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September Issue 2012 – Kate Linde

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Kate Linde Bridal Partners with Fredericksburg Boutique Simply Modern Bridal

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(Fredericksburg, VA)— Kate Linde Bridal is pleased to announce its new partnership with Simply Modern Bridal. The Fredericksburg bridal boutique is collaborating with Kate Linde to release an exclusive couture runway gown collection, guaranteed to appeal to today’s fashion-savvy brides.

“Simply Modern Bridal offers unique bridal fashion from designers around the world. The salon’s global perspective and dedication to outstanding customer service makes it the perfect match for our beautiful gowns”, said Kate Linde, owner of Rockville, Maryland-based wedding gown distributor Kate Linde Bridal.

Simply Modern will also carry gowns from Kate Linde’s Selektion line, featured in the highly-anticipated DC Fashion Week’s 17^th Annual International Couture Collection Show.

About Kate Linde Bridal

Kate Linde Bridal connects Eastern European designers with style savvy American brides, as a wholesale distributor of ready-to-wear wedding gowns. Gowns from each collection are hand-made to order and boast a corset-style design that flatters most shapes and sizes. To discuss welcoming Kate Linde Bridal to your retail line, please contact info@katelinde.com.

Slanovskiy Presented by Kate Linde Bridal – DC Fashion Week

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Kate Linde Bridal – Wholesale Gown Distributor, that connects Eastern European fashion designers with elegant, savvy Western brides seeking the perfect dress. Owner Kate Linde works with her team of buyers and fashion consultants to introduce ready-to-wear dresses that require minimal alterations. The gowns range from classic to modern, funky to elegant and simple to extravagant. Their corset-style makes them more flattering on a wider range of body shapes and sizes. Introducing Kate Linde Bridal to the wedding world fulfills its owner’s desire to make brides feel beautiful on their wedding days. When a bride selects a Kate Linde Bridal gown, she has truly fallen in love with her perfect dress.

Kate Linde Bridal exclusively presents the following 3 designers: Slanovskiy line from Ukraine, Lady White line from Belarus, and Carolina line from Russia. www.katelinde.com

Kate Linde Bridal Makes Washington DC Debut at Fashion Week

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(Washington, DC)— Kate Linde Bridal is pleased to announce its selection as a featured designer in the “Emerging Designer Showcase” during DC Fashion Week (DCFW). Select gowns from the Slanovskiy, Lady White and Carolina Collections will be presented as part of the International Couture Collection Show at the Embassy of France in Washington, DC on September 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM.

“It is an honor to be selected to participate in DC Fashion Week”, says Kate Linde, owner of Rockville, Maryland- based wedding gown distributor Kate Linde Bridal. “We look forward to sharing our unique and sophisticated gowns at such a high profile, premier show”.

DC Fashion Week is a week-long event highlighting fashion design and clothing merchandising. The event promotes Washington DC as a center of international fashion and takes place in multiple venues throughout town. Designers from around the world will present their collections at the 17^th Annual International Couture Collection Show.

Kate Linde Bridal is the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Slanovskiy Collection which combines refined Italian design with the highly sought-after craftsmanship of Ukranian designers. Gowns from the popular Lady White and Carolina collections will round out the presentation, with modern gowns that delight fashion-forward brides looking to express their individuality.

Doors to the show open at 5 PM on September 23 and the fashion show will begin at 6 PM. More information about Kate Linde Bridal can be found at http://www.katelinde.com/.

About Kate Linde Bridal

K ate Linde Bridal connects Eastern European designers with style savvy American brides, as a wholesale distributor of ready-to-wear wedding gowns. Gowns from each collection are hand-made to order and boast a corset-style design that flatters most shapes and sizes. To discuss welcoming Kate Linde Bridal to your retail line, please contact info@katelinde.com.

Richmond Wedding Gown Trends

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Richmond Wedding Gown Trends
By Kate Linde, Kate Linde Bridal

Beautiful, fashion-savvy brides in Richmond have much to celebrate this year. They are looking forward to walking down the aisle in style thanks to some of the hottest wedding gown trends to hit the RVA in years!

Long Live Glitz and Glamour!

Many of today’s favorite gowns pay homage to an era when weddings were formal, lavish affairs. Accents include shimmering crystals and glistening brooches. Beading work is intricate and luminous. Silhouettes are made sexier with flattering ruching and dare-to-bare-it-all, plunging necklines. The perfect diamond or rhinestone-studded tiara pulls the ensemble together to create a look that’s ready for a dramatic entrance and a night of pure romance.

Ruffle Me!

Fun and flirty textures are still getting their fair share of attention and longing glances, especially in the form of ultra-popular ruffles! Layers and layers of feathery fabrics create interesting gowns that range from shorter, casual numbers reminiscent of a 20’s flapper dress to exquisite gowns with long ruffled trains. Many brides who choose the style reflect it throughout their wedding décor, including ruffles on their invitations, linens and even on their cake!

Necklines

The strapless ball gown is timeless and ever popular, but it has competition this year. Revealing “V’s” send both the front and back of some sexy gowns plunging. High, sheer necks, sometimes with beading or feather accents are simultaneously modest and alluring. Skinny straps, pretty little cap sleeves and feminine gathers hugging just one shoulder are all alternative options for brides of every style.

Return to White

Pops of color, including high contrast hues like black and dark red are still popular, as are gowns in every shade of ivory, champagne and cream. However, today’s bride is beginning to flock back to bright white, making the traditional choice the bold one and capturing attention as the unmistakable star of the show.

Richmond brides enjoy a range of possibilities when it comes to selecting a wedding gown. Traditional, contemporary and cosmopolitan – our women of the world have a world of beauty at their fingertips. What style of gown catches your eye? What will you wear down the aisle?

Kate Linde Bridal connects Eastern European designers with style savvy American brides, as a wholesale distributor of ready-to-wear wedding gowns. Gowns from each collection are hand-made to order and boast a corset-style design that flatters most shapes and sizes. Visit Tiffany’s Bridal in Richmond today to see some of the latest gowns from her collections.

(See Kate Linde Bridal gowns at the upcoming July 22 Richmond Elegance In Bridal Show.)

Kate Linde Bridal Makes Richmond Debut with Tiffany’s Bridal at Richmond Wedding Expo

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(Richmond, VA)— Kate Linde Bridal is pleased to announced it will make its Richmond debut on Sunday, June 19, 2012, at the Richmond Wedding Expo at the Hilton Short Pump. Richmond area bridal boutique Tiffany’s Bridal will be featuring top bridal dresses, included hand selected gowns from Kate Linde Bridal, during their much anticipated fashion show.

“We are thrilled to introduce our lines to the Richmond wedding market,” says Kate Linde, owner of Rockville, Maryland- based wedding gown distributor Kate Linde Bridal. ”Tiffany’s Bridal is a bridal staple synonymous with style and superior customer service and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner in the Richmond wedding industry as we launch Kate Linde Bridal in this market.”

A variety of gowns from the Lady White and Carolina collections have been chosen, which will then find a home at Tiffany’s Bridal for those brides interested in considering one for their wedding day.

Doors open to the Richmond Wedding Expo at noon, and attendees can purchase tickets at the door or online in advance. More information about Kate Linde Bridal can be found at http://www.katelinde.com/.

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Practical Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping

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Practical Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping

06/19/12posted by Ally

Amidst fairy tale wishes and the most exciting time of her life, a bride is asked to do something monumental, scary and really hard: she’s asked to commit to just one perfect wedding gown. Perhaps you’ve read some wedding dress shopping advice before: try on many different gowns, don’t take every person you know with you when you shop, and don’t expect the first pick to be the best. But, what about the real, practical things that you might not think about during your search? Here are a few from-the-trenches advice from Kate Linde Bridal, a wedding dress distributor in the DC area, to help make your experience a total success!

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The Real Budget

You may know that you can do quite a bit of research before ever stepping foot into a bridal shop to find out the range of gown prices and how they will fit into your budget. Have you taken into account the less obvious costs though? Many brides forget to budget for alterations, shipping, bustling, pressing and accessories. Make sure you’re paying attention to these as you shop and choose the best value for you.

Your Friends

There are certain years of our lives when it feels like every person we know is getting married. If you find yourself awash in bridal shower invitations, and discover that your wardrobe includes more bridesmaid gowns than weekends in a year, you’ll need to be particularly sensitive to the friends around you when you choose your own dress. Make sure you don’t duplicate or closely mimic your best friend’s gown, and that you don’t unintentionally detract from the attention that she also deserves. Compare notes and choose your own dress based on what makes you look and feel the best.

Your Grand Entrance

Are you planning to descend down a romantic spiral staircase into the arms of your awaiting prince charming? It may seem a stretch to many, but there are brides who choose their venues with that one special moment in mind. The wrong gown choice could lead to disaster. If you’d rather your grand entrance video not go viral, make sure that you take it into account what you plan to do in the gown, bustled and unbustled, and make a choice that is both beautiful and wise.

Use Your Consultant as an Expert Resource

Speaking of bustles…be up front with your bridal consultant if you’re planning to be a dancing machine on the wedding night. There is nothing worse than a broken bustle while your favorite song is playing. Your consultant is not only up to speed on all of the latest trends; she also has the benefit of hundreds of brides’ first-hand experiences. She can offer you an alternative to that chapel-length train that might be more conducive to your mad moves on the dance floor. Experts help you think outside of the box, so invest some time in imagining your perfect evening, and communicate that during your gown shopping. Help your boutique help you.

On that Note

Many couples spend a great deal of time and money on learning to dance, and having their first steps choreographed. Make sure that whatever perfect gown you choose will also be perfect for taking that first turn as newlyweds. While you’re at it, plan to rehearse your dance at least once in a gown that is similar to your wedding dress, and definitely in the shoes you will wear to your reception. Make the moment you’ve worked so hard for a magical one.

Savvy brides know that choosing a wedding gown can be complicated, and that the selection they make will have more than a small impact on their wedding bliss. Be prepared for your search, and you’ll be sure to find your perfect match.

Photos courtesy of Kate Linde Bridal

Thank you so much, Kate! If you are looking for a unique wedding dress that is sure to fit you just right, you won’t want to miss Kate Linde Bridal‘s collection of Eastern European wedding dress designers.

There are some fabulous wedding dress boutiques in the Washington, DC area, so use the vendor guide to look around. And, if you need even more help with bridal dress shopping in the DC area or anywhere else, be sure to read up!

Kate Linde Bridal Welcomes Top Ukranian Designer Slanovskiy to Collection

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(Washington, DC)— Kate Linde Bridal is pleased to announced the addition of European designer Slanovskiy to the 2012 Wedding Collection.

“Slanovskiy’s modern gowns will no doubt speak to distinctly fashion forward brides who desire individuality” says Kate Linde, owner of Rockville, Maryland- based wedding gown distributor Kate Linde Bridal. ”We are confident that our retail partners will be thrilled by this opportunity”

Slanovskiy initially came on the fashion scene in Europe in 2006 and took their brand global just two short years later after purchasing a stake in the Milan based design company of Angelo de ’Medici. Since that time, the Slanovskiy lines have been selected for wear by notable Eastern European celebrities as well as gained recognition in top metropolitan markets. Guided by the philosophy to stay ahead of the bridal fashion curve, Slanovskiy introduces new bridal lines twice yearly to a captivated international audience.

“By combining refined Italian design with the highly sought after craftmanship of Ukrainian masters, Slanovskiy is a consistent and well recognized brand that will soon find fans in the American market” says Linde.

Kate Linde Bridal will represent two of the Slanovskiy bridal gown collections- the Selektion, which features ready to wear styles and fabrics, and the VIP Line, aimed to meet the needs of brides ready to make a wedding day splurge. Both will be available exclusively through Kate Linde Bridal.

To discuss welcoming Kate Linde Bridal to your retail line, please contactinfo@katelinde.com.

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2012 Bridal Wedding Gown Trends ~ Layers, Vintage, & Color!

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2012 Bridal Wedding Gown Trends ~ Layers, Vintage, & Color!

We are back with guest post #3 from Kate Linde Bridal. Last week Kate talked to us about how to incorporate global wedding details into your wedding and this week she will share some insight into 2012 wedding dress trends!

This has been a fascinating year for bridal fashion, turning many recent trends upside down. Inspiration is being drawn from bygone eras and bursts of color. Here is an overview of the 2012 bridal gown trends:

Inside Out: Designers are literally turning parts of gowns inside out – traditional underskirting is peaking through to make an appearance on the outside, sometimes through increasingly popular thigh-high slits. Ball gown style dresses feature ornate trains of ruffles, and may also be painstakingly hand-embellished with petals or even feathers.

[credit: Punk Rock Bride - Michelle]

Multi-Layered Trains: Bi-level trains and hi-low hemlines are adding interest and texture to the more traditional looks. The effect can be gradual, with lots of layers flowing down a ball gown style train, or very high fashion with two distinct, often asymmetric levels boldly dividing the skirt.

Royal Wear: It’s no surprise that Kate Middleton’s 2011 royal wedding gown has taken the runways in many forms in 2012. She has inspired a return to a classic, modest style gown with sleeves and delicate lace touches. Perhaps more surprising is that sister and attendant extraordinaire, Pippa, has made an impact on the industry as well, inspiring sexy and simple gowns of sheer satin for brides and bridesmaids alike!

[credit: Elizabeth St. John Couture - Lorelei]

Color is In: Brides of all ages and backgrounds can now feel free of the requirement to wear white or ivory, which have been edged out by blush, nude, pink and soft gray gowns, often with accents of something bold like black. A particularly popular combination is “nude and black”.

[credit: Vera Wang - Harper]

Vintage: Elaborate hand-beading, embroidery and classic lines with minimalist trains make this season’s vintage gowns all the rage. The dresses are often very ornate, and many times are created from the increasingly popular blush, pink and gray shades noted above.

Global Wedding Details ~ Incorporating Into Your Wedding

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We are back with guest post #2 from Kate Linde Bridal. Last week Kate talked to us about how to select your dream wedding dress, and this week she will tell us about some gorgeous details that occur in weddings outside of the US ~ and how you could incorporate them into your own wedding!

Global Wedding Touches for the Jet-Setting Bride

Today’s bride has unprecedented access to the world around her, a world that is becoming a smaller place thanks to ease of travel and the internet. The internationally-minded, jet-setting bride, therefore, has unlimited opportunities to incorporate the best of all cultures, be it a gown from a clever Eastern European designer or a recipe from an ancestral home. Here are some global touches that you can incorporate into your nuptials!

Sweet Treats

[Jessica & Joe's Old World Wedding via Bridal Musings // images by Brooke Courtney Photography]

When it comes to edible pleasures, brides cast the net far and wide for the best ideas from all lands. Colorful French Macarons are one of the most popular delicacies today. Traditional fruit cake, featured at Will and Kate’s royal wedding, is seeing a comeback. Delicate Russian Tea Cakes, Mexican Wedding Cookies and towering French Croquembouche complement or even replace wedding cakes, and the Mediterranean tradition of vast cookie displays to which every guest contributes capture the spirit of love and community that are so meaningful on a wedding day.

Wedding Party

More brides are incorporating cross-cultural wedding party assemblies today than ever before. For example, in the UK, the wedding party, including the bridesmaids and flower girls, wear white and often there are only children in the wedding party. Greek weddings have given us alternate roles for kids: some now act as Bible, Cross, Crown or Gift Bearers, adding to their significance in the ceremony.

Music

You won’t just hear Canon in D or “Here Comes the Bride” on an organ anymore. Brides may follow traditional bagpipes down the aisle at Scottish-inspired weddings. In Russian weddings, couples may choose a “Gypsy violin” or other traditional instrument to provide musical inspiration.

Traditions

[image via PW Photography]

Couples are borrowing elements from many cultures to make their own days more meaningful. Henna artists are establishing themselves in and out of the Indian wedding community as they are sought out to decorate the hands and feet of adventurous brides. You don’t have to be Jewish today to have a beautiful wedding contract, or Ketubah, artistically lettered just for you. You might even emulate the Celtic tradition of hand-fasting which originally inspired the phrase “tying the knot” to your own celebration.

Fashion

And last, but certainly not least, we can’t help but turn our attention to bridal fashion. Consider embracing a bridal gown designer that reflects your heritage or accenting the look with such global touches as a Spanish Mantilla veil or a Fleur de Lis pin tucked into your gown.

When it comes to the jet-setting bride, there are no geographical limits. Examine what will make your wedding meaningful to you, and derive inspiration from all corners of this beautiful world!

Kate Linde Bridal connects Eastern European designers with style savvy American brides, as a wholesale distributor of ready-to-wear wedding gowns. Gowns from each collection are hand- made to order and boast a corset-style design that flatters most shapes and sizes. For more information, please visit http://www.katelinde.com/.
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