Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?! - Season 11

We've been contacted by another casting agent who is working with the Style Network to cast couples in their hit wedding drama 'Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?'  The series is starting its eleventh season (say what?) and couples (who do or don't already have a planner) are needed to kick the season into high gear. 

I watch this show all-the-time.  I love it, and I know there are brides out there who love it just as much, and wish they could be a part of it.  Well, here's your chance!

If chosen, the network will partner the couple up with one of their top-notch wedding planners to help organize the couple's dream wedding.  The icing on the cake?  They will help cover some of the wedding costs!

The network is specifically seeking two types of wedding stories: 

Brides and grooms who have extremely different ideas about what their dream wedding should be, OR
Two couples who are interested in having a joint wedding.

All interested parties should contact Julia Jenkins at True Entertainment (contact details below). 

Who says that Reality TV isn't your friend? 

Julia Jenkins
Jenkins@trueentertainment.net
212.763.3677

Shed 2 Wed - All Points Casting Call!

Since we're in LA, we are sometimes contacted by casting agents searching for the perfect bride or couple who wish to offer their '15 minutes' in exchange for some fantastic prizes, and probably some fond memories to boot.


The CW network and the producers from "The Biggest Loser" are issuing an all points casting call for a new show called 'Shed 2 Wed'. You guessed it! It's a weight loss show, focusing on you and your guy getting into va-va-va-voom shape in time for your nuptials. The winning couple will receive their dream wedding, the whole nine, which I'm sure includes an extra tier or two on your butter cream cake. After all that cardio, you'll have earned it!

With help from various fitness experts, couples will compete in weekly challenges to shed those extra pounds. The network is seeking outgoing and competitive types who want to lose between 30 to 60 pounds each.

Since our target bride usually exhibits Type A tendencies, I would bet there's a reader who is ready to downsize and is excited to take her man along for the ride. A dream wedding, in this nightmare economy, is a pretty darn tasty opportunity (pun intended).

Auditions are being held in LA and Houston over the next two weeks, and below are the contact details. Ready, set...go!

Lissette Pinon
Casting Producer
The CW
25/7 Productions
o) 818-432-2841
Lisy5757@aol.com
shed2wedcasting@gmail.com
www.257productions.com/casting.html

E! Entertainment's House of Brides

Hear ye, hear ye, is there a bride-to-be who would like to compete with other engaged brides for their ultimate dream wedding?

Then it's a good thing you're reading our blog!

E! (as in E! Entertainment) is having an all-points casting call.  They are searching for brides who are engaged and want to go through a total image transformation before their Big Day.  The winner will win her dream wedding with the help of Hollywood's top wedding professionals.  Sooooo, not only will the lucky winner get the Day of her Dreams planned by wedding professionals to the stars, she'll probably look pretty darn spiffy in her party dress to boot.

If you're a bride-to-be who is willing to compete with other engaged women for your dream wedding, here is the contact info to get in the game:

Contact:  Sara Ali
Company:  Iconic Casting
Email:  sara@iconiccasting.com
Phone:  818.980.2732 ext. 311.

Tell them Dream Bridal LA sent you.  Go on, get yourself the party you always dreamed about.  Remember, you've gotta play to win!

Wedding Bootcamp from The Wedding Salon Continues in NYC

The Luscious Ladies at The Wedding Salon have given us another head's up regarding their latest event in their 'Wedding Bootcamp' series. 

For our NYC brides, Dylan's Candy Bar (1011 Third Ave., NYC) is hosting an event that is certain to fulfill the sweet tooth of all brides-at-large.  If you're thinking about a candy bar extravaganza at your wedding, this is a must-do for your to-dos.  Also, a Bobby Brown makeup artist will be on hand for face consults.  Again, we do love events that multitask.

Instead of stopping to smell the roses, visit Dylan's and taste the sugar.  Oh yeah.

A Vintage DBLA Bride with a Modern Flair

Our Claire Pettibone 'Canterbury' gown was swooped up by a fab LA bride last year, and we just received some party pics from Lynne, who wrote:

"I wanted to send you some pictures of me in the dress and thank you again! This was the first dress I tried on and the one I kept thinking back to, but there was no way I could afford it from the designer. I was so happy my friend found the dress from you!"

Gosh, we do love a bride with a vintage aesthetic. Claire Pettibone gowns are so romantic and girly, right for the bride who seeks an elegant and modern look. Ugh, to do it all over again, CP would be this former bride's designer fo' sho'.

Cheers to Lynne and her new hubby - a lifetime of happiness and laughs!

Stunning photography by Joel Flory of Flory Photo.

A Fab Bride in our Alvina Valenta 'AV9662' Gown Says 'I DO!'

There's no better email for us to receive than a note from a DBLA bride who writes to share how our gown iced her already delicious wedding cake. It just gives us an ear-to-ear grin!

Natalie from New York wore our Alvina Valenta 'AV9662' gown, and boy did she ever. The photos tell the story of a fashion forward bride who chose the perfect silhouette for her fab figure.

Natalie wrote, "We had an incredible wedding weekend, and the dress was everything I dreamed it would be!"

Purchasing a gown below retail frees up all kinds of dollars for other fun purchases - like those dazzling earrings or that status shoe you're dying to don. Keeping your gown budget in check always provides the chance to get those extras you otherwise thought too fanciful.

At DBLA we're always based in reality. Keep checking our inventory to see whether your dream dress is just a click away!

Wedding Bootcamp Continues...in NYC at New York Wedding Dance

The crafty gals over at The Wedding Salon sent word regarding a fab opportunity they are sponsoring for our NYC brides!

New York Wedding Dance is offering complimentary dance lessons (for all those brides who want their groom to cut a rug, without tearing a train). The event will be held on Wednesday, January 27th at their location: 1261 Broadway, Suite 510.

Crumbs Cupcakes will also be on hand, and I heard there will be a cocktail or two available as well. Every planning bride needs a cocktail (or two)...can I have an Amen?!

For complimentary tickets, please visit http://www.theweddingsalon.com/ and enter code DBNYC.

Go for a whirl, and ballroom your brains out!

Invite to Wedding Bootcamp at Hansen's Cakes

We do love it when local vendors contact us with interesting offers to get up close and personal with a variety of wedding planning 'to dos' all at once!

This coming Monday, January 25, Hansen's Cakes (as in the Hansen's Cakes) in Los Angeles will host 'The Wedding Bootcamp', sponsored by The Wedding Salon. The event runs from 6-8:30pm at its South Fairfax location - 1072 South Fairfax Avenue.

In addition to amazing cake tastings, there will be wedding planning experts on hand, luxe stationery options to browse, and a variety of speakers who will offer great tips on how to cut costs, without cutting class.

For complimentary tickets, please RSVP to http://www.weddingsalon.com/ using code DBLAC, or call 212.631.7777.

We do love events which multi-task for our brides - enjoy!

Hark! DBLA Has A Monique Lhuillier 'Lucinda' Gown!

Boy, do we love lace gowns from Monique Lhuillier. Her lace gowns speak volumes, but their silhouettes are on the quiet side. ML lace gowns in sheath silhouettes are always coveted by brides everywhere.

We're excited to offer a 'Lucinda' gown in ivory Chantilly lace over a latte silk slip. Mmmmm...latte...sounds so warm and cozy and this gown is just that, while still bringing the voom, as in va va va voom.

Also offered with this gown is is a 1.75" champagne, art deco, diamante sparkling sash which completes this polished and luxurious look. That plunging back, the illusion neckline, the stunning sash, all packaged perfectly the only way Monique knows how.

Keep checking with us at DBLA, we are always on the hunt for fab ML lace confections. A girl can dream...

Stock photos courtesy of Monique Lhuillier and Brides.com.

Happy New Year from DBLA!

How can it be? Is 2010 really here to stay?? For the absolute love, I mean, I was just getting my head around 2009. The bright side of course is we're ready for this brand new, shiny penny that is 2010. I do love a fresh start. It's thrilling to know there's a yearly reset button when it comes to diet, exercise, or any other resolution that tickles your fancy. Calling 'Do over!' is a wonderful feeling, and we all have a shot at a renewed take on all those lingering 'to dos' on your list.

We at DBLA are grateful for a wonderful year. Many DBLA brides shared with us their photos of their party dress after they purchased from us, and we're always very honored to be sent these pics. It lets us know that we're doing our job and clothing our brides in the ultimate of luxury, but at a fraction of the price. We always love giving our brides the opportunity to eat their cake, and save their pennies for an extra tier or two.

Personally, 2009 was a whirlwind for my husband and me. We welcomed our first baby, Colin, who's four months this week. What a difference a year makes! We feverishly nested in our first house just in time for Colin's arrival in September. We are exited about the adventures which lie ahead for us in 2010...with teething coming upon us fast!

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to outfitting more DBLA brides in 2010. Let the good times roll!