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Our team attended this event to talk to a few of the small local businesses of the area and gather some useful information about their services.

Lace and Roses

Lace and Roses is an “ultimate bridal store with gowns as unique as you.” The provide you with every clothing need you have for your wedding. From your bridal gown, bridesmaids dresses and tuxes, to jewelry and shoes, it really is an ultimate store! The tuxes are on a rental basis, while everything else is purchase only. If you do choose to buy your wedding dress with them, the bridesmaids attire is 10% off. They were voted “The Knot” best of Weddings 2010.

Want more information? Check them out here!

Naples Botanical Garden

The Naples Botanical Garden is a beautiful venue to have your wedding ceremony or reception. They have a variety of different foliage with new gardens opening this October! “Whether it is a wedding ceremony and/or reception, business function, anniversary or birthday our beautiful subtropical paradise and our experienced event staff will meet your needs.” The gardens are also a great place just to visit.

Want more information? Check them out here!

Extraordinary Eventz

Extraordinary Eventz is a full service wedding planning company based out of Pine Island, Florida. Lisa Reece can help you with everything from simply consulting you to planning your bachelor and bachelorette parties, as well as making sure every little detail of your day is planned and carried out smoothly. She serves the entire Southwest Florida area. Lisa and her team are ready and willing to help with anything you need to make your wedding a dream come true!

Want more information? Check her out here!

Solutionz Studio

Solutionz Studio is a full service salon that caters to their clients every need. Their kind and knowledgeable staff are ready to treat you with their “Bridal Beauty Packages” that include hair, makeup and waxing for the bride, hair for your bridesmaids, hair and makeup for the mother of the bride, and even a facial, waxing, and haircut for the groom! Their prices are very reasonable and they provide excellent services.

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The Grape

The Grape is an upscale restaurant, sushi and wine bar that can provide you with all your reception needs. They can cater on or off site and they specialize in wine tastings. The Grape would even be a great place to have a bridal shower or bachelorette party! Customized wine glasses can be made for your special occasion, as well. They are located in Coconut Point, but they have several other locations in Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana.

Want more information? Check them out here!

After browsing the aisles and looking at over fifty vendors, the event closed with a fashion show and “Battle of the Brides” and “Battle of the Grooms” competitions. Ten lucky brides and grooms battled it out to win lots of awesome prizes! The Southwest Florida Bridal Show was quite a hit with all the happy couples. The Bridal Magazine team can’t wait for the next big event, “Bridal Blast” on August 15th at the Germain Arena.

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The use of sashes, bows, flowers, beading and other intricate details, as well as the addition of small black accents are big for dresses. Also look for an emphasis on metallics, such as golds and bronzes.

In a 50s style, many designers are showing tea-length styles with layers of delicate tulle underneath. These gowns are flirty and fun for younger brides.

Also, there is a lot of uncut edges, which give a chic frayed-appearance, and sheer, nude fabrics at the neckline.

There are some new trends regarding the bridal party, as well. The trend is for each member to wear a singular dress that fits their figure best. As in, each wears a different shade of the same color family, or they wear the different colors of your overall scheme. There is also a big trend of the maid of honor wearing a different gown than the other ladies to make her significance stand out.

A trend of going to back to large celebrations is emerging, as well.

It seems that the 2010 wedding season is time for you to do what you want. You can wear a vintage inspired dress, or one that’s super contemporary. Your bridesmaids can wear all different gowns, or match perfectly. It’s all up to you, after all, it is your day! So have fun with it!