Real Bride - Caroline - Style 8009

The wedding of Caroline and Ramsey took place on June 11, 2011 at the amazing Château Vaudreuil just outside of Montreal, Canada. The bride and groom chose gorgeous accents of Royal Blue for the outdoor wedding - including the brides shoes!

Caroline, you looked stunning in your wedding gown! We are so blessed to get to see photos of our brides on the big day so, thank you for sharing! We wish you and husband a lifetime of happiness! Congratulations!

Wedding photos are by Kim Ing. Kim is a photographer based in Ottawa, Ontario, who specializes in Wedding Photography and Lifestyle Portraiture and she captured all the special moments of the BIG DAY! To view more click here! 

After all there is something about a wedding gown prettier than in any other gown in the world - Douglas William Jerrold

 Caroline chose style 8009 from the Essence Collection as her wedding gown. 

On The Road Again - Calling all Bridal Stores

Photo Credit: LemonLimeLlama

Our amazing sales team will be on the road again to show stores our Spring 2012 Collection! If you own a bridal store and you would like to see our new collection we would love to hear from you! We will be happy to pass on your contact information to the sales team who handles your area so they can make an appointment with you. Personal appointment times do fill up and each rep can only spend so much time in each location so, you know the saying, the sooner the better! We will also be showing our Prom Collection in Atlanta this month and all of our dress collections in Las Vegas and Chicago! 

If you are a bride and you have a favorite store you are working with and would love to see them carry our line of dresses - let us know! You are our eyes and ears out there and we love getting recommendations from our friends and fans!

Contact us today!

What is the Borrow a Bonny Program?

Let's say you have been checking out our website and found a dress you absolutely love! You find a local retail store using our Store Locator feature and call them to ask if they have the dress you found and you get a "No, sorry we do not have that style". What happens next? You think your search has to start over? NOPE! We have a program called Borrow a Bonny and this program was designed just to remedy this situation! Over 12 years ago we came up with this program to help our stores and our brides! At any given time, we have 300+ current styles in our collections! Of course, it would be our dream to have every one of our dresses in every single retail store but, it's just not possible!

Essence Style 8112 from the Fall 2011 Collection

So, how does this program work, you might be asking. Well, the first step is to know about this program - which is why we tell our brides and our stores about it. The next step is contacting us to find out what we have available in this style. We try to find your size and color and if we have it we ship it out to the store. If we do not have your specific color and size we still try to accommodate you - we can send the next closest size or we always have our sample dress available. Our sample sizes are size 6 or 8 in the regular dresses and size 16w in our Unforgettable Plus Size Collection.

Style 123 from the Bonny Classic Collection - Fall 2011

There is a fee involved for using the Borrow a Bonny program. In the beginning, we always charged the stores a shipping and handling fee and often times the store would not charge the customer. They would order the dress, get it into their store and then never hear from the customer again! Some stores didn't want this to happen so, they stopped using the program and we didn't want that to happen! This is such a great program for our stores and brides! So, we figured the best way to deal with this was for the stores to charge the bride the shipping and handling - that way the bride had an investment - it showed she was A. a serious buyer and B. that she would come back to see the dress. This worked successfully and it has been the way the program has worked for the past 11 years!

Style 1114 from our award winning plus size collection, Unforgettable - Fall 2011

Each store does decide how to use this program. Our suggestions are just guidelines. The Borrow program and the fee can vary from store to store so, we do suggest that you talk with your local Bonny Bridal retailer and ask questions! Because our research has shown this program to be an overwhelming success (most brides who see the dress in person love it even more!) we do suggest that our retail partners credit back the fee to the customer - as a gesture thanking them for their businesses. Also, there is always that slim chance that the dress is not the one! This is very rare, but, it has happened. We think it's nice that the bride still be able to have a store credit towards any other item in the store (or maybe to use to bring in another dress she loves!) Only 1 dress is shipped at a time using the Borrow program.

Style 2122 from the Bliss Modest Collection - Fall 2011

We hope this explains the Borrow a Bonny program in more detail! Like we said, this has been a program we have had a HUGE amount of success with for over 12 years! Most brides want to be able to see the dress before they buy - and we get that! We strive to make programs like this - to help you! We are always open to new ideas, too! If you think we can make this program better, please leave a comment below! Have you used this program? Leave a comment! Let others know your experience with it! We value all your comments and opinions!

Sneak Peek! Spring 2012

As you know, we have wrapped up 10 amazing days shooting our Spring 2012 Catalog. The Spring line is always larger - for many reasons. Some stores only like to buy one season and with Spring they get more to choose from. Also, the dresses will not ship to stores until January 2012 - which means that they are getting new merchandise....just at the time the bridal season kicks off! Our Spring Collection also includes all the dresses from our Mystique Collection - dresses for prom, homecoming, winter/spring formals and really....any special occasion! So, here are the Sneak Peeks for Spring 2012 we have released (some you may have seen...some are totally new!)

Sizing: Every collection, which the exception of Unforgettable Plus Size, is available

 in sizes 2 - 32. Unforgettable is cut in Women's Sizes: 16w - 32w

Bonny Classic Collection: I suppose one could call it our answer to Catherine's dress. This gown was already in production, prior to the Royal Wedding, but having a comparison to her gown could never be a bad thing! It was a beautiful, timeless dress. We love that lace, a staple in wedding gown designs, will be seeing a surge, thanks to the Duchess of Cambridge. This gown, which features an all lace back with covered buttons is  made of dotted swiss tulle and Alencon Lace. The lovely sash is featured in the color Antique on this Ivory gown. This gown will be in our Bonny Classic Collection as style 213

We will have a selection of dresses we are debuting this season called Bonny Informals. These gowns are perfect for an informal wedding, beach wedding, boat wedding, 2nd wedding or really just a fun wedding where the big, ball gown formal dress is just not what you are looking for. An early favorite is style 218 - it's shown in dramatic Ivory and Black. We have BIG PLANS for this lovely dress so, stay tuned!

Unforgettable....oh how we love this Collection! It is our award winning plus size collection and this year we have continued to give our curvy brides the dresses they have asked for. Oh yes, we listen to you (always!). We love the feedback from our brides because, when it comes to plus size brides they know what looks good - where you should emphasize and where you should minimize. Elegant, stylish dresses that accentuate your body. As soon as you put them on you know your wedding day will be unforgettable!

Of course White and Ivory will always be the main colors in bridal gowns but, sometimes a little color goes a long way. Let us introduce you to "Copper" our gorgeous color fit this gown perfectly! This dress is AHHHH-MAZING! Take a chance...try it in this beautiful color, we know you will be just as smitten as we are!

Another special collection we have is Bliss. The Bliss collection started off as a simple, modern line of modest dresses but, recently the entire concept of Bliss took off! Being modest was chic and stylish and the dresses needed to be too. Brides flocked to this collection because it was what they were looking for...and so much more! Stylish, young and affordable! We knew that the modest community had different needs and we met them - allowing the sleeve length and necklines to be changed to accommodate different religious requirements was not a problem! Brides found their perfect Bliss for their big day!

Couture. Elegant. Daring. Different. These are just words but, when you bring them together you have a bridal collection that says high fashion - it is Essence....

Next up....a sneak peek of Mystique Prom...

Sneak Peek - Spring 2012

We just wrapped up 10 days of shooting our Spring 2012 Collection catalog! We are loving the images we got (the editing isn't such a fun job! ha). We have shared a couple of "sneak peeks" on our Facebook Fan page so go check them out! Here is another sneak peek from the Essence Couture Collection:

Dresses from our Spring 2012 Collection will be available in stores beginning January 2012!
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Bonny Bridal Launches New Website!

We've got some BIG news today!

Our new website has finally launched! Check it out and let us know what you think.

Our completely new and improved website is LIVE after months of preparation. The new site features many useful tools, such as an interactive chat feature, better search features: you can now search by:


SILHOUETTE
WAIST 
NECKLINE
BACK 
SLEEVES
FABRIC 

We have also changed the way you can view the dresses - you can view all on one page, there is a zoom feature and also we have added an interactive catalog! 

We invite our friends and fans to sign up for our promotions and contests! Be the first to know about what is going on! You will find a newsletter section, a re-designed "About Us" and so much more! 

For our retailers: We are still working on improvements to your area! We have listened to your feedback and we are making things a lot easier for you! Stay tuned for more information. 


This was a huge undertaking and we know there are bound to be some kinks to work out - so if you notice something please make sure you let us know...we value your feedback and have tried really hard to create the website you all have been asking for so, we hope you love it!

Check out the new and improved Bonny Bridal today!

 http://www.bonny.com

Summer Wedding Inspiration - Soft, Pastel Color Palette

Oh the sweet days of summer! We were inspired to create this inspiration board when we came across the gorgeous wedding bouquet created by Kio Kreations. 

The soft color palette made us think of flowing chiffon gowns in the same colors! We chose styles 7100, 7021 and 7122 (they are all available in many color options!). Chiffon is the perfect summer fabric! 

Our bridal gown choice for your summer wedding inspiration is style 8112 from the Essence couture collection. The texturized chiffon, that the gown is made from, creates feather-like flowers -it's so beautiful! And we also love the sweetheart, strapless neckline that sparkles with jewels!

To tie it all together we found some of the most amazing wedding accessories to pair with the bridal gown and maids dresses:

Teacups in Pink, Yellow and Blue, Pastel Wedding Box Cake, Pink and Yellow Covered Strawberries, Pink Yellow Hairpins, Pink Umbrella, Bridal Bouquet by Sunelle from Amulet - photographed by Just Judy and Light Blue Pom Tissue

              

                                    

Retire List: Effective June 30, 2011

Each season we need to retire dresses from our collections to make room for the new styles coming in! We have our retire list ready and we want to make sure everyone knows about it - just in case your favorite dress is scheduled to be retired! We get emails from brides all the time saying "I have had my eye on this dress for years and now I don't see it on your website" - we do what we can to locate retired dresses for brides through our network of retail stores but, it's always best to make sure you get the dress you love by ordering through your local retail store! So, effective June 30, 2011 the following gowns will be retired. Special orders will be honored up to July 15, 2011:

Essence: 8002, 8005, 8006, 8007, 8806, 8906, 8907, 8908

Bonny: 011, 014, 015, 018, 020, 024, 025, 028, 029, 030, 035, 039, 047, 048, 049, 050, 051, 638, 641, 703, 823, 911, 924, 936, 937, 943

Unforgettable: 1000, 1001, 1003, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1015, 1017, 1019, 1020, 1710, 1900, 1902, 1905, 1911, 1918

Bliss: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2022, 2718, 2803, 2915

Quinceanera: 5000, 5001, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5010, 5013, 5015, 5016, 5803, 5814, 5913, 5914

Special Occasions: 7000, 7001, 7003, 7005, 7009, 7012, 7013, 7015, 7016, 7018, 7019, 7020, 7021, 7022, 7024, 7025, 7027, 7028, 7036, 7038, 7042, 7725, 7810, 7906

Dresses that flatter your body shape: Column or Rectangular

We all come in different shapes and sizes. While many women will not fit 100% in one specific category, we have been given guidelines to follow for what looks best on which shape. We would like to touch on each shape individually. This may help you when you are flipping through magazines or printing off images online of dresses you like for your own wedding. Trying on dresses, for the first time, can be overwhelming! If you walk into a bridal store with the knowledge of what dresses will flatter your figure the most, you are one step ahead in the decision making process! 

In one study we read up about for this post, it said that most American women fit into the Column or Rectangular shape. This shape, if referring to a fruit, is called a Banana. The waist measurement is less than 9 inches smaller than the hips or bust measurement. Body fat is distributed evenly, you waist is not well defined and your chest is small.  Column shapes should wear sheath, empire or ball gown silhouettes and fit and flare gowns will also flatter this figure:

The halter on accentuates the bust area and the embellished belt will make the waist stand out on Essence style 8906 

Style 124 from the Bonny Collection is perfect for the rectangle shape! The pleated knot overlay will enhance bust line and the corset back will define the waistline. 

Full ball gown skirt adds shape to the bottom half

This mermaid style gown, style 037 from the Bonny Collection is perfect for a rectangular shape! The asymmetrical cut fitted bodice will accentuate the bust and waist. The embellished flare will add a little fullness to the bottom half of the body. 

The Fall 2011 Collection is HERE! Brand New Wedding Gowns for Fall Weddings: Essence

That's right....no more sneak peeks (well until next season!). Our entire Fall 2011 Collection can now be seen on our website: http://www.bonny.com! We are SO thrilled to finally show you the entire collection and be able to talk about the dresses in more detail with you! I would like to introduce you to - Essence!


Simply divine. It's how we feel about this line. Season, after season we are given a chance to finally see the indispensable quality that makes this dress collection...simply divine. This season we are introducing 7 new dresses into this already established collection known for it's bold design style, it's amazing fabrics and the most sought after jeweled embellishments....

Style 8106

 Style 8107

 Style 8108

Style 8109 

 Style 8110

 Style 8111

Style 8112

Later today, you will be introduced to our full Fall 2011 Collection. We want you to meet these dresses, fall in love with these dresses, try them on, own them and then walk down the aisle in one of them - on one of the most important days of your life. Bonny Bridal wants to be there every step of the way, too! These gowns are our family and when they belong to you...you become a part of our family! We have a lot of exciting things coming up and we can't wait to have you know about it all...

Kate's Wedding Gown: Gorgeous Lace

What an amazing vision it was - seeing Kate Middleton for the first time gave us goose bumps! We were anticipating her gown for so long and it didn't disappoint. She managed to pull off a modern look (deep V-neckline) and yet remain modest at the same time (traditions)! We love lace and it will always be synonymous with weddings. Queen Victoria wore a lace veil on her wedding day in 1840, brides fell in love with the look and copied her. When we issued a sneak peek look at dresses for our Fall 2011 Collection all of our friends and fans loved the look of style 121 from the Bonny Classic Collection. 

If you saw any pictures from the recent bridal runway shows you might have noticed that lace was already making a new statement in the Fall 2011 designer collections. Ours is no exception! We have a few gorgeous lace offerings for our brides such as style 1112 from the Unforgettable Collection:

Our Essence collection has a soft, flowing lace covered strapless gown that comes with a little lace caplet (especially handy if your church requires covered shoulders!). We are pleased to offer this sneak peek look at style 8106

Every bride is a princess on her wedding day. We have the best job in the world - designing and making dresses that will make you feel like a princess...thank you for allowing us to share our visions with you!

A Garden Wedding Gown for Spring!

Essence Collection style 8007 makes a perfect dress for a Spring wedding - don't you think? With its 3-dimensional flowers cascading along the skirt and semi-cathedral train it should be in a garden! Sharing the Spring love is style 7041. The soft, delicate Chiffon and fluttering leaf on one-shoulder just reminds us of the days of Spring!