Mira Bridal Couture & The Wedding Party by Mira

New from Watters & Wtoo available at Mira Bridal Couture. Wtoo introduces bridal seperates. A stunning bling and lace corset with thier choice of a fit-n-flare or ballgown.

2011-09-16T18:20:00.000-07:00

Primrose – this beautiful top with 3D flowers can be paired with a ballgown skirt (the Poppy, below) or a mermaid skirt (the Lilli, 3rd photo down)


Poppy Skirt with Primrose top by Wtoo at Mira Bridal Couture

Lilli Shirt with Primrose top by Wtoo available at Mira Bridal Couture.

The primrose bridal corset is approximately $650, price varies if the bride would like the corset lined or not. Skirts vary in price, but the bride can still meet her $1500 budget with these amazing new pieces!

Enzoani-Trunk-Show---Complimentary Heels

2011-06-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

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2010-06-29T19:59:00.000-07:00

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Pronovias 2011 runway

2010-06-22T21:40:00.001-07:00

50 Sex Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

2010-06-21T09:55:00.000-07:00

50 Sex Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

Father's Day Tuxedo and Suit Event

2010-06-08T09:47:00.001-07:00

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Preview

Top 10 wedding movies.

2010-06-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

http://romantic-comedy-films.suite101.com/article.cfm/top_10_wedding_movies

10 things not to say at a wedding.

2010-06-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

A wedding is an auspicious event that not only celebrates a union of two people, but joins two families together as well. On this happy occasion, a wrong comment, even if its said as a joke, can have a lasting impact on the whole marriage, turning it into an eternal tiff rather than eternal bliss. So make sure you’re not the one responsible for a spat or an uncomfortable atmosphere by avoiding these ten remarks, because when it comes to a wedding, silence is surely the best policy!

1. Never make any mention of past marriagesPast is past and it should remain that way. The couple is starting a new life and therefore, reminding them of a previous marriage in any way is the last thing you would want to do. Even funny comments like, “This one is way better than your last one” or “I hope this one lasts longer than the previous one”, are a big NO.

2. Don’t pass a negative comment about the bride’s dressThe bride’s dress should not bother you because you’re not the one who’s wearing it, and obviously she wouldn’t be wearing it if she thought it were bad! So comments like, “Wasn’t it available in a different color?” or “I think this should have been a little longer/shorter” or “Why didn’t you go to that designer I told you about?”, should be avoided. You don’t want to make a bride loose her confidence on her special day!

3. Don’t criticize the menuIt’s their wedding, therefore they decide the menu. So whatever comes your way should be appreciated. Still if you feel that you can’t have the food over there, then a polite comment like, “My stomach is upset”, or something similar is a better option than actually criticizing the food.

4. Never compare the bride and the groomNever compare the bride and the groom even if the bride is downright ugly or the groom has the looks of a Greek god and vice versa. As long the couple is happy with each other, you should be happy for them as well. Some people even have the audacity to whisper in the bride or the groom’s ear that they could have done so much better. This is plain rude and a comment like this deserves nothing but tight slap on the speaker’s face.

5. Check before mentioning a deceased family memberA wedding is a happy occasion and the mention of someone who has passed away can give the event a sad atmosphere, especially if that person was close to the bride or groom and their families. Hence it is always better to play it safe and avoid mentioning such a person because you never know who you might end up upsetting.

6. Keep the secrets about bridge and groom to yourselfEveryone has secrets and everyone has done crazy things in the past, and just because someone is getting married doesn’t mean he/she would want their spouse to know, especially on their wedding day. However, relating a funny incident is completely harmless, but besides that, all the wild crazy stuff should go with you to your grave.

7. Don’t tell mother-in-law jokesMother-in-law jokes are no doubt very funny but a wedding is not the best place to share them, especially when two newly made mother-in-laws are on the loose. You never know how they or other people might take them, that is why its better to save them for another occasion.

8. If you had/have other plans don’t make any mention of themPeople invite you to their wedding because they want you to be a part of their special day and want to share their happiness with you. Saying that you have to go somewhere else or had to be somewhere else gives the impression that rather than being a part of their joy, you were actually doing them a favor by attending the event, and this could even hurt their feelings.

9. Don’t predict the future of the marriageAs a joke, many people, especially the bride and groom’s friends, actually make bets guessing how long would it take for the couple to break the marriage bond. Believe me its not funny, on the contrary its rude and offensive and I shouldn’t even be telling you to keep away from such games, you should be sensible enough to know that yourself!

10. Stop bragging about your gift to the coupleOk, just because you gave a great expensive gift or a fat cheque to the newly wed couple doesn’t mean that you start bragging about it. Not everyone can afford it and your showing off can make people feel inferior and uncomfortable with their gift or money.

Coming soon. wedding part and ready to wear cocktail

2010-06-02T11:11:00.003-07:00

Check out some of the hot dresses coming this fall...

2010-06-01T17:51:00.000-07:00

Newsletter update with Summer Savings!

Blow out sale starts Thursday April 8th!

2010-04-03T15:04:00.001-07:00

My favorite Marisa gown

2010-03-05T19:51:00.000-08:00

Marisa Trunk Show this weekend. Fabulous dresses.

2010-03-05T19:48:00.000-08:00

Just posted pics of some of our $29.99 off the rack cocktail dresses

2010-03-03T21:45:00.000-08:00

Another beautiful bride!!

2010-03-01T11:00:00.001-08:00

"Mira, Jena and Dawn-

Thank you for helping me find my wedding dress.
My La Sposa dress was simple and elegant. It was absolutely perfect!!! I still receive compliments on it, to this day. Dawn, thank you for helping me pick out the perfect veil to compliment my dress as well. I couldn't have been happier with my ensemble.
Many thanks girls.
Mandy (Horn) Nan
Photos are credited to Draper Photography :)"

So fabulous!! Mandy looks exceptional. We met Mandy when she came bridal gown shopping 2 years ago with her sister in law, Erin. It's so wonderful when we get friends, friends, and more friends in. They become family.

Getting ready for our Marisa Trunk Show this weekend.

2010-03-01T10:28:00.000-08:00

A few pictures from "Unveiled" held at Mistlin Gallery 1.28.10

2010-03-01T10:25:00.000-08:00

Another fabulous wedding!

2010-03-01T10:19:00.000-08:00

Katy came to us from Oakland, Ca. She was such a pleasure to assist. Her family came with her and their opinions and feedback were very helpful for Katy. It is so wonderful when the friends and family that come with a bride to shop remember that it is her gown and she will be wearing it. I was very excited when I received her pictures. Thanks Katy!
"HI Mira & Team...

We haven't seen too many photos from the wedding yet, because the photographer is still editing, but here are the ones that she sent me to choose from for our christmas cards. The second one really shows off the dress!! I had the best time of my life... danced the night away & the dress was PERFECT!!!

Thank you so very much!

Katy

Santini / Pinheiro Wedding 11/7/09

2010-01-04T14:13:00.000-08:00

I was so excited to receive an email from Lindsey Pinheiro including some of her pictures. This wedding took place in the Santini's barn. Linsdey's father worked for a year to prepare the barn for the rustic elegance she had visioned. Feathered wreaths, amber colored tempered hurricanes, artichoke and apple filled floral arrangements, burlap drapes, a uniquely designed cake from San Francisco, and who could forget, the wall of death.
The mother and daughter team of the Santini's created a mystical construction of beauty and panache.
Small add-on's:
We were setting up the reception site the day before the wedding. I walked out of the barn and noticed this car sitting in their neighbors carport. The neighbors were their assisting us with the barn set up, so I asked them if there was anyway we could pull the car over and add the cans and a just married sign. She was so excited. Her son took care of it all. As the families left for the church on Saturday the car was pulled into place to surprise the Santini Family. They loved it and it made for some great photos!

Unveiled" Spring 2010 runway

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Request for invitations can be emailed to info@mirabridal.com
Please include your first & last name, address, phone, email, wedding date and location.

Engaged during the Holidays?

2009-12-02T08:46:00.000-08:00

Article I received from Nina Callaway.ember 19, 2009
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just a week away? The thought fills me with both joy and dread, as it marks the official start of the holiday season here in the United States. Along with anticipating the joy of seeing loved ones and a great meal, I'm already feeling the weight of a long holiday-related to do list: shopping, cleaning, cooking, gift-giving, entertaining, schmoozing. Engaged couples usually already have an overly-full to do list of wedding tasks. So it's understandable that being engaged during the holidays can be both inspiring and deflating. How does a busy bride or groom manage it all? The word is triage. A triage nurse is the person in the emergency room who decides what's really an emergency, and what can wait a while. You need to take the same tactic with both wedding and holiday-related tasks. It's hard to remember sometimes that we aren't superwomen and supermen. If you're getting married in early 2010, probably the holidays are going to need to take a back seat to wedding planning. But if you've got a little more time, then go easy on yourself and your wedding checklist. You'll get it done, but maybe not all right this minute. Consider where you can multitask wedding and holiday responsibilities, and don't forget to do some stress-relieving deep breathing and stretching. Happy Holidays!http://weddings.about.com/b/2009/11/19/being-engaged-during-the-holidays.htm

Newly Engaged! Get your front row seat now!

2009-11-24T17:11:00.001-08:00

In her words... Another beautifully written testimonial.

2009-11-24T06:12:00.001-08:00

As soon as I got engaged, my mom was telling me "we HAD to go to this new bridal boutique downtown. She had walked by it a few times and couldn't wait for my now husband to pop the question so we would have a reason to go in!!"

As soon as we could, we got an appointment to go in and look at the beautiful collections. When I walked in it was such a calming experience but an exciting one at the same time....I knew I was going to find my dress here.

The girls at Mira's were so helpful....I told them an idea of what I was looking for and they brought me every dress matching my description. I only ended up trying on a few because the first one I put on was "the one". Mira and Jenna were so enthusiastic about finding me the perfect veil, shoes and jewelry, that would make my dream dress that much better!!

My bridesmaids, flower girls and the moms got there dresses there as well....every time we would walk in whether it was to go in for a fitting or just to stop by and say hello, everybody knew my whole group by first name.

On the day of my wedding Mira offered up her and her husband Mike to come and help out with anything possible....Mira helped with everything from pressing my brother's Air force uniform to getting everyone down the aisle.....Mike was also a huge help with the boys. It's a good thing he was there, I could only imagine how they would have looked in their tuxes had Mike not been there!! :)

It was such an incredible and personable experience; I couldn't have imagined anything better!!

Thank you so much Mira, Mike and the girls.....you all were such a huge part in making my special day unforgettable!!

Amber (Wood) Cromwell

2009-11-03T11:56:00.000-08:00

Getting prepared for our Martina Liana Trunk Show. Novmber 13th-14th. Amazing designs and prices not to be missed.

BEAUTIFUL TESTIMONIAL FROM OUR CLIENTS

2009-11-01T20:38:00.000-08:00

Mira was great! She was so helpful throughout the whole planning process and making sure things went smoothly. She has a knack for picking up on your personality. Mira helped me pick out a dress that fit me and my dream for the wedding PERFECTLY. She offers a completely personal service- it feels like you've got a friend by your side that's also handling all of the professional odds and ends. She really goes the extra miles to always be there and available to make sure your wedding day is what you've dreamed of. She's also great at rolling with the punches… during planning there is usually a thing or two that happens that's out of your control, but Mira is right there coming up with new options and she even lends her own hand to help.

She's really knowledgeable of all of the best local vendors and has a positive relationship with all of them. She's really creative herself, and her staff is really helpful. We also got our tuxedos through Mira's shop, and Dawn at the shop has many years of tux experience. Everything went great, all the guys looked sharp! We'd recommend anyone to go to Mira. If we were to be able to do all of this over again, we'd go with Mira!

--
BRIAN AND AMRITA MCINTYRE
September 4-6, 2009

One more reason why we do what we do

2009-10-31T17:14:00.000-07:00

On Monday I received a voicemail from my 14 year old daughters elementary school friends grandmother.( Peggy is the grandmother, Imani is my daughters friend.) She said her other granddaughter, Raven, was nominated for high school homecoming queen. Ravens mom is paying for her other son's college at Sac State and she was struggling to get a beautiful dress for Raven for homecoming court. Dawn, one of On Monday I received a voicemail from my 14 year old daughters elementary school friends grandmother.( Peggy is the grandmother, Imani is my daughters friend.) She said her other granddaughter, Raven, was nominated for high school homecoming queen. Dawn, one of my sales consultants, called Peggy back and told get about some fabulous dresses on our sale rack at $29.99. They discussed Ravens size and style and asked that we send a few pictures over. (grandmother Peggy was not feeling well and couldn't run downtown to the store ). Dawn took a few pictures and I sent them via text. The next morning Ravens mom came to the store. Since her figure was very close to her daughters she tried them on. After 3 or 4 she was certain she found the perfect dress for Raven. Dawn also sold her heels for $30. Jai, Ravens mom was so anxious, praying her daughter would love the dress.
Later that evening I received a text message from the # I had sent the images of dresses to. The text was a picture of Raven in the dress and heels, "she loves it!" the message said.
I then had received a voicemail from the grandmother , teary-eyed, thanking us for such an amazing dress and stating that Raven was so excited she yelled and fell to the floor with excitement! The call brought tears to my eyes.
Friday, 10/30, 9pm, I get another text from the #, "Raven won, my beautiful daughter is senior home-coming queen! Thank you so much for helping us make her day!"
then Raven sent a picture of herself thanking us too.
The gratitude left me speechless.
There is nothing more enjoyable and satisfying then appreciation.
Congratulation Raven, Homecoming Queen, Sierra High class f 2010!
Pictures to be posted soon. I could not figure out how to load them from my iPhone. ?? :)

2009-10-13T16:27:00.000-07:00

Shopping through aisles & endless racks of bridal gowns that look the same?

That's not what bridal gown shopping is meant to be.

We have made it possible for you to avoid shopping for your

wedding gown in a warehouse or department store setting,

and still offer better price, quality & selection.

Mira Bridal Couture is the only bridal salon carrying exclusive* gowns from renowned designers. With moderately priced couture from Watters, Wtoo, Pronovias, La Sposa, & Nicole Miler to chic couture by Lazaro, Jim Hjelm, & Martina Liana. We offer every style, silhouette, and price desired.(For an example of price ranges, scroll to the bottom of the page)

Looking to buy your gown from our ready to wear and off the rack sale? Mira Bridal Couture will always keep our ready to wear and off the rack sale up to date and fresh. All ready to wear and off the rack gowns priced $599. (Visit our website under "sale" for more information on off the rack gowns.)

Specializing in out of town bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Mira Bridal Couture

For the modern bride and groom

1019 J Street

Modesto, Ca. 95354

209.338.9333

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Offering stylish attire for the modern bride & groom.

Beyond the gown we offer the most desired looks for the

entire wedding party, event coordinating & day of planning.

*Owner & buyer Mira Jantz establishes strict buying guidelines with each designer represented in her store. These guidelines ensure that no other bridal salon will carry the same designer with in a specific distance. Most ranging 90 miles away. This provides integrity and uniqueness in your shopping selection. While shopping online, feel comfortable knowing that every designer we carry is an authorized dealer*. (Every designer will list "authorized dealers" on their website. If a store you are shopping at is not listed on a designer’s website, they may not actually carry the designer they say they do. Buyer beware.)

Bridal

Nicole Miller $595 & up.

Wtoo by Watters $600 and up

Watters $900 and up

La Sposa $800 & up

Pronovias $900 & up

Marisa $1800 & up

Vineyard by Pricilla of Boston $1800 & up

Jim Hjelm $2000-$3900

Lazaro $2800-$5300

Wedding Party

Bari Jay $150-$200

Jim Hjelm $190-$310

Melissa Sweet $220 & up

Vineyard from Pricilla of Boston $190 & up

Nicole Miller $230 & up

Tuxedo and Suit Rental

With 5 ordered, Groom free and $20 off each grooms men.

2010 Pronovias and La Sposa Collection. Just in this week!

black bridesmaid dresses?? ok or not

2009-10-11T06:54:00.000-07:00

ses?
Answer:
Black is beautiful—even at a summer soiree. Just make sure that the dresses are fun, not funereal. The best way to do that is to opt for lightweight fabrics and designs that aren't too covered, or to mix things up with dresses featuring trim in a lighter hue. A strapless knee-length frock in cotton pique or polished cotton would be perfect for a daytime ceremony. If you're having an evening affair, chiffon and organza are two dressy, elegant options. Also, make sure that the entire party—particularly Mom—isn't in head-to-toe black. If she decides to go dark, try navy or a deep red bordeaux.

courtesy of brides.com

personal note. black is easy. bridesmaids love it, it's classic, anything matches and who doesn't love a little black dress now and then.

Ready to wear gowns $599!

2009-10-04T22:57:00.000-07:00

Ready to wear sample sale gowns!

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Check out some of our ready to wear sale gowns!

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2009-09-30T11:03:00.001-07:00

Vote for Mira Bridal Couture!

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New website launched

2009-09-30T09:26:00.000-07:00

I am excited to announce we have just released a new website that is mobile friendly....With all of this crazy technology, I figured it about time to make things easier on our clients. Why not be able to go through our website from an iphone?? So here you have it. www.shopmirabridal.com

You can also reach it through our main site of www.mirabridal.com. When entering you have the option for the main site or the "mobile user/HTML". Hope it works well for everyone!

PS. Thanks to Stephanie Baker Photography for providing us pictures of our recent clients for the new web.

2009-09-29T09:20:00.000-07:00

I love this article. It speaks to the integrity and respect around your wedding your gown and helping others rather acting on a trend that will fade quickly.

Don’t Trash the Dress

Saving Gowns, Preserving Memories

"Is This Any Way to Treat Vera Wang?"¹ When Caren Chester, posed this question on June 10, 2007 to her New York Times readers, she could never have imagined how poignant her comment was to Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.

Her article sparked by Mark Eric Photography's website "trash the dress.com" recommended that brides trash their wedding gown by, "swimming in it, wearing it on horseback, even burning it — all while her photographer clicks away."² Although, we understand the creative concept behind the Trash the Dress photography movement,³we sincerely hope destruction of wedding dresses is a fad, which does not catch on.

It dismayed us to witness these beautiful designer garments treated with so little regard. Making Memories is asking brides, for whom warehousing these precious memories is a poor option, to consider donating their wedding dress to our Brides Against Breast Cancer division. Our Foundation resurrects these dresses, giving them new life as a bride's "dream gown" while the proceeds from the sale of these treasured possessions help grant wishes and memory making events for women and men who are losing their battle with breast cancer.

However, as explain by TTD website, most of the photos are simply pictures snapped in "somewhere out of the normal element." If care is used, these memorable photographs can still be shot while preserving the integrity of the gown and allowing it be passed along to another eager bride.

For more information about Brides Against Breast Cancer,visit: www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org1-2. Is This Any Way to Treat Vera Wang? By CAREN CHESLER Published: June 10, 2007 New York Times 3. Mark Eric Photography, www.trashthedress.com

Tessa and Stuart Hall

2009-09-28T13:52:00.001-07:00

I have worked for the Curti family before. Their daughter Katrina married Brian in SLO / Paso Robles 2 years ago. So I was excited to find out that Tessa, their second daughter of 3 was engaged. Stuart is a Vet in the Visalia area, but born / raised in England. Most of his family flew in from England for the wedding. The brides family is from Tulare / Visalia.

The wedding ceremony took place at Mission San Juan Bautista and the reception was in Aptos at Rancho Soquel. Romantic, fun, and personal. The Curti family knows how to put on a spectacular event and it is always a joy to work for them. From the deep traditions brought in during the ceremony to the dancing and entertainment choreographed at the reception, this was a wedding no one will ever forget.

Wedding Photography by Stephanie Baker Photography, Modesto/Turlock.

Our first Multi-Cultural Wedding

2009-09-28T13:31:00.000-07:00

Amrita Singh and Brian McIntyre

September 4th-6th

This wedding was such an amazing experience. From the Mendhi party, prayer rituals, the Indian ceremony, & ending with the American Ceremony. Amrita (Raj) was unbelievable. With maybe 2 hours of sleep a night over 5 days, hundreds of guests, multiple changes of heavy yet stunning gowns, she held the most beautiful smile ever.

The last day, the American wedding, held at Galletto's, Brian was escorted by their officiant to the sounds of his heritage, a bag pipe player. The bride walked solo to her closest friend, Nelson singing a song he wrote himself. A beautiful end to a fabulous weekend celebration.