Weddingish is delighted to announce that we’ve got a new location! Yours truly has teamed up with the lovely Jobyna’s Bridal & Tuxedo. For your convenience, you can shop for your wedding gown, gifts and accessories all under one roof. Give us a visit today!

Live in west LA and need a gift in a hurry? Stop by the Bridal Bar in West Hollywood and browse a plethora of specially-stocked Weddingish goodies.

Weddingish is excited about the recent changes. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Love,                                                                                                                                     Raya

Not too often is rehearsal dinner synonymous with fun. But, it’s true – often the most memorable rehearsal or welcome dinners are accompanied by entertainment. After all, this is the time where people may be meeting each other for the first time, and you want them to mingle in as cozy and fun of an atmosphere as possible.

Weddingish has compiled a list of three sure-fire ways to host a great time. Nothing makes your guests more excited for a wedding than a rehearsal/welcome dinner that’s a big hit!

Picnic & Horseshoes

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Host an outdoor picnic or barbeque (weather permitting), complete with gingham tablecloths, picnic totes and lemonade. On a budget? Make it a potluck occasion, but don’t require your guests to do too much work! After the meal, or while still lingering over dessert, host a game of horseshoes or anything equally fun that can be played outdoors. It’s a simple, yet romantic, idea.

Pizza & Bowling

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For our rehearsal dinner (not pictured above), my husband and I ordered pizza and sodas. Since we were having a formal wedding, we opted for a casual rehearsal dinner. After dinner we hosted a bowling competition at the local bowling alley, which we rented out for two hours. The winning team’s members each received a caramel apple from a local sweets shop. Needless to say, the event was a success.

Dinner & Movie

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Rather than a “date” style event out, host the event at your place (or the home of anybody who is willing to offer up their space). Fix up anything from a budget-friendly Italian meal, complete with spaghetti and garlic bread, to your favorite cuisine, served with wine and a phenomenal dessert. Don’t forget to enlist your bridesmaids for help! And if the accommodations fit, entertain guests afterwards by screening a movie in-house. If you don’t have a large area in which to show a flick, splurge a bit and take your guests to the movies.

Love,                                                                                                                                                                                 Erin & Raya

On one Thursday night each month, Jobyna’s Bridal hosts a complimentary bridal event. Each affair is part of a sequence of events in the Jobyna’s Bridal Series, geared towards presenting and discussing a variety of details in order to achieve a perfect wedding. Brides-to-be are encouraged to stop in and get tips, how-to’s, and information from wedding industry specialist and service leaders such as videographers, stationers, stylists, and more, depending on the event.

On Thursday, April 22, Weddingish owner Raya was present for the monthly event. Raya is a proponent of the Bridal Series, and expressed her fondness of the intimate feel of the event she attended a few weeks ago. Mostly, she was delighted to work closely with each bride-to-be.

Photos courtesy of Duke Photography.

by Erin

Growing in popularity is a trend of which Weddingish is very fond. More and more brides are recruiting artists to sketch an illustration of possibly the most important, and most beautiful, dress or ensemble of their lives. Designers have used sketches to bring their creations to life, and the same can be done for brides seeking the ultimate in customized art.

Many artists, and aspiring artists alike, boast websites documenting their custom sketching services. However, before signing a contract, view your potential artist’s portfolio to ensure that his or her style fits your artistic vision. The creation will be a lasting piece of art, and you will want to enjoy admiring it, after all! Weddingish recommends Dreamlines, or seeking out artists on Etsy or Craigslist if you have a stricter budget. Know a friend who draws well? Recruit him or her to sketch; they will more than likely be delighted to play a special part in your big day.

A bridal gown sketch can be utilized in a variety of ways. Display the drawing in a gorgeous frame in your apartment or house, or make mini-sized copies to send in your “thank you” cards. If you’re not a bride, a sketch is a wonderful, and unexpected, wedding or bridal shower gift.

Custom gown sketch by Megan Hamilton.

Custom gown sketch by Dreamlines

Custom gown sketch by Soliloquy.