MGC's Gown Shopping Tips

You've found Mr. Right. He's picked out the perfect ring and FINALLY gotten down on one knee.
Now, you're on the hunt for The Dress. Meg Guess Couture offers their advice to give you the advantage.

4 Things to Remember When Shopping for a Wedding Gown:

1. WHO TO BRING//Bring the people you absolutely need to make a decision. Those people should also understand what YOU are looking for and want to help you find YOUR gown.
2. BUDGET//Talk to any and all contributors and agree on a budget for your gown. Don't forget to consider if accessories [veil, sash, jewelry, etc] will also be included in the budget for your wedding day attire. Remember you will probably need additional alterations for a custom fit.
3. VENUE//Consider where your wedding is going to take place. Your venue can have a huge impact on the style of your gown.
4. TIMELINE//Couture bridal gowns take about 5-7 months to arrive. A rush may be added to an order for an additional and with approval from the designer. Meg Guess Couture often hosts a Sample Sale, with gowns that can be bought off the rack. Another thing to remember about ordering a new gown is alterations. This process can take up to 3 months.

Congratulations to all Brides-to-be! We can't wait to find you your gown!


With Love,

MGC
405/604.2727

The Makeup Room Agency- Featuring Sharon Tabb

For a fabulously flawless face, brides won't need to look far. Sharon Tabb has a prolific career as a hair and makeup artist, working for various national magazines and for numerous star-studded events. After working in Los Angeles for a time, our very dear, talented friend Sharon Tabb has moved back to Oklahoma, and is keeping herself ultra busy.

In addition to being the premier Hair and Makeup Artist in Oklahoma, she continues in her position with Zooey Magazine as Beauty Director. Also, check out The Makeup Room Agency, which was founded by Sharon.

[Photo by Kevin Paul, Makeup by Sharon Tabb, Hair by Jenny Hausam]

Best Wishes,

MGC

405/604.2727

iHEARThcg

This week Meg shares with you iHEARThcg. It's perfect for brides [and grooms!] to be who want to shed unwanted pounds before the wedding day. Click on the link above to learn more about HCG and how it can work for you.

Here are Meg's results:

[Before: 163 lbs, Size 14]

[Photography by Kevin Paul; Hair and Makeup by Sharon Tabb; click links to view sites]

[After: 122 lbs, Size 4]

[Photography by Abagail Smith; Dress by twobirdsbridesmaids]

Sneak Peek: Jim Hjelm

This season’s big trend was texture, texture, and more texture. We’re glad to hear that Jim Hjelm designer Francesca Pitera is keeping this great look going forward into next season’s phenomenal gowns. Inspired to bring out the beautiful form of the female figure, Pitera will be using soft layers, ruffles, and flowers to accent her new gowns. Pictured above is a sneak peek of the newest collection by Pitera. With a dramatic pleated halter neckline, natural waist details and side pockets, we can’t wait to get this collection into our studio!

Sneak Peek: Amy Kuschel

As if there weren’t already enough reasons to love Amy Kuschel, here’s one more. This season the designer will be offering what she calls “choose your level of luxury” which includes 25 gowns, offered in a variety of fabrications. From less expensive alternatives to some of Kuschel’s most luxurious fabrications, you have the option to choose the dress that best fits your style and budget.

“I found myself obsessing over the artsy bohemian influences, the art of Japanese paper folding, the charming post-war fashions of the 50’s, and the lure of Zen-like simplicity and calm,” says Kuschel of this season’s inspirations. Pictured here is a sneak peak of a gown from her newest collection. Elegantly draped fabric and a modern interpretation of a dropped waist give this gown a beautiful, sweet simplicity. Of course we don’t have this gown in our studio yet, but we have many other brand new Amy Kuschel dresses that we would love to show you. Book your appointment to try on one of her gowns – once you see how amazing they look, you’ll understand why we love her so much!

Blush by JLM Trunk Show this weekend only!

Don't forget that we have a trunk show this weekend for the great new line Blush by JLM! We have some beautiful dresses arriving - we are excited to show you what we have in our store. The show runs from Thursday, February 25th through Saturday, February 27th. "Blush embodies a unique modern feel," said Francesca Pitera, award winning Jim Hjelm designer. "It imparts a special, soft beauty that takes elements from more elaborate gowns and simplifies them." You can view the collection here & then give us a call to book your appointment!

The 5 Hottest Spring Trends | Origami Details

East meets west in our final trend report of this week. Sharp, architectural details marry beautifully with soft bubble hems and luxurious fabrics this spring. The details of this trend are small, so look for subtle hints of an origami design on dresses with obi belts, sharply layered necklines and modified petal busts. The look is very sharp, clean and usually with a simplistic silhouette. We have great examples of dresses with this origami detail waiting for you in our studio!

The Hottest 5 Trends for Spring | Mermaid Silhouette

Our next hot trend for spring is the mermaid silhouette. In a nod to the vintage, old Hollywood feel, the mermaid gown is a modern take on a classic look. This is for the bride who has great curves she wants to show off but still wants the fullness of a ball gown. This is a look that adds drama and sophistication to a dress. We have beautiful gowns in our studio that offer this marriage of vintage sophistication and modern glamour. If you’re a bride that is interested in this look, give us a call to set your appointment and we will help you find that perfect look!

The 5 Hottest Spring Trends | Bold Shoulders

In our continuing coverage of the 5 hottest spring trends, we are so excited about this next trend: bold shoulders.

No not the 80’s giant, puffy sleeves. Let’s hope that look NEVER comes back. We’re talking about the great new one-shouldered dresses and the dresses with illusion straps that we saw all over the runways. Many of the one-shouldered designs incorporate a romantic texture, which we talked about in yesterday’s trend report. The illusion strapped dresses feature soft chiffon or tulle straps, some with delicate beadwork and others with soft, billowy ruffles. If you’re a fashion forward bride, ditch the strapless dress and instead opt for a dress with a detailed shoulder!

The 5 Hottest Spring Trends | Texture

This week we are covering the 5 hottest trends for bridal gowns this spring. Today is the second day of our trend forecast and the topic is texture, texture and more texture!

The hottest gowns for spring offer up a heavy dose of romance. From dreamy chiffon to romantic organza and soft tulle, this trend appeals to the goddess in all of us. These fabrics dominated the New York runways this season and have been paired with delicate layers and cascading ruffles to deliver a feeling of ethereal beauty.

When choosing a dress with texture you want to keep the details confined to either the bodice or the skirt. Heavy or ornate details and textures on the skirt should always be balanced with a more simplistic bodice and vice versa. You also want to make sure you choose a dress you can wear, as opposed to a dress that is wearing you. The perfect wedding gown should enhance your existing beauty and not steal the spotlight away from you. Keep these things in mind when selecting your gown and you are sure to walk away with your perfect dress! We have received some amazing gowns this week and our brides are loving them. Don’t wait to find your dress! Appointments are filling up fast as wedding season heats up. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The 5 Hottest Spring Trends | Old Hollywood Glamour

This week we are covering the 5 hottest trends for bridal gowns for spring. We are so excited to show you the amazing new dresses we are receiving on a daily basis.

What once was old is new again. Vintage glamour is back in a big way. Think 40’s and 50’s old Hollywood screen sirens. Delicate fabrics, simple silhouettes and an all around elegant simplicity are what this trend is all about. These gowns will show off your figure and those feminine curves. Minimal beadwork and clean lines are what attract brides to this style. If this is your style, call us today so we can show you the dresses we received TODAY that are vintage inspired and have a truly amazing fit! We are so happy to finally have these dresses in our store.

And as always, we have everything you need for your big day. In addition to bridal gowns, we have bridesmaids dresses, flower girl dresses, tuxedo rentals, jewelry created in-house, custom veils, head pieces, shoes, cake toppers and so much more. We look forward to seeing you very soon!

Interview with Jim Hjelm designer Francesca Pitera

Here is a peek at some of the amazing gowns we have shipping into our studio this month. In an interview with Jim Hjelm designer Francesca Pitera, learn about her inspirations for this season's collection. And don't forget - our Jim Hjelm trunk show starts tomorrow!

Jim Hjelm trunk show this week only!

Have you booked your appointment for our Jim Hjelm trunk show this week? This is the perfect opportunity to view Jim Hjelm’s best selling styles. This show runs from Thursday, January 14th through Saturday, January 16th. If you are unfamiliar with what a trunk show actually is, here’s the scoop. Because we are unable to carry the entire collection from a season, we choose our favorite pieces for our studio’s stock inventory. These are the sample dresses you see on a daily basis in the studio. A trunk show is an event where the vendor ships the entire collection to our store (in trunks, of course) and provides our brides the opportunity to access all the dresses we know they will love.

In addition to the trunk show, we have new spring styles arriving daily. Be the first to try on these amazing new gowns straight from the New York runways! We are so excited to show you what we have here in our studio. This spring is shaping up to be the best season for bridal gowns yet. Call us today to book your appointment – the sooner you set your appointment, the sooner you will find your dream dress! We only have a few available left so don't wait! Our studio's number: 405.604.2727

MGC photo shoot | Behind the scenes video

We are proud to share with you a behind the scenes look at the photo shoot for our latest ad campaign. Shot last fall, this took place in one of the vacant buildings on North Walker Avenue in Midtown. As Todd Ballje explains in the video, the look and feeling we were going for was that of industrial, deconstructed beauty. We had a great time working on this shoot; we hope you enjoy the video as much as we do.

BTS Meg Guess from Andrew PC Smith // SMITH PIXELS on Vimeo.

Happy Holidays!

A friendly reminder to our beautiful brides, we will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. We will, however, conduct normal business hours Monday through Wednesday and on Saturday. With our shortened availability this week, appointments are quickly booking up. If you are planning on visiting us this week to find that perfect dress, don’t wait to schedule your appointment!

Everyone here at Meg Guess Couture wishes you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday season. May it be filled with love, warmth and endless joy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

November has flown by and we are a mere two days away from Thanksgiving! In honor of the holidays, Meg Guess Couture will be closed both Thursday and Friday. We will still be open on Wednesday and Saturday but the appointments on those days are filling up fast. If you're a bride wanting to shop for your gown this week, please don't wait to call us for your appointment! 405.604.2727. The MGC Team wishes you and your families a safe and happy holiday!

This is your red carpet moment!

Do you want a dress that will be a show stopper? A dress that your guests will be talking about for months and years to come? Meg Guess Couture has what you need. Check out some of our favorite show stopping gowns from our most recent fashion show. What are you waiting for? Call us today and book your appointment to find the dress of your dreams! 405.604.2727


Photos courtesy of: Colorband Photography

OK Magazine Best of the Best 09

Thank you Oklahoma Magazine readers! Meg Guess Couture Bridal has been voted as the best place to find a wedding dress! We agree! Call today to book an appointment and find your perfect dress!

Sample Sale!

We have some fantastic new lines coming to Meg Guess Couture and we have to make room in the store! Therefore we are offering an amazing deal on select styles of bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses and rehearsal dinner dresses as part of our sample sale! Buy one and receive 30% off, buy 2 and receive 40% off or buy 3 or more and receive 50% off ALL sample sale pieces! This offer will only last for a limited time so don't wait to take advantage of this fantastic promotion!

And don't forget Meg Guess Couture is your one-stop shop for all things bridal. From bridal gowns to bridesmaids, veils to jewelry, and shoes to tuxedos we've got you covered! Call today to make an appointment and see what all the fuss is about!

It's not a masquerade...

We have been blanketing the city and surrounding areas with our flyers promoting our Couture Fashion Show that will feature all of our latest designs from all of our couture collections. If you're just starting your search for the perfect dress or are still trying to decide on "the one"... attend our show and we know you will fall head over heels in love!!

This event is one evening only and is always packed, so RSVP for your seats early.

Join us for an evening made for fashionistas!

Thursday, September 24th @ 6PM

RSVP for seats at 405.604.2727

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