Head designer, Michael Shettel, and his Design Team will be visiting select Alfred Angelo Signature stores in January 2012. Michael and his team will bring never before seen 2012 bridal gown styles, debuting them to brides across the US at these exclusive engagements!
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And, when you order that day, you can save up to $400 on your wedding dress! Click for details.
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Attention “Castle” fans….we have your first sneak peek from the much awaited wedding episode. No, not Castle and Beckett.
“Jenny” (Juliana Dever) will walk down the aisle to “Kevin” (Seamus Dever) in a wedding dress from the 2012 Alfred Angelo collection! “Jenny” wears bridal gown style 2262 in Diamond White/Metallic.
image via TVGuide.com
The A-line taffeta gown features embroidery with metallic accents, a crystal beaded & sequins bodice, asymmetric pic-ups with rhinestone & pearl accents, and a chapel train.
The gown is available in sizes 0-30W, with lace-up or zipper back. The gown is also offered in White/Metallic, as well as three fashion colors: Glacier, Antique Cream and Blush.
Alfred Angelo bridal gown style 2262
Read the sneak peek article on Keck’s Exclusive on TVGuide.com here.
The episode airs Jan 9th on ABC. Check your local listing for time.
And now…..the Twilight Bridal by Alfred Angelo wedding dress…..
Available world wide TODAY!
Check www.alfredangelo.com for the location closest to you.
Today is the big day! Twilight: Breaking Dawn-Part 1 opens in theaters world wide!
You can try the “Bella” bridal gown on in Alfred Angelo Signature Stores and select Partner Stores across the globe beginning Monday, November 21, 2011.
Click here to locate your closest store, and to book your appointment to try on the most talked about wedding dress in film history. Appointments are strongly suggested.
And, visit alfredangelo.com Monday 11/21/11 for a chance to WIN your gown!
WHEN “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1” opens on Friday, fans won’t be at all surprised to see Edward utter, “I do.” They already know the plotlines of the books better than their own ancestries. But there is one mystery — the design of Bella’s wedding dress — that has “Twihards” all astir and the studio behind the film, Summit Entertainment, as tightlipped as a sorority pledge.
The studio is betting that, as with other wedding gowns that have made it to the big screen, thousands of fans will want a copy of the dress for their own big day. To that end, Summit has taken the unusual step of licensing the design to a mass-market bridal retailer.
To whet appetites, the studio has been ever so slowly reeling out snippets of the dress. Back in mid-June, it placed a crumb of information on Twitter that Carolina Herrera had designed the gown, a piece if news that quickly made its way to wedding and fashion blogs.
Summit also released a still of the actress Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan on her big day. The close-up photo showed about a square inch of her wedding veil — alas, not even enough material to determine if it was lace or tulle.
You’d think it was another royal wedding.
Since the still’s release, even Mrs. Herrera, brought on by the “Twilight” author, Stephenie Meyer, hasn’t revealed so much as a silhouette or a neckline. Mrs. Meyer’s 2008 book, “Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4),” offers only quick glimpses of the dress, like “a long line of pearl buttons” up the back.
“I wanted the dress to have a period feel without being actually vintage,” Mrs. Meyer, who collaborated with Ms. Herrera, said in an e-mail.
Mrs. Herrera, whose gowns typically begin at $4,000, was equally cryptic in an e-mail: “Of course, I was inspired by Stephenie’s description of the gown in the book,” she wrote. “I also took into consideration the personality and the style of the bride.”
After being sent repeated e-mails asking for an image of the dress, Eric Kops, Summit’s senior vice president for publicity, responded: “We are saving the reveal of the dress as a surprise for the fans when they see the film. Therefore, we aren’t planning to release any images showing the dress until after the film in theatres.”
Beginning Nov. 21, just three days after the movie opens, wanna-be Bellas can get authorized copies of the gown for $799 in 400 bridal shops, including 67 Alfred Angelo stores.
Denise Wash, the vice president for marketing at Alfred Angelo, said that the company’s version will be “more forgiving” in its cut to flatter brides of all sizes, up to 30. In an interview with Cineplex.com this past July, Ms. Stewart commented: “The dress was tight. It was so tight.” The designers of the copy also substituted Italian lace used in Mrs. Herrera’s gown with a less lavish grade.
Mrs. Wash said that the gown “had a secret code” throughout its development. The company manufactured the design at its own factory in China. “It was like working for the C.I.A.,” she said.
Alfred Angelo has a history with Hollywood. In 1950, the company sold a copy of the “Father of the Bride” wedding dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the film. The advertisement for the gown announced, “For Your Starring Moment.”
That symbiotic relationship between the film and fashion industries certainly predates Miss Taylor’s cinematic turn in tulle. Nearly two decades earlier, the elaborate bias-cut sheath worn by Claudette Colbert in the 1934 romp “It Happened One Night” made brides-to-be blush with envy.
“Within six months of the movie being released, there were, in stores across the United States, copies of that wedding gown with hang tags saying, ‘As worn by Claudette Colbert,’ ” said Sandy Schreier, the author of “Hollywood Gets Married.” “The studios had deals going with the manufacturers on the East Coast.”
Summit is no slouch when it comes to licensing this supernatural love triangle. Among dozens of other franchise-related products, the studio recently merchandised the coifs of “Twilight” with a line of hair tools like the Bella curling iron, which at $24.99 could be the perfect shower gift for any prospective bride holding her breath until the movie opens.
image via Glamour.com
In the November 2011 issue of Glamour magazine, Kristen Stewart sheds light on the upcoming reveal of her “Bella” wedding dress:
“Kristen Stewart thinks the wait to see her Twilight wedding dress will be worth it.
The actress plays Bella Swan in the hit film franchise, which reaches its crucial wedding scene between Bella and vampire Edward Cullen in the forthcoming The Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn – Part 1.
She told Glamour that great efforts were made to keep the wedding and the dress under wraps during filming, saying: “I had to be shrouded in secrecy the entire two days of filming… it was crazy.
‘I was on full lockdown, as if I was wearing millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds, but it was just a dress.
‘I think the dress is beautiful, and I’m so excited for the wedding to be revealed.’ ”
Twilight: Breaking Dawn – part 1 is in theaters November 18, 2011
Stay tuned for more info on the official and exclusively licensed Bella gown by Alfred Angelo, coming soon!
To watch the trailer, click here
Former Bachelor & Bachelorette star, DeAnna Pappas, married Stephen Stagliano on Saturday, October 22, 2011.
DeAnna looked stunning in the “Ariel” wedding dress from the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo bridal collection.
DeAnna’s sister, Chrissy (who got engaged in June!), and her nine additional bridesmaids wore long, chiffon strapless dresses (style 7017) by Alfred Angelo in Burnt Orange.
The ladies looked absolutely fabulous….but we have to give props to Stephen, his brother/best-man, Michael, and the 9 other well-dressed groomsmen.
Stephen and his groomsmen wore the Alfresco Tuxedo from JoS. A. Bank. They coordinated their patterned ties with the Burnt Orange color of the bridesmaids gowns.
A gorgeous bride, and smart looking groom…but also a very good looking bridal party…if we do say so ourselves.
CONGRATULATIONS DeAnna and Stephen!! Here’s to many years of love and happiness!
Very warm regards,
Your friends at Alfred Angelo
Well hello there Alfred Angelo Unveiled blog readers! My name is Stephen Stagliano, and I am the luckiest man in the world…I bet you didn’t know that 
The reason I am the luckiest man in the world is because I am marrying the most beautiful and wonderful woman in the world, DeAnna Pappas, on October 22, 2011!
Whaow! I feel as though millions of people know about my beautiful fiancée, DeAnna, and even my twin brother, best man, (and recent winner of Bachelor Pad 2) Michael Stagliano.
But, you all don’t know much about me. So, I will give you a brief description of myself.
At my core, I believe God made me with a heart to serve others. I was a teacher for 4 years and loved it. I currently work as an Account Executive for the largest buyer trade show in the United States. I play soccer, as well as in my brother’s dodgeball league. Sundays, DeAnna and I go to church, have dinner with my family, then try to go golfing or see a movie. I enjoy my job and my team, but I LOVE my life outside of work.
It has been an amazing ride so far, and I have been adopted in to the “Bachelor” family. The pinnacle of all of this will be meeting DeAnna at the altar for our wedding in October….I hope I get the final rose!
This wedding, and certainly my wardrobe for it, would not have been possible without the grace and assistance from our dear friends at Alfred Angelo. Like most men, I had no idea what I was going to wear along with my 10 groomsmen…yes 10…I blame DeAnna. I DO know that I look like a major dork in a bow tie, and that I have a size 32 waist and that’s about it. The team at Alfred Angelo was instrumental in helping us first coordinate our color scheme (Burnt Orange) with DeAnna’s wedding dress, and then her bridesmaids dresses.
In turn, they turned me to their friends and Jos. A. Bank where we found the Alfresco Tuxedo.
This suit fits perfectly for our out door wedding. Truth be told, I did not want to wear a tux because A) penguins scare me and B) we are getting married in a beautiful outdoor wooded area. However, you can see that the Alfresco Tuxedo suit is the perfect blend of formal and casual and fits the “feel” of our wedding perfectly.
Once we had the suit, I was surprised by my own excitement and desire to color coordinate and make the guys look as good as the girls. I am competitive by nature so of course I would translate girls on one side and guys on the other as a fashion battle throw down of Southern Style!
As such, my “crew and I” will be rocking burnt orange paisley ties found along with chocolate colored shoes.
I am still pushing hard for a mini-flame Cala Lily to separate me a bit from the pack, but I am losing that battle. 
I will keep you posted as to who wins…If you think it works with everything please post a comment and show your support.
I look forward to your comments. Stay tuned for my next post which will cover some advice for guys going though the wedding process (I have learned a lot!) and even more wedding details!
Take care till then and thank you for reading!
Stephen
The Fantasy continues… the 2012 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo collection introduces Royal Maidens, Royal Blossoms and Disney Veils
Alfred Angelo and Disney Consumer Products expand successful bridal collection to include bridesmaids, flower girls, and veils
Philadelphia, PA/Glendale, CA – (September 24, 2011) After an exciting first season for the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo bridal collection, Alfred Angelo in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products will introduce the 2012 collection along with styles for bridesmaids and flower girls at the National Bridal Market in Chicago on September 24, 2011. In addition, Alfred Angelo will debut a veil collection to complete the fantasy look for Disney brides. The 2012 bridal collection will continue to be affordably priced with styles starting in the $800 range. Dresses will be in stores worldwide by January.
The 2012 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo bridal collection is inspired by the seven current Disney Princess characters (Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Tiana), and Rapunzel, who will officially become the newest Disney Princess on October 2, 2011 at a special royal celebration at Kensington Palace in London, England. Each gown incorporates modern style trends with the fantasy that is the core essence of each princess.
Michael Shettel, head designer for the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo collection, describes his new creations:
· Ariel’s gown is inspired by the gentle movement of the ocean’s tides. It features cascading ruffles, self made flowers with feather accents that softly sway and dance as if under the sea.
· This season, Belle’s grand ball gown is layered with graceful tulle and net and features a luxuriously bejeweled corset bodice that is filled with more enchantment than a storybook romance.
· Glamour and elegance define our Cinderella inspired gown. The exquisite form fitting shape puts a modern spin on the classic ball gown. Embellished with lace and beaded with crystals, the elongated bodice flows to a full tulle skirt.
· Jasmine’s, multi tiered soft shimmer organza gown floats in ruffles and is topped with a dazzling jewel encrusted bodice–perfect for that magic carpet ride.
· Confident and dynamic, our Rapunzel inspired contemporary fitted gown features subtle draped taffeta reminiscent of the twists and turns of her long braided hair. The artistic nature-inspired floral sash twinkles with pearls and crystals like the lantern filled sky.
· Sleeping Beauty’s elegance and femininity resonates in a romantic rose colored bridal. The gently draped organza gown features a sweetheart neckline, along with subtle waist beading and rose-inspired flowers.
· Our tulle ball gown with its delicately draped satin bodice captures Snow White’s gentle grace and beauty. Hidden in the skirt’s pickups are lace vines and romantic flowers straight from her enchanted forest.
· Both modern and nostalgic, Tiana’s gown is a sophisticated choice for a magical transformation. The form-fitting, satin gown and organza cloud-of-dreams skirt is topped off with a lace and crystal sweetheart neckline that sparkles and shines like an Evening Star!
“Little girls never forget their first encounter with Disney Princess. Even long after they’re all grown up, the appeal of these characters and their stories are still magical,” said Robert Oberschelp, Director Disney Consumer Products. “Together, with our successful bridal gown collection, we look forward to offering brides a stunning array of choices that help bring even more magic to their fairy tale weddings with the new Royal Maidens and Royal Blossoms line.”
The “Royal Maidens” bridesmaid collection includes dresses in satin, luxe taffeta and chiffon, in an array of stylish silhouettes for the Disney bride’s “ladies in waiting”. Dresses will be available in up to 60 colors, including Disney-inspired shades like Enchanted Glow, Moonlight Waltz, and Royal Bloom. The collection will start at $159, and be available in sizes 0-18, 16W-30W.
The flower girl dresses, called “Royal Blossoms,” are designed as mini versions of the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo bridal gowns. The collection is offered for flower girls, but is also designed for special occasions and holidays. The flower girl collection will be available in sizes 2 toddler to girls size 16.
About Alfred Angelo
Founded in the 1930s by Alfred Angelo Piccione and his wife, Edythe Piccione, Alfred Angelo is one of the world’s leading makers of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses and is committed to providing beautiful, high-quality bridal and formal dresses at affordable prices. In addition to manufacturing dresses distributed in over 2000 wholesale stores worldwide, the company operates Alfred Angelo Signature Stores located in Arizona, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. For more information about Alfred Angelo, please visit www.alfredangelo.com or follow us at www.YouTube.com/AlfredAngeloBridal, www.Facebook.com/AlfredAngeloBridal and www.Twitter.com/AlfredAngelo.
About Disney Consumer Products
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home décor and books and magazines to foods and beverages, stationery, electronics and fine art. This is accomplished through DCP’s various lines of business, which include: Disney Toys, Disney Fashion & Home, Disney Food, Health & Beauty, and Disney Stationery. Other businesses involved in Disney’s consumer products sales are Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world’s largest publisher of children’s books and magazines, and www.DisneyStore.com, the company’s official shopping portal. The Disney Stores retail chain, which debuted in 1987, is owned and operated by Disney in North America and Europe. The Disney Stores chain in Japan is operated under a license agreement with Disney. For more information, please visit www.DisneyConsumerProducts.com or follow us at www.YouTube.com/DisneyLiving, www.Facebook.com/DisneyLiving and www.Twitter.com/DisneyLiving.
Media Contacts:
Alfred Angelo
Amanda Sheronas – Director of Public Relations
267-948-1160
asheronas@alfredangelo.com
Disney Consumer Products
Tara Settembre
818-544-0393
Tara.Settembre.Ocampo@disney.com
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Well, gals, ….. I found my wedding gown!!!!
It is a beautiful gown by Alfred Angelo. The gown is from their new Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo collection….which I adore!
Now, I’m not going to tell you which individual gown I chose so, you will all have to wait for my wedding day, a couple months from now!!
The dress actually was not even on my radar. Meaning, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted. I wanted something plain, very low key, and simple. Well, I will let you guess if I stuck to that or not.
I tried on about four or five dresses while I was in New York for the Alfred Angelo bridal fashion show last October which revealed their brand new Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo collection as well as the gorgeous bridesmaid dresses from the Purely collection.
    If you know me well enough, you know that I hate shopping and I especially hate trying on clothes. So, after trying on four or five gowns, I was still unsure which one that I wanted. I was also exhausted and hungry for some lunch.
As I was ready to give up for the day, my sister was eye-balling one last dress which in turn, she begged and begged for me to try on. So, my sister threw her arms up and said we were not leaving until I tried on that one last dress, even if it was to satisfy herself. Reluctantly, I gave in. I say reluctantly…with grace.
After trying on the gown, seeing my sister and best friend break down in tears, I turned to look at myself in the mirror.
I was awe struck. I began to cry. This was it, I had found the one!
It fit like a glove, it was stunning, and I finally felt like a gorgeous bride!
We spent another two days in New York. For those two days, I came into the showroom to “visit” my gown before heading back to Los Angeles. I was in love with it.
Finding my gown was the first moment when I actually felt like a true bride. I was so excited!!
The next step on my agenda was deciding on the colors and the bridesmaid dresses (which you saw in the last posts)…as well as the rest of the planning!!
How did you know that your gown was “the one”?
XOXO,
DeAnna
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