Marina Semone Trunk Show, January 16-26 and Tuesdays with Tonya

Marina Semone Bridal is coming to Elite Secrets for a bridal trunk show you don’t want to miss. Mark your calendar, January 16th through January 26th, for an exclusive 10-day event. This is the only Marina Semone Bridal trunk show in all of the D.C., Maryland, Virginia areas.

You’ll be inspired by the seamless combination of the classical and the new. Handmade, heirloom-quality details are combined with clean lines and minimal silhouettes. Textured laces accentuate sleek crepes and silk chiffons. These gowns are made for saying “I do,” then dancing into the night!

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NEW TO WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING? CURIOUS ABOUT BRIDAL TRUNK SHOWS? GET ALL THE DEETS AND LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IN OUR TRUNK SHOW GUIDE: 8 TIPS FOR WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING AT A BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW

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Book your appointment NOW to attend between January 16th and January 26th. You’ll get to bask in the beauty that is Marina Semone, plus receive an exclusive 10% discount on their stunning designs. Here’s how to attend this event and say yes to your dream Marina Semone wedding dress:

1. Book your appointment TODAY online at EliteSecretsBridal.com/contact or call 410.727.7000 (appointment slots fill up quickly).

2. Grab your bride tribe. We’ll supply the champagne!

3. Let’s make magic! Our professional staff is ready to serve you and your tribe—with bubbly in hand.

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Introducing Tuesdays with Tonya, January 14

We’re excited to introduce #TuesdayswithTonya. Debuting January 14th, the award-winning bridal beauty expert, entrepreneur, and boss babe will share stories, tips, trends, and good old-fashioned advice on weddings, fashion, beauty, and business.

Whether you’ve seen her at her sold-out events, caught her on BMore Lifestyle TV, or in the Baltimore Sun, this is the place to get answers to your burning questions and connect over love and laughs. Join the party on Instagram (@elitesecrets) every Tuesday! Be sure to check Instagram periodically for times and details.

Winter Trunk Shows and Our BIG Holiday Giveaway

Cozy fireplaces, mugs filled with hot chocolates and crisp white snow. They say winter is the most wonderful time of the year, but we say it’s the most wonderful time to say yes to your wedding dress.

We have three incredible trunk shows coming in the new year—just for you! Clear your calendar Baltimore Bride, rally your tribe, and prepare to be wowed by a well-curated selection of gowns from your favorite designers. Get an exclusive first glance at the 2020 collections. Enjoy 10% off all gowns and 50% off bridal hair and makeup trials.

We can’t wait to celebrate the new year with the trunk shows. Book your appointment now!

MARINA SEMONE

We start the season of trunk shows with gowns from Marina Semone. For ten days, we will be celebrating this sought-after collection, so mark your calendars for some serious dress shopping, January 16th through January 26th –it’s a can’t miss event for brides. Think classic A-line gowns, sassy, elegant sheaths, and romantic styles with a side of sexy, AND a 10% discount.

MADISON JAMES

The Madison James Collection is the dream of any modern, sophisticated bride. Featuring fresh silhouettes, avant-garde fabrics, and innovative lace textures and patterns, Madison James is equal parts romantic and chic. Beading and gorgeous embellishments accentuate the unique, clean designs. The collection aims to highlight the breathtaking beauty of a woman in love. Make your appointment to preview this stunning collection February 7th through February 9th and save 10% off your dream Madison James dress.

EDITH ÉLAN

Edith Élan gowns are a reflection of a creative soul: the right amount of modern sophistication and vintage charm blended in perfect harmony.  A new collection for us, we’re so excited to welcome this designer back to Elite Secrets Bridal and can’t wait for you to see these gorgeous gowns. This new collection made it’s debut at New York’s Bridal Market Fashion Week and we’ve been anticipating it’s arrival to our Baltimore Brides. Ring in the new year with this amazing trunk show, February 28th through March 15th. Book your appointment now. 

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BRIDES!!!! We’re partnering with Megapixels Media THE BEST bridal giveaway ever! We’ve giving away ONE FREE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT with glam and styling session!!!! One lucky bride will receive:

• Two-hour engagement session with award-winning photographers, MegaPixels Media.

• Hair and makeup with the renowned Elite Secrets.

• A Styling session with our on-site wardrobe stylist who will help with your engagement look.

 We’ll also capture the #behindthescenes photos for your “style-to-the-aisle” memories!

To enter, you must:

1.     Like the giveaway Instagram post on @elitesecretsbridal.

2.     Tag two friends.

3.     Follow all participating vendor pages on Instagram: @elitesecrets, @elitesecretsbridal, and @megapixelsmedia.

4.     Click the link in our Instagram bio and join THE ELITE LIST.

That’s ALL you have to do for a chance to win the BEST gift you’ll receive this year!!

Contest ends 12 AM on Christmas Eve (12/24/19) and the winner will be announced CHRISTMAS DAY!!!

Good Luck and Happy Holidays!

Contest Terms and Conditions:

Our contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. Elite Secrets Bridal along with, Elite Secrets and MegaPixelsmedia are sponsoring this giveaway. Dates of contest begin 12/18/19 and end 12/24/19 at 12 AM Eastern Standard Time. Must be 18+ to enter. Must be located/or wedding venue within the DMV To enter: like the giveaway post on Instagram @elitesecretsbridal and tag two friends. Follow all participating vendor pages: @elitesecretsBridal @elitesecrets @MegapixelsMedia. Click the link in our bio and join THE ELITE LIST. Winner will be chosen at random by 12AM, 12/24/19. Winner will be announced 8 AM on 12/25/19. Once announced, we will DM the winner on Instagram. Elite Secrets Bridal will set up time and dates for winner to claim engagement session.

{EVENT RECAP} Elite Secrets Hosts Trunk Show Featuring Marina Semone

This past weekend, August 18th through August 20th, we hosted a trunk show featuring sought after designer, Marina Semone. Brides gathered at our Mount Vernon bridal boutique to say yes to the couture dress.

The definition of couture elegance, Marina Semone’s collection of gowns are incredible. From the romantic combination of stunning fabrics to the organic details and delicately applied beading, our brides fell in love. Imagine soft traditional fabrics, vintage details, and modern style all coming together to create some of the most elegant and show stopping gowns you will ever see.

Beyond extraordinary gowns and accessories, shopping with Elite Secrets Bridal supports a worthy cause! A portion of the proceeds from retail sales will go to For 3 Sisters, a Maryland-based nonprofit organization with a mission to raise awareness and improve the quality of life for men and women affected by breast cancer.

What’s next for Elite Secret? Our very own LaTonya Turnage will be speaking at the MINT Conference September 15th through 17th. Hosted by BGWAC, MINT is a two-day conference aiming to celebrate, inform, collaborate and bring together women and men photographers and videographers of color. The MINT Conference offers multiple sessions packed with experts of all kinds to share their knowledge, experience, and recommendations around the business side of photography. Tonya’s session on Building your [Beauty] Dream Team is sure to be a conference hit.

Interested in attending? Score your tickets here.

 About Elite Secrets Bridal

Located in Baltimore's esteemed Mount Vernon fashion boutique district, Elite Secrets Bridal opened its doors, bringing to Baltimore’s bridal scene an experience that cannot be found in any other Baltimore bridal boutique. The pedigree of founder LaTonya Turnage, bridal beauty, and fashion expert, has been fundamental to our philosophy to combine expertise and excellent service with style and grace. Leaving pretense to the side, we focus on bringing the best designer and emerging bridal gowns from all over the world to Baltimore Brides!

8 Expert Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping at a Bridal Trunk Show

Wedding dress shopping can be a bit overwhelming. Not only are there so many choices (so many gorgeous dresses!) but the pressure is on to find a dress you love, look and feel fabulous in, and comes in (ideally!) under budget. Add a sample sale or trunk show into the mix, and we’re officially bewildered. But fear not, we’re here to help!

What is a Bridal Trunk Show?

A trunk show is a special event in a bridal boutique where they invite a designer to showcase their collection. Sometimes it’s a one-day event, but for particularly popular collections, it could last for multiple days. Often the designers themselves, or stylists from the fashion house will be on hand to help you find the right dress.

Trunk shows are a particularly good opportunity to check out a visiting designer whose full collections aren’t stocked in your city.

8 Expert Tips for Shopping at Sample Sales and Trunk Shows

So, now you know what bridal trunk shows are, how do you get the most out of shopping at one? Here’s where bridal beauty expert LaTonya of Elite Secrets Bridal steps in.

Located in Baltimore's esteemed Mount Vernon fashion boutique district, Elite Secrets Bridal opened its doors bringing to Baltimore’s bridal scene an experience that cannot be found in any other Baltimore bridal boutique. The pedigree of founder LaTonya Turnage, bridal beauty expert, has been fundamental to our philosophy to combine expertise and excellent service with style and grace. Leaving pretense to the side, we focus on bringing the best designer and emerging bridal gowns from all over the world to Baltimore Brides!

1. What Lies Beneath

Feel your best underneath your wedding dress. The appropriate undergarments will not only help you feel your best; they will help your dress look the best. Opt for nude-colored underwear and a great strapless bra.

2. Bring a Companion

Take a trusted friend—someone you trust that will give you sound advice. Honest encouragement and constructive feedback can be extremely helpful and great company can up the factor for your bridal dress appointment.

Leave the whole entourage though. Too many conflicting opinions can leave you confused and stressed.

3. Mind Your Budget

Know your budget! Bridal trunk shows often offer a discretionary discount (usually 10%) off gowns ordered over that weekend.

It’s a great way to spend a little less in the event you find your dream wedding dress.

4. Do Your Homework

Research the designer first – for a trunk show the boutique will primarily present the featured designer only.

Make sure you are interested in their styles and silhouettes to get the most from your experience.

5. Necklines, Shape, and Silhouettes Oh My

There are so many variations to a wedding dress. Have an idea of what neckline, shape and silhouette you like best. Research the different styles, so you’re familiar will the lingo, too.

You will soon find you have narrowed down your style and what is flattering for your figure.

6. How High?

Bear in mind the height of your heels you plan to wear on your wedding day when you begin your dress shopping.

Keep in mind that hemlines cannot be lengthened, only shortened, so it’s a good idea to take the maximum heel height with you.

7. Ask the Expert

At a trunk show, if you are lucky the designer or stylist may be there in person, take full advantage of expert availability and ask for styling advice.

With their experience and knowledge, you are likely to find that they know what suits you—sometimes better than you! Check out Elite Secrets Bridal’s upcoming trunk shows here.

8. Consider Your Timing

Know your time frame. Some designer dresses need up to eight months to be completed and altered.

Learn beforehand, how long the designer needs for your dress and let your stylist know if you’re in a time crunch.

Elite Secrets Bridal Hosts Trunk Show Featuring Marina Semone, August 18-20

We can’t think of a better way to find that dream gown than attending a trunk show at Elite Secrets Bridal. Lucky for you, Friday, August 18th through Sunday, August 20th the Baltimore salon will host a Marina Semone Trunk Show featuring seriously stunning gowns that are all about luxe fabrics, flattering silhouettes, and unique details. Mark your calendars and prepare to fall so in love.

The definition of couture elegance, Marina Semone’s collection of show-stopping gowns is one not to be missed. From the romantic combination of stunning fabrics to the organic details and delicately applied beading, there is something for everyone. Imagine soft traditional fabrics, vintage details, and modern style all coming together to create some of the most elegant and show stopping gowns you will ever see.

With amazing customer service and serious know-how from the talented staff at Elite Secrets Bridal, The Marina Semone Trunk Show is a win-win when it comes to finding that dream dress. Grab your besties and book your appointment NOW to attend between Friday, August 18th and Sunday, August 20th. You’ll get to bask in the beauty that is Marina Semone, plus receive an exclusive 10% discount on their stunning designs. By Appointment only. Schedule your appointment at https://elitesecretsbridal.com/events/ or call 443-219-7049.