The Vera Wang On Weddings bridal invitation collection is inspired by the designer’s incomparable style, incorporating timeless elegance, sensual textures and touches of luxe fashion in the design of fine wedding invitations. Invitations express a sense of originality and imagination; they speak to the unique personality and style of the bride and groom, and give the invited guests a wonderful, indelible first impression of the special celebration to come. In On Weddings, Vera Wang has created an encompassing personalized invitation collection that embodies the attitudes and personalities of every type of bride.

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PICK UP A COPY OF THE SOUTHEASTS ONLY AWARD WINNING WEDDING MAGAZINE: 

 Brides can pick up a copy of this award winning wedding magazine at your local grocery store, Borders or Barnes and Noble bookstores through out the Carolinas. Rainy Wedding Day, Rain on wedding day, Bridal Shower Gift,  Wedding Dress Designers, Bridal survival kit, Bridal Must haves

Come out and visit RainyDay Bridalwear from 6pm to 12am on September 13th at Brazilian Day North Carolina 2009. Hosted by Chamas Churrascaria, located at Brightleaf Square in Durham, NC. If you love Brazilian cuisine, fashion and music you will not want to miss this event.

Brazilian Day 2009 is a great family event, so come out, relax and have a great time! And if you can not make it to Brazilian Day NC 2009 I really encourage you visit Chamas Churrascaria one night for dinner and bring a BIG appetite! For more information go to: www.chamas.us or call (919) 682-1309

If you are looking for great wedding planning ideas “The Bride’s Book” is the place to go and it’s the only southeast award winning magazine. The Bride’s Book magazine has brilliant comprehensive articles that provide sound information and pictures of beautiful flowers, centerpieces, cakes, place cards, party favors, etc. Lenore Ball- owner, editor and amazing woman behind it all works hard to keep brides up on the latest wedding trends and you will love having a great source for local vendors and checking out featured weddings in your area. Check it our for yourself- go to www.thebridesbook.com

We are proud to announce that our WetKnot’s are now available at Traditions by Anna, a beautiful bridal boutique located in Raleigh, NC. Designers include Birnbaum & Bullock, Anne Barge, Vineyard Collection by Priscilla of Boston, Judd Waddell, Paloma Blanca, Ramona Keveza, Matthew Christopher, Mariana Hardwick, Rivini and Lea Ann Belter.

Carol Newcomb created Traditions Bridal Shop on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill 16 years ago. It was a labor of love. Her father owned a dime store in suburban Chicago and her mother passed down to her a gift for hospitality.

The bridal shop was born in hopes of keeping the family “tradition” alive and continuing in the way of her parents—treating clients with courtesy and earning their respect the old fashioned way. 

Keeping with those ideals, Carol wanted the shop to be welcoming and comfortable. That’s why she has included a sitting area and wine bar, family photos and candy dishes. You might even find a grandchild or two visiting!

For more information and directions go to: www.traditionsbridalshop.com

Bridal shows are the best way to kick off planning the wedding of your dreams. Local professionals are gathered together in one location to help you plan your perfect day. Fashions, Photography, Catering, Bridal Consultants, Ceremony Locations, Hotel Accommodations, DJ’s, Flowers, Gift Registry & more, will all be available in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Here is a list of bridal shows coming up for North Carolina.

………..The latest trends

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Raleigh Fashion Week, a celebration of fashion, beauty, music and dance will debut in May 2009. Gleaning the momentum gained from Strut 08, Brian Williams Television will present an expanded fashion showcase, highlighting the work of national fashion designers, many with roots and local connections right in the Triangle, and featuring the latest offerings of area boutiques and stores.

This three–day showcase will also include beauty, talent and healthy living seminars, vendor displays, trunk shows and evening runway fashion shows.

Thursday night will salute Raleigh’s Emerging Artists, including selected North Carolina State University Art to Wear designers. Friday night will be devoted to Women’s and Men’s Formal Wear. The Saturday night grand finale of Raleigh Fashion Week will be Strut 09 where national designers return to their “Carolina roots”! Alexander Julian and Peter Millar Fashions have signed–on and others will be announced soon. This red–carpet affair will air as a 90–minute television special a total of 4 times, twice in primetime on CW22 and MyRDC.

Raleigh Fashion Week will entertain more than 1,000 fashion enthusiasts each night in downtown Raleigh.

Raleigh Fashion Week Schedule
May 2009

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Day: Beauty, Talent and Healthy Living Seminars, Vendor Booths, Trunk Shows
9:00 PM: Runway Show Raleigh’s Emerging Artists (Including selected NC State’s Art to Wear designers)

Friday, May 15, 2009
Day: Beauty, Talent and Healthy Living Seminars, Vendor Booths, Trunk Shows
3:00 PM: Runway Show “High School Talent Showcase, Fashion, Musical Theatre, and Dance”
9:00 PM: Runway Show “Women’s and Men’s Formal and Evening Wear”

Saturday, May 16, 2009
Day: Beauty, Talent and Health. Fashion, Music, Dance…and More Fashion!
Note: Strut 09 will air a total of 4 times as a 90–minute television special, twice in primetime on CW22 and MyRDC.
9:00 PM: Strut 09, Fashion, Music, Dance…and More Fashion! National designers, including Alexander Julian and Peter Millar Fashions, return to their “Carolina Roots”.

For more information go to: www.strut09.com

I am proud to announce that the Amish are now making my beautiful wedding dress raincoats, the “WetKnot”. I have been searching for a new manufacture for several months now. I was extremely picky during this process and I believe God has blessed me with an extremely wonderful and talented Amish manufacture. It would be very easy for me to have my raincoats made outside the USA and save tons of money on the manufacturing, but I am determined and proud to keep my product here in the United States of America, handmade and quality kept to the highest standard.

My recent visit to Ohio to meet my new potential manufacture was amazing. I found the peace and joy of the Amish Country a blessing. The beauty of the land, the long-standing community traditions, and the peoples strong religious commitments all contribute to the special spirit of this place.

 Sincerely,

Christina Wight

Founder and Designer of
WetKnot and RainyDay Bridalwear

On February 26, 2009, I was invited to speak at the 2009 Entrepreneurs Forum at NC State University. Being a former textile student at NC State it was/is an absolute pleasure to give back and help out anyway I can. I really enjoyed meeting and speaking with the students and faculty. I was very flattered and honored to be asked to sit next to such seasoned business men. The event was structured as a forum where we shared about our experiences and then took questions from the moderator and the audience. Panelist included Charles Stewart, owner of dyeing company Tumbling Colors, Stephen Fraser, partner of Spoonflower, Inc.and Tom Dixon, owner of Executive Cutting Edge & East Coast Wear. I would like to thank Erin Powell Smith, Tim Clapp, Nancy L. Cassill, all the faculty members and officers of the NC State Entrepreneurship Club for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing event. I would also like to thank Sarah Ewald for mentioning RainyDay Bridalwear in this lovely article in the Technician (NC State Newspaper). Click on link below to read the full article.

In the College of Textiles, James Spratley, senior in textile and apparel management, is president of the Textile Entrepreneurs Club. The TEC is geared towards students who are interested in entrepreneurship as well as textiles, and was started in fall 2007 by Madison Owen, senior in textile and apparel management.
   
“As a part of the National Entrepreneurship Week, the Textile Entrepreneurship Club hosted the Textile Entrepreneurship Forum to bring together local textile entrepreneurs, students and faculty members,” Spratley said.

The event was structured as a forum where the entrepreneurs shared about their experiences and then took questions from the moderator and the audience. Panelists included Charles Stewart, owner of dyeing company Tumbling Colors, and Christina Wight of Rainyday Bridalwear. Stewart and Wight are alumni of the College of Textiles. 
   
According to Spratley, the event was a great success with over 70 students in attendance. 

-Sarah Ewald, staff writer of the Technician