This past weekend saw the launch of our veil collection at our Vancouver Spring 2015 Trunk Show, which was held at the Soirée Lounge's beautiful new Yaletown location. We thought that we would share some of the highlights with you, so that you will have an idea of what to expect when a trunk show comes to your city!
Wondering what a trunk show is? It's primarily a chance to view an entire collection all at once, as well as an opportunity to receive one-on-one style advice from our bridal stylists! We aim to make our trunk shows memorable events to share with family and friends too, by offering treats, mimosas, and good company.
Our thanks to Jelger + Tanja, who captured these moments for us.
With over 30 veils in the collection, most available in a choice of ivory, light ivory, and diamond white, we offer something for everyone! Trunk show brides especially loved our Lily Veil, a chapel length hand-cut edge veil, which rents for $96 and our Delicate Chantilly Veil, a fingertip length veil with Chantilly lace along the bottom, which rents for $95.
It was a treat to have Jenny of Mink Makeup and Hair with us at the trunk show! She spoke with each bride about the looks that they were considering, offered styling advice, then created gorgeous hairstyles for the brides to try on headpieces and veils with. We love that our brides had such individual style: from low braided boho looks, to retro waves and loose curls.
The sweetest treat of all that day was this sweets table, custom designed for our brides, by Harjeet of Sweet Treats! We still aren't sure which were tastier, the French vanilla cake pops, or the macarons in a variety of amazing flavors.
Thank you to all of the wonderful brides that attended our trunk show! We will be announcing our next trunk show location soon so be sure to join our mailing list so that you are amongst the first to hear where our next city will be!
The Borrowed Collection is thrilled to be a part of The Pop Up Wedding Shoppe, Vancouver's first wedding pop up store, which will be open from January 15th - February 28th, 2015. The shoppe will bring wedding vendors of all specialties under one roof for six weeks: you will be able to find everything you need for your wedding, all in one place!
A note for our brides: The Borrowed Collection will be at the shoppe every weekend, offering complimentary consultations with our stylist. The weekend dates are: Jan 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & Feb 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28. Walk-ins are always welcome; if you would like to secure your desired appointment date, you can do so here: book a shoppe appointment.
We wanted to share a preview of the talented vendors that we've had the opportunity to connect with so far.
The Shoppe Lookbook
credits:
All photography by Rosa Dykstra of Simply Rose Photography
Hair and Makeup by CC Company Hair & Makeup
in this photo:
CC Company Hair & Makeup, Pure Magnolia (dress), The Borrowed Collection (Hayworth Earrings),
Simply Rose Photography
A preview of the adorable flowergirl dresses (under $100!) that will available at The Pop Up Wedding Shoppe
in this photo:
CC Company Hair & Makeup, Pure Magnolia (wedding dress & flowergirl dress),
The Borrowed Collection (jewelry), Simply Rose Photography
in this photo:
Ashley Caitlin Crafts, Simply Rose Photography
These products would make amazing bridesmaid gift sets!
in this photo:
Studio Aroma, Simply Rose Photography
We love the way the Connie Bracelet sparkles in this photo.
in this photo:
CC Company Hair & Makeup, Pure Magnolia (dress),
The Borrowed Collection (Connie Bracelet, Amelia Drop Earrings), Simply Rose Photography
The Brielle Comb can be styled in too many fabulous ways to count; we like the idea of styling it like this with your veil, then moving it to the side for your reception.
in this photo:
CC Company Hair & Makeup, Pure Magnolia (veil & dress),
The Borrowed Collection (Brielle Comb), Simply Rose Photography
in this photo
Vignettes Studio, Simply Rose Photography
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Lulu Island Honey, Ashley Caitlin Crafts, Simply Rose Photography
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Green With Envy, Simply Rose Photography
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Brand & Iron, Simply Rose Photography
contributors:
Pure Magnolia
The Borrowed Collection
Vignettes Studio
Lulu Island Honey
Ashley Caitlin Crafts
Brand & Iron
Studio Aroma
Green With Envy
We've put together some of our favourite Borrowed Collection looks under $100, $125, & $150. It's our little way of helping brides stay within their budget (or at least saving where you can so that you can splurge elsewhere!). We hope you enjoy!
Under $100 : Look 1 : $96
Shop the Look
Vintage Crystal Drop Earrings (left) $40
Floral Crystal Bracelet (right) $56
Under $100 : Look 2 : $69
Shop the Look
Basket Pave Studs (top) $24
Up the Ante Necklace (bottom) $45
(click on any of the product names to shop the look)
We had an amazing time working with the incredibly talented Anna and Kasia of Gucio Photography to capture the imagery that will soon be revealed on our website. Add in the oh-so-talented Katie of Katie Elwood Makeup Artistry and beautiful gowns from Truvelle Bridal and it truly was a bridal dream team. Below are few of the behind the scenes images captured from our three day photoshoot:
The Gucio Photography studio walls are filled with inspiration.
We loved this cute little table.
Each piece is lined up awaiting its time in front of the lens.
Our first test shot reveals that everything is perfect!
Our model, Emily, looking fabulous in the Cheylene dress by Truvelle Bridal,
the Elodie Comb by Jennifer Behr, and Crystal Floral Belt by Reem Acra.
Even brainstorming was beautiful that day.
One of our favourite looks. Model Carly in Truvelle's Michelle dress, wearing the
Diamond Leaves Headwrap by Jennifer Behr.
And that's a wrap. Model Leah in Truvelle's Cheylene dress, wearing
Jenny Packham's Kalmia Bracelet, Tesoro Earrings, and Kalmia Comb.
