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Rose Taft Special Occasion Trunk Show

Making of the Oscar de la Renta Bridal Collection

OHH we LOVE this video of the making of the new Oscar de la Renta Bridal Collection. Especially since the entire collection is here right now for our trunk show!!!

WE TV's Bridal Award Winner

Recently, Tennessee bride Brooke Ewing Perry and her mother visited the Atelier for a private consultation that Brooke won through WE TV and Harper's Bazzaar. Both Brooke and her lovely mother benefited from Mark's style advice and choose gowns for their big day. Congrats!

A few pics from the fun afternoon in the Atelier....

Mark is Headed to Miami!

Enough of this cold and snow, head south for some sun!

Mark will be joining fellow bridal experts, Shai Tertner, Eyal Tessler, Ceci Johnson and Ron Ben-Israel for a discussion on emerging bridal trends. Chic Parisien, of Coral Gables, will provide gowns from some of Mark's favorite designers.

Can't make it to Miami this weekend? No worries, the Atelier will be featuring an Oscar de la Renta trunk show all weekend. We feel warm and fuzzy already!

RSVP to rsvp@shirazevents.com

Kevan Hall White Label Collection Returns to Mark Ingram

Last Fall, Mark welcomed his friend designer Kevan Hall to the Atelier to present his first bridal collection to the press. Now the collection returns for the first time for brides to experience. The Kevan Hall White Label trunk show runs Thursday, February 17th, through Saturday, February 19th.

We love Kevan's sophisticated take on soft, romantic bridal gowns. A long time favorite on the red carpet, Kevan's mix of glamour and romance is perfect for our brides!

Oscar de la Renta Trunk Show

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

Melanie Harris for Rose Taft

Starting today, Mark Ingram Atelier will be hosting a very special Rose Taft Special Occasion trunk show featuring the debut of the Melanie Harris Collection designed by Rose Taft's granddaughter Melanie Harris Silverman as well as the beloved Rose Taft collection.

Now, third generation, Melanie Silverman, with tremendous creativity and the love of fashion, has created a collection that is a direct reflection of her modern and fresh design philosophy for today’s younger woman of style. Originally this collection was designed by request only for the likes of several LA stylists and has since drawn the attention of “young Hollywood.”

The Melanie Harris collection is custom made by hand in the Rose Taft factory in Miami, Florida. Each style is meticulously constructed individually by couture craftsman using only the finest fabrications from around the globe.

We love these styles for a bride's engagement or after parties or perhaps for the mother of the occasion who wants a little extra sparkle?

Rose Taft and Melanie Harris Trunk Show will be November 3rd & 4th by appointment only.

Mark and Melanie Harris Silverman

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

Congrats to Munaluchi Bridal!

We love this clip from NBC's Positively Black featuring our friend Jacqueline Nwobu, Editor in Chief of Munaluchi Bridal. Mark will be featured in the new issue coming out in December!

What's White Hot in Bridal Today

We are thrilled to be hosting a special event in the Atelier on October 13th to benefit Brides Magazine's White Hot Hope initiative. White Hot Hope is a national, month long program of bridal retail events that benefit Operation Smile and Dress for Success. For White Hot Hope, Mark wanted to bring the design process to his brides in a way that had not been done before. So with the team at Brides, we have designed an evening with three of Mark's favorite designers and friends: Anne Barge, Angel Sanchez and Rita Vineris of Rivini. Mark will moderate a panel discussion between brides and the designers on what inspires them when designing a gown and how this affects their design process. Brides will also have a sneak peek at the designers new gowns that will debut at the upcoming NY Bridal Week.

Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier will donate a portion of gown sales from any brides who attend the event to White Hot Hope. Additionally, Classic Travel will be there to take brides Honeymoon planning questions and will also make a donation to White Hot Hope for each Bride who registers for their services.

This is a great opportunity to get one-on-one style advice from Mark and a few of the industries best designers! To RSVP, email MarkIngramRSVP@condenast.com.

For more on our partners for the evening:
BRIDES White Hot Hope
Anne Barge
Angel Sanchez
Rivini
Classic Travel

For Our Brides: A New Partnership with Classic Travel

We are so excited to announce the partnership between Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier and Classic Travel! Classic Travel now provides a honeymoon specialist to work directly with our brides in order to create their ideal honeymoons. We like our brides to be relaxed, pampered and stress-free, so recommending Classic Travel to plan your honeymoon is a no-brainer.

Classic Travel Service, Inc. is a luxury travel agency in Manhattan, and is part of the Virtuoso organization which provides exclusive rates and benefits to its members. Furthermore, they are the only Virtuoso agency with thier own booking engine, where people can access the exclusive Virtuoso rates with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Their agents have years of experience and expertise in customizing unforgettable trips that cater to their clients’ wants and needs and flawlessly match their personalities. Just as our consultants help brides to choose the perfect dress, Classic Travel helps each couple plan a honeymoon that matches their style and personality.

Some of our personal favorites are the added perks and personalized extras that Classic Travel offers like arranging a private dinner on the beach or a hot air balloon ride. Not to mention upgrades, spa credits and extras everywhere. Sign us up!!!

Mostly, we have decided to partner with Classic Travel because they specialize in personal attention and service, two of the most important philosophies here at the Atelier. They will provide you with a toll free number and email where you will reach the same person every time who knows you and your trip.

We hope to be adding some more extras for our brides through Classic Travel, so check back soon. To set up an appointment, contact heather@classictravel.com or 212.404.6730.

Classic Travel

Alberta Ferretti Debut Trunk Show October 13th-20th

We are so excited to announce we will be hosting the first ever Alberta Ferretti Bridal Trunk Show October 13th through the 20th. Previously, Ferretti bridal gowns have only been internationally available as ready-to-wear gowns. For this special trunk show we will be the first retail salon to offer Ferretti's ethereal bridal gowns as made-to-order. We are thrilled to be able to offer our brides this collection combined with a true made-to-order bridal experience. Take a look below at some additional images from her stunning 2001 collection.






Trunk Show By Appointment Only

Anne Barge

We were just sent a sneak peak of Anne Barge's new advertising campaign. C'est magnifique!! These images are classic and romantic, just like an Anne Barge gown. Which is your favorite?

Liz ,Dick and One Degree of Separation

I recently had a rare leisurely Saturday at the beach to catch up on my magazines. One of my guilty pleasures is Vanity Fair, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a vintage photo of Elizabeth Taylor gracing the cover of the June 2010 issue. The article inside was the delicious re-telling of her whirlwind and scandalous affair…… and subsequent marriage to superstar actor Richard Burton. At the time……and we are talking about the “Mad Men” era of the early ‘60’s, this union shocked the world and was even condemned by The Vatican. Vanity Fair likened them to modern day superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. I was just a young lad at the time, but I have to admit that I was totally fascinated and awestruck by the comings and goings of this gorgeous megawatt superstar couple. Of course I was mesmerized by Elizabeth’s breathtaking physical beauty, but as a couple they had tremendous style and chutzpah. And it seems that every move they made was chronicled by the paparazzi! I had other reasons for my fascination, for you see, by only ‘one degree of separation’ I had some personal connection to the legend that was ‘Liz & Dick’.

I will never forget the day that the envelope from my mom arrived at summer sleep-a-way camp. In it was a note and newspaper article chronicling Liz and Dick’s attendance at a Caxton Hall, London wedding. But it wasn’t just any wedding . It was the wedding of Gladys Mills, a personal friend of my family, and Robert Wilson. BobWilson, was personal assistant and confidante to Richard Burton, and Gladys was one of my grandmother’s and great aunt Thelma’s closest friends. Liz & Dick were not just merely guests in attendance at this wedding, but served as Best Man and Matron of Honor to the couple. I have distinct childhood memories of Gladys and Bob…..a dashing, sophisticated and terrifically chic middle aged jet set couple being entertained at my parents’ home. My mother recalled their glamorous life style and the ‘all white and chrome’ apartment in a luxury hi-rise. So given my interest in the whole Liz & Dick saga and a personal connection to Gladys and Bob……..plus my love (even at that age) of all things WEDDINGS, I was in my GLORY!

I was recently sorting through some old family photos when I came across the wedding portraits of Gladys and Bob. I sat down and recalled the thrill of that time for my family, and how excited we all were for her ….not just because of the Liz and Dick thing, but because Gladys & Bob had found each other in their middle age and Gladys was radiantly happy! But of course the Liz and Dick connection raised the thrill factor for this star struck adolescent! Lol!

Please enjoy these few photos that I share from my personal collection.

Mark to Host Live Chat on WETV.com

Save the Date!
Join Mark Ingram and Ceci Johnson for a live chat on WEtv.com on Tuesday, July 13 from Noon - 1p ET. From choosing the perfect wedding dress to invitations and etiquette, Mark and Ceci have you covered. Get your questions ready!
http://www.wetv.com/wedding-experts

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.