Gorgeous Little Things !

This is a preview of photo shoot with Wei of www.photobolic.com

I think these studio shots say it all? It's going to be a Fabulous shoot!!

Introducing Stephanie! A new face for CGS!

She and Wei braved the first Winter Storm of 2009 to get this shoot organized!!

(Large Circle Style Cage; Ivory English Netting, silk Douppioni Flower, two tone feathers, Swarovski Crystals)

"Gorgeous Little Things"

available @ CGS

Featuring Couture Birdcage Veils

Choose from studio samples or have yours Custom Designed!

Watch for more images from this shoot and all

The Gorgeous Little Things yet to come @ www.couturegownstudio.ca

Jan Rios, Miss Fabulous!!

Introducing Miss Latina Alberta 2008!

Jan Rios from Calgary

Jan has been a friend and Model for CGS for several years. Pictured above modeling for a Wedding Show in 2008.

Here we are up for a 5 am make up call as we prepare for an early morning appearance on BT Breakfast television Calgary. October 2008

Thanks to: www.makeme.ca , Allison Cullen for fabulous make up for the TV appearance.

Smiling faces after wedding show, gowns sposored by Couture Gown Studio, 2008.
Jan Rios is one of a group of fantastic women participating in the show.

We are pleased to announce that
Couture Gown Studio
will be sponsoring Miss Rios with a
Gorgeous "Little Black Dress"
as she attends the

Gemini Awards Live from Calgary
November 14, 2009,
Hosting for Shaw TV Calgary

Airdrie Centennial Costume !

Airdrie Alberta is 100 !!

Couture Gown Studio www.couturegownstudio.ca was pleased to be a part of the celebrations by costuming Mayor Linda Bruce. This 1909 Silk Day dress and Merry Widow style hat is a practical likeness allowing Mayor Bruce comfort and style during a week of celebrations!

Together with Celina Peterson of www.littlehouseofhats.com, we were thrilled to costume Airdrie's first female mayor in 100 years!

Mayor Bruce was also featured on the front page of the Echo newspaper.

Image to follow.

Classic Elegance!

Elegance and style can only describe such a Fabulous Gown!

Shallon Photography and CGS are pleased to submit these fantastic Wedding Day images to WedLuxe magazine for editorial consideration!!

One might think these are images from a 50's Hollywood Star magazine!

Images courtesy of http://www.shallonphotography.com/

Step into the spotlight and be the Star for a Day!

Express Your Star Style in a gown created exclusively for You!

Watch for more images of this glorious gown as updates to the portfolio page are added.

Style Her Way!

Phersmay was a style savvy Bride who found my web site then found her Veil ! Here is what she had to say;

" The veil was the talk of the night, I think I started a new trend within my group of gals!

Thank you so much again Tracy, you were so amazing to whip up a veil for me in such little time and I honestly want to wear it every day! "

July 2009

Thank You Phersmay! for being so Stylish !

Veils! Fantastic Birdcage Veils !

Every Bride's goal is to bring to life HER vision!

Here are three examples of brides who chose to complete their gown with a One-of-a-kind Veil.

Details such as French or English veiling, custome designed silk flowers, swarovski crystals and feather are all finnishing touches available to choose from.


Choices are endless in style. Consider a romantic tilt over one eye, or cover your entire face?

The only limit is your imagination!

What is your vision to complete your Gown?

Flip Side ! !

Part of the business sometimes requires trading places?

So there is only one photographer to call, my gal pal Beverly Cardinal of http://www.orangeglowphoto.com/

I completely trusted Bev, we had some giggles and look at the results. I am so pleased with these shots!

I have known Beverly for almost 10 years!! She is always my first referral to clients for a Wedding Photographer, http://www.orangeglowphoto.com/

See why! !

The only thing missing from this photo shoot was the "Girly Cocktail!" Next time my friend!

Fantastic Romantic Wedding Day !!

Tim & Karen's Wedding day was bright and happy, elegant and romantic. Karen had every last detail planned and Wow!

Just look at these pictures!! This is the result of "Much Love and Attention!" and she was so pleased to be the focus of the day because we designed her gown with the same care and attention.

Karen's custom couture gown was created of Silk Dianna in a Fit to flair style. It features details such as sweetheart neckline accented with rushed silk, Perodot stones and Swarovski crystals. The flared hem also featured rushed silk and stones to accent.

The classic elegance of Karen's gown was completed with a custom couture Birdcage Veil. This English netting was embellished with silk rose, crystals, stones feathers. Oh So Stylish!!

Thank You to Wei, your photographs have captured a fabulous day for all involved!

Wei Quek
photobolic
editorial wedding photography www: http://www.photobolic.com/

I just Love My Clients!

This comment was posted in October 2008 on a personal blog from one of my clients. She created a blog to keep her family and friends up to date on wedding plans. You see she lives in Canada and is being married at her home in the UK.

“On Friday I’m going with my mum (yay! she's coming to visit for Thanksgiving!) to see the dress maker. I decided to go with Tracey from Couture Gown Studio, http://www.couturegownstudio.ca/ to make my dress, she is slightly more expensive than the other place I went to see, but she seemed a lot more organized and easier to work with and the fabrics that she showed me were also a lot nicer.”

Wow! what a compliment!! Quality service and product does matter!!

Now the dress is complete and my client is off to her home town for the wedding!

It was such a pleasure to work with this bride as she really did her homework on the details that matter to her.

Here is a peek at the dress, it was created of Italian Silk satin, for an afternoon wedding in the English countryside.

These are some of the details I was able to design for her exclusively!

This “Petite Fascinator” for her hair.
The tie and pocket poof for her Groom in the same Italian Silk Satin.

She loved her fascinator so much that she e:mailed a picture to her bridesmaids at home in the UK, and they wanted some Gorgeous little Fascinators for their hair too !

Petite Fascinator with English netting, Italian silk satin flower with silver embroidered tulle lace and swarovski crystals.

"Gorgeous Little Things"

Tiny silk flowers accented by black silk organza, lace and swarovski crystals. Each tiny flower can be removed from the one comb to be pinned individually if desired.


The final compliment is that the Bride was so Thrilled with how everything turned out that she had her cake top custom designed to match ! Too Cute!

Picture Perfect!

This is the first image of the wedding, The Bride sent this note along with the picture.

“I just wanted to say thanks so much for my wedding dress! i loved it so much, it was pretty much my most favorite thing about the day!”

BIRDCAGE VEILS ! !

Fabulous ! Glamorous !

Limited Collection
by

Couture Gown Studio

http://www.couturegownstudio.ca/

Amazing Limited collection Pricing!!

Available Where? ?

Where Memories Are Made 203,960 Yankee Valley Blvd. Airdrie, AB. T4A 2E4
403.912.4343

Fascinators !

by

Couture Gown Studio

http://www.couturegownstudio.ca/

Gorgeous Little things for your hair or gown ! !

Available at my friends fantastic new store,

Where Memories Are Made

203,960 Yankee Valley Blvd, Airdrie

403.912.4343

Making History! !

Airdrie Celebrates 100 Years !

I'm so excited to participate in the celebration of our cities birthday, by creating a couture costume for Airdrie's first Woman Mayor !!


We have designed a stunning emerald green douppionni silk day dress with ivory lace and satin chiffon. Waite till you see it? Stunning!!
To complete the look, a Merry Widow Hat!!, custom designed by Celina Peterson of www. Little House of Hats.com Gorgeous!
Mayor Bruce will kick of summer celebrations with the July 1, Canada Day parade.
The official Homecoming celebration will be at the Nose Creek Park, Main street Airdrie on September 10 to 13, 2009.
Who knows where else Mayor Bruce will appear in costume?? I'll keep you posted.
Watch for pictures to follow!!

Ooh! La La ! ! !

Introducing a fantastic business for all the Busy Brides to BE !!

You may remember Belo Sol, from my "stylish services" page. Another Airdrie Entrepenour with a personal shopping service Second to None! Visit her web site and book a consultation today!

Press Release:
Airdrie Echo, The City View, The Range

For Immediate Release:
Local Business Woman Receives VIP Invitation to Fashion Rio Week
Tricia Andres McDonald, Owner of Belo Sol Swimwear was formally invited to Rio’s Premier Fashion Week, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Leaving for Rio on Sunday, January 11th and returning on January 22nd, Tricia became the only Canadian delegate out of 90 delegates from over 25 different countries to represent foreign investors in Brazil’s Textile industry.
FIRJAN, The Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, selects representatives to attend their Fashion Business Shows in order to attract foreign business. This was an amazing opportunity for a local business owner to meet the world’s leading designers in swimwear and beachwear.
Tricia was interviewed and photographed by Vogue Brasil, Women’s Wear Daily, and WSGN trend spotter website. Tricia says “this was the most exciting part of the trip, to voice opinions on Brazilian Fashion and being an integral part of shaping their fashion scene.” She believes that all women deserve to feel comfortable and confident while wearing swimwear.

Tricia Andres McDonald
http://www.belosol.ca/

FASHION Has No BORDERS ! !

FHNB FASHION & ACCESSORY EXPOSE ™ aspires to help the industry by bringing together the up and coming designers and quality manufacturers that are based right here in Canada.

Join us for this key fashion calendar event.


The Expose` will be held at Calgary's well-established Roundup Centre, Stampede Park, on November 18th and19th, 2009 from Noon - 9 pm. For the first time in the WEST !! this expose is sure to Excite and Inspire all Fashionista's !!

This event proves to show the best of local designers and features a Latin inspired theme!

I'M SO EXCITED TO BE A PART OF THIS EVENT! !

Couture Gown Studio will be part of the "Black Label Zone".

The Black Label Zone combines the best of glamour and cool to create the perfect look! The Black Label Zone is where you will find collections from designers at the forefront of fashion, helping to ensure you're well ahead of season for 2010.

AirdrieLIFE Magazine !!

Watch for AirdrieLIFE MAGAZINE available free!!
here at Couture Gown Studio and various retail locations in Airdrie.

This issue features the first EVER Wedding Style section.

We were so pleased to be selected to show all the girls in Airdrie, Calgary and Central Alberta what is available for their selection.


The photo shoot in January was previewed earlier on this blog.

The story informs brides of some fantastic services available in Airdrie, including the businesses who participated in the shoot.

Kristy Reimer of http://www.kristyreimerphotography/, Kristy was so much fun to work with, and just look at the results!

Allison Cullin of http://www.makeme.ca/. I have had the pleasure to work with Allison on many occasions, always with fantastic results. Allison provides the best make up service for your wedding day!

Andrew, Owner of Mezzanine Hair Salon, Airdrie. This was the first opportunity to work with Andrew, it's great fun to work with other professionals who have such amazing skill!

S'in Style women's wear, http://www.sinstyle.ca/ provided the most fabulous shoes and accessories.Pharmasave Airdrie, 209 center Avenue, who provided unique and fantastic jewelery for this shoot.

Watch for more photos from this shoot when they are released from the publisher in June!

Attention Fashionista's!!

Could there be more fun for Fashionista's than the Oscars?

An entire evening of pre-show Fashions, the red carpet show, and then all the glitz of the actual show!

I have to admit to chilling the Champagne and calling my Best Gal Pal Shelley for a leisurely evening of fashion and giggles!

Let's look at some trends; Top Fashion Trends

Asymmetrical - Kate Winslet
Sweetheart Neckline -Sarah Jessica Parker
Red -Amy Adams
Metallic Shimmer -Leslie Mann
Cream -Evan Rachel Wood
Mermaid –Beyonce Knowles

As we see fashion trends flow into bridal, these gowns set the stage for upcoming trends.

These are some Fabulous Gowns from the Oscars that will definitely inspire Bridal Couture!

Penelope Cruz; went for a more dramatic look for the Oscars, choosing a Vintage gown by Pierre Balmain. In a romantic ball gown full of brocade and sheer touches.

"Be a Princess on your Day !"

Freida Pinto in John Galliano;

This gown has it all, asymmetrical, gorgeous detail in the sheer skirt, fabulous color and soft glittery lace.

"Absolutely Fabulous! Picture this in Ivory!"

Vanessa Hudgens in Marchesa; an example of Mermaid style.

"Pretty and Sexy trimmed with flowers!"

Best Female lead Actress Winslet wore a dramatic one-shoulder granite grey and black beaded gown by Atelier Yves Saint Laurent.

"This fashion forward gown has many inspirational details, I love it!"

Sarah Jessica Parker wore a Vintage Dior Haut Couture gown that channeled her Sex in the City character Carrie, with masses of tulle making up the skirt; she said the color was barley mint.

"Love the return to classic glamor!"

Not only are these gowns fantastic, I'd like to point out that they are all works of ART!

From the imagination of each designer through many skilled hands of the pattern drafters, seamstresses to the finest finishing details every aspect of such gowns is Artfully considered and perfectly executed.

Fashionista Brides-to-Be can have the same Star Treatment by your personal couturiere. We consider every detail to work within your budget and Perfectly fit YOUR vision!

Photo Shoots are a Blast!

Is this Fabulous !

This mermaids style gown shows a bias rushed body of Silk Crepe with Silk Organza skirt. The gown is embellished with lace flowing over the entire body and skirt.

I was happy to provide gowns for a photo shoot to be featured in Airdrie Life magazine. The first Wedding section featuring all the services you will need for your wedding planning in Airdrie! www.airdrielife.com



Watch for this issue on stands in March.


Other fantastic people featured are ;
Kristy Reimer of http://www.kristyreimerphotography/, Kristy was so much fun to work with, and just look at the results!

Allison Cullin of http://www.makeme.ca/. I have had the pleasure to work with Allison on many occasions, always with fantastic results. Allison provides the best make up service for your wedding day!

Andrew, Owner of Mezzanine Hair Salon, Airdrie. This was the first opportunity to work with Andrew, it's great fun to work with other professionals who have such amazing skill!

S'in Style women's wear, http://www.sinstyle.ca/ provided the most fabulous shoes and accessories.

Pharmasave Airdrie, 209 center Avenue, who provided unique and fantastic jewelery for this shoot.



You can find everything you need to plan your wedding in Airdrie! !

Sparkling Winter Wedding !

New Pictures! !

You just have to see these previews of Chelsea's Wedding day! December 13, 2008
Remember the studio snapshots posted earlier?
WoW! now look at the actual Wedding Day?

photo by Trevor Thomas Photography

Imagine Yourself as the Glamorous Star of the day!

It's That time of Year," Wedding Season!"

Brides this season have Choices Ga-lor! Let's talk about the Top trends of 2009.
I have had great fun looking into these trends, from the top Couture Houses and the best of Bridal Couture.

As we watched the award shows there they were! All the Hottest Fashion Trends of the 09 season. But of course they were the designers who are "The Style Makers" of the fashion world.

There isn't any better than the designers who's gowns were on the stars walking the red caret at the Golden Globes.

Top Trends as seen on the Golden Globes; As listed by "In Style Magazine"

1.One shoulder, 2.Metallic shimmer, 3.Strapless, 4.Belted, 5.Ruffles, 6.Deep V-neck, 7.Shorter length's, 8.Mermaid silhouette, 9.Deep purple, 10.Pastels.


As I mentioned earlier this week, Brides should go to the Best designers for inspiration of their wedding gown. I Showed some of my favorite gowns in the same article.

Now here is an interesting parallel.

The Top Bridal Fashion Trends for 2009 are; As listed by "In Style Weddings"

1. Tiered skirt,2. Floral applique, 3. Strapless, 4.Short dresses,5. Two toned

Curiosity always gets the best of me so I set out to discover the budget to create a selection of gowns inspired by some favorite gowns I have found in my research these past two articles.

But if you look carefully you will see almost all the top trends from the fashion world as well including belted, plunging V-neck line, Strapless, Mermaid, and shorter lengths.

Enjoy a preview of some favorites of mine, and trend setting gowns; With Estimates!

1. Tiered Skirt;

Sandra Bullock wears Christian Dior

Imagine this romantic silk chiffon gown as inspiration for your gown with a budget of $3700.00

right; gown by amsale

Consider a gown inspired by this classic with a budget of $3200.00

2. Floral Applique;

left; gown by legends

right; gown by melissa sweet

Consider an inspiration gown in delicious Italian silk satin with a budget of $3500.oo

3.Strapless

left;gown by monique l'huillier

Eva Mendez wears Christian Dior, imagine your gown inspired such a designer.

Consider a budget of $ 3900.00

4. Short Dress

America Ferrera wears vintage Oscar de la Renta (love this one, I would create a beautiful pick-up style long skirt for this fabulous bodice)

right; gown by vineyard

5. Two-tone

left; gown by vera wang

To create a gown inspired by this two toned dream consider a budget of $3700.00

right;gown by vera wang

Consider your gown inspired by this simply elegant gown with a budget of $2800.00