Wedding Invitations by Vera Wang

February 26th, 2010 by Christina Joannou Wight

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.

Personalized Wedding
Receive 25 pieces free with the
purchase of 75 or more pieces
Ends March 28th
www.williamarthur.com/shop/vera-wang/wedding

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We made a splash in “The Brides Book” Fall/Winter 2010!

October 15th, 2009 by Christina Joannou Wight

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

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Brasileiros na Carolina do Norte! Brazilian Day North Carolina 2009!

September 11th, 2009 by Christina Joannou Wight

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

Este é o nosso terceiro  informativo do Brazilian Day NC 2009 .
 
Conseguimos mais definições e vamos repassando à todos que estivereminteressados na organização do evento.
 
- Raquel e Rosana da Churrascaria Chamas, ofereceram o local para a festa. Será no dia 13 de setembro das 6 pm as 2 am. Usaremos os salões e teremos mais de 05 espaços prá quem quizer mostrar seus produtos, trabalhos, performas, etc. Elas usarão o bar prá vender Caipirinhas, guaranás ( unidade) e aperitivos.

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We Love “The Bride’s Book”!

September 10th, 2009 by Christina Joannou Wight

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

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A Big Thank You to “The Shopping Memo”!

August 14th, 2009 by Christina Joannou Wight
I would like to give a Big Thank you to Tracie Fitch for the wonderful write-up about RainyDay BridalWear and the WetKnot! I had the pleasure of meeting Tracie (Founder of “The Shopping Memo”) at Strut 09 as she was a busy little bee- buzzing around taking notes, pictures and footage of the event.
The Shopping Memo is a FREE local online guide, blog & E-Memo that feature’s the latest inside scoop on What’s Hot, What’s Happening, & What’s New in Boutique Shopping, Fashion & Lifestyles in the Raleigh and surrounding Triangle, North Carolina area. It will become your favorite local website source to keep you in the know on cool New Boutiques, Exclusive Sales, Fabulous Events, Sweet Treats, and much more! It’s the only site of its kind in the local area and is quickly becoming the hottest local fashion/shopping guide around!.
 
It’s all about “Taking Notes on Life’s Little Luxuries in the South.”
 
Think of them as your personal, smart, fun, local shopping girlfriend to give you the INSIDE SCOOP on cool New Boutiques, Exclusive Sales, Fabulous Events, Sweet Treats, and much more.
 
They also provide Hip, Trendy & Modern logo design, website design, e-commerce, email marketing, blog design, ad design, internet marketing, search engine marketing campaigns and just about everything you need to establish your Boutique Brand in the marketplace, a complete identity & marketing package. Their main focus is in the Boutique, Lifestyle & Retail industries.
 

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WetKnot’s Now Available at Traditions by Anna!

June 20th, 2009 by Christina Joannou Wight

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

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North Carolina Wedding Planning Unveiled

May 26th, 2009 by Christina Joannou Wight

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

………..Haute topics that inspire

………..The most elite vendors

………..Eco-fabulous wedding tips

Perfect Wedding Guide-Charlotte
 Perfect Wedding Guide’s Summer Bridal Show
 
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Show Time : 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Location: Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte NC 28262

Perfect Wedding Guide-Triad~Triangle
 Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
 
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Show Time : 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Location: NC A&T Alumni-Foundation Event Center
200 N. Benbow Road
Greensboro NC 27411

Freedman Associates
 Winston-Salem - The Carolina Weddings Show
 
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Show Time : 11.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Benton Convention Center
301 West 5th Street
Winston-Salem NC 27101

Freedman Associates
 Greensboro - The Carolina Weddings Show
 
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Show Time : 11.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Greensboro Coliseum
1921 West Lee Street
Greensboro NC 27403

Southern Bridal Show & Expo
 Forever Bridal
 
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Show Time : 11.00am - 4.00pm
Location: NC State Fairgrounds
Jim Graham Building
Perfect Wedding Guide-Triad~Triangle
 Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
 
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Show Time : 1.00pm - 4.30pm
Location: Durham Marriott Convention Center
201 Foster Street
Durham NC 27701

Wedding Festivals
 Wedding Festivals
 
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Show Time : 4.00pm - 9.00pm
Location: Asheville Civic Center
87 Haywood St.
Asheville  NC 28801

Association of Bridal Consultants - North Carolina Branch
 The Ultimate Wedding Experience
 
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Show Time : 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Location: Doubletree Hotel Southpark
6300 Morrison Blvd
Charlotte NC 28211

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Come and visit us at Raleigh Fashion Week & STRUT09 !

May 5th, 2009 by Christina Joannou Wight

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

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News Splash: Handmade by the Amish!

April 16th, 2009 by Christina Joannou Wight

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

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2009 Entrepreneurs Forum at NC State

March 13th, 2009 by Christina Joannou Wight

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

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