new gowns in | something blue bridal boutique . holly, michigan

New Alfred Angelo gowns in! Styles 2112 & 2100 {shown below, fresh out of the box} 

Don't pass up our $200 off new order gowns thru the New Year!!

Both of these gowns have gorgeous details! 

Here is the stock photo for both gowns:


Don't you think either would look great with this Maids gown that's in our boutique!?
....So classy....


Forever Yours Maids Gown Style 710220 $209
[through the New Year only $159!]
Available in over 66 color combinations on the dress and belt! Can also be ordered in Knee Length*

The following gown should be in next week!

Alfred Angelo style 850 [with optional lining] $1,649
[$200 off thru the New Year!] 



It's like a new store every day! Schedule your appointment H E R E and come see all that's new!

holiday goodies | something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

It's that time of the year!

Check out our in-boutique tree! Mauve, white & silver accents....and of course - something blue! I also found a cute little ornament that says 'Our First Christmas'...since this will be Mike & I's first Christmas as a married couple!

I know, I know....that should be hanging at home, right? Well, it wouldn't last with my cats....they'd somehow make it their next toy! 

BRIDES | BRIDES-TO-BE | MAIDS | & THOSE LOOKING FOR THE 

PERFECT GIFTS FOR THE BRIDE IN YOUR LIFE: 

GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANY IN-BOUTIQUE

 ONE-OF-A-KIND JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES! 

Also, through the end of the year take an extra 10% off any item you need ordered from www.mariellonline.com 

CURRENT BRIDES [those who have already purchased their gown already receive 10% off - so now you'll get 20% off through the end of the year!}

WHAT A PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER!

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

cupcakes | something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

It's a growing trend that cupcakes are outshining the ever popular wedding cake. Let's face it, they're more cost effective, individual and just as yummy!

As you may recall - my husband and I had cupcakes at our wedding. I had found a picture of inspiration, took it to the coordinator at my location and she passed it on to the head caterer. How our cupcakes were going to turn out on our wedding day was a complete surprise! We didn't have time to taste test and design sample - we just kinda went with it!

AND THEY WERE A HIT!

We got rave reviews from every age family member - and even the DJ took a picture of them for his own upcoming wedding!

Here's the picture I submitted to the caterer:

And here's how they turned out!

                                                                                   photo copyright C O A L E  D E S I G N  C O.

These days many people are resorting to JUST BAKED [a fun Michigan company] for all their cupcake needs - which is a very exciting and tasty way to go!

But do you want to take it a step further!? Then prepare to be inspired by this morning's post on Green Wedding Shoes

DO IT YOURSELF CUPCAKE TOPPING BAR!

How fun is that!?

For more pictures and full post:  c l i c k  h e r e

[so much going on in holly] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

Love posting fun posters in the boutique windows for upcoming events! 

First up: Hollyween! Starting this Saturday at 2pm with Children's Parade [line-up at Holly Foods and ending at Magic Moments with treats from Deihl's Orchard at 3pm] Then head Downtown for Trick-or-Treating from business to business from 4-5pm! 

We had so much fun at this event last year! The kids are so cute in their costumes and say the darndest things!

Check out Kel Leigh's blog post from last year!


I just might have to be a Bridal Fairy this year! Be sure to stop by for fun treats and get your children's photos taken with Kel Leigh [she will later post them for purchasing....so many people wanted her shots last year - she knows how to capture the moment!]

Next up: Ladies Night Out in Downtown Holly! Shoppes are open late with sales & specials abound! Most stores have their own trunk shows and goodies - infact, Kel Leigh & I are hosting a Bridal Show! We will feature vendors of bridal nature at [Hitched in Holly] A Uniquely Intimate Bridal Show between Something Blue Bridal Boutique & Kel Leigh Coale Photography & Design! So far you will get to enjoy: Rock the Booth [photostrip bridal favors....this will be fun for all ladies attending Ladies Night Out & the Bridal Show - a great take home from a great night out!] Bon Appetit [catering samples for your wedding reception] Posh Hair & Makeup Studio [they will be doing the hair and make-up on our live mannequins and will be doing live demos on anyone who would like their eyes re-vamped before stepping into the photo booth!] With Love [reception candy bar] ....and more as we finish rounding out the list! 

Of course Kel Leigh will be showcasing all her photography in her fabulous new space and celebrating 3 years of great photos and talented design work throughout our community! We, at Something Blue Bridal Boutique, will be celebrating our first anniversary and the launch of our new line of bridal gowns by Alfred Angelo! It's so nice to have complimenting businesses next door to each other!

So much fun to be had! Hope to see you there! 

About our Bridal Show poster: 

Kel Leigh and I had the idea after coming across a picture from a 'Friends' episode... appropriately named 'The One With All The Wedding Dresses' ....we thought 'how fun would it be to recreate that picture for our posters!?' And perfect enough that there's myself, Kel Leigh, and her sister, Hol Leigh - who is her second photographer - to make our photo a perfect re-carnation!  

So our shot might not have the beer & champagne photographed .....{that's off to the side!} ....but this just might have to become a tradition! 

[j crew style] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

So hoping this is one of the next Alfred Angelo gowns to arrive! It's so J Crew!

[....and only $549 ordered brand new!]

[weekend of love] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

I love all things that involve anything to do with marriage!

So [of course] I was excited when my step-brother got down on one knee at his deployment party this weekend to ask Miss J to be his wife!

[BELOW]  Mr. Bill and Miss J just shortly after the proposal! We were all gathered in a circle, holding hands and in prayer for Billy's safe travels off to war....not knowing what he was about to do! {Well, I had a hutch - thanks to good 'ol Facebook...but, it allowed me to have the camera ready!}

There was even fireworks....how appropriate!

I was also thrilled when my brother-in-law text me that his good friends fiance would be coming in to see me soon and another friend told me that her cousin was out ring shopping this weekend!

[Love is in the air!]

[sassy bride] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

It just gets me how there is "the one" for every girl!

An unexpected appointment led to finding just that.

Not quite engaged yet, but knowing its coming....Miss C came armed with her mother and mother-in-law-to-be to just start the process!

We were off to a good start with Maggie Sottero's 'Athena'....love the glam that this gown offers!

But it was the second dress that sent her over the moon...La Sposa's gown 'Maderia'

She attempted to try on gowns after that...but sometimes nothing quite compares!

Check out Miss C in her lovely gown! Can't wait until this gown truely becomes her in alterations!

[she had emailed me her email address so I could send her these pictures and in the tag line it said...
{miss c aka sassy bride} ....we kept telling her how sassy she looked and it hooked!]

l.o.v.e. the picture of her on the phone talking money with her dad!

[alfred angelo incoming] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

We're excited more than ever for more of our new order gowns to arrive at the boutique!

One of the gowns due in tomorrow......style 2083!

[behind the seams] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

Did you know we have an "on-site" seamstress!? I quote on-site...as really - she's just around the corner.

Reisa is a local to Holly and has been sewing out of her home under the clever name 'Sew What' for over 30 years! From the moment she came into the boutique to introduce herself I knew that she was going to be the key to making "the one".....yours!

All the time we get, "can this be made sweet-heart?", "how will this be bustled?", "can we add a personal touch?"...and the answer is always, "YES!"

I even put Reisa to the test with my own bridal gown! About a month before the wedding I decided that I wanted to wear a bolero. {I spent a lot of time on Etsy & Ebay trying to find a bolero that by chance might match my gown... but what matches better than actual fabric from the gown!?}

So off went the train!

It was tedious work that I even had to get in on... just by taking off the appliqués around the bottom of the gown - I now know why wedding gowns cost what they do! I can only imagine taking it apart is easier than putting it together - and it was hours and hours of taking it apart for Reisa to make it the dress it is today!

Here is the stock photo of what my gown looked like before - and then after with no train and my bolero!*

So if a dress is ever a little too long for your liking, not poofy enough, not shapely enough... you name it, Reisa can do it! And not only on the gowns you bought from Something Blue, but outside gowns as well!

Call for appointment and you will be able to meet Reisa in the comforts of our Bridal Boutique!

Reisa working on our most recent bride to make it down the isle!

[Just married this past weekend! Congrats Erin & Eric!]

*Our wedding photography by: Kel Leigh Coale Photography & Design

[chalk love] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

If there's one thing I love, it's finding great inspiration and actually taking the time to apply it to my world. Much too often I see inspiration and think...."Oh, I'll do that....someday!"

And I make things hard on myself by following blogs that are chalk full of great inspiration!

I saw a post a few months back from a design company that I originally started following because she had great personal style... you know, the women that blog daily about what they wear and their cute accessories!? {Another 'someday' for me.}

She had moved homes and needed to re-create her in-home office space and decided to do one whole wall in the chalkboard paint for endless inspiration to be posted! However, she took it a step farther...

She had wanted a personal quote towards the top of wall that she likes to live ad work by.... and of course she couldn't just hand write it....

Following her simple steps I applied her same ideas to my new chalkboard wall. She did go on to show how there is a huge difference between using regular chalk and 'Chalk Ink'....so as I patiently wait for my chalk ink to come in, here's what I accomplished with regular chalk....

.....stay tuned for updated version with the chalk ink!

[money tree] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

Who doesn't love an unexpected gift!?

Much thanks to Kel Leigh who brought in this little money tree for me yesterday!

She had one in the studio and it brought her much luck....and here's hoping it brings all the same for Something Blue!

Thanks Kel!

[copper & pink for fall] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

Ease into fall with this lovely inspiration board found on Snippet&Ink!

[on hold] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

This weekend my cousin Callie surprised me with being in the area and asking me to lunch with her and her little brother, AJ!

Let's just say lunch was entertaining - and delicious, thanks to Bittersweet Cafe in Downtown Holly!

And what better to do on a rainy day then try on wedding dresses!? It's quite possible that Callie could be one of our live mannequins in our upcoming mini bridal show, so we started narrowing down the selection! Which in Callie's case is next to impossible - she looks fabulous in EVERYTHING! I don't know how we'll choose just one!

AJ found an ivory ring bearer tux that he was infatuated with.... let's just say he put it on hold!

[can't stop painting!] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

We still have yet to finish the second half of our 'wisp of mauve' project... but today I turned my attention to our new chalkboard wall! With a small open space by the front entrance I figured it would be a great place to announce upcoming events, [such as Hitched in Holly!] specials and great vendors! It suggests that you wait 4 days for the chalkboard paint to "cure"...so I figured the sooner I painted the sooner I'd be able to decorate it up! I have a feeling I'll be coming up with all kinds of nifty stuff to tell yas!

Tomorrow's project: a framed section of photos to dress up the entry way! [Of course they are fabulous pictures from Kel Leigh Coale Photography & Design of our wedding day!]

And I'll also fill you in on our new OPEN sign that we have partially started - sent it off to Colleen at Memory Makers to put the vinyl on it! Can't wait to show it off!

[horse of a different color] something blue bridal boutique, holly mi

This Labor Day we turned our 'doing dials up a notch'...as Home Depot likes to say! My husband helped me pick out paint and all the fixings to start transforming the boutique!

I LOVED the hot pink wall that Kel Leigh had... I really did! It was vibrant and fun and got a lot of compliments!! However, I just have had this serene and shabby vision for the boutique since day one...and what better day to do it than on a cool and windy Labor Day!?

We got half way through the wall space that we want to cover with the 'Wisp of Mauve'...stay tuned for the full finished product!!

[gleeful glamour] something blue bridal boutique, holly michigan

When ordering the new gowns from Alfred Angelo I couldn't help but keep Lea Michele's Emmy gown in mind! I thought she looked so gorgeous in her ruched gown...the mermaid flare was flawless as she worked the red carpet! I think this Alfred Angelo gown [style 2118] is a perfect match if you are trying to re-create her style!

If you love it you should schedule your appointment for about 2 weeks out so you can be one of the first to try it on when the new gowns arrive!

Hitched In Holly

"The only thing we can count on in life is change"... a favorite saying of one of my Grandmothers, or as my Dad likes to say "If your business isn't changing, it's dying." I don't think I've ever had to stand by these words or live up to them as much as I have this past year.

Sometimes the lines get blurred on when I actually started Something Blue... Kel Leigh let me have a Homecoming Dress Sale in her studio on September 19th of last year...and then I had my Grand Opening in November during Downtown Holly's Ladies Night Out...so it's kinda been a year you could say...but for some reason November just feels more official. And with another Ladies Night Out coming up this November - I say let's celebrate!

So, how are we going to celebrate you ask!? Well...how 'bout with a FREE Bridal Show! It's not as if there's not already hundreds of ladies Downtown during a Ladies Night Out in Holly {almost 400 ladies in May - among the sleet & rain!} ...so why not add a few Brides to the mix!?

Join us for 'Hitched in Holly', a mini bridal show inside Something Blue that night!

Our main feature will be LIVE MANNEQUINS in our new line from Alfred Angelo! You heard me!! We will now be carrying a small line from Alfred Angelo! It's just the natural progression of the boutique and we're excited to bring you 10 brand new gowns to choose from! We will have 2 or 3 special ladies dressed to the 9 and posing live in our boutique windows as the ladies pass by! {How fun is that!?}

Also that night 'Rock the Booth' will be participating with us! They have offered to set up shop in our boutique to bring you a fun little take away from the night! Brides & guests will be happy to experience Rock the Booth as great entertainment and favor option for their wedding receptions!

AND, Brides-to-Be & Current Brides {brides of Something Blue that have not had their wedding date or alterations done to their gown as of Novemeber 12th} Can enter to win $250 towards a new gown purchase or towards alterations and jewelry!
*Must enter in person the night of event.

We have a couple more vendors in the works and will notify you as soon as they are for sure locked down!

Okay...okay....enough with the Bridal Show...I'm sure you want to know what gowns we will be getting in! So wait no more...

The 8 pictures grouped here at the top should be here in a matter of weeks!!

And these bottom two {quickly taken with my phone's camera} should be here by the end of the year from Alfred Angelo's 2011 line!

Trust us... there's more where this came from! Stay tuned for all the details!

rock & roll.

As I sit back by my newly acquired hot pink wall, I can't help but wonder what inspiration is out there for hot pink wedding themes!

This little number caught my eye on Snippet & Ink

[a few of my favorite things]

there's nothing quite like getting new dresses in, seeing a girl light up when she's found 'the one', or getting to play dress up with my window mannequins!

here's the lastest window display, featuring: jasmine bridal gown style [161] and bridesmaid dress by forever yours, style [710210] in lavender with plum accents. flower girl dress is an ivory taffeta dress with matching plum accent sash!

LOVE the detail on this Jasmine gown!

Come One...Come All...to the Sidewalk Sales

Sure it's hot out...but is that any good reason to pass up some great savings!? [I think I may have to run back out with the checkbook! The Cottage has great home decor...and anything under $5 has my name all over it!] The Children's Fair is under way in Battle Alley - hurry down with the kids for their spot as they start Story Time!

Many great sales and familiar faces out about town...come on down and enjoy!

Here are a photo pictures I took this morning as everyone was getting set up!

Our Bridesmaids Dresses out for show... and the new Homecoming Dress Sales rack inside!

Thank you to all the participants that helped make this event possible!

Looking for something to do with the children today!? Here's the schedule for the rest of the day!

Witty & In Love.

Quite possibly a new favorite website. I will eventually steal every last one of their ideas! ::Witty & In Love:: Of course I fell in love with this inspiration board....

......they had me at Vintage Glam!

Post notes that all pictures used were from Style Me Pretty.

new look to our website.

Stayed up way past my bedtime last night working on a new overall look to our website. There's nothing I love more than fresh and simple...and I think the site now fits the bill!

Be sure to check it out and let us know what you think!

Also, be sure to tell anyone you know that has a recently worn wedding gown that we have re-launched our consignment program. We are now looking for a limited selection of couture bridal gowns to help sell! We shall call the program 're-committed'.... what dress wants to be stored in the back of the closet!?

friday i'm in love.

Is anyone else elated that it's Friday!? Going to catch up on some much needed zzzz's tonight in prep for all the festivities in Downtown Holly tomorrow! The day starts with the Holly Police Department's 'Safety Day' featuring child i.d. kits, bike helmet fittings and giveaways, fire engine demos and much more starting at 2pm in Cyclone Park! Then head over to the downtown area for Sights, Sounds & Tastes starting at 5. They will have food, music and raffles til 8 and then dancing in the streets til 11! If dancing's not your thing than be sure to head back over to Cyclone Park for one of our FREE MOVIE NIGHTS! We will be showing BEE MOVIE at dusk! Bring your blankets, chairs & bug spray! We will have concessions again: popcorn, water, & candy!

Looking for something to do tonight? Visit the Holly Mill's Farmers Market on Civic Drive {across from Something Blue} from 3-8

party dress.

I was excited to see one of our Brides, Tammy, come in last night with her friend and sister to check out the new Bridesmaids dresses!

I loved working with Tammy to help her find the perfect dress...her first appointment was fun and she tried on many great dresses...however...I didn't see 'the face'...you know, the one that says, 'this is the one'. So I told her to hold off making decisions and that I would be getting some dresses within the next week and would keep her in mind as I picked them out. And sure enough... the one I brought home with her in mind was exactly what she was looking for....perfect for her castle wedding!

So of course I am happy to help her find the perfect dresses to go along with her gorgeous dress...{one a lot of you had commented on, Maggie Sottero's "McCall"}...and her unique location!

The runners up are...{pictured below}

Actually the first one is the bridesmaid dress that my girls wore in our wedding! I happened to visit my Maid of Honor this weekend and stole the dress back to use as a sample...and good thing I did! I pulled a picture from our wedding of her in the dress to show it in action...we loved the vintage feel of the charcoal and the subtleties of the ruched chiffon!

The second and third choices they liked because they could possibly go together and she could let all her girls pick which dress they liked best for them!

Decisions...decisions!

However...I didn't think that there would be a wedding gown sale on the horizon!

I had just picked up said wedding dress on Monday morning and had just taken my own photos of the dress {since I couldn't find any decent stock photos of it online.} The dress itself I contemplated getting because its so different...but I did just watch an episode of 'Say Yes to the Dress' which featured a dress pretty similar to it...so I figured, why not! It's a show stopper, so it was only fitting on a mannequin...which usually does the dresses so much more justice than on the hanger!

{Here's some before pictures I had taken of the dress}

Sara, Tammy's sister and bridesmaid, immediately knew she had to try it on! Her wedding is only a month a way...but sometimes you just know when somethings meant for you! It's a dress that not everyone can wear...but she wore it well! Well enough that it was decided that it would become her second wedding dress! Tammy had a good point; that she'd be thinking about that dress the whole time at the wedding if she didn't buy it!

So she will wear her original dress for the ceremony, family pictures and first dances...and then when the real party is about to get started...she will make an appearance in this hot gown! Our seamstress came in on the spot {she's just awesome like that!} and hemmed the dress to the needed length and to mark where to take the train off to make it all floor length {taking the train off will be less money and of better convince for Sara instead of bustling, since it's a party dress}

If I could have rocked a dress like this, I would have gotten a second one too!

These girls are too fun! {We even talked about them being 'live mannequins' at our next Ladies Night Out in the fall! I'm honored that I was able to help sisters in their dream gown quests as well as helping make Tammy's Bridesmaids beautiful! Can't wait to see what Bridesmaids dresses she chooses...and of course...for pictures of them all done up on their big days!

Photo Credit: Kel Leigh Coale Photography & Design...&...Forever Yours Bridals

missing miami.

Fresh back from a quick trip to the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area... I was quick to find some wedding inspiration that reminded me of my travels! I found this gorgeous little Miami wedding on Style Me Pretty....

It doesn't have to be all palm trees & coconuts to pull off a sunny Florida ceremony!

{For more inspiration, story & photo credits, please visit their blog post}