5 Do’s and Don’ts for packing your bridal purse
Cabaret Vintage Beaded Original 1960's Evening Purse
1 – Handkerchief (Sadly no – paper tissues cannot be substituted) The reason for this will be seen in final photographs when little bits of white paper maybe stuck to your forehead. It has happened before to many a bride’s dismay. Vintage handkerchiefs also give the opportunity to add something old on the walk down the aisle in a discrete way as well as make a fantastic keepsake for generations to come. One of our Cabaret Brides had the fantastic idea of finding a variety of handkerchief in different styles with vintage monograms of the initials of her bridal party. They make a great last minute favor to the others who are part of the day.
2- Tinted Lip gloss (Not lipstick) Its tempting to reapply colour throughout the day however, unless you are applying complete face throughout the day, while your cheek and eye clour fade with wear, the tone of your lips will outshine the rest of your face. So if you only intend to touch up your lips throughout the day just keep it to a tinted lip gloss that coordinates with your base colour – with all the kissing and smiling your lips will thank you for the extra moisture. To keep your colour throughout the day try a lipstain colour as the base instead.
3 – 3 feet of Dental floss (But not the whole package) Why dental floss you may ask? Because your wedding day unfortunately is usually the one day of your life that you will somehow get something stuck in your teeth sadly and usually your venue will not be conveniently located next to a drug store. One customer told us of her attending a wedding of a co-worker where she got a piece of salmon sashimi stuck in her teeth early in the cocktail reception. This lead to desperately looking for loose threads on her outfit in a washroom stall to remedy the situation. Best way to travel with it: wrap a length around a couple of hair pins instead of caring the whole package and taking up precious purse space.
4. Hairpins (Not multicoloured or metallic) Just 4 or 5 will do in a colour that compliments your hair – so no metallics. Even the most coiffed of hairstyles sometimes flop under the pressure of having to stay perfect for an entire day under lights, humidity, sitting in gazebos in the park, and dancing with uncles. Just a few hairpins will ensure that your veil or headpiece stays in place along with any stray hairs.
5. A happy memory (This can be anything) We’ve heard of ticket stubs from a first date, a friendship bracelet from a best friend, or a piece of fabric from something you both have shared. When all is said and done, even an event with 5 or 500 people really just comes down to 2. Take something down the aisle that always reminds you of this and really it will help with keeping everything in perceptive if the car arrives late, the cake is tilted, or your hair goes flat. It always just comes down to 2.
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Cabaret Vintage Cocktail Bride: Julia 2010
We love when we get to see brides enjoying their Cabaret Collection dresses on their special day, and we are so happy that Julia has allowed us to share some moments of her wedding day with you.
Dear Tao and everyone at Cabaret Vintage,
I would like to thank you so much for my gorgeous wedding dress. It was beautiful to look at and to wear! It also served as the anchor and inspiration for my wedding day look. I was very happy with my experience at Cabaret and I have already been recommending your shop to friends who are looking for wedding attire.
Best Regards,
Julia
Ontario Wedding on Style Me Pretty – Featuring Cabaret Vintage
We are huge fans of Style Me Pretty, and are especially proud that one of our Cabaret Brides, Katie has been featured in their profile of a lovely Stratford, Ontario wedding. Our Cabaret Soiree Dress is featured on the bride and Simple Photo has created a lovely collection of memories of their special day, check out the entire gallery on Style Me Pretty. It has been such a joy for the last year seeing our line of Cabaret Dresses take on a life of their own. From their inception to these individual pieces leaving the store, its wonderful to see where they end up and how they have become part of so many lives and special events. We are so happy to have helped so many beautiful brides this year.
Cabaret Vintage Cocktail Bride Dresses featured in NOW Magazine
Wedding season is upon us and for the modern bride finding a dress that reflects their personal style can be a challenge when faced with large hoop skirts and corseted bodices. Many brides are now looking for a dress that is more of a cocktail dress and more classically styled rather than fantasy with long trains and many yards of fabric. The Cabaret Collection of dresses for brides can be best be described as perfect for The Cocktail Bride. Less traditional than the typical wedding gown, this style of dress has classic silhouettes and compliments the new style of wedding that couples are frequently favoring. After all, its hard to manage a bustle with a floor-length hem during a sunset beach ceremony or fabulous cocktail reception. Andrew Sardone of Now Magazine wrote a piece not so long ago about The Cocktail Bride and featured some of our Cabaret Dresses. Thanks Andrew!
New Vintage Arrivals: 1960s Sequin and Beaded White Gold Brocade Gown
This dress is a perfect example of late 1960s evening wear glamour. The brocade used is a beautiful white gold, with a showstopping bodice. The shimmer is created with a combination of sequin and beads.
Bust 36 inches
$425