Matthew Christopher Preview January 10-13

Lovely. Luminous. Limited....

To kick off 2008, we will be previewing the Matthew Christopher collection at Anna Be for one weekend only! These dresses are to die for. The signature style is a classic silhouette with beautiful detail and embroidery, but it's the new collection that we're truly crazy about. The new collection is modern, architectural, and like nothing else that is out there today. These are dresses that you must see in person to appreciate. Appointments are required for the trunk show and of course, all trunk show purchases will receive a 10% discount during the weekend. Check out http://www.matthewchristopher.com/ to learn more about his style and see some recent media coverage.

A Night at the Opera

Here at the Anna Be design studio, we recently had the pleasure of designing, planning, and coordinating Cindy and Mike's stylish wedding at Kevin Taylor at the Opera House. The venue is by far one of the most chic, urban settings in Denver - a perfect fit for the bride and groom.

The very talented photographer James Christianson captured the event beautifully - from the smallest details to the intimate moments shared between the families. You can view the full slideshow at: http://www.jameschristianson.com/biagiotti/

To learn more about the design studio capabilities including design consulting, planning, and stationery give us a call to schedule a consultation - 720.855.1111.

Vera Wang Trunk Show December 6th - 9th

Vera Wang. It's a name that is synonymous with bridal style. And for one weekend only, you can preview the spring 2008 collection. Appointments are required for the trunk show as we expect it to fill up quickly. Plus, all purchases during the weekend will receive a 10% discount on Vera Wang Bridal.

And We're One Year Older...

We're no longer the new kid on the block... This past weekend we celebrated our one-year anniversary with a splendid cake and yummy pastries from our good friends at The Makery(http://www.themakery.com/)! And even better, we celebrated with lots of new brides and their family and friends. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your special celebration!


And don't forget... there's still another 4 weeks to go if you would like to to chance it out in our birthday giveaway. Full details are in the post below.

Let's Celebrate

Anna Be turns ONE this year! To celebrate, we're going to give away ONE fabulous bridal gown to ONE lucky bride!

Here's how it will work. The promotion begins November 23rd, 2007 and ends December 29th, 2007. To enter, brides must schedule an appointment during the promotion period with Anna Be and attend the appointment. At the appointment, the bride will receive one entry form with purchase of lingerie. There is a maximum of one (1) entry per person.

The winner will be chosen in a random drawing which will be held on the evening of December 29th, 2007. The winner will be notified via telephone and email. The winner has 30 days to claim the prize or it will be forfeited to a runner up. The prize is not transferable and must be used by the winner. The maximum value of the winning bridal gown is $2,500 before tax. If the gown is less than $2,500, the winner will not receive the difference. The prize applies to the base gown only and does not include any accessories or custom changes. The winner can elect to apply $2,500 credit towards a gown that retails for more than $2,500. The credit can only be applied to one gown and can not be used towards any other purchases including but not limited to bridesmaid dresses, accessories, and veils. Additionally, if the winner has chosen to purchase a gown between the dates of the promotion, the gown price or maximum value of $2,500 will be credited back.

Premier Bride Party

Premier Bride is one of the newest local bridal mags to come to Denver. We think it's also one of the best! It's got just the right amount of content and has plenty of helpful tips and insights about local spots. A couple of weeks ago, the magazine hosted a party and asked Anna Be to be the exclusive provider of the latest bridal fashions.









Check out some of the fabulous pictures from the day. The party was held at the Phipps Mansion, which served as a gorgeous backdrop for the day. All photos are courtesy of Frances Photography.

Fashion Show - Sunday November 11th at Grand Hyatt

Don't miss the Bridal Show at the Grand Hyatt this weekend! We'll be participating in their fashion show in the afternoon. It's a fab opportunity to check out the latest looks and designers.

Hope to see you there!

Jonesing for Junko

We have an upcoming trunk show for Junko Yoshioka that should not be missed. We just got back from New York this last week and were able to preview the newest Junko Yoshioka collection and were absolutely blown away by the styles that we saw. These are incredible gowns that blend amazing fabrics and architectural details. It was a standing ovation at their runway show and we're sure that you'll be seeing these looks pretty soon in the pages of InStyle Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings and all of the other major publications. We're honored that we will be able to have the new collection in our store for the trunk show months long before they hit stores. The trunk show will be at Anna Be on Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th. The COO from the company will be out here to personally represent the gowns. Appointments are required for this trunk show as we expect it to book up quickly. This is a limited opportunity to see this new collection. Plus, all purchases from the trunk show will receive a 10% discount during the weekend. Give us a call at 720.855.1111 with any questions or to schedule your appointment.

September Brides

We've got a few more pictures to share from recent brides!





Bride: Libby
Gown: Caroline DeVillo
Hair Accessory: Sara Gabriel
Photographer: Adam Welch



























Bride: Katie
Gown: Essense of Australia
Veil: Sara Gabriel
Photography: Picture the Day

Trunk Show 101

The world of bridal shopping can often be confusing and a little bit hard to navigate...Gowns aren't stocked in your size, there are often more options than you can imagine, and at many salons appointments are required. Your wedding dress is a once in a lifetime purchase and so it makes sense that the entire experience would be different than your typical trip to the mall. One really special experience that shouldn't be missed is a trunk show!

We get asked all of the time what's a trunk show and why should I bother going to it? Historically, a trunk show was when the designer would visit the stores with a trunk filled with their latest designs and collections. Today, this idea has evolved a little bit, but the premise is still the same.

For a few days, the designer or a representative from the company will be available at the store to answer questions and show off the new and best gowns. This means that you get the opportunity to not only get the insider perspective, but you will be able to try on numerous gowns that aren't usually in the store.

And, of course, at all trunk shows we do a special trunk show discount of 10% for all purchases from the designer during the event. It truly is a fun, fabulous weekend not to be missed. In 2007, we'll be holding a trunk show for both Junko Yoshioka and Vera Wang. The 2008 calendar will be released soon.

Getting Pretty with Paige

Last Saturday we were graced by having photographer Paige Elizabeth stop by Anna Be to capture a couple lucky brides' dress shopping experience. It's incredible just how emotional the entire process can be and it was such a treat to have Paige be there to really document the day. We'll be posting a few images soon. But don't worry, no faces will be shown. We don't give away which dress was selected. After all, half the fun is being able to make that first grand impression in your gown!

Couture For A Cause

October is a breast cancer awareness month. We're committed to doing our part to help raise awareness and make a difference. A team from Anna Be walked in the Race for the Cure! Definitely a chilly morning, but the hot pink veils made quite the statement. THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and particulary to Aimee Lauren!



During the weekend of October 5th - 7th, we will be hosting a trunkshow for Aimee Lauren. Aimme is a young breast cancer survivor and advocate for early detection. Each of her luxuriously made wedding gowns has a tiny pink ribbon sewn into the lining to remind her brides to do their early detection. Aimée’s gowns have been featured in DC Luxury Magazine, The Daily Candy, Hint, DC One magazine, World Class Weddings, and on WUSA Channel 9 in Washington, DC. Aimée will be available at the boutique for interviews to discuss wedding and dress trends for 2007.

We're Hiring

We're looking to expand our team and would love to have fun, dynamic individuals join our team. This is a part-time opportunity for between 15-20 hours per week. If you are interested in finding out more, please give us a call or send a resume to info@anna-be.com.

August (and more) Brides

Since our blog is relatively new we wanted to highlight some of our recent brides, but also didn't want to leave out those May, June, and July brides.

The weddings were held at fabulous locations held across Colorado locations and beyond. If you ever need any more information about the dress, the location, the photographer, etc. just let us know. We'll keep adding more pics of our beautiful brides as we receive them!



Bride: Kate
Dress: Saeyoung Vu Couture
Veil: Sara Gabriel
Photographer: Adam Welch


Bride: Lara
Dress: Caroline DeVillo
Veil: Sara Gabriel
Accessories: Haute Bride
Local lore dictated that the groom carry Lara up all 99 stairs before the ceremony!


Bride: Kelsey
Dress: Jenny Yoo

Denver's A List

We were recently nominated for Denver 7's A-List for best Wedding Dress Store! We love what we do and hope that all of our brides have a fabulous experience with us. If you had a great experience, we would be honored to have you cast your vote.

And of course, if there is every anything we can do to help make the process less stress and more play, let us know!

Voting is at http://kmgh.cityvoter.com/

Jenna Walker Photography

One of our favorite local photographers, Jenna Walker, recently shot the wedding for one of our bride's Hai and Jon. The wedding was held at Evans Chapel and the ceremony at The Inn at Cherry Creek. Hai's dress was designed by Nicole Miller - doesn't she look spectacular! Just a few of the shots are below.




Hai waiting at Evans Chapel about to see her soon-to-be husband.

The first dance.

Hai getting ready. I love how the hair flowers accent the style of the dress.

Priceless Looks Priced Less: Fall 2007 Sample Sale 09.09.07

Calling all bargain hunters and brides who are looking for that couture gown for less!

For one day only, Anna Be will open its doors to sell designer gowns at amazing prices. Join us on Sunday, Spetember 9th for our fall 2007 spring sample sale. Appointments are required as gowns cannot be held.

Designers include: Aimee Lauren, Alfred Sung, Caroline DeVillo, Essense of Australia, Junko Yoshioka, Nicole Miller, Saeyoung Vu, Stephanie James, and more.

Call us at 720.855.1111 for more details.

"Top of the Town"

Did you hear? We were recognized in 5280's annual Top of the Town issue by both you, the readers, and the editors in the "Wedding Dresses" category. We feel very honored to have been chosen and just wanted to send out a big thank you to everyone for all the support you have given us this past year. We couldn't have done it without you.

So Thank You!!! We hope you know how much we appreciate it. We love meeting new people and seeing familiar faces so come stop in and say hello.

Essense of Australia Trunk Show

Getting Married? Looking for a dress? Come join us on Saturday, July 28th for the Essense of Australia trunk show. One of the designers from the Australian design team will be at Anna Be for one day only to show off new designs for this wedding season. The Australian design team uses inspiration from across the world to create stunning dresses for your perfect wedding day. To look at different designs and styles, go to http://www.essensedesigns.com/. All purchases made on Saturday will recieve a 10% trunk show discount! However, availablility is limited so please call ahead to schedule an appointment



For questions or to schedule an appointment call 720.855.1111 or visit our website http://www.anna-be.com/

MEG Jewelry Trunk Show July 20th and 21st

The MEG jewelry trunk show as a success! We had two fun and fabulous days of shopping last Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st at Anna Be, Denver Bridal Boutique and Design Studio. The entire MEG jewelry line and the designer herself was there to meet with brides and share her custom designs. MEG jewelery is contemporary and modern, but not too trendy and is perfect for you on your wedding day or as a gift for your bridesmaids.
You can check out Megs looks at http://www.bella-jewels.com/.













Check out the feathers! The perfect touch of glamour.

Sara Gabriel Trunk Show June 22nd and 23rd

Don't miss the Sara Gabriel trunk show June 22nd and 23rd. This is your chance to meet with the designer and select the perfect veil, headpiece, and jewelry to complement your look. Plus all purchases from the Sara Gabriel collection will receive a 10% discount during the trunk show. Appointments are required.

CHECK OUT PICS FROM THE SARA GABRIEL TRUNK SHOW!
Here's Sara helping a bride find that perfect accessory! Check out the back of that dress --- Ooh La La