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June 10, 2013

It’s Here! Etsy + Nordstrom Wedding Suite

We are bursting with excitement over this announcement! Drumroll please…the Nordstrom Wedding Suite is now partnering with Etsy to bring all you brides-to-be unique, handmade goodies for your wedding day!

Starting today, you can shop online for one-of-a-kind pieces from six Etsy shops: Whichgoose, Serephine, Paloma’s Nest, Sweet Sorrella Designs, Milk and Honey, and Anto Arts.  This curated collection includes several types of wedding-related pieces for the bride and beyond: veils and sashes; headbands and hair clips; flatware; mirrored compacts; and ring bearer trays.

You can also shop these products in five of our stores starting June 15: Downtown Seattle, Tysons Corner Center, Garden State Plaza, Houston Galleria and San Francisco Centre.

And this Saturday, four of these talented designers will be making personal appearances in selected stores to show their items. See more about each below!

Serephine wedding veils, headpieces and sashes are simple yet elegant. We love the vintage birdcage styles, floral accents and Gatsby-inspired circlets. You can meet artist Erin Brooks on June 15 between 12 and 2 pm at the Downtown Seattle Wedding Suite.

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Milk and Honey vintage flatware is etched with sweet sayings inspired by the romance of the French countryside. The forks and teaspoons are all so cute, we can’t even pick a favorite! You can meet artist Sarah Parker on June 15 between 12 and 2 pm at the Tysons Corner Center Wedding Suite.


Sweet Sorrella compacts make perfect bridesmaid gifts with their fun, monogrammed designs. We can never get enough of chevron, stripes and polka dots! You can meet artist Ivy Bertram on June 15 between 12 and 2 pm at the Houston Galleria Wedding Suite.


Paloma’s Nest ring bearer bowls feature wedding vow phrases on simple, modern dishes. They are perfect for passing through families as a special heirloom. You can meet artist Caroline Colom Vasquez on June 15 between 12 and 2 pm at the Garden State Plaza Wedding Suite.


Anto Arts cake toppers, napkin holders and toasting charms are crafted out of wire into swirling designs and words. We love the rustic elegance they add to any affair.

Whichgoose headbands and hair pieces are crafted from both natural and fabric elements. The floral pins are sweet and classic, and the ethereal wreaths are perfect for a woodland wedding.

Don’t forget to check out more Etsy products now available online and in a handful of our stores in our Etsy & Nordstrom Present Boutique! Unique items from Downing Pottery, CircaCeramics and Dock Artisan make great bridal shower or wedding gifts.

 

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June 6, 2013

Andrea’s Picks: Stationery from Wedding Paper Divas

This month, we’re thrilled to bring the expertise of our Bridal Director Andrea Wasserman to paper—wedding paper, that is! The Nordstrom Wedding Suite is partnering with Wedding Paper Divas to curate a collection of beautiful and unique wedding stationery (plus offer an extra treat for the brides-and-grooms-to-be).

So much more than just cards and envelopes, wedding stationery is one of the first ways a couple announces themselves and expresses their own style. It also sets the tone for their event, including the theme, colors, and formality. “We love stationery that reflects who they are as a couple—brilliant color, bold fonts, a chic design or a custom monogram,” says Andrea. Whatever your style, Wedding Paper Divas has premium, stylish stationery all designed by leading artists in the industry.


Whether you need save the dates, wedding invitations, thank-you cards or any other party invitations, Wedding Paper Divas provides personal service with every order. You can consult with an etiquette expert, and work with a designer to customize with different colors, fonts and text, making your invitations truly your own.


In stores at our 18 Wedding Suite locations, there are inspiration boards with samples of invitations from Wedding Paper Divas. “Seeing stationery options alongside the wedding attire completes the picture, helping couples achieve a cohesive look and feel for the entire event, from start to finish,” says Andrea.

You can shop Andrea’s Picks online at Wedding Paper Divas and see her selection of stationery in various styles and budgets. And oh, yes, the treat! Get 15% off with code NORDWPD15 from now through December 31, 2013. You can also get up to 10 samples free with code NORDWPD10F. Get shopping!

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May 30, 2013

Bridesmaid Look We Love: The Jenny Yoo ‘Cadie’

The Jenny Yoo ‘Cadie’ bridesmaid dress is one of those special styles that is truly versatile: It feels modern but classic, sophisticated but sweet at the same time. The pretty blue shantung fabric tapers into a sleek shape, and two sash panels at the waist can be tied into a bow in the front or back—a detail we love.

Here we styled ‘Cadie’ with gold-tone accents, bringing out the warm tones and subtle shimmer of the fabric. We chose bold statement earrings to draw the eye up, and a topaz crystal clip to pull hair back and leave the v-neckline uncluttered. Finally, a textured metallic shoe brings a little more of a party vibe to add to the celebration!


Jenny Yoo ‘Cadie’ dress | Tasha crystal hair clip | kate spade new york statement chandelier earrings | kate spade new york ‘charm’ sandal

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May 21, 2013

Behind the Seams: David Tutera’s New Shoe Line

Our love for shoes at Nordstrom is pretty well-known—and wedding shoes are one of our favorite topics! So we’re especially thrilled to announce a new shoe line in our Wedding Suites by event planner and designer extraordinaire, David Tutera.

With so much experience in the event industry, David was on our “must interview” list, and now we can pass along his ideas and advice to you!

The Wedding Suite: David, we’re excited get your expert advice on two major wedding topics: planning and fashion! You have designed amazing events for celebrities, charities, and of course, brides. And you’re in the 5th season of your hit show My Fair Wedding With David Tutera. Congrats! First, tell us how you got started in the industry.

David Tutera: I got started at the age of 19, when someone asked me to do a Bar Mitzvah for them. It was because I had a small singing telegram company and I decorated my store window differently every month. This woman came in and asked me to decorate for her son’s Bar Mitzvah ceremony in the same way I had decorated my window, so that was my introduction into the world of events. I had no knowledge, not even a clue that people spent a lot of money decorating for parties. This led to planning parties, which led to my career…and here I am, 26 years later, answering this question!

What is your favorite part of the event planning process?

David: I love the event planning process because I get a chance to take people’s direction, ideas and imagination and bring it to life. My job is bringing ideas to fruition and really turning a fantasy into a reality.

If you could offer our brides one piece of planning advice, what would it be?

David: The most important advice I have is to take a deep breath, step back, don’t overthink your decisions and really have a plan. I think nowadays, brides really don’t have plans. They’re so overwhelmed with information that they can end up making the wrong decisions.

If you take a step back and acknowledge the fact that you have a budget and make decisions based within those perimeters, you won’t be so stressed or feel disappointed. Do your homework, gather all of the information and plan.

David Tutera: The Big White Book of Weddings

Ok, now we have to get the scoop on the shoes! When you designed this line, were you thinking of a specific type of bride?

David: My first collection was specifically made to make my girls feel like they’re not just wearing bridal shoes down the aisle. All of the shoes can be worn long down the line. I think that’s what’s important; we get so caught up in the world of bridal fashion that it has such a short shelf life, and the cost spent on something can’t live beyond that one day. But now, brides can wear these shoes far beyond the wedding day.

I love when I see a bride kick her foot out when she’s sitting down or coming out of a car or walking down the aisle and you see a pop of color or a pattern; my shoes provide that. They’re fashion-forward as opposed to just bridal fashion.

David Tutera ‘Joy’ Sandal (also in black, lavender, and white)

Good line! We agree that they’re fashion-forward. Now, tell us about the special “something blue” detail on the shoes.

David: There is a genuine sapphire Swarovski crystal on the bottom of the sole of every shoe, and that is my “something blue” for each of my brides. So when you have to come up with your “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”, I’ve already checked one thing off your list for you!

David Tutera ‘Sweetie’ Pump

What trends are you seeing in bridal footwear for this year?

David: I’m setting the trend and I’m seeing patterns, colors, florals, metallics, wedges, platforms, and higher heel heights. I think these trends are coming from the fact that these are fashion-forward, designer shoes and not just bridal footwear.

David Tutera ‘Cascade’ Pump

Do you have any advice on wedding attire overall?

David: The two most important things to keep in mind when it comes to wedding-day attire are comfort and understanding the right silhouette for your body type.

Another piece of advice regarding shoes: you can’t put your shoes on for the first time an hour before you walk down the aisle. You need to buy the shoes ahead of time, wear them around the house, break them in, so you know that you can walk in them for your wedding.

David Tutera ‘Vintage’ Pump

Good call, David!

Shop more wedding shoes for the bride and wedding party, and tell us about your favorites!

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May 20, 2013

Bridesmaid Style We Love: Amsale ‘Amore’

When it comes to printed dresses for bridesmaids, we’re totally on board. But the truth is, not every print works for a group of girls—it can’t be too loud, too big or detract attention from the bride. This printed beauty from Amsale is just right: Coral and peach colors are mixed with white to tie into a bride’s gown. The floral motif and rosette detail are perfect nods to summer. And it’s a dress we can see bridesmaids wearing again after the wedding. Now that’s amore!

Here we’ve put together our choices for accessories to complete the look: a silver shoe, a chunky mixed bracelet and a faux-flower hair clip.

Amsale ‘Amore’ Print Silk Chiffon Dress | Nina ‘Elle’ Flower Hair Clip | Nina ‘Peony’ Cluster Bracelet | Charles by Charles David ‘Radial’ Sandal

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May 16, 2013

The Dress for Every ’Maid (All 18 of Them)

You’re a bride, and it’s time to pick out bridesmaid dresses. Your first thought is “How do I make all of my ladies happy?!” You want to find a dress that flatters everyone, right? Of course you do!

The good news is that more and more designers are getting creative when it comes to dressing a full bridal party. This is one reason (just one of many!) why we love Jenny Yoo and her convertible dresses.

At first glance, this seems to be a gorgeous pleated strapless chiffon dress, but look closer. This dress is designed with long panels that can be artfully wrapped and tied over the bodice to create a variety of elegant looks. How many looks are we talking about? Here’s a snapshot of 18 (yes, EIGHTEEN) different ways to wear this dress:

Now, you may be saying to yourself, “Well, that’s great, but I’m not a designer, and don’t know how to tie all those different knots and drapes.” Thankfully, Ms. Yoo herself has created this video for our site to show you how it’s done (and your Wedding Stylist can also help!).

This convertible wonder comes in both a long version (‘Aidan’) AND a short version (‘Keira’). We’re partial to the longer version right now, but we would love to see a bridal party mix and match them. Try it!

So, if bridesmaid #4 complains that a dress just doesn’t work for her body type, show her one of these styles and get creative! Jenny Yoo dresses can also be special ordered in our suites in sizes over 16. Our free Wedding Stylists are happy to help with making sure all your girls get the right style!

Images provided by Jenny Yoo

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May 14, 2013

Brideology: Gift Registry Goodness

I have to admit that at first, I thought creating a gift registry seemed kind of frivolous, seeing as I already have a home with my fiancé and we don’t need anything. We weren’t going to register for any gifts at all. But then I came to a couple of realizations that changed my mind.

1) I have a terrible wine opener, I always have to borrow my neighbor’s baking sheet and I hate my hand-me-down dishes. Meaning that there are several items of which that I could really use a new version. I usually wait to buy until I really need it (seriously, I’ve been using hand towels as oven mitts), but this is a great opportunity to upgrade!

2) People actually like giving wedding gifts, especially the older generations. Even if a couple already shares a home, it’s still a new phase in life that people enjoy contributing to. My parents say, “Oh, Aunt Dee got us this for our wedding,” about things they still have and use today! Thinking about this brought out my more traditional side and made me realize it would be nice to accept that form of support for our new life together.

Once we decided to register, it was  fun to pick out things for our home (obviously, right?). Even being hungry, tired and thirsty at 8pm at Crate & Barrel—a recipe for registry and relationship disaster—couldn’t stop me from enjoying the process. I mean, really, how fun is the little scanner?!

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It’s also fun and easy to add to an online registry like MyRegistry.com—and easy to get carried away clicking!

Here are a few of my favorite things from our registries:

Even though I still feel a little silly, I’m reminding myself that this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so we should take advantage of being a bride and a groom!

(Disclaimer: this article was written from my personal perspective, not the perspective of my husband-to-be. I’m not sure he can muster up the same level of enthusiasm about this subject as I can! Though he did enjoy picking out a full bar kit.)

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May 10, 2013

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Betsey

Just when you think Betsey Johnson has done it all, she’s wowed us again, and this time in bridal! Let the cartwheels begin because we’re announcing the debut of her new ‘Blue by Betsey Johnson‘ shoe line, crafted specifically with brides in mind.

Betsey’s wedding shoe styles cover all the bases: from feminine lace, to flirty bows, to sparkly accents and elegant straps. And we love the wedding-appropriate names – ‘Ring’, ‘Honor’, ‘Veil’, ‘Knot’, ‘Vow’, ‘Wish’, ‘Bells’ and ‘Dance’ (the last being flats for you to change into at the reception so you can dance the night away. Perfect!)

And maybe the best part of all, the soles of all the shoes are a pretty light blue, so no more agonizing over how to sneak in a blue piece of something to your wedding. Ms. Johnson has truly given brides a surprise & delight!

‘Wish’ Pump | ‘Bells’ Sandal |‘Honor’ Pump | ‘Knot’ Sandal

‘Ring’ Sandal | ‘Vow’ Pump | ‘Veil’ Sandal | ‘Dance’ Flat

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April 18, 2013

The LWD (Little White Dress) Is the New LBD

You already know the LBD—now meet the LWD! Just as the little black dress is a necessity for every woman’s closet, the little white dress is a must-have for brides-to-be. Our bridal director, Andrea Wasserman, dishes on the details:

“We love when brides choose to take advantage of their bridal moments and wear white (or ivory, off-white, eggshell… you get it!) for every wedding-related occasion. Whether it’s the engagement celebration, bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception or morning-after brunch, we’ve got the look.”

Here are Andrea’s tips on how to wear a few of our favorite LWDs:

“Pair this flirty Jill Stuart dress with the shoe of the season: a single-soled pump in a floral print.”

Jill Stuart Ruffled Chiffon Fit & Flare Dress

“Combine a sexy Monique Lhuillier strapless number (a Nordstrom exclusive), statement shoes and a glamorous necklace coordinate for a high-impact look.”

ML Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids Strapless Ruched Cationic Chiffon Dress

“This day-to-night Donna Morgan dress picks up on the illusion necklines we’re seeing on the bridal runways. Pair it with an on-trend floral box clutch.”

Donna Morgan Embellished Ruffle Chiffon Dress

“Glam up this feminine, lace Eliza J sheath dress with show-stopping metallic heels in rose gold.”

Eliza J Embellished V-Neck Lace Dress

Which is your favorite look for wedding events? Or do you want to take them all?!

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April 16, 2013

A Wedding Day Gift Idea We Love

Is it necessary to exchange gifts as a couple the day of the wedding? We hear this question a lot. You already have some gorgeous bling on your finger, and you may be spending plenty of your hard-earned money on the wedding itself, so it’s natural that you might wonder what’s appropriate for gift-giving on the big day. Although we’ve heard of some truly amazing big gifts, we think the idea of a small, sweet gesture sounds perfect, like this idea from one of the recent brides on our team!

Getting inspiration from Pinterest (a bride’s BFF, right?), our bride put together this “survival kit” for her groom. It was an easy, personal and inexpensive way to let him know she was thinking of him and help him out through the day. (We especially love the “Lifesavers” line!) The couple also wrote each other sincere notes to commemorate the day, which they will always treasure.

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