Bella Bride is an absolutely fabulous bridal salon.  Gorgeous gowns, customer service, and on-site alterations.  Owner, Dorise Hughes, will take wonderful care of you.  Bella Bridal also has the most complete collection of Mother of the Bride dresses anywhere!  There accessories are OOH, LA, LA!

Conveniently located at Hwy 40 & WingHaven Blvd.  3028 WingHaven Blvd O’Fallon 63368. 636.625-1330.  www.bellabrideshop.com  Let Dorise know that Sandra sent you! 

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Concert:  Saosin

Date:  January 26, 2008

Time:  Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Place:  Pops in Sauget, IL

Cost: $13.50

Join me and my “peeps”  to see this incredible band.  They will be playing the last set so I will arrive around 9:30 p.m.  To watch the “genisis” of a band in its beginning stages is truly an amazing thing.  There current hits are “Voices” and “Your’re Not Alone” which has received video airtime on MTV.  I know there are disputes about which lead singer of Saosin is better, the original, Anthony Green, or the current, Cove Reber.  I personally love Cove.  I may be their oldest female fan, but no matter what my age I appreciate true talent when I see it. 

This emo mom will see you there!

If you don’t know her already, I want to introduce you to Melissa Haley, owner, M. Haley Design.  She is not only fabulous, she is an incredible stationer as well.  She services all tastes, styles, and pricepoints.  My favorite one is the dupioni silk ribbon and rhinestone buckle invitation.  Those who know me, know that I am all about the “bling”.  Melissa has been servicing my clients for the past three years.  She will work tirelessly with me in all of my co-design projects.  Give her a call at 314.308.4743 and tell her that Sandra sent you!

Thanks to all of you that stopped by to see me at the show yesterday!  Whew it was busy and my booth was swamped.  I thought I would share with you the bouquet that took top honors yesterday as “Fan Favorite”.  A green bouquet of mini green hydrangeas, fuji mums, and tulips.  Green is huge this year on the wedding scene! 

The DIY “Fav of the Day” was this set of three cylinders with red rose petals.  Simple yet beautiful. 

I would like to give a special “Shout Out” to “Lipps” Jill Lippert, DJ, at Z107.7 for her unwaving support of my company.  Here’s to working together in the future.  I know we will have a lot of fun together. 

Congratulations to St. Louis Perfect Wedding Guide owners’ and show producers Krista and Adam Brown.  It has been one and a half years since I had the honor of designing the flowers for their wedding.  Wishing you many happy years together.  Enjoyed working with you at the show and look forward to future endeavors.

Thanks to all of those who read my blog and stopped by to see me at the Heart of St. Charles Bridal Show today!  It was fun to meet you all!  See me tomorrow at the same place from 10-3.  Here are just a couple of the bouquets that I made for the show.