedding for style ideas and wedding inspiration! <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/05/05/866.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/05/05/s_866.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='275' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-20393694875768850722014-05-04T21:23:00.001-07:002014-05-04T21:23:26.800-07:00Loving lace! Just a quick little post about the lace trend going on. We are loving how designers are finding new lace paterns and experimenting with different dimension looks. One of our favorite designers, Casablanca bridal, has some of the most beautiful lace pieces. Check this new style out! 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Not only was this one of our favorite brides, but also one of our favorite bridal parties!! Loving the champagne bridesmaids dresses and also loving how our bride customized this dress with a lace bolero that made it all her own! :) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-7006313459459491622013-12-27T20:12:00.001-08:002013-12-27T20:12:10.370-08:00Just Engaged?!Fan of holiday engagements? Chances are you're newly engaged from before or on Christmas. I've talked to many friends about this and many of them have said it doesn't matter as long as it's a private moment. One of my best friends just had this happen to her and they had their private time together and then were able to celebrate with family after. What's so great about a Christmas engagement is there's so much time to celebrate with family and friends. Pop the champagne and get ready because the next year is going to fly! As with most December engagements the couple wants to plan a wedding for the following summer/fall. With the typical time to order a dress being 6-9 months this can put some brides on crunch time! The great thing about Renee Austin Wedding is we work closely with our designers to offer rush shipping and we know all the priority gown styles! Congratulations to you and happy dress shopping! <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/27/1990.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/27/s_1990.jpg' border='0' width='200' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-62368087349022121752013-10-29T14:09:00.001-07:002013-10-29T14:09:57.509-07:00We are Growing!! <div style="text-align: center;">
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My name is Chantell LaForest, and I am the latest addition to the Renee Austin Wedding team. Hired as a Bridal Consultant and Social Media Superstar in August, I have loved every second of acquainting myself with the team, store and amazing pieces that call Renee Austin home!<br />
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Born and raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, I quickly learned my dreams extended beyond the comfort of flannel, venison and the world's best pasties. After graduating from Central Michigan University this May with a bachelor's in Integrative Public Relations and Wedding Planning Certification from The Bridal Society, I packed up the most important pieces of my life and moved to Grand Rapids on a whim and lovin' spoonful of faith.<br />
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Grand Rapids has provided beautiful, life-changing opportunities, the chance to flex my "bridal muscles" and, most importantly, a place to call home. When I am not working one of my three jobs, I can be found running the streets to indie music or huddled over my laptop in a coffee shop. I have a serious sweet tooth, preferring gummi worms and Coca-Cola to actual food (although I begrudgingly stick to Diet A&W and peanut butter-covered apples these days). I hope to see you in the boutique soon!<br />
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<b><u>My Dream Wedding</u></b><br />
As the only non-betrothed Renee Austin team member, I still get to fantasize about my dream day with wild abandon. So what does my dream day look like, you ask? A dusk ceremony in an open field under a willow tree draped with mason jars and a chunky chandelier. Mismatched bridal dresses. Men in bow-ties. A reception venue with old wood floors and exposed brick walls, a gaudy chandelier or two hanging from the ceiling and an antique bathtub somehow harmoniously thrown into the mix. Quirky, creative and a physical representation of the love my future husband and I {hopefully} share. The dress? Check out a few of my favorites below!<br />
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I don't know about you but I had no idea how soon these save the dates needed to be sent out. Further, there are endless amounts of styles to pick from; monogrammed, with picture, with multiple pictures, postcard, magnet, etc. Through out this entire planning process, I feel like everything has been so fun except for the small task of picking our save the dates. I guess the one good thing is it helps you gather peoples addresses early. And the good news from that is I found this great little website, <a href="http://www.postable.com/">www.postable.com</a> that I recommend to all you lovely brides! But back to the original questions.. send them or not? I've spoken to many brides about this and I've heard mixed reviews. Some brides said they are a must and who doesn't want to send out their best engagement photo to friends and family. Some brides had mixed feelings and weren't sure who to send them out to because they had an A, B and sometimes C guest lists. They didn't want any family members or friends to get their feelings hurt. And other brides just didn't want to add another expense to the wedding budget. Personally I'm undecided on what's best. We did send out Save the Dates but only because our wedding is on a Holiday weekend and it will help our out of town guests book hotel rooms and plan accordingly. If it were any other weekend we probably would have just send out invitations a little earlier. All in all, remember it's YOUR wedding and you can do whatever you want to do! </div>
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It's important to consider your job/school/time off etc. when planning and work around any busy times. My busy time starts in December and goes through May so I'm hoping to have all the big things taken care of by Holiday time! <br />First things first: Venue. We were really undecided on the venue and I feel like that's almost the biggest decision as the venue sets the tone for the wedding. Because we got engaged up north and I'm originally from there I really wanted a Northern Michigan wedding. However, after looking at different places and checking on dates we decided on The Amway in grand rapids; July 6th, 2013. As my mom reminded me, it will be so much easier to do things when the wedding is in the same location as I live. (Side note: I will reference my mother a lot along the way and we will call her Nat. She texts me every day with a new idea and she will also have a big input in the planning.) I couldn't be more thrilled with the date! It's a holiday weekend and we are going to embrace the extra days off! 🇺🇸 <br />Next on the to do list: Look for and book Dj, photographer, videographer, officiant, etc. Are you overwhelmed yet? For me those meetings are on Monday and I'm looking forward to checking them off the list! And speaking of list.. The guest list!! <br />That's an entirely new topic and we will discuss that next time! Feel free to ask any questions before then and I'll be sure to answer them in the next of over the next couple days! :) <br />Thank you all for reading and this is just the first of many.. I'll leave you with a quote from Wedding Goddess Antidote: <br />"A Bride has to clarify the wedding she truly wants, try to stay centered and set clear boundaries that no one can penetrate with words or attitudes. If all else fails, consider this: The reality is that weddings tend to be for other people, but marriage is for you two. Focus on what your marriage will mean to you."<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/08/3690.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/08/s_3690.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-69887956963516781262011-11-09T19:30:00.000-08:002011-11-15T09:22:59.029-08:00I feel so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fortunate</span> to guest blog for one of my favorite designers; <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Anjolique</span> Bridal! <a href="http://www.anjolique.com/">www.anjolique.com</a> Be sure to check their website and BLOG out as well as the beautiful dresses! We have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">lot's</span> of new 2012 gowns coming from them soon!<br /><br />Topics to Consider while looking for your Bridal Dress: <br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>1. Where is your wedding going to be? This is an important question because venues vary from a backyard tent to a Vegas Chapel and on to a Grand Ballroom. Even if you don't have your exact venue booked at the time of dress shopping, that's okay as long as you know the style you want the wedding to be. Some churches require shoulders and backs to be covered and if that's the case, you've already narrowed your search down to gowns with sleeves, attachment tops or something that looks great with an overcoat. Say your thinking something more casual on a beach somewhere, you might want to look for something with less of a train. By all means, please feel free to get a ball gown if you want as it's perfectly appropriate on the beach, just cut the train off. Also the time of day can be important. For example if your having an evening wedding, I suggest having some sparkle somewhere because the late night lighting picks it up beautifully! Again it comes down to your style. With thousands of dresses out there these days, you don't have to stay in a certain category, just make sure you can see your dress in your venue so there's no second guessing. </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>2. Who is paying for your dress? You are wondering why this is important. Well, imagine yourself in the dress of your dreams, you can't take your eyes off yourself in the mirror and you know this is exactly what you want to get married in. You are so excited and you unveil your look to the people with you; mother, grandma, sister, etc. Your grandma and/or mom is footing the bill for your dress and one of them chimes up to say that it's terrible and there is no way in the world your going to get that dress. Most of you will say that your family would never say that to you. I'm speaking from experience, it happens! In this case, you might have to compromise your wants for something more in the payers taste. There can be tears and an overall bad experience that nobody wants to go through. On the other hand of this, if you are paying for the dress, feel free to tell them how much you appreciate their feedback but that it's your day, and this is the dress you want. If none of this applies to you, relax and enjoy your headache free shopping day. </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>3. What does your groom like? This is a trick question. This DOES NOT matter at all. 9 times out of 10 you can show your groom the picture of your dress in a magazine, hanging in your closet and on the model on the website and even still, when your walking down the isle he is going to be just staring at you and no matter what he might have thought before, he is going to think your beautiful and not recognize that the dress your wearing is the same one he has seen 3 times before. Point is, if 'John' says he hates ruffles, he doesn't really know what ruffles on a beautiful wedding dress looks like.. he's just thinking of the 1980's prom picture he's seen of his mother. ;) </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>4. What silhouette looks best on me? I have sold hundreds of dresses and I can honestly say that at least once a week I'm surprised how fabulous a certain style of dress can look on a bride that I never thought would have worked. It doesn't matter if your a size 4 or a 24, it all depends on the dress! Sure, most magazines will tell you there are certain shapes that look best on certain body types and while that can be a general rule, it isn't an end all. My best advice for this is go through a couple magazines and rip out any dress you find appealing. I will bet that even if you have more than one shape of dress, they will all be the same 'look' of dress; romantic, edgy, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">blingy</span></span>, etc. This will help your sales consultant narrow down the best options for you.</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>5. What should be my budget? I am not a pro on wedding budgets but I do think your dress should be a top priority. The dress is what's going to be in 90% of all pictures and the first question is always, 'What did her dress look like?' After you have found a budget you are comfortable with, I would make sure that you share that at all your appointments. If you see something across the room and it's a little out of budget but you LOVE it, I think there's always room to move a couple other wedding details around for you to have the most perfect dress you've always wanted. When your staring at your wedding pictures year after year, it will definitely be worth it. On the other end of this, maybe you just find spending any sum of money on a wedding dress silly so look for the sample sales! Bridal shops always are marking down dresses. Maybe it's marked 'damaged or past season.' If there's a small rip or missing beads, that is a low cost repair and I bet you'll get the dress for at least 1/2 Off; Total Bonus!</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>The truth is I could go on and on about all the questions brides ask me and to be honest I think it's all pretty simple. Always go into dress shopping with the person best to help make your decision. Go into your appointment with an open mind and know that if your looking, you are bound to find your dress. It is a myth that everyone just knows and gets this amazing feeling with 'the dress!' Yes, that does happen a lot, but what also happens a lot is a bride just feels simply stunning in her dress. That's all. And it's that what's it about? You don't need to try on every dress in your surrounding area because once you land on it, nothing else will compare. I will leave you with this.. "It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart."- Oscar Wilde Combined in a dress, you will have everything your looking for. </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>Maggie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Torongo</span></div><br /><div>Renee Austin Wedding</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-47362401739534128402011-10-05T04:28:00.001-07:002011-10-05T04:28:56.378-07:00First time trying on dresses?It can surely be your last.. I think a common misconception of wedding gown hunting is needing to go to every place in your surrounding area. I have many brides who see my store first and they all say the same thing, "Well I wasn't prepared to find something so quickly and I think I need to look around a bit." And they all come back to the dress they fell in love with and spent hours comparing other dresses to 'the one.' My best advice is to look around in magazines and bring in pictures of styles you like, then when trying on you can get a feel of what style you love, and from there, you are surely to find your dress! Happy Hunting! <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/05/1254.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/05/s_1254.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-91961621921846424442011-09-07T17:52:00.001-07:002011-09-07T17:52:45.273-07:00WTOO Trunk Show<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/07/3875.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/07/s_3875.jpg' border='0' width='101' height='130' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The designer has been around for years but we are just introducing the beautiful WTOO line to the store this season. As all the gowns arrived today there were brides in the store and all eyes were wide from the uniqueness! I couldn't be more excited!! Be sure to check out the site, www.watters.com for all the styles and book your appointment for this weekend! :) <br /># 616-224-0092<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/07/3876.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/07/s_3876.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Bridge%20St%20NW,Grand%20Rapids,United%20States%4042.970572%2C-85.680779&z=10'>Bridge St NW,Grand Rapids,United States</a></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-46462723927541501892011-07-06T07:29:00.000-07:002011-07-06T07:55:23.395-07:00Wedding Wire Rated!!Renee Austin Wedding is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011<br /><br />Grand Rapids, MI - 7/06/11 - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Renee Austin Wedding is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Wedding Gowns. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.<br /><br />Renee Austin Wedding has 9 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.<br /><br />"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. "Renee Austin Wedding has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."<br /><br />As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Renee Austin Wedding with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Renee Austin Wedding on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.<br /><br />For more information, please visit Renee Austin Wedding on WeddingWire at <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/vendor/VendorViewStoreFront?mode=edit&tab=profile">http://www.weddingwire.com/vendor/VendorViewStoreFront?mode=edit&tab=profile</a> For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345741327219455844.post-77533202384570459462011-06-29T06:46:00.001-07:002011-06-29T06:46:38.275-07:004th of JulyHave any of you considered having your wedding on the 4th? I want know what you think the pros and cons to having a wedding on a holiday weekend.. Fill them in on our Facebook wall!<br /><br />I personally love weddings on holiday weekends. My cousin is getting married over labor day weekend of this year so I've had plans for that weekend for months! Pro: I don't have to stress about plans and what everyone else wants to do. <br /><br />Over the last month, I've been finding this a real debate for some family's... Another date to think about, New Years and that seems to have the most debate. We want your thoughts so we can talk about it more with our brides. Happy #4thofjuly <br /><br />Www.reneeaustinwedding.com<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660103569895028829noreply@blogger.com0