Bridal Bling

Want to really make your wedding gown pop? How about pairing it with custom-made earrings? San Francisco-based designer Vittoria d'Aste-Surcouf offers just that. Simply e-mail a photo of your dress to vdastesurcouf.com and d'Aste-Surcouf will come up with a design. Jewelry can be made in yellow gold, white gold or sterling silver and be accented with cubic zirconia, pearls, diamonds or colored stones. D'Aste-Surcouf also can custom-make earrings for your bridesmaid. Ready-to-wear earrings and bridesmaid’s charm bracelets also are available. For questions or to schedule a consultation, contact d'Aste-Surcouf at (415) 418-0247 or e-mail her at info@vdastesurcouf.com. Jewelry is available by website or starting Aug. 6, you can view and purchase some pieces at the Napa Valley Museum in Yountville. d'Aste-Surcouf will be presenting her jewelry in person at the museum Aug. 6.

Posted By: Elena M. Macaluso on Thursday, July 29, 2010 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Fashion + Beauty | Permalink | Comments (0)

House of Fashion Sale Extended

Good news for brides: House of Fashion has extended its 50th anniversary sale (see previous post) through Sunday, Aug. 1.

Posted by Darlena Belushin McKay on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Gowns Fashion + Beauty | Permalink | Comments (0)

House of Fashion’s Anniversary Blowout

Attention brides! House of Fashion’s 50th anniversary sale is in progress. Through Sunday, July 18, you can save up to 50 percent on sample bridal gowns, and mother of the bride and flower girl dresses. Choose among dresses by Amalia Carrara, Bellissima, Enzoani, Rahmanian and many other designers. Walk-ins are welcome.

House of Fashion is at 2101 J St. Call (916) 554-7440. Hours: Weekdays 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. (Wednesday until 7:45 p.m.), Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4:45 p.m.
 

Posted by Darlena Belushin McKay on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Gowns Fashion + Beauty | Permalink | Comments (0)

Wedding Countdown: One Day to Go!

I feel good—calm and ready. All of the rentals are now sitting at my mom’s house. The yard is ready, except for some last minute things that can’t be done until tomorrow.
 
All of my organization paid off and fortunately I’m not stressing about anything.
 
That’s not to say everything has gone as planned. I got word yesterday that the transmission in my father’s Suburban decided to stop working . . . roughly halfway through his trek from Missouri. The GM dealer in the area was able to order one and have it sent overnight. It is due to arrive this morning and they are hoping to get my family back on the road by early afternoon . . . if everything goes well.
 
There is now no way that he will be here in time for rehearsal, or the dinner following it. If everything goes as planned, they will roll into town about 1 a.m. the morning of my wedding. I’m bummed because that was the only time I’d get to really catch up with my dad, step mom and brothers.
 
I can’t control the situation, and have to believe they will be on the road soon. He does have an important duty, after all . . . I’m not walking myself down the aisle!

Posted by Becki Philpott on Friday, July 9, 2010 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Planning | Permalink | Comments (0)