An Elegant Affair Holiday Hours

For most the Holiday season is full of family gatherings, food, and presents, but for many girls this season marks the beginning of planning a wedding!  Christmas is one of the most popular times of the year to get engaged, and with friends & family around it is also an excellent time to shop for the dress!  In lieu of that, we thought we should post our Hoilday Hours. 

 

Christmas Eve Day CLOSED
Christmas Day CLOSED

 

Wednesday Dec 26th 10-5pm

Thursday Dec 27th 10-7pm

Friday Dec 28th 10-5pm

Saturday Dec 29th 9-4pm

Sunday Dec 30th CLOSED

 

New Year's Eve Day 10-5pm

New Year's Day CLOSED

Wed Jan 2nd Normal Business Hours Resume

 

We Wish You All A Very Merry Christmas & Joyous Holiday Season!

 

Christmas Stocking Stuffers

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a bride-to-be?  Well, we have some awesome gift ideas that any bride would be absolutely smitten with! 

*Here are our favorite stocking stuffer ideas*

1) I Am Parfume Rollerballs
In seven different scents; this gift is a fabulous "Day of the Wedding Fragrance" or a perfect bridesmaid gift!

 

2) Gorgeous SMOCK Paper Thank Yous

On 100% Recyclable or Bamboo Paper; these couture thank you notes are a perfect gift for those who deserve an exquisite thank you from the bride. 

 

 

3) Garters

The infamous last minute item!  A fabulous stocking stuffer or shower gift so that bride-to-be doesn't forget hers!

 

 

 

4) Wedding Accessories

Guestbooks, Pens, Pillows, Flower girl Baskets. 

 

 

 

5) Unique & Fun Hairpieces. 

From ribbon headbands to side brooches & floral accessories.  These accessories make perfect gifts during the ceremony or for a different reception look!

 

 

 

6) Specialty Sashes: 

One of the most popular accessory for bridal gowns! 

 



 

7) Gorgeous & Timeless Haute Bride jewelry. 

Custom heirloom handmade pieces are the absolute perfect accessory for any bride-to be.  We don't know anyone who wouldn't swoon over any of these pieces!

 

 

 

 

8) Gift Certificate to An Elegant Affair!  Why not let them choose THEIR Perfect Accessories!  Available in any dollar amount! 

 

Happy Holidays & Happy Shopping!

 



New Lovelies at An Elegant Affair

Tis the season for lots of excitement & lots of presents!  Like a Kid on Christmas Morning; that's how we feel every time we open a box with new dresses in it!  Not to mention this week our Spring 2013 pieces have started arriving!  Here's a peek at our newest lovelies for the store!

 

 

MoriLee 1901 (above) & MoriLee 5103 (below)

 

 

Several new Bari Jay Bridesmaid Styles

 

 

 

 

 

Mikaella Bridal #1406

 

 

Gorgeous Haute Bride Jewelry!

 

 

 

 

 

Watters Encore Heather (above) & Coriander (below)

 

 

 

 

White Christmas at Oster Regent

 

Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" is one of our most favorite Christmas Pastimes.  As little girls, my sister & I watched the movie so frequently we wore it out!  So when Oster Regent asked us to sponsor it for Christmas; the answer was a definite "YES".
 

This musical tells the story of two successful song & dance showbiz buddies who met in the army and are putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn.  In the process, they find their perfect mates, two singing sisters.  Sigh;)  Of course, it's full of fun complications along the way!  This musical is accompanied by some of Berlin's greatest songs: "Blue Skies", "Sisters", and "White Christmas".
A Love story & Christmas music...it doesn't get much better!

 

 

 

Show times are as follows:

Nov 30, Dec 1, 7, & 8th @7:30pm

Dec 2 & 9th @2pm

 

For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.osterregent.org

Or call 319-277-5283

 

We can't wait to see you there!

 

 

 

 



*Happy Holiday Hoopla*

Tonight marks the Kickoff to Holiday Hoopla Downtown Cedar Falls!  This year's theme is "Magical Lights, Magical Nights."  Join everyone Downtown tonight from 6-8pm for Santas BIG Arrival, Fireworks, Live Music & the Lighting of the Tree!  In addition to tonight's festivities, there will be ongoing events up until Christmas!  Go to CFHolidayHoopla.com for details!

 

 

In line with this year's Hoopla theme, Our Window Theme was

"On Your Most Magical Night, All the Lights Will Be On You"

Window displays are our All Time favorite & we especially enjoyed making our window glow this year!  Chic, elegant & sparkly this window is us to a T!  Happy Holidays!

 

 

 

A Little Bribe for our Judges;)  Goldschlager & 7....mmmmm 

 

NYC International Bridal Week Recap

To say that the upcoming Spring Season is nothing less than gorgeous would be an understatement!  As we just got back from New York Bridal Week & The Couture Show; we are incredibly inspired to make you look your absolute best on your wedding day!  Bridal trends were dominated by soft feminine details such as ruffles, blush tones, keyhole backs, and intricate laces.  In bridesmaids, we saw lots of long flowing chiffon & bright bold color pallets.  Embellished belts were still prevalent in accessories, as well as art deco jewelry & floral headpieces.  

We started off Day 1 with a good healthy breakfast!  Oatmeal, OJ and Coffee:)  Then it was off to the Pier for our appointments with some of our favorite designers such as Mori Lee, Watters Encore & Bel Aire Bridal.

Mori Lee's lace bateau neckline was stunning and the ivory/blush ombre gown was one of our most favorites of the weekend!

We ran into our good friend Gypsy, from Enchanted Brides Magazine!  It was so great to catch up with her!

Feathers, brooches & flowers these new hairpieces from AA Bridal will be perfect with our new gowns!

We stopped by to see Wedding Gown Preservation Company, our recommended source for cleaning & heirlooming your gown after your wedding.  Did we mention, they are now using 100% organic & natural cleaning solvents.  Very innovative!

The Watters Encore line was just at good as their first collection!  Short, informal and classic; these dresses are perfect for numerous occasions.  They even added a long dress, with our favorite keyhole of the entire weekend!

Loved this booth display!  Soft blush and neutral tones were definitely trending in bridal gowns!

We stopped by Nicole Miller to take a peek!  Then we were off to our final appointment of the day with Haute Bride!  It was the perfect ending to Day 1: Cocktails, Sparkle, and the Most Gorgeous Accessories! There is a reason they are our favorite:)

 

Day 2 kicked off at the Couture Show with the Maggie Sottero Runway Show where the designer celebrated its 15th year in business.  Fun fact: We have carried Maggie from Day 1!

Then it was off to Blush & Hayley Paige: where we saw soft laces, elegant satin & beadwork, and lots of feminine frills!

Our last appointment of Day 2 was at one of our most favorites and the newest addition to An Elegant Affair:

Mikaella Bridal

Based out of Toronto Canada, these gowns are exquisite down to every last detail.  From the craftsmanship to the quality of fabrics; Mikaella is going to be an instant favorite!  Not to mention Fred is one of our closest friends in the business!

As you can see it was a full & eventful weekend finding the perfect apparel & accessories for you!  We just can't wait for you to see them too!  It is going to be an amazing Spring Season!