Little Black Dress

I love this new Priscilla of Boston dress (style VY1515).  It looks great on the hanger and fantastic on! I had an appointment over the weekend and the bridesmaid was seriously trying to get me to sell it to her off the rack so she could wear to an event next weekend. It is sharp!

It's Amore - Part One

Flashback to 2001, I'm en route to Italy for a few weeks to study Art History. Gosh, I love College, did I really get credit for that? Anyway, the group of girls on the trip were fabulous.  During our time abroad, I became fast friends with a girl named Kasey.  We stayed friends through college but lost touch after school.  Earlier this year we re-connected in Indianapolis and have picked up right where we left off.  She is truly one of the most genuine people I know and I am blessed to have her friendship!

There is a reason, I'm telling you all this.  I'll get to the point.  So while we were in Rome at the Trevi fountain, you can throw 1,2, or 3 coins. One Coin: You will return to Italy, Two Coins: Will lead to a new romance, Three Coins: Will lead to Marriage.

Well, I'd love to know the combination of coins Kasey threw into the fountain because it worked!  Not only did she return to Italy but her boyfriend at the time - Josh flew over, surprised her and proposed while she watched the sunset over Florence with her family. Swoon!

Kasey's wedding was a very Bella affair - she outfitted her 10 bridesmaids and 3 "usherettes" in Bella dresses. She also found shower dresses and a dress for her rehearsal dinner during her many visits to the store.  Pictures from her wedding events and big day to come. Here is a sneak peak of her "usherettes" wearing Simple Silhouettes Phlox dress.

Lela Rose - Jen's Wedding

Here are some pictures from my friends - Tommy and Jen's wedding in South Bend.  She picked two different styles from the LelaRose collection in mint! Photos by Brittani Renee Photography.

What a good looking group! SPP!

So happy for you two! Looking forward to many more years of laughs and good times with y'all!

In My Window

Coren Moore- Avery Dress in Navy Shantung with a Sky Blue Sash and matching Flower Pin. 

Beauties in Black

When Mimi - the bride - sent me her wedding pictures to peruse through, I was secretly jealous I couldn't have been there. Her wedding looked like a BLAST.  A legit party.  The bride and groom even did a surprise dance for their guests.  Her maids wore long Amsale black chiffon dresses and looked absolutely amazing. Check it.

Closeup of the girls

Love this one!

Yay Mimi's Married!

Gorgeous!

How fun are they?

Congrats Mimi & Jim! 

Saja Wedding Gown

Suzanne was my first bride to buy her dress at Bella.  She got married in July and had an outdoor ceremony.  The weather that day was hot - like 95 degrees hot.  You can't tell from the pictures.  She said the dress was perfect.  I think you'll agree.

Suzanne found Saja online and fell in love with the simple elegance of their gowns.  Her beauty is very evident in the pictures below - but let me just say her personality & spirit are just as beautiful.  Best wishes, Suzanne. It was such a pleasure working with you!

The Dress

The Bride

Elegant

The happy couple

Congrats!

Gaggle of Girls

I'm back from San Francisco. Whew, what a trip. It was so wonderful to meet the other Bellas, exclusive designers and get out of Indy for a few days. Not only did I learn lots from the stores that have been open for years but I got to catch up with the girls that I trained with last Fall who are experiencing all the same things I am as a new business owner.

Bridget said it best at our meeting, she said she would pick all of us to be her friends. I couldn't agree more, I truly enjoyed meeting the rest of my Bella family. Here is a group photo.