Strut Bridal

April's Halter Wedding Dress

April came wedding dress shopping at Strut with just six weeks to go before her November 24th, 2011 nuptials to Gene. 

Since they were getting married in Las Vegas, April was looking for a wedding dress without a long train and that had a structured fit through the bodice. 

We found her the perfect informal wedding dress--it was a halter top gown with beautiful beaded embroidery, a ruched waist and chiffon skirt--everything she was looking for!

Congratulations to you both. April, we look forward to seeing you soon for a bridesmaids dress for your then-maid of honor's wedding!

Jessica's Vintage/Hollywood Glamour Wedding

Sometimes a wedding dress is so awesome it inspires a nickname, given to it by our stylists at Strut. In this case, the gown accented a bride's curves in such a way that we named it the "Jessica Rabbit Dress". It seemed fitting, then, that our bride Jessica wore it for her September 2011 wedding in Tucson.

Jessica wore a taffeta mermaid wedding dress with ruching and lace appliques. The gown featured a deep sweetheart neckline and "v" in the back. Jessica added a lace bolero for that vintage touch.

She recently wrote us a sweet note:

Hi Ladies at Strut!!

I know I'm a bit late, but I figured better late than never! I'm sending you guys some pictures and a little thank you for your wonderful help during my wedding dress selection process! My husband Adam and I were married last September in Tucson. Our wedding theme was vintage/hollywood glamour. Feel free to use our pictures in your blog, I'm a very happy customer and I would love to get the word out about your amazing boutique!

Thank you sooo much for helping me fulfill my vintage wedding vision!! You guys were so awesome and Pam was so helpful during the process! I really appreciated her patience and honest opinions about the dresses I tried on. I loved how attentive you both were and not once did I ever feel rushed or pressured to pick out a dress. When I tried on this dress, I was in love! I loved how flattering it looked on me and was quite surprised that the fit and flare style actually worked for me!! The buttons that run down the back of the dress to the end of the train were my favorite detail about the dress! I was also very happy that Pam brought out the lace bolero, which was exactly what I was looking for to complete my look! I turned the flower that was attached to the bolero into hair peice, which I attached to a bird cage veil. I got so many compliments on our wedding day and I felt like a million bucks!

Thanks again ladies!

Jessica D.

We saved our favorite photo for last but wanted to first wish Jessica and Adam the best and say thanks, again, for sending us such a sweet note! Now, check out this amazing shot (and those killer heels!):

Hayley's Stunning Wedding at Old Main

You may recognize Hayley--this wedding photo was recently featured in the premier issue of the Pretty Pear Bride magazine, which features  beautiful plus size brides. It's one of our all-time favorite photos. The movement... the pure joy on her face... the glorius fall colors on the ASU campus... Everything was just perfect! All photos are by Foskett Creative Photography.

Hayley and Justin were married last November in Tempe, AZ, on the Arizona State University Campus. She had a large bridal suite to get dressed in. The lighting was perfect for this shot:

It's such a classic shot! Hayley really rocked a bird cage veil. It was such a great contrast to her red hair!

Hayley came to Strut looking for an aline gown with lace and a full skirt. And that's exactly what we found her! This beautiful wedding dress features a natural waist, sweetheart neckline, full, organza skirt and beautiful beaded lace along the hemline. For Hayley we ordered additional lace to make a matching bolero jacket.

Here are some great detail shots of Hayley's wedding bouquet, centerpeices, and awesome petal decor:

A wide shot of the ceremony spot at Old Main shows a beautiful sunset, too. You can also see the scrolling flower petals down the aisle.

Here Hayley and Justin share a dance--check out her low, French under-bustle for her wedding gown:

Congrats, Hayley and Justin!

Brittany's Friendship Garden Wedding

Brittany and Chris were married this March at the Japanese Friendship Garden in central Phoenix. It was a gorgeous, sunny spring day. The setting was a tranquil, quiet spot with a waterfall and lush grounds. 

Brittany's mom escorted her to the ceremony spot in a bright pink gown from Strut. She wore a black knit shrug on top. Brittany's wedding gown was a white fit in flare with ruched bodice and taffeta flowers on the skirt. Curvy brides can really pull off a fitted plus size wedding dress when their hips and bust are proportionate, like Brittany's!

She added a black ribbon belt and black shrug to cover her shoulders. She had lilies and roses in her bouquet, which was handtied with a black ribbon. Brittany especially loved her wedding cake. The top layer featured a melted ganache that looked like dripping blood (her words, not ours!).

Thanks, Brittany, for inviting us to your special day. We wish you an Noall the best!

Mary's Windy Las Vegas Wedding

Mary got married earlier this year in Las Vegas and needed a beautiful wedding dress that complimented her curves but showed off her spunky personality. We found the perfect mix in this satin trumpet wedding gown with ruched bodice. The coolest part is the ruffles on the skirt. Here's Mary as she walks down the aisle:

She sent us a little note with her photos:

Hi Ann!

I just thought I would share some pictures from our Vegas wedding on 3/6/12. We had such a wonderful and special day with our closest friends and family. Everyone loved the dress, especially the scallops along the bottom. It was so perfect for me, thank you so much for your help in steering me in the right direction. I couldn't be happier! I took my husbands breath away.

We got a lot of fun pictures because wouldn't you know, Tuesday was when those giant gusting wind storms moved through Las Vegas, so we were getting gusts up to 70mph while we were having pictures done outside!

Thank you again! I will be sure to let all of my friends know about Strut.

Mary M.

We love that Mary added a beaded belt to her wedding gown. It really accents her waist nicely. Their wedding colors were black and red with cream/ivory accents. Her bouquet featured ivory and red roses and was tied with a black ribbon.

Her veil was two tiers and featured a satin trim on it. The satin trim matched the trim on the ruffled skirt of her wedding gown, tying the look together.

Congrats, you two! We saved our favorite photo for last!

Chelsey's Sparkly Tulle Wedding Gown

Chelsey and Kyle were married November 12, 2011 at Aldea, a gorgeous indoor/outdoor facility with an old-world, almost Tuscan look and feel. Here's a photo of their outdoor ceremony. Notice how the purple accents create a focal point and drama:

Chelsey wore a fitted, dropped-waist wedding gown from Allure. It featured embroidery and beading all over the gown, including down the tulle skirt. This view of the back shows off the covered buttons and beaded straps, too.

Check out Chelsey's beautiful bouquet--it's purple with lime green accents and lace-wrapped stems:

Kyle is in the Coast Guard, so Chelsey moved to Washington just two days after the wedding.

Best wishes to you both!

Candis's Sheath Wedding Dress

Candis recently sent us photos of her 2011 wedding with this sweet note:

 

 I just want to say a big THANK YOU to you and Pam because you guys were so amazing while helping me with my dress.  If it weren't for Pam I wouldn't have even had that dress!  She had a great eye and knew what I was looking for before I even did.  

 

I hope you enjoy the pictures I'm sending you and if Orlando and I ever do a vow renewal you know you'll be hearing from me! :)

 

Thanks again for everything, 

 

Candis L.

Candis wore a fitted gown with a ruched bodice. It had beading at the neckline and just under the bust. It was silk, which made the skirt drape beautifully.

Though it's hard to see, her wedding dress had a half-zip and half-corset back closure. She wore it with a cathedral length veil for a little extra drama! Her photos were taken by Fotos By Flint.

Thanks for sending us photos, Candis. Best wishes to you and Orlando from all of us at Strut!

 

Emily Works Her Wedding Dress

Did you feel awkward posing for wedding photos? We know how you feel--what do you do with your arms? Put your hands on your hips? Where do you hold your bouquet? Well, check out Emily E.'s wedding photos for some tips on how to work that wedding dress!

Emily got married in a stunning fitted wedding gown from Allure. It was diamond white satin with a ruched bodice, 1 strap, and bubble hem.

Emily and Richard were married 11/6/11 at Tre Bella in Mesa. Tre Bella has a beautiful mural on their wall in back, where these photos were taken. Check out her amazing figure!

We love the pop of red she uses in her wedding party and flowers. And of course we love the polka dotted flower girl dresses! Here she is with her wedding party:

Here's Emily with new husband Richard just after their "I dos":

Here you can see Emily's bird cage veil, which she wore for the ceremony.

We saved the best for last:

We love the strength and happiness of her pose--this is a confident bride, and it shows! Best wishes to you both!

Sara's Sparkly Gown and Tre Bella Wedding

Sara had bought a dress before shopping at Strut, but, like some brides, she had second thoughts and wanted to shop at a store with more dress options for curvy brides. She wanted something a little bit funky and fun and, for her, unexpected. So we put her in a more fitted gown with tons of sparkle and a fun tulle skirt. You may recognize her--she modeled her wedding dress on a television news segment we did last fall!

Sara and Matt were married Oct. 1st, 2011 at Tre Bella in Mesa. 

We love Tre Bella because they have two separate areas for the wedding and the reception. They have great packages for food, flowers and cake, and we think their prices are very reasonable.

The wedding party wore black and white. They took some group shots at the Mesa Arts Center.

We love Sara's bold necklace, chandelier earrings and sparkly headpiece.

We fell in love with her cake. Check out the super smooth look--it's usually achieved with a fondant icing. The ribbon and bling combo at the base of each layer is just awesome.

Congrats, Sara and Matt. These photos are so beautiful, and your happiness really shines through! Best wishes from your friends at Strut!

Haley's Amazing Wedding Shoes

Normally we start our posts showing a bride's awesome plus size wedding dress from Strut, but this time, we had to start with Haley's amazing wedding shoes, because we just couldn't wait to share them:

Now, back to the dress! Haley got married 11/11/11 in Scottsdale. She wanted a ballgown that had something special about it.

She chose a satin ballgown. It had ruching on the bodice and skirt, and it had a flower at her waist. Haley wanted a little more of a stunning detail on her dress, so she changed it out for a custom flower with color:

This wedding dress also has pockets! Haley customized her wedding gown by having it made without the buttons down the train. 

Her wedding featured rustric fall colors.

Congrats to you and Justin!