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