30% Off Sample Sale

We are cleaning out for a new collection! Provence BRIDE is having a sample sale on select styles from all of our designers; pronovias, anjolique, elli saab, Lusan and Allyson Simone. Hurry come in while supplies last! 

Are you stressed out from planning your wedding....enjoy a massage!

I just had a massage from Marion in Carlsbad. It was the best thing in the world that relieved my stress and is just what I needed! I suggest you give her a call and set up an appointment with her before your wedding day!

xoxo Sara

Deep Tissue Therapy

Reflexology

   Passive Joint Therapy

 Muscle Sculpting

Acupressure

 Energy Balancing

Massage therapy calms the central nervous system, reduces symptoms of anxiety and stress, and promotes a feeling of general wellness.  By increasing circulation, massage helps cleanse the body of toxins, relieves muscle tension and reduces inflammation to promote a natural way to heal your body.

Marion's Therapy Sessions include:

Combination of:

      *   Acupressure

      *   Passive Joint Therapy

      *   Deep Tissue Massage

      *   Energy Balancing

      *   Reflexology

      *   Muscle Sculpting

Calms:

      *   Nervous system

      *   The mind

      *   Respiratory and digestive system

Reduces:

       *   Mental Stress

       *   Cellulite and water retention

       *   Skin disorders

       *   Muscle and joint pain

Improves:

        *   Circulation

        *   Healing of tissue

        *   Energy and vitality

        *   Emotional well being

        *   Organ functions

Essential Oils:

        *   Various Oils promote healing

Fee Schedule:

  60  minutes    $55.

  90  minutes    $70.

"Life can take it out of you ...... but massage therapy puts it back!"

Schedule your appointment today!

Contact Marion at:

marionwhitney@me.com

Phone:  760-720-1553

Shop Girl by Provence BRIDE!

Provence BRIDE just launched their shop on Etsy were you can buy one of a kind items without coming into our store. Make sure you check out Shop Girl by Provence BRIDE!

The Cookie Chew is gracing us this week with their decadent cookies!

Come in this week and try the cookie chew samples and see their adorable display! 

Contact:

The Cookie Chew
PO Box 33464
San Diego, CA 92163
619-550-3397
info@thecookiechew.com

www.thecookiechew.com 

Who is Provence Bride?????

Provence BRIDE isn't just a bridal boutique in Carlsbad Ca.... It is the name of King Henry III's first wife Eleanor Provence in 1236! Here is a little history lesson for you. 

The last royal weddings of the Norman era were remarkable. Matthew Paris described the marriage of Henry III, son of King John, and the extraordinary coronation of his bride that followed.

Henry had become king in 1216 at the age of nine, when no proper crown was available because it had been lost in the Wash by his father. He then underwent a second coronation, by the Pope, at Westminster at the age of thirteen. At Christmas 1235, Henry had waited with some trepidation to discover whether his envoys had succeeded in contracting the marriage to this very young woman (Paris says she was aged "at least twelve").

Beautiful Brides for Royal Marriages

In 1236 Henry married Eleanor of Provence, and soon after he gave her nuptial celebrations of great grandeur, including a full coronation at Westminster. He bestowed on her the titles of queen of England, lady of Ireland, duchess of Normandy and Aquitaine, and countess of Anjou. Eleanor was the second eldest of four sisters, daughters of a count; all were noted for their great beauty, and each became a queen.

• Elder sister Margaret was married to Louis, the King of France
• Third sister Sanchia (Cynthia) later married Richard of Cornwall, Henry's brother, who was eventually crowned King of Germany
• Youngest sister Beatrice married Sanchia's brother-in-law, Charles, and became queen of Sicily.
• Her father, Raymond Berenger, Count of Provence, had been engaged in continual wars by which, Paris suggests, "he had wasted almost all the money he possessed." During prenuptial negotiations, Henry reduced his dowry demands from 20,000 marks to nothing, although advisors eventually settled for 3,000 marks.

This made Raymond amenable to the marriage, and his daughter's Savoyade entourage, numbering three hundred horsemen and several bishops and cousins (relatives of hers largely through her mother, Beatrice of Savoy) was paid for by the King of Navarre, through whose lands they passed, and assisted safely to the coast by the King of France. The bride arrived at Sandwich in Kent and then sailed along the coast to Dover, and was accompanied to Canterbury to meet her bridegroom for the first time.

London Celebrates Wedding in Royal Fashion

The ceremony followed swiftly, the marriage solemnised by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the fourteenth of January 1236 under the watchful eyes of other clergy, especially the bride's uncles and relatives. "When Henry saw his bride in a gown of material which shimmered like the hot sunlight of Provence, tight-fitting to the waist and then flaring out in generous pleats to her feet, sleeves long and lined with ermine, he became her captive and never did recover his freedom thereafter," Costain states. This was the beginning of her reputation as a leader of fashion, when she would favour red damask dress fabric and gold or silver accessories.

A Sweet new Studio in Carlsbad!

www.chelseaAnne.com
760.518.4228

& 

www.modern-bouquet.com
760.845.9698

& 

www.reni-styledesigngift.com
760.576.9202

Just opened their adorable little studio in downtown Carlsbad today! It's a great place to meet all their brides and plan your wedding from concept to florals to photography! 

The SUITE 3095 STATE STREET Suite f Carlsbad Ca 92008

Classic, Sweet & Friendly is who Chelsea Anne Photography is....

I have know Chelsea for 8 years and have had the honor of being apart of several weddings with her. Her honest, sweet and classic style is what makes chelsea an amazing photographer and easy to feel comfortable around.  She shoot my engagement session and wedding. So when I say chelsea is worth the investment I mean it personally! :)

Who is Chelsea Anne?   I have a passion for people.  I love the honor of photographing someone's wedding, their pregnancy and then their babies.  One photography session often turns into a lifelong relationship.  What a gift, and huge responsibility it is to record someone's most precious and personal moments.  When I photograph a part of someone's life, they have my complete dedications and attention.  I respect the trust they give me.  I started working for a local photographer in carlsbad when I was 21. Through her, on the job training, and through my endless studying of photography magazines and websites, I learned all about photography.  I learned the business end, the customer service end, and the photography end.  With these skills in place, I opened my own business.  And the best part is, it's going incredible well!  I love working for myself.

Come in and see Chelsea's albums and work all week long! She only has a few dates left so book your wedding for 2011 with her today!

Contact Chelsea:

www.chelseaanne.com

info@chelseaanne.com

(760)518-4228

* my photography doesn't compare to hers. :) 

One Day Sale during our Valentines Event!

Valentines Day Party & Fashion Show Giveaway!

We are doing a amazing giveaway just in time for Valentines Day! A boudoir session with Kristina Chartier a great gift for your hubby to be!  

Only brides who make an appointment for this saturday are eligible to enter! 

Come enjoy goodies and a fashion show all while you try on wedding gowns for your big day!

Vintage, Unique and funkyt are just a few words to describe Gabrielle Fox Photography

It feels weird to take a photo of a photographers table who of course does a way better job than me! Gabby appeal to brides that are looking for fun & creative imagery, maybe a little of their own funky style. I like to incorporate who each couple is into our photo session. I love photos with emotion and romance as well. But most of all, I take photos that are real and photos that tell a story. My approach is pretty hands off but I use direction when needed. I take pride in the quality of the final product that I give my clients and some retouching/photo effects are included in the packages. I use all the top Canon photo gear and work with a 2nd shooter...       I have had the pleasure of working with Gabby in the industry for the last 8 years. She is an amazing photographer and makes all of her clients feel very special. To view more of Gabby's work CLICK HERE  or call her personally  at 858-945-3197 . 

Come into the store to view her work all week long!!!!!!!!!

We Have Some Winners!!!!

Thank You to all the brides who entered to win at the bridal bazaar! We have some winners....................

Michelle is our winner of Allyson Simone Bridal Perfume!

Kari is our winner of this amazing bridal purse from new up and coming designer Cady Briar !

Thank You everyone who participated and we look forward to seeing everyone at the fashion show next saturday!

Two Thousand Brides graced our booth at the Bridal Bazaar!

Even though I have been in the wedding industry for 8 years it still amazes me how many people get married every year! It excites me that so many people in San Diego fall in love every year and that we get the pleasure to be apart of their wedding from the concierge service to the perfect wedding gown!

We had a blast at the Bridal Bazaar this year and met some really amazing brides. I did make a note to not wear heels ever again because I am now due for a serious pedicure! :) We will be doing the drawing for the winner of Our Grand Prize a Oh La La session with photographer Kristina Chartier and 2nd place Bridal Perfume by Allyson Simone.   One more drawing will be done for an amazing white handbag with pink flower from Cady Briar  right before Valentines Day!
*Check Back This Weekend for the winners announced on the blog.

944 Wedding Issue!!!

Make sure you pick up your copy of 944's wedding issue this month. We have a feature discussing Provence BRIDE! 

Thank You:

Photography: Stacy Keck

Model: Renee Hori
Hair: Bailey Townsend