Megan + Trevor

Megan and Trevor had to change their plans in the face of our current world events, but it couldn’t have turned out better! They tied the knot July 5th, 2020 in Kettle Falls. Congratulations you two!

There’s a small, old, abandoned schoolhouse he took me to on our first trip up there, and I fell in love. We decided that since we had to cut down on our list so much, this school house would be perfectly romantic and so sentimental. It was a dream!

Tell us about the proposal! We LOVE to hear these stories. : We were visiting the place where we first met, two years earlier. We were getting ready to leave, but his car wouldn’t start (turns out he had pulled some stuff out to make sure it didn’t run). He asked to go on a walk with me to “de-stress” (dramatic I know). We stood by the river and watched the clouds roll in. He looked at me and smiled, said “I really love you”, and got down on one knee. I had NO IDEA it was coming. Suddenly I noticed a dear mutual friend hiding in the bushes taking photos, along with several other close friends. I cried and said yes a dozen times.

Description of Your Wedding: Like so many others, our wedding was affected by COVID. It was supposed to be on Mount Spokane, but we moved it two hours north to his hometown. There’s a small, old, abandoned school house he took me to on our first trip up there, and i fell in love. We decided that since we had to cut down on our list so much, this school house would be perfectly romantic and so sentimental. It was a dream.

What was your favorite part of your wedding?: My favorite part was the first look. My heart was beating out of my chest! The photographer told me to reach out my hand and touch his shoulder. He teamed up and I could tell he was tearing up. He turned around and we absolutely cried. He held me and suddenly all the anxiety melted away, all I was was excited and eager to marry my best friend.

Special Memories: My mom danced to “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston with me!!! Best dance moment ever.

What advice would you give to future brides?: Take mental screenshots because the day will be over in what feels like a flash!

Vendor Credit: 

Caterer: Wanderlust Delicato
Photographer: Tori Osteraa
Florist: Holly Hoffman, Fresh Design Gallery & Rentals

Brides Across America

We are so honored to partner with Brides Across America to bring this incredible event straight to our community!

Building on our mission which supports our military and first responders, we are sharing the love to include frontline healthcare workers of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brides Across America will be giving back to those who risk their lives to keep us safe by launching its nationwide campaign, starting June 30, 2020. Believe Bride will kick off its free wedding gown giveaway September 15th. You are invited to join us for this special event at 306 S Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206. Whether it is for love of country or love at the altar, our frontlines deserve our very best. Planning a wedding can be stressful, so we are here to help. Brides Across America will be honoring active military, first responders, healthcare workers, and veterans. Brides Across America, along with bridal retailers nationwide, will donate free bridal gowns to our heroes. Salons will offer a selection of designer wedding gowns as part of the Operation Wedding Gown initiative.

““Together strong is my new mantra. I am so grateful for the selfless acts of our healthcare workers, first responders, and military that provide us support each and every day. This is our way to keep us united in love and our way of thanking all of you”.”

— Heidi Janson, Founder of Brides Across America

How to Qualify and Register for an Operation Wedding Gown Event:

For more information on how to qualify, to locate a salon near you, or to register for an event, go to www.bridesacrossamerica.com. Brides must present proof of occupation on the day of the event.

About Believe Bride:

At Believe Bride, you can expect to find a gown that tells your love story. All of our gowns are handpicked by designers throughout the year, bringing you the most gorgeous gowns of each season. Every bride is unique, so we believe your dress should be too, that is why we have relationships with several leading designers as well as those who are up and coming. The majority of gowns in our collection range from $1500-$1800, with a few exceptions. From size 0 to size 30, whether you order your dream gown or take it home with you off the rack, we have gowns here at Believe Bride for you to try on in the store.

About Brides Across America:

Brides Across America is a nonprofit organization that honors our heroes by making their dreams come true. Since its inception in 2008, Brides Across America, in collaboration with bridal salons and designers, such as Vera Wang, has donated more than 25,000 wedding gowns and 26 weddings. Operation Wedding Gown has been featured in PEOPLE, Oprah, and Good Housekeeping, and has appeared on The Steve Harvey Show and The Doctors.

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We can’t wait to meet all of our amazing front line brides and help them make their wedding dreams come true during these unprecedented times.

Winery Styled Shoot

There’s something so magical about working with vendors that we love. This incredible styled shoot that we were blessed to be a part of highlights one of our stunning gowns and stylish menswear options. We believe that love will always prevail, and you can just feel the love in these beautiful photos!

Vendors:

Photographer: Jaime Denise Photography

Location: Cave B Estate Winery

Alyssa Faye MUA

Anthesis Co.

Whispering Daisy Photography

Hair x Haley

Patina Rentals & Designs

Kayla + Kasey

September 28, 2019, Kayla and Kasey tied the knot at the Elk Ridge Campground. Their wedding was absolutely stunning, and chalk full of amazing memories to help build their perfect love story. Congratulations you two! So glad to have you as a part of the Believe Bride Family! Here’s to many years of love, joy, and happiness. Cheers!

The Proposal. : Kasey proposed to me on June 16th at the Sunbanks Resort on Banks Lake. Both mine and his family had been camping and boating together for the weekend. At the resort is a cute little cantina where you could sing karaoke, and of course we did. Both of our families got up and sang Friends In Low Places, and after the song Kasey got down on one knee and asked me to marry him in front of everyone. It was awesome! Lots and lots of tears!

The Big Day: Our wedding in the woods was decorated with themes from the vintage 1920's/30's prohibition era with colors of burgundy, gun metal gray, and black. My husband loves old school gangster movies, and I love early 20th century vintage decor and styles, so it was a perfect fit for us! We chose pearls, soft lace, and whiskey/wine barrels to decorate the large meadow where we had our ceremony and reception to give it that old school feel. When trying to think of an easy and clean toast for our guests at the reception, my husband and I made, and jarred, a family homemade recipe of apple pie moonshine with a few of my family members who are the best at making it. The moonshine was such a hit with the guests that 200 mini jars were gone before the sun went down!

The night before our wedding it started to downpour. We knew it was going to rain weeks before, and as the hour of our ceremony grew closer the rain did not look like it was going to let up. The owners of our venue, Elk Ridge Campground, Tim and Julie Hoffer, were absolutely amazing in coming up with multiple plans for the wedding in the event that it was going to keep down-pouring once the ceremony rolled around.They say that rain on your wedding day is good luck, so I guess Kasey and I had heaps of good luck on our day! When it came down to the last 20 min. before the ceremony started the rain had subsided to very light sprinkle, and the second I arrived to the isle with my dad, the rain had let up all together and didn't pick up again until speeches were had, and bellies were filled with food and drink; it was a miracle!

Even though our wedding wasn't the exact picture of perfection with all of the rain, it was perfect because it was mine and Kasey's wedding, and it was a unique experience that is all our own.

What was your favorite part of your wedding?: So many moments happened during our wedding planning, and during the day of wedding that will stick with me forever. Two moments instantly come to the forefront of my mind when I think to our special day.

Kasey and I had been looking around for wedding bands, and were a little discouraged styles and prices that were available for us to purchase. At a wine tasting with my aunt, mom, and Nana, I asked them the question, "Does it really matter if I have a wedding band for my wedding day? Couldn't I just re-wear my engagement ring?" No one gave me an answer before my aunt took a slim silver band from one of her fingers and had me try it on my ring finger. It fit perfectly; it gives me chills just thinking about it. My aunt said. "It fits perfectly! There's your wedding band!" I had asked her why, why this ring. She proceeded to tell me that it my great grandma's wedding ring, my Nana's mom's ring. I had gotten the blessing to have it, and just like that, in that special moment, I had my wedding ring! Being able to have my husband put my great grandma's wedding band on my finger in front all the people we love is something I will never forget for the rest of my life.

Trying to find my wedding dress was a whole moment in itself as well that still gives me chills. I had gone first to Believe Bridal to find my wedding dress. I chose them because of their unique styles, and that they carried designs far beyond the traditional sweetheart neckline and a-line skirt. Of course I had found a beautiful Lillian West dress this first time around. Of course at my height of 6'0", any dress I find would have to be altered and I would have to wear flats as wedding shoes because certain dresses only come so long. Big decisions like this take time to think! Going back the second time, I decided to try on a few more just be sure that the first dress was the one I wanted. Looking at the racks I found an extremely long, simply elegant looking dress hidden in a corner all by itself. Not thinking anything about it, I put it with the rest of the to try on in order to solidify my decision in buying the first Lillian West dress. This dress would be the last dress I would try on that day, because once I walked out of that dressing room and saw the reactions on my families faces, saw how wonderfully long it was (I was tripping on the fabric in bare feet, a.k.a. hello heels! It was awesome!), and how perfectly it fit me without any alterations I didn't want anything in the salon but this dress. Thinking of getting to wear that dress on my wedding day still makes puts a giant smile on my face, and looking at all of our stunning photos from the day makes me want to put it back on and spend the day in it all over again!

Special Memories: One of my favorite memories from mine and Kasey's wedding was having his Uncle Rob be our officiant for the wedding. He was so excited to be apart of our day, and he was equally just as nervous. Uncle Rob did an amazing job as our officiant, the best we could have ever asked for, but in the nerves of the day he forgot one key part of the ceremony. Not until our speeches during the reception did my dad bring up that we never said our I Do's! It got a big laugh out of everyone; no one even noticed! So, over our dinner plates, we our I Do's.

What advice would you give to future brides?: Thinking of all of the expectations and plans I had for the wedding, I can confidently say things did not work exactly as I had hoped, and it was still perfect non the less! As a bride, when it came down to the day of the wedding, you have to let go of most control over how things are going to turn out. You can't be there to decorate everything, or set the food/cake up, or even make sure all the people that are involved are in the right place. The best thing you can do as a bride is to make sure you have a good team of people around you that are ready to help with every little detail, and to enjoy every second that passes by. Be in the moment because it is the fastest day of your life!

Menswear Done Right

Once you’ve found your perfect dress, you have to make sure that all of the guys in your wedding have an equally amazing ensemble! That’s where our tux department comes in! We Believe that menswear is such an important part of your formal event! Whether it’s a wedding, prom, a special night out, that charity gala you’ve been looking forward to all year, or a backyard picnic that you just want to look fabulous for, we have a style that suits all of your needs. We actually carry a wide range of designer styles, including a special CoolMax fabric that is both stylish and surprisingly comfortable. From Michael Kors to Allure, some of our favorite designers are creating suits with you in mind. Not to mention, we have all the accessories you could possibly need. We’ve got you covered.

We know that wrangling the guys in your wedding party to all come into the store isn’t always the easiest process! That’s why we created a process that will work for everyone.

It starts with a consultation! That’s where we sit down with the lucky couple to choose the colors and styles that you would like everyone to wear! We offer a wide variety of colors and styles, and our tux specialist is a master at helping you mix and match styles until hey suit your vision! The great news here, is that this can be done either in person at the store, or it can be done virtually in the comfort of your very own home. This way, we can make sure that we can meet with you at a time and place that’s convenient for you.

Then, we get all of your party’s information, and send them a video explaining how to do their measurements! Then the suits conveniently show up right on their doorsteps, ready to try on, the week of the wedding. It truly can’t get any easier than that.

After you party the night away, looking sharp and stylish, just drop off all of your suits right here at the shop, and you’re good to go!

When you’re ready to start your amazing suit and tux journey, let us know! We can’t wait to meet you.

Fifth Annual National Bridal Sale Event!

The National Bridal Sale Event is here! We are so excited to be participating in this event, yet again. We have joined together with other bridal shops in order to bring our brides some of the greatest savings of the entire year! You definitely don’t want to miss out on these amazing deals! Below is a statement released by the event committee. You can actually view all participating bridal boutiques and learn more about the ideas behind this event by visiting the event website!

While the National Bridal Sale Event TECHNICALLY doesn’t start until July 18, we decided to start ours a little bit early! You can actually come take advantage of these amazing prices starting July 11th! All you have to do is make an appointment! You can actually give us a call at (509) 927-4191, or Book Online!

Our whole store will be filled with amazing deals! Select wedding gowns marked down to $399, $599, and $799. Almost our entire in stock collection of beautiful wedding dresses will be 20% off (Some exclusions apply, ask a stylist for more details). Our prom department will have homecoming, prom and formal wear dresses on sale for 50%off! You definitely don’t want to miss this!

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FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL BRIDAL SALE EVENT

July 18-25, 2020

It’s Not Just A Sale, It’s An Event

The fifth annual National Bridal Sale Event (NBSE) takes place July 18-25, 2020.  Nearly 900 independent, locally-owned bridal retailers including top bridal salons in the United States will participate in this event meant to offer brides, bridesmaids, and wedding guests an unprecedented opportunity for substantial savings. National Bridal Sale Day has become an annual tradition for the bridal industry similar to a Black Friday or Small Business Saturday for other retail stores. It is recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events and scheduled annually on the third Saturday in July,” says the event’s creator, Sue Maslowski, owner of Jay West Bridal in Haddonfield, N.J.

“It also means brides do not have to shop the Internet for price,” Maslowski says. “They can walk into any participating bridal salon across the country on that day and touch, see and feel what they are purchasing with no surprises.  And often, they can take the gown home the same day!”

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Hundreds of gowns in our shop will be marked down! Dresses starting at just $299, with almost our entire collection at least 20% off! Check out the event HERE!

Come Say "Yes" to Your Dream Dress!

The NEW Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection is Here!

We are so honored and excited to be able to host this collection at our shop. Because we love everything about creating magic, having a collection built by the amazing people at both Disney and Allure Bridals is a dream come true!

Here’s a little piece of the official press release that came out the other day!

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 Allure Bridals announced today the  official launch of its new Disney Fairy Tale Weddings and Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Platinum collections. The highly anticipated bridalwear line includes a variety of gowns designed to capture the spirit of Disney Princess characters such as Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Snow White . 

“We are incredibly proud of our design team for dreaming up these magical gowns,” said  Kelly Crum, CEO of Allure Bridals. “The continued excitement from brides during this time is inspiring and we look forward to seeing each bride bring their fairy tale dreams to life.” 

The Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection consists of nine gowns inspired by the stories and styles of favorite Disney Princess characters, featuring gorgeous embroidered detailing, detachable accessories, soft crepe and hints of sparkle throughout. With prices ranging from $1,200 to $2,600, each gown in the collection allows brides to channel their favorite princess through a wide variety of beautiful designs. 

Seven of the 16 gowns will be available exclusively at Kleinfeld Bridal stores in New York and Toronto as the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Platinum Collection. These gowns are inspired by Ariel, Aurora, Tiana, Belle, Jasmine, and Snow White – with the gem of this collection being the stunning Cinderella gown, designed to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the classic animated film. This gown features over 4,600 crystals and more than 44,000 additional beaded elements to create the most magnificent sparkle. The collection also features beading, pearls, hand-embroidered appliqués, and delicate sparkle tulle – with prices ranging from $3,500 to $9,500. In addition, Kleinfeld will offer the complete Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection.

The Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection will be featured in 81 bridal salons across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.  This collection is diverse in design and priced to accommodate both style and budget.  

All gowns are available in sizes 0 to 30 for both the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Platinum and Disney Fairy Tale Weddings collections.  Appointments to try on the highly anticipated Disney Princess-inspired bridal collections are now available at these fine bridal retailers.

For more information on the full collection and to find a retailer near you, visit www.allurebridals.com/disney. 

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Without any further ado… Here are the incredible gowns that are a part of this collection! Make sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to see these gowns in even more detail, and book your appointment today to try these beauties on for yourself at believebride.com/appointments.

Neutral Doesn't Have to Mean Boring!

Find the love of your life - Check!

Found your perfect dress - Check!

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Now, inevitably, you’re starting to plan all of the details of your wedding! One of the biggest choices to make is, what will my colors be? Pinterest is riddled with mood boards for any color scheme you can dream up. Looking for something super on trend, incorporating the Pantone color of the year? They’ve got it! Ready to throw in crazy pops of color to represent you and your fiance? You can absolutely find inspiration for that option as well! But we are starting to see more and more of this new trend, and we are LOVING it! It’s all about the NEUTRALS! Cream and ivory flowers, greenery adorned table-scapes, color free linens, we are here for it.

Some of our favorite vendors got together to do a super fun photo-shoot incorporating these gorgeous ideas, and we can’t get over just how much fun a neutral color palette can be. It could even be argued that the lack of stand out colors allows brides and grooms alike to stand out and yet remain timeless on their special day.

In LOVE with this custom runner on neutral fabric!

As a bride, would you consider a neutral color scheme? Or are you all about the pop of color?

Event Designer: Rose + Twine Events

Venue: Palouse Knot Barn

Tablescape: Event Rents Wa

Dress + Suit: Believe Bride J

ewelry: Natalie Wood Designs

Hair: Ashley Cook

Make-up: Courtney Mills

Florals: Lavendar and Thyme ID

Calligraphy: Crimson Calligraphy