Our New Blog!

We're working hard to overcome our somewhat technically challenged crew at Anna Be and have launched a new blog that we hope will be a better version of our existing blog. It will still include all of the latest events. But, our new blog will also allow us to keep updated information about our designers, a section for our brides to post to and share pictures, as well as post our latest sample gowns! It's still a little bit of a work in progress, but from here on out please check out http://blog.anna-be.com for the very latest at Anna Be!

Junko Yoshioka Trunk Show

Wow! We just got in the dresses for the Junko Yoshioka trunk show and they are amazing! Touches of feathers, hand-pieced details, slim silhouettes, fuller skirts, short dresses - it's an unbelievable collection full of architectural details. The trunk show is from Friday the 5th - Sunday the 7th. There's still a few available appointments so call today to schedule one today. Gowns range from $2,600 - $10,000 and all Junko purchases will receive a 10% discount during the weekend.

Anna Be Birthday Bash

We're turning 2 and celebrating with 2 full weeks of amazing gifts for our wonderful brides! From November 20th thru December 4th, for every bride who purchases a gown during this time period will have her pick of gifts from the absolute best in the wedding industry. It's a first come, first serve and the gifts include everything from a night at the Magnolia Hotel, dinner for two from Eat Catering, free spa sessions, portrait sessions with top photographers and so much more!

It's a long list to thank, but we've got amazing presents to celebrate with from Brows, Alchemy, The Oxford Hotel, The Magnolia Hotel, Paige Elizabeth, Cheryl Ungar, Jenna Walker Photography, Marilee Langner, Megan Valentine, Jim Christianson, InPhotography, Bloom Jewelry, Sara Gabriel, Plum Sage Flowers, The Flower House, Christi Johnson, Bird Dog Press, Eat, Mondo Vino, Chocolate Affair, Dramatic Events, Table 6, Pilates Aligned, and a few goodies from Anna Be. Happy Birthday!

Monique Lhuillier Coming Soon...

Wow! We are unbelievably excited to be announcing that we will soon be carrying Monique Lhuillier! Known for gorgeous lace, glamorous fabrics, and out of this world designs. Our fingers are crossed that the first few dresses will be arriving by the end of 2008. We'll keep everyone updated!!!

Part-Time Weekend Associate Wanted

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to add to our team as a part-time sales associate. Associates are part of the team who work directly with brides assisting them with gown selection and ensuring that their experience is always fun and never stressful. Associates must have excellent communication skills, a passion for design, and an upbeat attitude.

Associates must be willing to work weekends.

Hours and Compensation
We are looking for part-time help to begin immediately and to work through at least March if not longer. Associates will work 8-15 hours per week. Salary and compensation is based on experience.


To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@anna-be.com

Vera Wang Trunk Show November 14 - 16

Vera Wang. The ultimate name in bridal. Artistic. Modern. Luxurious. And for 3 days some of the very latest pieces from her collection will be at Anna Be for a trunk show. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to try on and purchase these fabulous gowns! Appointments are required.

Sara Gabriel 2009 Collection Debut

Short Dress: Long on Style

I'm a little bit out of the tv loop, but in the last week I've heard so many brides talking about the Project Runway finale that I had to check it out for myself. It seems as though people were loving the challenge of designing a wedding dress and lots of folks were lauding that fabulous short dress with the feathers! I can only hope that Kenley goes on to bring that dress to production, but in the meantime there's Stephanie James for flirty frocks with a retro touch. Here's just a couple of images from Stephanie's collection... check out her site for more photos!

http://stephaniejamescouture.com/

Shopping in Chicago!!!

We're in Chicago right now at the National Bridal Market! This is one of the biggest bridal shows bringing in top designers like Augusta Jones and Watters Bridal to show their new collection. We're picking out the the best new dresses to bring back to Anna Be. But be warned, these dresses won't be shipping to us until late winter/early spring (We're just now getting the rest of the fabulous new styles we picked out last spring.).

TRUNK SHOW 411

For most, labor day signals the end of summer...But here at Anna Be labor day signals the start of trunk show season. What exactly is a trunk show you might ask? A trunk show is more than a sale - it's a chance to view oodles of dresses from a specific designer. Typically for a trunk show a designer will send us 30+ dresses - some best sellers and some brand new designs from their latest collection. To compare, we typically have 7-15 dresses from a specific designer at any given time in our store making a trunk show a chance to see dresses and designs that may not even usually be in the state! We'll be posting the upcoming trunk shows on our blog as they get scheduled. Coming up soon... Augusta Jones Trunk Show, September 19th - 21st.