Spring Fling Sample Sale

Promise is having a Spring Sample Sale! Kicking off the first day of Spring (March 20th) and ending April 30th, select samples from all of our designers, including Aire Barcelona, Caroline Devillo, Carmela Sutera, Claire Pettibone, Elizabeth Fillmore, L'ezu Atelier, Lea-Ann Belter, and Vwidon, will all be on Sample Sale from 10-50% off!

Call 301-215-9232 or e-mail info@promisedc.com to schedule your appointment!

- Jessica

PS - More details soon about our Spring Fling Sale!

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New Elizabeth Fillmore Cora Gown!

Yay! Our newest Elizabeth Fillmore gown is here!

The Cora!

Silky, sexy charmuse draped perfectly, enhancing each fabulous curve and minimizing each perceived flaw ('cause, let's face it, you have none, sister!). Cora is perfect for a bride-to-be with a taste for retro Hollywood glamor and who wants to strike a pose before heading down the aisle, klieg lights flashing the whole way!

We love Elizabeth's thoughtful details in each gown she designs. With Cora, they are abundant - in the embroidered halter strap and waist closure, not to mention the flawless fit and drape of the fabric!

To see Cora and our other Elizabeth Fillmore gowns, call 301-215-9232 to schedule your appointment. Don't forget you can see the Cora gown, as well as lots of other lovely wedding gowns at the DCCWC bridal show January 31st!

- Jessica

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Elizabeth Fillmore Spring 2009 Collection

We were thrilled to see the new Elizabeth Fillmore collection at bridal market!

Elizabeth was our last stop on a whirlwind weekend of bridal gowns during Market in New York. We viewed Elizabeth's collection in her light filled, serene studio - it was a perfect oasis after a crazy weekend, and an ideal setting for taking in Elizabeth's feminine, elegant gowns. Her collection perfectly balances modernity with timelessness - a breathtaking combination.

Describing her collection, Elizabeth said,

“With this collection of dresses, in addition to working with special fabrics of unearthly beauty, I incorporated handmade and archival trims into my designs –patterns developed from Renaissance to early 1900’s motifs. By intertwining these richly textured “floral” motifs as accents within the Elizabeth Fillmore silhouettes, I combined rich pieces of the past with feminine clean shapes. This is the essence of my ever-evolving & ethereally elegant modern bride."

Adding to the intertwining of past and present, jewelry designer Meridith Griffin created a stunning collection of jewelry that was paired with just about every gown. Meridith's jewelry is available through Elizabeth Fillmore, and is comprised of vintage Czech crystals, antique gold, and fabric elements like chiffon, taffeta, and satin.

Needless to say, we had the most difficult time selecting our gowns for Promise...and we'll keep our selections a surprise! For now, though, here are some images to dream about!

- Jessica

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Spring 2009 Bridal Market!

Every year, one weekend in mid-October is like a national holiday for all of us at Promise! It's Bridal Market! Held in NYC in showrooms and luxury hotel suites, bridal designers show their newest collections to bridal shops (ranging from boutiques like Promise to institutions like Kleinfeld). The downer is that all the fabulous styles won't come to our shops until later winter/early spring...but that is far outweighed by all the loveliness we are able to see now.

We saw tailored sophistication at L'ezu Atelier, inspired, edgy romance at Claire Pettibone, dreamy, soft elegance at Lea Ann Belter, and stunning, feminine gowns at Elizabeth Fillmore. We also saw some new designers we are thinking of adding to our carefully edited collection, but we are still deliberating, so stay tuned!

We will post images of our favorites from the collections soon; for now, here is a recap:

As usual, the gowns at L'ezu were perfectly constructed and elegant, but, this season, some of them have a new and luxe twist! Some L'ezu gowns are adorned with...diamonds! Lovely, sparkly jewels that you can remove from your gown post-wedding and have made into jewelry to wear after the wedding (Angelina, their model looks stellar in one of Patty & Corrina's designs).

On our way to see Lea Ann Belter, since we were shopping for wedding gowns and since, of course, there is no wedding without love, Kori and Tania had to pause!

At Lea Ann Belter, Lea Ann and Karen (and her wonderful model Pearl) showcased Lea Ann's collection, which was filled with touches of lace, organza, and real freshwater pearls! Like L'ezu, the pearls can be removed afer the wedding for jewelry.

We thought the idea of precious jewels on gowns was so romantic! We were all ready to swoon - who doesn't love versatility in their wedding gown?!?!

At the Claire Pettibone Show at the Bowery Hotel, my mom (and partner, Juliana) and I were totally in love with the collection - this season, Claire's theme was "Rock and Roll Bride." While the collection was all Claire Pettibone, with layers of lace and softness, there was definitely spice and sass in each gown that strutted down the runway.

We were all breathlessly anticipating viewing Elizabeth Fillmore's collection - and not just because it was our last appointment! We were enraptured by her divine fabrics, laces, and perfect combination of modern, graceful, and enchanting gowns. We were so taken with each gown we saw, we were all reduced to "Oh! That is GORGEOUS!" as a neverending refrain.

Of course, no visit to New York Bridal Market is complete without dinner with our friends from Alexia's Bridal Boutique in Carey, NC. Alexia and I both opened our shops around the same time, and since then have been eating delicious dinners together in New York every year! This year, we went to Bar Americain (one of Bobby Flay's restaurants). It was excellent - if you go, try the Cioppino, it will make you weep.

After more shows on Monday, we dragged ourselves to the train station and back to DC!











- Jessica

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New Elizabeth Fillmore Sophia Gown at Promise!

We just received a new gown from our newest designer at Promise, Elizabeth Fillmore!

The Sophia gown is stunning...delicate chantilly lace with an elegant (and flattering) V-neckline that is topped off with cap sleeves. She is a feminine, classic gown with a distinctly modern twist!

We love how the lace's pattern makes it unique, and the way the bust is draped is so feminine...Sophia has such a sophisticated but airy feeling! Plus, she shows your curves and flatters in all the right places - so she's a little sexy, too! We can just see her in a setting with a little retro feel like a country club, a decadent hotel, or a mansion!

E-mail us at info@promisedc.com or call 301-215-9232 to try on Sophia or any of our other fabulous gowns!

See you soon!

- Jessica

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