Picture this!

You just recently became engaged and have no idea where to start, so of course you call Solutions Bridal to make an appointment to look for your dream dress. You come in, greeted by a friendly staff, try on the perfect dress and BOOM- you meet an amazing photographer, but not just one... TWO. Jensen Larson of course!! And just like that you've found your dress and booked your photographer and killed two birds with one stone! Viola!

It can be this easy trust me! Come stop by the Winter Park salon, this Saturday, January 2^nd to meet the outstanding photographers Jennifer Sens and Eric Larson of Jensen Larson Photography.

Their background in analog photography and photojournalism and numerous awards they have received make them the ideal choice for any bride. So come stop by and meet this amazing duo!

We at Solutions Bridal hope you and yours have a safe and happy Christmas. Solutions will be closed Thursday and Friday, but will reopen Saturday, December 26th. Call 352-367-0070 in Gainesville and 407-647-8666 in Winter Park to schedule an appointment and ask about our Holiday sales.

We just got news that Caroline Johnson Photography is in search for interns in the Orlando area. This is an exciting opportunity to spice up your resume and learn from the best. If you fit the descriptions below please contact Caroline@cjphotographer.com by January 5th.

Also, check out her blog to get a taste of the everyday life inside the Studio at www.lifewithcaroline.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST | aka Creative Media Genius | internship


The Social Media specialist who will crown the first ever the title of "Creative Media Genius" is set to start early January. Qualified candidates will currently be enrolled as either a Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, or in a Visual Media program. Throughout the term of the internship you will learn about how to creatively utilize Social Media to continue to leverage the studio as a leader in the wedding and couture portrait market. All the necessary tool for execution will be provided to maximize the experience. The Social Media Specialist will need to present a social media plan and work the plan over the four months with Caroline Johnson Photography. Possibility for a longterm paid position upon completion of internship.

CREATIVE DESIGN | aka The Less is More designer | internship

The Creative Designer will be guided through the entire graphic design process that photography requires. The ideal candidate will have experience with Mac platforms, have a strong foundation with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and the aptitude to learn Aperature and Lightroom. Projects to work on will consist of in house promotional pieces, Newsletter Design, E-mail Blast Notifications to vendors and clients, Album Design. A close hands on approach will take place through Management to guide and ensure that your skills sets are enhanced by the experience. Interns must commit to a minimum of 20 hours a week over a 4 month term. Possibility for a longterm paid position upon completion of internship.

Shoes That Really Shine!

The latest line of bridal shoes from Angela Nuran are sure to put a little extra skip in your step!

Before she began designing shoes, Angela started "A Dance to Remember" studio, teaching brides their "first dance." As a frequent guest at her clients' weddings, she noticed so many brides kicking off their uncomfortable heels halfway through the reception so they could actually enjoy their special day pain-free. That's when Angela realized she had the ultimate solution to every woman's shoe dilemma-- a hybrid shoe that combines the beauty and style you want, with the comfort you need. In 2007, her very first line of bridal shoes was born.

And starting in January 2010, Solutions Bridal will offer Angela's latest creation, The Astoria. It comes in white, pearl and black and features a super cute buckle at the toe and ankle covered in gorgeous Swarovski crystals. And here's the "kicker"... there are none of those annoying prongs to snag your dress. The toe and ankle straps are adjustable, so you're comfortable whether your feet are wide or narrow. And with extra thick padding and a choice of 2 1/2 or 3 1/2 inch heels, you'll literally feel like you're walking on cloud nine on your wedding day!

Spreading Holiday Cheer!!

Santa and his elves decided to spread some holiday cheer around Gainesville yesterday.

Look for some of your favorite vendors as Santa suprised many of them with goodies and gifts! Happy Holidays to everyone from the Solutions Bridal Crew!

Joining Forces for Holiday Fun

The Winter Park and Gainesville stores came together for a wonderful Christmas trip in Orlando this past week. We all had a lot of fun meeting new people and seeing old friends. We spent a wonderful night on the town at Church Street Station and a fun day at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. Thank you so much to Newell and the Fox family for spending a great couple days with us.

the gainesville girls having fun @ Universal

both stores going into Islands of Adventure

dinner at Ceviche (yummy!)

outside of Embers in downtown Orlando

Jemma Colemman & Jim Hjelm

Together this duo was amazing. A few weeks ago the Gainesville location had a Jim Hjelm trunk show and had the pleasure of having Jemma Coleman in the store. Here are a few of our favorite shots from the day!

Real Wedding: Shelby and John

Shelby was one of our brides at the Winter Park store, and she was so awesome to work with! She was in one day when we had Chad Pilster from Pilster Photography in the store, and they hit it off! Chad photographed her engagement session photos as well as her wedding, and they turned awesome! Here are a couple to take in and then make sure to visit his blog to look at the rest of his work and Shelby's wedding:

Have you ever received a compliment in the mail?

These compliment cards are a new trendy way to send out thank you cards. And from the engagement gifts, bridal showers to the wedding presents our brides are busy bees writing away their thank yous.

Some compliments include "I Love Your Style," "You Bring a Smile to my Face," "Your Friendship Means the World to me," "You're One-of-a-Kind." How cute and clever are these to send out to all your friends and family.

Amy Morelli from 2ucollection has designed these clever postcards that are sure to brighten anyone's day! For more pictures check out her website: www.2ucollection.com

So instead of mailing out thank you cards, why not send a compliment?

Solutions Bridal Closed Wed, Dec 16th

Both Solutions Bridal locations will be closed on December 16th. If you have any questions or need to schedule an appointment please contact Gainseville (352.367.0070) or Winter Park (407.647.8666). You can also email me at tali@solutionsbridal.com. We will re-open on Thursday, December 17th at 10:30am. Sorry for an inconvenience. We look forward to helping you.

Best,

Tali Gallo
Director of Sales

Laura & Michael tied the knot this past November at a backyard wedding in Gainesville. Laura selected a gorgeous Watters chiffon wedding gown to go with the quaint outside scenery. Lindsey Tropf of Pure Photography was there to capture the day. We love the sneak peek pics, can't wait to see more.

Come celebrate the Holidays at Solutions Bridal! The holidays are a great time to find your gown and bridesmaid dresses before the new year's rush. January is the busiest time in the bridal salons due to the overwhelming amount of clients that get engaged in December, but still want a May-July wedding. We are encouraging all of our clients get their orders in before the new year. Pop into one of our salons today. We are open 7 days a week with a personal consultant available to assist you.

Saturday Socials

My favorite quote is by Coco Chanel ~
"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous"

and with the accessories from Paris, every bride will be! This past Saturday we hosted the Paris Trunk Show at the Winter Park Salon. All of the collections were GORGEOUS!

The trunk show went amazing, our brides came in and Debra and Hannah went to work accessorizing with each gown.



Roozbeh Meghdadi from Distinct Concept was there to capture every moment! With his eye for detail and creativity he would be an execellent wedding photographer for any bride.


To add the topping to the cake, or should I say cupcake, Karen Alvarez from Cupcake Crazy brought delicious cupcakes with her! With Godiva Chocolate fillings, it was too hard not to go back for seconds!

New Arrivals!

Christmas has come a little bit early to Solutions Bridal in Gainesville. A few of our new stock pieces from our designers Fall 2010 collections have come in! Meet "Dallas" from Watters bridal:





This gorgeous dress is similar to one of the store favorites from the Spring 2010 collection, "Torreon," except Watters has added straps and made a few beautiful changes to the embroidery and lace.

We also received some new bridesmaid dresses from the Dessy Group. This cute dress would look great on a large group of girls or be stylish on it's own as a rehearsal dinner dress:



One of the great things about the Dessy bridesmaids dresses is that they come in a wide variety of colors. Bridesmaids can match any color palliate that a bride could dream of. They even come in white and ivory , so a bride can even do one of the bridesmaid dresses as a reception dress.

Sneak Peak

The adorable Anne Barge tea-length wedding gown arrived today! Designers seek inspiration from all mediums. This particular dress is inspired by the famous painter Edgar Degas.

There will be some exciting things going on with this dress on Monday. Make sure to check back in!