Elizabeth Filmore

Just announced: Elizabeth Filmore Fall 2011 Preview November 30th & December 1st! We are thrilled that Elizabeth herself will be bringing her newest collection of bridal gowns to the salon next week. We have been dying to get these gowns in the Atelier ever since market and are so, so happy we don't have to wait any longer! Elizabeth's one of a kind style is part bohemian, part couture. Her whimsical, romantic style is unlike any other designer and always a favorite of our brides.

By appointment only.




Pictures from Brides.com

Monique Lhullier

Monique Lhuillier had a beautiful show today! More later, but here is a sneak peak!

A Wonderful Evening to Benefit BRIDES White Hot Hope

Bride's Fashion Editor Rachel Leonard, Bride's Editor in Chief Millie Martini Bratten, Mark Ingram and Designer Anne Barge


What a night! We were honored to welcome Brides Magazine and designers Anne Barge, Angel Sanchez and Rita Vineris of Rivini into the Atelier for an wonderful evening where they discussed inspiration and bridal fashion with Mark. The designers candidly answered questions from brides and a few bloggers on topics ranging from who inspired them to become a designer -Angel and Rita were both encouraged by their seamstress mothers -- to what works best on a petite bride -- Anne answered that one perfectly! Each designer showed off a new gown that they will introduce this week at NY Bridal Market and one lucky bride won a chance to sit with the Bride's editors at Sunday's Anne Barge Fashion Show.

A special thank you to Bride's Magazine, Upper Crust Catering and Classic Travel for participating in the event with us. Classic Travel made a donation to Bride's White Hot Hope Initiative for each bride that registered with them. Additionally, Mark will donate a portion of each Anne Barge, Angel Sanchez or Rivini gown sold to a bride who attended the event to White Hot Hope. White Hot Hope benefits Operation Smile and Dress For Success, two charities we are proud to support!

Models in (from far left to right) Rivini, Anne Barge and Angel Sanchez. Cupcakes from Upper Crust.


Bride's Rachel Leonard and Rita Vineris of Rivini


Angel Sanchez, Mark Ingram and his mother Naomi Ingram


The panel discussing Bridal Style

Luisa Beccaria

While recently in Milan for the Italian Bridal Market, I was able to see the Luisa Beccaria Bridal Collection. My staff and brides are huge fans of their ready to wear collections, so I jumped at the opportunity to view their bridal collection. I was not disappointed! The collection offered romantic ballgowns and cocktail dresses in a palette of pale colors and ivories. The Luisa Beccaria philosophy of "extravagant chic" was evident in the fabrication and exquisite detailing of each piece.

I am thrilled to bring the Luisa Beccaria Bridal Collection exclusively to New York. The collection will be available at my Bridal Atelier in early Fall.

-- Mark








For more informaion on Luisa Beccaria, click here.

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 Bridal Trunkshow Expanded

Great news! Our Oscar de la Renta trunk show has been supersized. The show will now run July 8th through July 17th. We will have the entire new Spring 2001 collection available plus all of our favorite current Oscar pieces.

To entice you, check out this video from Video Fashion Daily covering the Spring 2011 ODLR Bridal runway show. Keep an eye out for Mark discussing his favorite looks.

Angel Sanchez Spring 2011 on VideoFashion

We love, love, love the bridal market videos produced by VideoFashion. Check out this one on Angel Sanchez. The show is stunning and one of our favorites from the past market, but what we love the most is the direct commentary from Angel himself.

Let us know which gowns are your favorites!

Bridal Market Sees an Uptick - Fashion Markets News - WWD.com

“It was like happy days are here again.”

That was the takeaway from last week’s run of bridal shows, according to Mark Ingram, whose signature New York boutique is a favorite haunt of fashion-minded brides.


So starts WWD's Bridal market Coverage Report, which included more insights from Mark, industry leaders and top designers. To read more, click here.

Bridal Market Sees an Uptick -









Fashion Markets News - WWD.com

Oscar, Oscar Oscar!!

Mark and Bridal Atelier Managing Consultant Indira Rivera pose for a celebratory picture with Mr. De la Renta and Event Planner Marcy Blum after the Oscar De la Renta Bridal Runway Show at the recent NYC Bridal market.

Once a year, we are treated to one of the best displays of exquisite bridal fashion at the Oscar De la Renta Bridal Runway Show. Held at the ODLR showroom, the show is intimate, elegant and breathtakingly beautiful. The atmosphere, the styling, and most importantly the gowns are perfect down to the last detail.

After the excitement of the show, it is hard for us to imagine we will not have the collection in the Atelier until Fall. However, we are so happy to announce we will have the new Spring 2011 collection at a special Trunk Show May 6 -8!

To experience the ODLR Spring 2011 Runway Show for yourself, click here for The Knot's LIVE coverage. Let us know what your favorites are!
Oscar De La Renta Live

Consultant Lidia's Favorite New Gown at Bridal Market

Bridal Atelier Consultant Lidia Kuczynski shared with us her favorite wedding gown from the recent NYC bridal market...and the winner is

This beautiful, languid silk charmeuse gown from Anne Bowen!


For more insight from Lidia click here to check out our mini-documentary.

photo from Brides.com

The Knot Live bridal recap

Mark phoned into The Knot Live Bridal Market Recap earlier this week. Click below to hear him discuss with Carly some of his favorite gowns.

The Knot Live bridal recap

Bridal Atelier Consultant Indira's Top Five Market Picks

Bridal Atelier Consultant Indira Rivera Modeling an Ever After Cocktail Dress in the Atelier


We asked some of our consultants to choose their top five gowns from the recent bridal market. First up are the picks from Indira Rivera, Atelier Manager and Bridal Consultant, with her five favorite gowns for the Spring/Summer 2011 season. Fabulous choices Indira!!

#1 Vera Wang: Hand painted Chantilly Tissue Organza, Silver Pleated Tulle, French Tulle, Tissue Organza
For it's romantic, modern simplicity - perfect for a wedding at the Hampton's in the evening.



#2 Oscar De La Renta: Style: Embroidered guipure strapless gown with pink silk taffeta draped bow. For it's old world beauty - perfect for a wedding in the south of France.


#3 Monique Lhuillier: Style: Re-embroidered Lace/Embroidered Organza
For it's after party flirty-ness - perfect for putting on dancing shoes at a City wedding.


#4 Lela Rose: Sequin embroidered tulle layered over lace gown with embroidered cowl neckline. For it's subtle elegance - perfect for a country house upstate soiree.


#5 Angel Sanchez: Silk maylea mikado trumpet gown with bands of sequin embroidery & overlay of french net. For it's vintage, style beauty - perfect for a wedding "Meet Joe Black" style.


photos from Brides.com

Bridal Market Notes

We have been very busy running around the city this past weekend viewing the new collections from our favorite designers. As usual, our designers did not disappoint! We are spotting some great new trends and seeing some details reinterpretted. Shades of blush and pink are everywhere, but we were especially blown away by the use of lilac and charcoal at Vera Wang. Black accents continue, a favorite was subtle black ribbon at Carolina Herrera. For beading, silver and crystal beading with an icey feel abound. Our favorite was an all over beaded sheath at Monique Lhuillier. See below for a few if our favorites and tune in to TheKnot.com Live today at 3:00 for a recap from Mark. More designers to see all day today!

Junko Yoshioko



Vera Wang



Amazing beading at Monique Lhuillier

Anne Bowen Market Recap

Mark shares his thoughts on the Anne Bowen fashion show at New York bridal market.

Marchesa

Mark with Marchesa co-designer Keren Craig

This past market the consultants and I had the pleasure of visiting the lower Chelsea loft of Marchesa, designed by lovely Brits' Kaeren Craig and Georgina Chapman. A longtime fan of Marchesa's spectacular evening collection, I was dying to see their first made-to-order bridal collection. We were not disappointed! Keren and Georgina flawlessly translated their glamorous red carpet styles to bridal. While retaining a glamorous edge, the bridal collection is feminine, romantic and sophisticated. The detailed embroideries are perfectly combined with skillful draping and exquisite fabrication. Simply devine!

We will be hosting our first Marchesa trunk show January 21st through the 23rd. The entire Marchesa Bridal Collection will be here and Keren and Georgina will be stopping by to meet with brides as well!

Below are a few of our favorite looks from market. You can also click here to see our video blog post from consultants Sandra and Tammy reviewing Marchesa at market.

Anne Barge Boot Camp

Anne Barge and "Boot Camp" graduate Marah Melillo backstage at the Spring 2010 Anne Barge Fashion Show at the New York Bridal Market

Recently, Anne Barge hosted a "Boot Camp" at her headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. I was lucky enough to be chosen to attend and I'm so glad I was able to go! Anne and her staff went above and beyond to make me and about 20 other bridal consultants from across the country feel welcome.

Anne's objective was to have each salon send a representative to become an Anne Barge specialist. I've always loved her gowns and I've always connected to the traditional core of them, so being able to work with her personally and having her share her first hand knowledge was priceless.

For two days, we learned everything there is to know about Anne Barge gowns. Whether it's her use of Italian silks, French laces or intricate embroideries, Anne's gowns always have a timeless bridal feeling about them. Each one is special in its own way and each one is designed with a bride's happiness in mind.

Now that I'm back in New York, I feel like a true expert on our Anne Barge designs and I have a new found excitement to show them and match each one to the right bride!

- Consultant Marah Melillo

Anne Barge will be attending the Anne Barge Trunk Show at the Bridal Atelier this weekend. Call for an appointment and a personal consultation with Anne!

To watch the Spring 2010 Anne Barge fashion show on The Knot TV click here.

The Knot: Great Bridal Week Videos

The Knot TV covers the New York Bridal Market top to bottom. They have just released all the episodes of their latest fashion show reviews and trend reports from the past market on their site and they are fabulous! Mark worked with The Knot backstage at the shows to offer insight and analysis of his favorite designers and then headed down to their Soho studios to review the markets best trends with their editorial staff. You can watch Mark, The Knot's Carley Rooney and Heather Levine, and of course the best dresses of the next season.

Click here to see all the best of the New York Bridal market on The Knot TV!

Bridal Designers Show Agility in Trying Times - WWD

Great WWD article by Rosemary Feitelberg on how designers are dealing with the current economy. Includes some very insightful comments by Mark.

Bridal Designers Show Agility in Trying Times - WWD.com

Who What Weddings Market Interview with Mark

The Knot Live Market Recap

Check out Mark's call-in interview on The Knot's Bridal Market Recap show. We were busy running around market so Mark couldn't stop by The Knot's offices so they kindly allowed him to call in instead. Take a look to hear about some of his favorite new looks.

The Knot Live Episode 17

Happy 15th Anniversary Martha Stewart Weddings!!!

A highlight every October during market is the annual Martha Stewart Weddings market party. This year in celebration of 15 years publishing, they threw their best party ever -- and that is saying alot coming from that creative team! We saw all of our favorite designers, retailers, event planners, photographers, bloggers, editors and everyone in between who loves our fabulous industry. Thank you Amy Wilkins, Darcy Miller and the entire team at MSW for a truly wonderful celebration!

A few pictures below. Look for us on Martha Stewart Weddings Online Wedding Showcase coming in November.

Mark with Founding Publisher of Martha Stewart Weddings Marcia Miller






Marcia Miller, Mark, Robert Verdi, Amy Wilkins





Super chic event planners Loulie Walker and Molly Middleton





Designer Anne Bowen, Mark, and James Brown of Roma Sposa