Vendor Spotlight: Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique

 

Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique in Peoria, Illinois is an intimate and detail-orientated boutique. Rachel will assit you in choosing the perfect wedding invitation to the perfect dress for your special day. I just had to find out more about Rachel and Cloud Nine!

How many years have you been in business?  Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique + Fine Paper opened its doors in August 2011. We have been so fortunate to have had a very successful eight months and look forward to serving many more brides in the years to come!

Do you have a website, if so, what's the address?  Our website is www.cloudninepeoria.com - also give us a "like" on Facebook!!

If you were to sell something other than stationery, what would it be?   Along with servicing brides and other clientele with our fine paper, we also sell gorgeous bridal gowns... hand selected from the top designers.  We are proud to provide a home where brides can find their gown and invitations ... we work diligently in perfecting the perfect match for both!

Besides the obvious (stationery), what is your favorite thing to give as a hostess gift?  We agree that candles are another great option as a hostess gift -- we sell Lafco candles.  They are made with hand blown glass that you can use again!  They smell heavenly and are gorgeous!

Here at Haute Papier, we love to eat!  When in NYC for the National Stationery Show, where is your favorite place to grab dinner?   I love to go to the bar at the St. Regis and people watch ... the energy is always amazing and it's a guaranteed great time!  You also can't go wrong with any family-owned restaurant in Little Italy - delicious!

Any other tidbits about your store you'd like to share?   Cloud Nine's experience is like no other -- most bridal gown appointments are private, so the bride has the luxury of having the entire store all to herself.  We love for brides to walk in with their family and friends, enjoy a glass of bubbly and remember her experience at Cloud Nine for as long as possible ...

Thanks Rachel! I can't wait to see you at the National Stationery Show!

Cupcake Love

I have a huge obsession with monograms...and cupcakes! Nothing makes me happier than seeing the two combined. Monograms add such a special touch to these delicate little treats! They’re perfect for parties, weddings and bridal showers! Check out these wonderful cupcakes and others below. Enjoy!

1. http://www.evokephotoandvideo.com

2. http://www.sprinkles.com/wedding-cupcakes/custom-decorations

3. www.marthastewart.com

4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/deathbycupcake.com

5. http://www.georgetowncupcake.com

 

Real Wedding: Cate & Tim

We had the pleasure of working with Thy from Evoke in the planning for Cate & Tim's big day.  We just loved thinking up the perfect paperie for all of the little details from the Menus to the cookie signs to their thank yous!  All photo credits go to Renee Sprink Photography. 

Real Wedding: Liz & Andras

We just couldn't stop oooohing and ahhhing when we say the photos from Liz & Andras's beautiful wedding at The Hay Adams here in Washington, DC.  The photography was shot by one of our favorites - Holland Photo Arts.  And the coordinating and planning was done by Jamie at Simply Chic Events.  Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!