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Now booking appointments for our La Sposa trunk show!

If you would like to schedule an appointment for the upcoming trunk show event Oct. 25th through 27th please call to reserve your time block!  Appointments are going fast, so don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to have the 2013 collection at your fingertips!

We are looking forward to this weekend as we will be attending the Miss Smith Mountain Lake pageant on Saturday evening!  If you are planning on attending make sure that you stop to say hello and let us introduce ourselves.  We love to meet our facebook friends!  Good Luck to all of the young ladies that are competing!

www.misssmithmountainlake.com 

New Allure gowns arriving! Allure Bridals provides brides with exquisite details and exceptional quality.  Allure Bridals is know for its patented corset construction providing brides with a fabulous fit. Finished off with Swarovski crystals, every Allure gown glistens with only the finest crystals in the industry. 

www.allurebridals.com

Thank you to some of the Pink Queens for life for coming out to the pageant workshop this past weekend.  We enjoyed meeting you and look forward to working with you in the future!

Another busy weekend is ahead of us and yes we are preparing as usual to strut our stuff on the catwalk at the Roanoke Civic center for the Greater Virginia Bridal Showcase.  We will be set up from 1-5 with information on reserving our bridal suite, and new bridal & mother-of-the-bride lines that are arriving for 2013. Gowns that we will feature in the fashion show are designed by Allure, Ellis, La Sposa, and Alfred Angelo. Also featured will be tuxedo's from Jim's formal wear.


  As fall approaches we have a so many things to look forward to. Please watch our blog, website,and facebook  for things that you may be interested in.....

Upcoming events....

Miss Virginia Jr. High, High, & Collegiate America workshop Saturday Sept. 29 from 2-5 here at the store. Visit www.missvahighwebs.com for more info on the pageant 


Miss Smith Mountain Lake pageant Saturday Oct. 6 at William Byrd Middle School          www.misssmithmoutainlake.com


Miss Roanoke Valley pageant Saturday Oct. 13 at Cave Spring 

www.missroanokevalley.wix.com

Busy weekend ahead!

We just marked down a bunch of little girls pageant dresses to make room for a new shipment.  We received new stock today of Tiffany, Sugar, and Perfect Angels!  We have lots of pageants coming up this fall that these dresses will be perfect for.  We also have coaching available for young ladies in our private suite to help you do your very best and bring home the crown.  Mr. Jim Ball came by the store and brought us some more great fabulous jewelry, (he calls himself the Bling King you know.)  This past weekend we welcomed Miranda Coble to our staff.  Miranda will be competing herself in upcoming pageants and loves helping girls find their perfect look!  She is the Current Miss Commonwealth Virginia America.  We are busy this week preparing for a very eventful weekend with Cinderella's Closet happening this Friday & Saturday at our store.  This is our fourth year helping with the big sale and we are proud to lend a hand and help raise funds for local high school after prom party's. This coming Sunday the 16th we will be open from 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. for the homecoming open house with Stand Out Salon.  This is a great opportunity to come out and let the stylists help you create an awesome look for your fall dance.

Interview outfits & shoes are available.

Miss Virginia America Pageant School and Trade Show

SAVE THE DATE - SAT. NOV. 3 in ROANOKE, VA!
"Pageant School & Trade Show"

NEW INFO FOR TEENS & PRETEENS, TOO!

Pageant ladies ages 6 - 24 and their parents are invited to attend this AWESOME INFORMATIVE EVENT! Learn how to be a WINNER from the BEST, representing several areas of competition. See the newest styles of gowns, formal wear, photography techniques, body sculpting, jewelry, and more in our ONE-STOP-SHOP TRADE SHOW! It's all at Roanoke's newest 5-star hotel: the Cambria Suites! Special Rate of $ 90 Available for Friday, Nov. 2 when the trade show begins! Take your step toward that runway NOW! Cost is $ 30 / person; includes lunch.


NOTE: please read the top line of text above the logo.
This event is sponsored by the Margaret R. Baker Charitable Foundation, Inc. Each attendee who itemizes tax deductions can deduct $20 of the $30 attendee donation on their 2012 tax return, per the IRS. All proceeds go to the Margaret R. Baker Charitable Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) organization that provides scholarships for young ladies and men in Virginia.

Guest Speakers Include: Caressa Cameron, Miss America 2010; Rick Brinkley, Miss America Pageant Judges' Chairperson; Alyson Michaels, Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant Judges' Coordinator; and Don Baker, nationally known interview and platform coach!

Everyone who attends will leave feeling empowered for their next competition! Limited space. Registration details available soon!

Workshop scheduled

September 29th - Miss Intercollegiate pageant workshop at the store 2PM to 5PM.

Trunk show with Pronovias Oct. 25-27

We will be taking appointments to view the new collection from La Sposa Bridal for 2013. Please call for your time slot to experience the gowns that will be featured on the T.V. program "ON THE WHITE CARPET" airing on NBC Nonstop September 12th at 8:30 p.m.

October 25 at 10:00am until October 27 at 5:00pm

Homecoming Open House Sunday Sept. 16

Join us at Proms, Pageants, and Pretty Things at the Bride's House for an afternoon of shopping, snacking, primping, & preparing for Homecoming night! Bring your friends out and let our fashion consultants style you and the staff from Stand Out Salon help you perfect the ultimate fabulous Homecoming look. From the dress, heels, jewelry, hair, & makeup-We will make sure that you Stand out and look your very best for the big dance! Our racks are stocked with the newest names in fashion & our friends from the salon can't wait to help you experiment with hair and makeup and show you the latest trends and newest looks for fall.

******ATTENTION MODELS!!!! 
The 6th Annual Greater Virginia Bridal Show

Sponsored by Virginia Bride Magazine

September 23, 2012

*****We are having a model tryout for our fashion segment****** Please message us if you are interested in modeling for us! Ladies size 6-16 for Bridal, maids, and mothers & MEN as well to model tuxedos, all models must be at least 5'8 tall.

Description:

The 6th Annual Greater Virginia Bridal Show   Sponsored by Virginia Bride Magazine   September 23, 2012   $10 admission per person, cash only.  (ATM on site) Kids 12 & Under get in free. Price Includes Facility Fee.   1:00-5:00pm  Special Events Center of the Roanoke Civic Center   ...the area's finest wedding vendors ...Three runway shows   REGISTER TO WIN A $35,000 DREAM WEDDING GIVEAWAY PRIZE DRAWING TAKES PLACE DURING JANUARY 20, 2013 SHOW   PLUS ONE LUCKY COUPLE WILL WIN CARNIVAL CRUISE TO THE BAHAMAS!! DRAWING ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2012   For additional information, contact http://www.vabridemagazine.com/

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