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We have moved to Lakewood. You will find us at 6008 Mt Tacoma Dr SW Lakewood, WA 98499 in the Lakewood Square just off Bridgeport Way. This is a great location we love it and hope you will also.

Beware over 100 chineses factories steal the images of designers wedding dresses and post them on line at insanely low prices but deliever a cheap knock versions that looks and fits nothing like the real thing.
Go only to an authorized retailer.

We are very excited about this designer and their new Fall collection we have just recieved in the store. For a peek at their collection visit their website at http://www.ellabridals.com/
Beautiful, exquisite, Affordable
We are the exclusive retailer in the SOuth SOund. Call for an appointment with these dresses today. 253 474 5675

Mori Lee is shipping fall samples already. Visit their site to see some of the exciting new wedding dress!

Well did you watch the royal wedding. Did you love her dress. We of course Mori Lee just had to design their own version based on the inspiration of the new princess. Come in to see this stunning gown.

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We won and now you win. Now until Valentines save on your veil and accessories and a special package savings when you purchase your special order wedding dress. Call today for an appointment

As most dresses are made in China it should come to no ones surprise that they raising prices due to increasing labor and currency costs. Order this week and save up to 6%.

You will see the 2011 collection before anyone else in the state. 30 dresses are being sent to us for that weekend only so we may showcase more of this award winning designer wedding dress line. This is limited to the first 30 appointments. There will be a special 20% savings on all Mori Lee special order dresses (dresses ordered, not off the rack) Don't miss the best selection and unbeatable prices for this amazingly affordable collection of dresses. Prices from $600.00 to $1400.00 Call today before we are booked up 253 4745675

It is her birthday and we are celebrating with presents to you. Call in to see what is free!

Check out the new web site www.theelegantbride.net and enter to win a FREE dress or a 100.00 gift certificate.

Contest to win a dress and other pizes, stay tuned just days away!

Most brides will buy a veil or tiara or both. Most will need a slip and maybe spanks. Then there is jewelry and shoes to complete the look. Plus you may have flower girls and bridesmaids. If you buy your dress on the first visit we will drop the price on all accessories by 15% saving you big bucks.
We have some of the very best prices in the state. We have factored into this price two visits by a bride. If you save us time, we save money and we will pass this savings on to you.
So shop the rest and then come see the BEST.

Visit us on wedspace.com and become friend receive $300.00 bridal package that includes your own website and $100.00 off accessories and $200.00 off invitations just for being our friend.
Happy planning and call today for your appointment!

We have joined these two sites and while nearly everyone knows facebook, wedspace.com is kinda like the knot.com with chats and just a lot of info for brides. Look for us under the elegant bride salon on wedspace.com and the elegant bride for the business side and elegant bride under the friends side.

This years collection of designers wedding and prom dresses is outstanding.
We are very pleased to say we have brought back "Mona Lisa" from Maggie Sottero designs, as well as brought in the new Ambrosia collection which is stunning.

We have changed how we sell in the store. We have found that many brides are waiting a little longer to purchase for several reasons. We have therefore made two important changes. One we are working with designers that do have inventory or have select "quick ship" dresses ready to be delivered in weeks rather than months.
Also and most importantly we are selling dresses off the rack. We have changed the store layout from a style arrangement to sizes and then styles within the sizes. This means that the dress you try on today may not be here tomorrow. Rest assured we will have every silhouette and can often borrow a dress to try on, but we can not guarantee a style will still be here when you come. So shop the rest and then come see the best.

We offer a dress expertise that only a 4 year degree in dress sewing, and pattern design can offer. We wish to have you benefit from our expertise, and therefore ask you make an appointment. Call today 253 474 5675

Thanks

Woman sizes
For our full figure brides we are so very pleased to offer the Julietta line from Mori lee. Check out the new line at Morilee.com

Hi All
Check out the new and improved website at www.theelegantbride.net with an updated style guide based on your body type. Check out the e coupon savings as well at http://maps.google.com/coupons/page?oi=lbc&did=0_7610893358177637340&hl=en-US&gl=US
Give us your feedback at the elegantbride72@aol.com
Call for an appointment today at 253 474 5675

Many brides after the big day choose to clean and preserve their gown. Others don't think they will want to wear it again. Putting that dress on consignment offers a bride-to-be the opportunity to get a great dress at a 30 to 70% savings. The seller gets it out of her closet and money in her pocket. We would happy to email you our guidelines as not all dresses will qualify. For example we will not take any dresses over 3 years old, and they should have been drycleaned. Email us at theelegantbride72@aol.com

Award winning designers in the moderate price point have special collections that are offered to a chosen few retailers. You will find here both Casablanca Bridal and Maggie Sottero designs special collections. These are the nicer fabrics and lace. The are not advertised any where and are not shown on their own web site. But you will find them here. Call today for an appointment 253 474 5675.

The dream dresses are here!! You owe it to yourself to make an appointment for 90 minutes with these remarkably flattering dresses. It is the finest selection of designs that we have seen in years. Call today 253 474 5675 for an appointment.

You have the oppotunity to see the largest selection of this award winning designer during our upcoming trunk show. March 27 and 28th We will feature these gorgeous gowns with special offers and door prizes. This is the only trunk show in Western Washington of this season. It is by appointment and due the demand, a 25.00 rreservation fee that will be applied to your gown purchase.There is limited appointments available.
Please call 253 474 5675 to reserve your 90 minutes with these WOW dresses!

There been way to much bad news so I say let us lighten up with a fun wine and cheese social. November 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. You will find here new veils and Tiaras that will be brought in just for this event. Come try on some head peices with your freinds and enjoy some wine or champagne on us.
We think its time to give Thanks for all we do have and we can't think of a better way then with elegant brides to be having fun here at the bridal shop.
Please call so we plan on how many to count on. Bring your freinds!

Irina and Steve

Save $100.00 on your accessories when you purchase your dress here on your first visit. Not good with any other offers. Expires 12-20-08

And the winners are!

The National Bridal market was held in Chicago on Oct 2 to the 7th. The prestigious DEBI awards were presented at the black tie affair on Monday night. All five of our designers were nominated and three won. Pronovias was nominated for the better Bridal group. Maggie Sottero designs, Casablanca bridal and Mori Lee were all nominated for the moderate price point in bridal gowns, with the winner Casablanca. Mori Lee also won for Quinceaera and Maggie Sottero won for their Flirt prom dresses.

We were very excited to be sitting at the Maggie Sottero table and spoke to their designers Midgley and Sabrina Toy. Great Fun.

With regards to Casablanca were are pleased to announce that for the second year in a row we received the Gold award from them. They work with over 1500 retailers all over the world but only 25 achieve the gold standard.

So come here to see the BEST in the industry all in one store!!!

Irina and Steve invite you to call us soon and preview the stunning Fall collections.

Thrifty Thursday will be fun!
Free Educational wedding seminar & Free Starbucks cards
for the first 20 to sign up & show up. Brought to you by
the Elegant Bride Salon
Mark your calendars for September 18th 7:30 to 8:30

This is a limited space event but it will be repeated every third Thursday at the Elegant Bride Salon. Here you will learn how you can save your time, money and your sanity as you plan your wedding. And its FREE! Some of the topics to be covered include:

v Budgeting-where to begin and how to fine tune. Also the Martha Stewart influence.
v Wedding dress shopping made easy.
v Honeymoon- How to save $1000.00 on the honeymoon!
v Legal Paperwork -what may need a name change?
v Golden vendor- Do you share the same one?
v Day of the wedding- who is in charge?
v Photography- What are the must shots?
v Videographer- What are the scenes that are important?
v Venue- tips to save you money.
v Food and refreshments- The big money ticket, how to be smart with food.
v Plus Special guest speakers.
Please call 253 474 5675 or email us at elegantbride72@aol.com to secure your space. Visit us on the web at theelegantbride.net and check out the free checklists/style guides/Dos and Donts etc. The Elegant Bride Salon is your full service bridal store.
We hope to see you soon in our showroom at 1901 S. 72nd Tacoma 98408 in the Tacoma Place shopping center just off I-5 near the Olive Garden. Enjoy 5 award winning designers, all at the moderate price point, all in one convenient location. There is over 400 styles. Sorry, there will not be time to try on dresses at this event, so call today for a 90 minute appointment to treat yourself to these flattering dresses.
Thrifty Thursday promises to help you save time, money and still give you the picture perfect wedding. Its FREE but by appointment. Only one guest per bride please.
Hope to see you there!

Due to the higher costs for fuel and therefore shipping plus the decrease in the value of the dollar compared to the Chinese currency, there are price increrases coming. Save money by ordering before the first of September.

Call them Bridal dresses, wedding dresses, or bridal gowns; they have at least 3 things they should do.
While there may not be a perfect dress for you unless you have it custom made, we believe these dresses might serve you best if they do the following.

First- and foremost, do you feel pretty! How you feel in the dress is a very personal thing. Your best friend or Mom can not tell you how you feel, only you know the feel of the fabric, the fit and how it makes you feel pretty.

Second - Does it fit your personal style? Do you like sparkle for the day or more a lacey look. Is it soft and flowing for an outside wedding or more traditional for the church? Does it express you?

Third - Does it minimize what you what to and enhance what you feel is your positives.
Different silhouettes will showcase different parts of you. The red carpet had several mermaids styles and these are wonderful if your hourglass shape is what you wish to show off. It will not make you appear to be hourglass shape if you are not. An A-line will give you a more flattering appearance to most any body type.

The Elegant Bride salon is dedicated to giving our brides not only Wow dresses to choose from but the expertise to know what works for you.

Call for a 90 minute appointment at 253 474 5675

Irina & Steve Anderson
www.theelegantbride.net

Sophia Tolli: Bridal Dresses are in and others must go! $99 sale on designer samples!



Sophia Tolli designer bridal gowns are gorgeous and in the store!


Sophia Apostolides was the head designer for Maggie Sottero for ten years. During that time The Maggie Sottero bridal line won 13 awards for design excellence. Now she has started her own bridal dress company. The premiere collection is being shipped to us now .The Elegant Bride salon is the exclusive retailer in the area. You will not find these on the internet. They are stunning and carry that signature look in their exceptional fit. You owe it to yourself to make an appointment to try on these couture designs at prices the average bride can afford. Preview the gowns at www.sophiatolli.com

Other desinger gowns must go! $99.00 sample dress sale. Call today for an appointment for the best selection.

Kind regards
Steve & Irina Anderson
The Elegant Bride Salon
1901 So 72nd Suite A1
Tacoma, WA 98408
www.theelegantbride.net
elegantbride72@aol.com
253 474 5675
Near the Olive Garden at exit 129 off I-5

DONATION IN YOUR NAME TO THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

The Elegant Bride salon will make a donation in your name to the Red Box fund at Mary Bridge Hospital cancer ward, for every flower girl, Quincenera Sweet 15 or 16 and prom dress sold before the fourth of July. The Red box refers to the toy box that a child can pick from after 4 pokes. A poke is any time that the little one gets a shot, has blood drawn, has a spinal tap etc. Your purchase will help us keep the toy box full for these courageous kids.

$100.00 STORE CREDIT WHEN YOU PURCHASE A SPECIAL ORDER GOWN AND PAY IN FULL.

Credit is toward the purchase of 3 or more items such as shoes, jewelry, tiara, veils, undergarments, gifts, and lingerie. Sorry, not accepted for Bridesmaids/ flower girl dresses or alterations. Our Bridesmaids and Flower girl dresses are low priced every day.

VEIL SALE

Sample veils on sale today. Save $20.00 to $140.00 on stunning veils.

SOPHIA TOLLI BRIDAL COMING TO THE SOUTH SOUND
We are the exclusive retailer in Tacoma. As the lead designer at Maggie Sottero for 10 years, this designer is now launching her own line and it is gorgeous! Couture designer looks with out the price. Expected arrival is in June. Check out the press release at
http://www.moncheribridals.com/pdfs/mon_cheri.pdf

Call today for an appointment.

Irina and Steve Anderson wish you a great Spring. We look forward to seeing you soon.

We have been nominated by the Knot Magazine for the “best of” for Bridal Salons in the Seattle Area . Come experience the difference when the owners have a passion for fashion, plus 20 years as a dress maker.

Only a select few of the Maggie Sottero retailers are offered the “The Limited collection” These will be shown in our showroom but not on their own website. You must see these fabulous styles, and feel their amazing fit.

Casablanca Bridal has their own special collection called “The Diamond Collection” Only 1 in 5 Casablanca retailers are offered this wonderful line. Again these designers are so popular they get cheaply copied right away, and therefore you will not see these gowns even on their own website.

We are proud to offer both of these exclusive bridal collections. Call today for 90 minutes trying on these special gowns. We believe these styles make us a “must visit” bridal salon

Happy New Year from our family to yours.

Irina & Steve Anderson
The Elegant Bride Salon
1901 So 72nd Suite A1
Tacoma, WA 98408
www.theelegantbride.net
elegantbride72@aol.com
253 474 5675
Near the Olive Garden at exit 129 off I-5

Eternity Bridal from Salt lake City has the modest styles that many brides have been asking for. They have a full line of Bridesmaids as well as Prom dresses.For quick delivery they have dresses in stock.
Come in to see the 2007 styles.

$99.00 wedding dress clearance sale
Its end of the year clearance time. Receive incredible bargains on discontinued dresses. These are limited to the stock on hand.

Casablanca Bridal “Diamond Collection” just arrived today. We are exclusive retailers in this area. You will not see these incredible gowns on any website. They will not be sold on the internet. You must come into our store and try on these stunning gowns. Unbeatable quality and priced under $1200.00. Be the first to see this WOW collection. Call today for an appointment.

Over 42 veil styles are available for try on. The finest selection in the area.

Modest BM dresses now in our store. We have the look you want.

Irina and Steve Anderson wish you a Happy Holiday season. We look forward to seeing you soon.

The Elegant Bride Salon
1901 So 72nd Suite A1
Tacoma, WA 98408
www.theelegantbride.net
elegantbride72@aol.com
253 474 5675
Near the Olive Garden at exit 129 off

The new Fall collection is coming in for both Maggie Sottero and Casablanca, two of the top designers in the bridal industry.
We invite you to visit our salon soon and be the first to see these wonderful gowns.
Color is in and you will enjoy the new hues. While white and off white will continue to enjoy the most popularity, pink, gold, taupe, deep red, watermelon and a varity of irredescent taffetas, have made their way to center stage.

It is time for Spring cleaning. The new gown designs are in and the previous season's are on sale at significate price reductions that will save you hundreds of dollars.
First come first served.
Raylia designs will be sending their top styles in both bridal and bridesmaids for this weekend's trunk show (April 16 & 17th) Call for an appointment 253 4745675 All Raylia gowns will be 10% off their already low price.
Hope to see you here.
Steve & Irina Anderson
Co Owners

Check out the updated website at theelegantbride.net

Alterations can be key to a beautiful fit. Irina is the premier alterations artist in the South Sound. Come in for a visit to see for yourself.

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