Dress & Belt Combos

Here are some great new dress & belt combos we are loving! Let us know what you think...

Bistro Aix

Looking for a great place to host your reception, reheasal dinner, or bridal shower? Consider the gorgeous setting at Bistro Aix. Between the award winning menu and elegant chic decor, you can't go wrong!

Pretty Parasols

Planning an outdoor wedding this summer? In the midst of the summer heat, consider these cute, colorful parasols to keep you & your guests cool.

Hope you are having a wonderful summer!

One on One with Anne Barge

What inspires you to design a new wedding gown?

Anne: "Many things go into the inspiration for a new gown. It can be feedback from real brides when I attend trunk shows, new fabrics or embroidery designs, a trip to a museum, movies old and new, vintage clothing, historical costume books, ribbons, trims and gowns worn by European royalty over the years."

"The new Fall Collection which we have just shown at NY Bridal Market was inspired by the economy! We wanted to give brides a tremendous amount of dress for a very reasonable price. We were focused on light and airy fabrics, with some beaded laces, beaded ribbon sash belts and silk flowers for embellishment."

What trends are you seeing right now in the wedding gown industry?

Anne: "The trend right now overall, whatever the silhouette, is light and airy, things with texture, lots of interest... contrasted to 5 years ago when we saw more conservative looks... brides definitely have gotten edgier... Even if a bride thinks she wants something more conservative she also wants to be different, not weird by any means, but something that makes a fashion statement.... Today's young woman follows fashion so much, it makes sense that on her wedding day she doesn't want to be ordinary, she wants to be extraordinary... today's bride wants to make a statement."

"I also think it is neat when brides can incorporate something of their mother's or grandmother's... something historical.... you see that a lot more here in the south than anywhere else. I love it when a bride has a family veil and all of the people who have worn it have their initials and their wedding date monogrammed on it. Even if you don't pass your dress down to your daughter you can pass down something- handkerchiefs, jewelry, a broach. We can take a piece from the mom's dress and incorporate it into a bride's gown or a piece of veil is incorporated somewhere."

Here are a few of the new additions to the Anne Barge collection:

Interview compliments of Atlanta Wedding Trendsetter

Many Thanks!

OPENING WEEKEND

Thank you to all the wonderful brides that joined us this past weekend for our grand opening & Modern Trousseau Trunk Show. It was a huge success!

A very special thank you to Kayce Teel from Modern Trousseau for helping us get through our very first weekend. You are greatly appreciated in so many ways!

Please enjoy these new photos of the store. We are available for appointments Tuesday through Saturday.

Hours of Operation:

Tues-Thurs 11A - 7PM

Fri-Sat 9A - 7PM

By Appointment Only:

904.352.3309

TheWhiteMagnolia@yahoo.com

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Upcoming Events- Saturday, August 7th

Be sure to join us this Saturday for The White Magnolia's {Peek & Preview} Trunk Show being hosted by the Luxe Wedding Lounge from 10-6. Browse the latest designs straight off the runway from the following designers....

Anne Barge

Blush

Jim Hjelm

Judd Waddell

Lazaro

Modern Trousseau

We will be holding a drawing for a $500 gift certificate give away!

MODERN TROUSSEAU TRUNK SHOW

Friday, August 13th & Saturday, August 14th

In honor of our opening weekend, we want to invite you to join us for our Modern Trousseau Trunk Show on Friday August 13th & Saturday, August 14th. This Trunk Show will be featuring the "Best of" Modern Trousseau. Don't miss it!

Please call or email for an appointment

904.352.3309

TheWhiteMagnolia@yahoo.com

To view the entire collection please visit http://www.moderntrousseau.com/.

Please enjoy 10% off the collection during the event.

{Peek & Preview} Trunk Show

The White Magnolia, along with Luxe Wedding Lounge will be hosting a special {Peek & Preview} Trunk Show on Saturday, August 7th from 10-6. Be the first to see what Jacksonville's newest bridal boutique has to offer. We will be holding a drawing for a $500 gift certificate, so be sure to stop by and enter to win. Come by and view the elegant designer gowns and even try a few on.... We look forward to seeing you!