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Jim Hjelm Trunk Show at JLM Boutique
We are gearing up for our very last Jim Hjelm trunk show of the Spring 2013 season at the JLM Boutique! By making your appointment for this weekend you will be able to get your hands on a beautiful Spring 2013 design along with the opportunity to meet designer Francesca Pitera while receiving an additional 10% off your purchase!
To make your appointment, click here.
One Shoulder Wedding Dresses
We love a good one shoulder wedding dress here at JLM Couture. These dress styles are especially great for brides who don’t want to worry too much about accessories. Here are some of our recent favorites:
Alvina Valenta style 9316
Jim Hjelm style 8317
Tara Keely style 2250
#1 Love Story, Our Valentines Day Couple!
It was our first Holiday season at our new condo and I really got into Christmas (decorating, music, everything!) We spend both Christmas eve and Christmas Day with our families which we love doing but we decided to do our own little Christmas together at our place on 12/23/11. We had decided to do a fondue dinner so it would be mess free and we love fonduing! So the night started out some wine (of course) and Adam had bought a beautiful huge red rose center piece. We decided to do our stockings (in mine was the movie Bridesmaids) then have our dinner and then do our presents. Adam came up from downstairs with 6 ornaments boxes and said that he had some help with making my present this year….
He put them all out in front of me and he anxiously kept checking the bottom to make sure they were in the right order. He started then by saying the ornaments represent a timeline of our life together (we had been together for almost 6 years then.) He opened the first one and on it was hand painted a picture of our WIU mascot and underneath said “our beginning” (where we met).
The next one was a painting of our dog Jax and said “our pug.” With each ornament too he had told a story and explanation of the meaning of it, like how Jax was our first big responsibility and so on.
The third ornament had a hand painting of the Chicago skyline on it and said “our move” It was after we had graduated and got jobs in the city (actually right across the Chicago River from each other).
The fourth ornament said “our home” on the bottom and had a painting of our condo building we had bought that last year.
He sort of ended at that and said this is about where we are at now, then opened the fifth one that said “Our Future” with a question mark; this is when he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him!
After hugging and crying and enjoying the moment he opened the sixth box with the final ornament that said on one side “Adam proposed…” and on the other side it had a picture of the ring and said “December 23, 2011 Erika said yes!
It was truly the best thing ever and could not have been any better! I had started crying when I opened the Jax one (I’m a little obsessed with him.) He had another present for me under the tree which I opened later and it was a pair of ugg boots which he explained was in case I get “cold feet” He had also planned for my sister and her boyfriend and two of our good friends to come over and celebrate after the proposal too! The next day on Christmas eve was so fun to celebrate with family! He had bought my Dad the Father of the Bride dvd too which he loved! I had also actually made him put all the ornaments in the box and re-propose about 45 minutes after the original because it was so great!
On May 25th we are getting married and I will be wearing a Jim Hjlem gown. I purchased it at VIP Occasions in Elmhurst, IL!
$100 February Love Story Contest!
Are you past (or current!) Lazaro, Hayley Paige, Jim Hjelm, Alvina Valenta, Blush or Tara Keely bride who has a to.die.for. love story to tell? If so, you should keep on reading…
Since February is the month of love, and us being a bridal company and all- we wanted to showcase all of our amazing couples and their love stories that will sweep just about anyone off their feet. If you have an incredible story behind how you and your loved one met, fell in love, or even how he proposed- we want to hear it!
We will be accepting stories (and photos, of course!) starting TODAY. Send all the love and romance you have to jlmweddings@jlmcinc.com along with which gown you wore (or designer you will wear!) and the store you purchased it from by February 8th. The top 5 stories (to be picked by us JLM staffers) will be showcased right here on the Aisle Style blog starting on Sunday, February 10th with the winner being put on display on Valentine’s Day! The extra special treat? That lucky Valentines Day couple will win a $100 American Express Gift Card!
JLM Couture Real Bride Amy in Lazaro!
JLM Couture NYC Sample Sale!
Yes, you read correctly! We are having a sample sale February 10th-12th and we can’t wait to see you!
Upcoming Trunk Shows!
There are few things that we here at JLM Couture love more than trunk shows, and making it easy for all our brides to find where they will be is a top priority to us!
For further information on the details below, please visit our trunk show listings.
Alvina Valenta
Alvina Valenta Maids will be at Bella Bridesmaids in Shrevport, LA!
http://www.bellabridesmaid.com/
Alvina Valenta Bridal Collection will be at Arena Bridal in Shelby Township, MI!
Alvina Valenta Maids will be at Imaginations Bridal in Brookhaven, MS!
http://www.imaginationsbridal.com/
Alvina Valenta Bridal Collection will be at The Costal Knot in Shallotte, NC!
(910) 754-9300
The Alvina Valenta Collection will be at Riziks in Washington, DC!
202-223-4050
The Alvina Valenta Collection will be at Unbridaled in Austin, TX!
The Alvina Valenta Collection will be at Ellynne Bridal in Lincoln, NE!
Alvina Valenta Maids will be at Bella Bridesmaids in Scottsdale, AZ!
http://www.bellabridesmaid.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=0&a=36&at=0
Jim Hjelm
January 25th-27th
Jim Hjelm Bridal will be at Mon Amie Bridal Salon in Costa Mesa, CA!
January 25th-27th
Jim Hjelm Bridal will be at Ania Bridal Collection in Portland, OR!
503-796-9170
January 25th-27th
Jim Hjelm Bridal will be at Hayden Olivia in Charolette, NC!
Lazaro
January 24th-27th
The Lazaro Bridal Collection will be at The Wedding Salon of Manhasset in Manhasset, NY!
516-869-8455
January 24th-27th
The Noir by Lazaro Collection will be at La Belle Boutique in Jersey City, NJ!
http://www.labelleboutique.com/
January 25th-27th
The Lazaro Bridal Collection will be at Bridal Galleria in San Francisco, CA!
http://www.bridalgalleria.com/
January 25th-27th
The Noir by Lazaro Collection will be at L’elite in Boston, MA!
617-424-1010
Jim Hjelm Occasions
January 25th-27th
Jim Hjelm Occasions will be at The Wedding Salon of Manhasset in Manhasset, NY!
516-869-8455
Tara Keely
January 25th-27th
The Tara Keely Collection will be at Finery Boutique in Huntsville, AL!
http://www.fineryboutique.com/
January 25th-27th
The Tara Keely Collection will be at Pure English Couture in Virginia Beach, VA!
757-631-9810
January 25th-27th
The Tara Keely Collection will be at Victorian Rose in Raleigh, NC!
http://www.victorianrosebridals.com/
Hayley Paige and Jim Hjelm Blush
January 25th-27th
The Hayley Paige and Jim Hjelm Blush Collections will be at Now and Forever Bridal Boutique in Houston, TX!
http://www.nowandforeverbridalbtq.com/
The Perfect NYE Wedding Dress
How many brides plan to become a newly married lady while ringing in the New Year? If so, we have some dresses that will add extra love and sparkle to the New Year and new couple!
Add some extra shimmer to your ensemble with this Alvina Valenta cape while keeping warm by covering your shoulders!
Looking to pop champagne for the new year while still feeling like a bride? This Tara Keely style 2211 is perfect!
This Lazaro jewel encrusted gown will make the start to your new marriage and new year, extra glamourous!
This fun, flirty and oh so sparkly Hayley Paige Anya gown isn’t just beautiful, but it’s in it for the long hual. Party till the wee’ hours of the morning in this ivory silk georgette!
And then there is this Jim Hjelm gown, where no captions are neccessary.
Blush Wedding Dresses by Jim Hjelm
In honor of this weekends Jim Hjelm Trunk show at the JLM Couture Boutique, we decided to share these gorgeous blush tone gowns that Francesca Pitera, Jim Hjelm designer created for her Spring 2013 collection. They are perfect for the bride who is looking for a soft and romantic alternative to your traditional ivory!
Check back soon for the full Spring 2013 collection on jlmcouture.com
To make your appointment online, please visit www.jlmboutique.com, or call us directly at 424.249.3909
The JLM Couture Boutique is located at:
352 North Robertson Blvd • West Hollywood, California • 90048
Jim Hjelm Trunk Show & The London
We are ever so thrilled to announce that for this weekends Jim Hjelm trunk show, we will once again be partnering with The London Hotel to ensure that your shopping experience is all that you dreamed of.
We will be offering special designer incentives while serving sparkling wine & macarons courtesy of The London. There will also be JLM gift bags for brides who purchase along with custom hand drawn sketches by Jim Hjelm designer Francesca Pitera.
Attendance to this trunk show is by appointment only. Feel free to arrange your appointment online at www.jlmboutique.com, or call us directly at 424.249.3909
The JLM Couture Boutique is located at:
352 North Robertson Blvd • West Hollywood, California • 90048
If you are also on the hunt for the perfect California venue, here are some photos that may intice you!
Photos courtesy of The London Hotel.
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Jim Hjelm Trunk Show in Los Angeles
May we just say that we are not only so excited for next weekends trunk show, but- how amazing is this new image? New Spring 2013 gown 8320 has never look more amazing!
Making your appointment for this (and all) trunk shows is as easy as can be. You can either do it online at www.jlmboutique.com, or you can go ahead and call 424.249.3909
The JLM Couture Boutique is located at:
352 North Robertson Blvd • West Hollywood, California • 90048
