| New Yoo! |

Introducing The New 2009 Maids Collection from Jenny Yoo.


We are excited to announce that new Jenny Yoo maids have arrived! See below for a sampling of the new beauties.

Please ring us at 860.669.4596 to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Hope to see you soon!

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| be engaged in 2009 |

Join us this March for our Be Engaged series of conversations — two exclusive panel discussions and book signings happening at the newly renovated second floor at the White Dress by the shore.

The first event scheduled to take place on March 1st from 1:00-3:00 PM features Karen Bussen, event planner and celebrated author of a series of wedding related books entitled ‘The Simple Stunning Collection.’

The panel will also include Justin and Mary Marantz, wedding photographers and founders of Portrait House, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a house for Habitat for Humanity along with yours truly—Beth and Christine.

Moderated by WTNH anchor Ann Nyberg the panel discussion will focus on the topic of Personalizing Your Simple Stunning Wedding. The discussion will last about an hour and give brides the opportunity to ask the experts their own questions. It will be followed by a champagne book signing sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers of Madison, featuring six of Karen Bussen’s Simple Stunning Collection.

The second event will take place on March 22nd from 1:00-3:00 PM and features Michelle Rago, acclaimed destination event planner and author of 'Signature Weddings, Creating a Day Uniquely Your Own.' The day will begin with a panel discussion moderated by Brides.com editor and author Anne Chertoff. Beth and Christine will also join the conversation to talk about Perfect Planning for the Perfect Wedding. The discussion will last about an hour and give brides the opportunity to ask the experts their own questions. It will be followed by a champagne book signing sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers of Madison, featuring both Michelle's Signature Weddings book and Ann's wedding organizer from Russell+Hazel.

There is limited seating at both events. Reservations can be made by calling 860.669.4596. Books can be pre-ordered through RJ Julia at 203.245.3959 or may be purchased at the events themselves.

Hope to see you there!

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| winter celebration |

On December 3^rd we brought together an amazing mix of brides and vendors for a wonderful Winter Celebration!

The evening began in our newly renovated salon space with a fashion show featuring the magnificent bridal and mother of the occasion collection of Connecticut-based bridal designer, Modern Trousseau. The crowd then gathered downstairs in the boutique to sip champagne and enjoy savory treats from Gourmet Galley. The evening was capped off a tasting of delectable wedding cakes by Elizabeth Hodes of New York City and a visit to Gourmet Galley's candy bar that was on display in Chic by the shore- the studio that houses our bridesmaid collection and our invitation atelier Stonington Design + Paperie.

Our guests generously donated to The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation and we were able to raise over $1400 for an incredible cause. It was an evening of fashion and festivities and it was the perfect way to launch the holiday season.

A special thanks to our event planner extraordinaire, Allison Salvati, of Something Blue Special Events and to our very generous sponsors:

Beneath the gown
Brides.com
DD Nickel Makeup Studio
Elizabeth Hodes Custom Cakes & Sugar Art
Flower upon Flour
Grayden Thomas
Gourmet Galley Catering
Hana Floral Design
Jamie Collins Photography
Just in Case Gift Kits
Liberty Rentals
Modern Trousseau
Steven Fowler Films
Timothy Pamment Salon

and enjoy these pics from the talented Jamie Collins below

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| winter celebration pics from jamie collins |

| so much to celebrate |

yes, we feel very grateful this time of year and are throwing a party to show it!

beth is unveiling her new expanded salon space at 104 east main street in grand style.

come join us on dec 3rd where brides are honored, fashion is admired and mingling transpires; exclusive engagement for the soon-to-marry and the finest wedding vendors around. learn more here and to rsvp,
but do hurry as space is limited.

you can also catch the details today on martha stewart's blog. . .thanks much to darcy miller for her support.

hope you to see you on dec 3rd for the feast and merriment!

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| introducing anna elyse bridesmaids! |

Anna Elyse is a chic, Sassy and Customizable Bridesmaid Collection.  Your maids have the opportunity to choose from 10 different silhouettes- each with 7 different necklines in order to find the one that flatters them the most.  All silhouettes are offered in dupioni or taffeta and are made in the USA.  These dresses are also great for graduations, showers or make fabulous reception dresses in white or ivory!

Now through November 30th, receive 10% off the Anna Elyse bridesmaid Collection.  Call 860.669.4596 to schedule an appointment to view the colleciton.

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| another great mention |

Check out this great mention on another fabulous blog....Sixpence Events.  Where would weddings today be without all these fabulous wedding related blogs to give us the most up-to-date inside information and beautiful images of others events to move and inspire us?  You can view this blog at http://sixpenceevents.blogspot.com/ and make sure to scroll down to the October 1st entry to see what they have to say about The White Dress by the Shore and Chic by the Shore!

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