BRIDES OPERATION DREAM DRESS: Winner Announced, Surprised Live on Good Morning America Jun 26, 2009
Ms. Micucci was awarded $10,000 and then surprised when Ms. Bratten added that David's Bridal will exclusively produce the winning design ... The panel included Austin Scarlett (Project Runway contestant and recent bridal designer), Hilary Rhoda (Supermodel and Estee Lauder's "Beautiful" Bride),Rachel Leonard (Fashion Director of BRIDES) and Dan Rentillo (Design Director of David's Bridal), and was hosted by BRIDES editor in chief, Millie Martini Bratten ... With more than 300 locations... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bridal Store Boom: The Wal-Mart of Weddings Jun 19, 2009
Not For David's Bridal - ABC News ... Not For David's Bridal ... About one-third of them will be outfitted by one company: David's Bridal. (ABC News -- Business)
The Big Money: The Wal-Mart of weddings Jun 16, 2009
David's Bridal celebrates the opening of its first New York City store in March. The store on Sixth Avenue at 25th Street, is one of more than 300 David's Bridal locations nationwide ... About one-third of them will be outfitted by one company: David's Bridal. (MSNBC -- Business)
Love during the recession Apr 18, 2009
A recent survey done by David's Bridal entitled "What s on Brides' Minds" reports that 75% of weddings are being downsized in order to save money. Sandra Chavez, who is getting married in September in Pleasanton, Calif. (Yahoo News)
Prom dresses vary widely Feb 24, 2009
A lot of the trendy dresses for this prom season have been outside the box, according to Lisa Kesterson, the prom coordinator for David's Bridal in Augusta. Unexpected combinations such as zebra print with a lime-green sash, or new colors, such as watermelon, have hit the racks. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Trim costs early for wedding celebration Feb 22, 2009
Through Monday, David's Bridal on Walton Way Extension is offering customers $50 to $300 off every bridal gown, including new arrivals and designer collections. Customers can get 10 percent off their veil, headpiece, bra and slip on the day of their gown purchase. (The Augusta Chronicle)
You can find a wedding dress for less Feb 12, 2009
You can elbow through the racks and crowds at wedding superstore David's Bridal for a dress and be done with it. Or, you can research and shop around to find your fantasy dress - without going way over your budget. (Boston Globe)
Community Helps Make Teen's Prom Dream Come True Mar 22, 2008
Ashley's friend, Shelby Crouch, works at David's Bridal ... Shelby Crouch, David's Bridal: "They opened the store early. They have all of their employees here to accommodate Ashley and make everything perfect for her." ... David's Bridal gave Ashley everything free. (WKRC.com, OH)
Bash on a budget: There are many ways to save money on weddings, big parties Mar 9, 2008
Robert Brokamp, who writes about personal finance for The Motley Fool, said he found a dress for his wife Elizabeth at David's Bridal, which has 285 stores, for $250. "It was on the discount rack," he said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bride and joy Feb 25, 2008
Patti Frank, left, and Meredith Frank model dresses at the David's Bridal booth during the 2008 Eastern Carolina Bridal Expo on Sunday at the Greenville Convention Center. "It was great," Ward said. (The Daily Reflector)
Spearfish firm fired up over new product line Feb 15, 2008
Moon Glow has nearly 70 sand colors designed to match the bridal colors sold through David's Bridal retail chain. Called sand ceremonies, sand-for-sand ceremonies or unity sand ceremonies, these rituals are becoming a popular part of modern weddings. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wedding dreams Feb 5, 2008
Area businesses and vendors demonstrated wedding services and goods, and fashion shows featured gowns from David's Bridal and men's formal wear from MW Tux. The Examiner/ Steve Curd. (The Examiner)
Is Dillard's out, J.C. Penney in at Rushmore Crossing? Feb 2, 2008
The Katz site plan also lists Linens 'n Things, T.J.Maxx, Petco, David's Bridal and a Gordmans clothing store as tenants that have fully executed leases. If J.C. Penney did in fact move to Rushmore Crossing, it would leave a big empty space at Rushmore Mall, the location of its existing store. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cost of alterations puts dream dress in jeopardy Jan 22, 2008
The dress shopping (We went to David's Bridal in Aurora, Ill ... David's Bridal is great, by the way. (Anchorage Daily News)
Area residents attend Bridal Spectacular Jan 20, 2008
Bridal Spectacular exhibitors included Arbonne, Bella Tocca Medical Day Spa, Bon Voyage Travel, Celebrations by Lori, Celebrity China and Crystal, Complete Music, Crestwood Country Club, Dan's Tuxedo- B's Bridal, Dare2Dream Travel and Paradise Vacations, David's Bridal, Digital Odeon Productions, Dillon's, Festivities, Four Star Limo, Franklin Community Council, Inc., FX Studio, Hornback's Posey Parlor and Posey Shop, Jean Scene, Markham Travel Inc., Mary Kay Cosmetics - Ann Geier, On the Side... (SunOnline)
Fashion: Seven style solutions for the fashionable bridesmaid Jan 9, 2008
Halter satin short dress with classic boat neckline, peekaboo skirt and sash, $145 at David's Bridal stores ... com; halter satin short dress by David's Bridal; Elijah and Ava dresses by ThreadDesign. (USA Today -- Life)
Bride blogger shares worries, solutions in picking dress Jan 8, 2008
I ended up doing exactly what you suggested: my mom and I went to David's Bridal together, just to get an idea for what we liked and what we didn't. I had no intention of buying anything that day/taking anything back to AK, etc. (Anchorage Daily News)
Uncertainty influences reduction in real estate risk-taking Dec 15, 2007
Bed, Bath d and David's Bridal are new to town. Small retail shop rates are ranging from $1. (Anchorage Daily News)
Students make fashion statements in Huffman Dec 7, 2007
Featured were outfits from The Buckle at Deerbrook Mall, Debs at Deerbrook Mall, David's Bridal in North Houston, Body Shop at Deerbrook Mall, Old Navy in Humble, Anchor Blue at Deerbrook Mall, Palais Royal in Atascocita and Al's Formal Wear at Deerbrook Mall. Rounding out the show were the Falconette dancers, The Guard. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
When going 'bridezilla' is probably OK Nov 19, 2007
"This is the new one from David's Bridal," said. "It's hard for anyone to buy two dresses for a bridesmaid dress," bridesmaid Casey Mallams said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Bridal chain says 'I do' to Sioux City Oct 30, 2007
SIOUX CITY -- David's Bridal, the nation's only national bridal retailer, celebrated the grand opening Monday of its first store in Sioux City ... David's Bridal offers five bridal gown collections, including Oleg Cassini, Monique Luo, Galia and its own David's Bridal and Bridal Woman ... The closest David's Bridals to Sioux City are in Sioux Falls, Omaha and Lincoln, Neb. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A couple's informal proposal story Oct 23, 2007
By then she had already found her dream gown at David's Bridal: a strapless A-line dress in ivory and champagne ... Dress: David's Bridal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gap closes Southern Hills mall store Oct 23, 2007
The U-shaped, multi-tenant structure now houses Buffalo Wild Wings, Maurice's, Sylvan Learning Center, and, soon David's Bridal. According to the local Gap store manager, the retailer hopes to speed up its opening at Lakeport. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Wedding party reflects individual style Oct 17, 2007
"[The bride's mother] is really the third-most-important person on the wedding day," said Liz Cascio, special occasion buyer for David's Bridal. "She really wants to shine, too.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
TV season brings battle of the brands; Kiss rocks small crowd Sep 24, 2007
Watch your buttoned-up back, David's Bridal (and Vera Wang, for that matter). New rivals are crowding the lucrative wedding dress aisle. (USA Today -- Money)
Saturday Known For Luckiest Day To Tie The Knot Jul 8, 2007
David's Bridal, the largest U.S. retailer of wedding gowns, estimates that 65,000-70,000 weddings will take place across the country Saturday, double the number normally held. Weddings will be held at the clerk's Kearny Mesa office at 9225 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Marrying Couples Hope To Be Lucky In Love Jul 7, 2007
The increase in licenses means an increase in business for bridal shops like David's Bridal. "We are trending right now above at least 15 percent over even our planned figures ," said Guadeloupe Karnes, the store's manager. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Couples hope 7-7-07 a lucky wedding day Jul 7, 2007
We have never seen anything like this, it truly is a phenomenon," said Christa Vagnozzi, senior editor of The Knot. David's Bridal is providing attire for approximately 200 brides in the Central Florida area today, according to Cindi Freeburn, David's Bridal spokesperson.Lucky celebrities "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria plans to marry San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker today because Parker reportedly is superstitious and thinks 7 is a lucky number. Want to learn more about the... (Florida Today)
Feeling Lucky? Many Do On 7-7-07 Jul 7, 2007
Of the couples marrying on Saturday, David's Bridal in Plymouth Meeting, Pa ... "It added that extra aura of mystery of magic. Every couple is looking for that little something extra that kicks their marriage off to a lucky start," said Cindi Freeburn, a David's Bridal representative. (Click2Houston, TX)
A lucky number? 7/7/07 Jul 4, 2007
But David's Bridal, the largest US retailer of wedding gowns, says it alone will deliver a record 20,000 gowns for brides for July 7 weddings. That figure is double the peak figure in a normal year, and the company estimates some 65,000 - 70,000 weddings across the country on July 7. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Private firm buys Container Store Jul 3, 2007
Los Angeles-based Leonard Green holds investments in more than 40 other companies, including a majority stake in David's Bridal and Petco Animal Supplies. Leonard Green said it planned to retain The Container Store's current management. (USA Today -- Money)
On the move in Bismarck Jul 1, 2007
The 2,000-square-foot space next to David's Bridal became available after a deal fell through, so the Naturalizer store will be able to move in and open Aug. 1. Lundin expects the transition to be smooth, with the store at Kirkwood closing on July 31. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
At boutique, always the bridesmaid May 28, 2007
Several stores in the area sell bridesmaids' dresses and bridal gowns, including David's Bridal, Madeleine's Bridal Boutique, Luftenburg's Bridal and other boutiques on Fulton Mall. "They might be just trying to find a niche in the market, compared to other stores that mainly market to brides," said Penny Weaver, a bridal consultant at Madeleine's. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Quinceanera at Disney May 4, 2007
As Laura and Elizabeth strolled through the Disney Boardwalk Conference Center lobby wearing tiaras, gloves and pink gowns provided by David's Bridal, they smiled happily but shyly as photographers followed. Laura wasn't planning a birthday party because the only family members she has in Florida are her parents and brother. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Choosing Your Bridesmaid Dresses Apr 29, 2007
Stores like David's Bridal offer collections of mix-and-match tops and bottoms in the same color. This way, everyone can choose a look they like and still match. (Suite101.com)
Theresa A. Mike Fashion Show ~ is glamour for a good cause Apr 26, 2007
Pepsi is the event's title sponsor, and fashions this year's ballroom celebration come from numerous Valley business including After Hours in the Palm Desert Mall; Cache on El Paseo; Caroldean on El Paseo; David's Bridal of Palm Desert; and The Wardrobe in Palm Springs. The evening benefits the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation, an endowed scholarship program that awards scholarships to worthy students across the western U.S. Recipients can use the scholarship funds to attend any college or... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Plus-size prom dresses Apr 16, 2007
Chain stores such as David's Bridal carry some prom styles up to size 24. But the Internet remains the salvation of many plus-size teens. (Chicago Tribune)
A place to play Apr 13, 2007
"I've been told that 90 percent of the Saturday appointments at David's Bridal (a couple doors away) come from 60 miles away. So that's a good thing. The one negative is that it's not an easy off and on for Interstate 5.". The Medford store is the third Golf Etc. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Federated closes sale of After Hours Formalwear Apr 11, 2007
In January it sold its 273-store David's Bridal and 10-store Priscilla of Boston chains for $750 million. Houston-based Men's Wearhouse, which operates four stores in Central Ohio, has said that after its acquisition of After Hours, it will have 1,165 locations nationwide. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Expanding market Apr 5, 2007
Photo courtesy of David's Bridal. This $169 David's Bridal halter dress comes in sizes 1 to 21 and has a glitter mesh overlay ... This $229 David's Bridal ballgown comes in sizes 2 to 22 and has removable satin straps. (The Palm Beach Post)
Regulators clear Federated sale of tuxedo business Mar 25, 2007
Federated in January sold its David's Bridal and Priscilla of Boston bridalwear chains for $750 million ... Central Ohio is home to two David's Bridal stores and five After Hour locations. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Regulators say 'I do' to retail sale Mar 25, 2007
Macy's continues to maintain an exclusive relationship as a wedding gift registry for David's Bridal. Federated in November announced the agreement to sell the chains. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
FTC clears After Hours sale Mar 24, 2007
At that time, Federated had completed the $750 million sale of its David's Bridal and Priscilla of Boston stores. The sale of the After Hours business completes the divestiture of Federated's former Bridal Group division. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Read More... Mar 17, 2007
The bridal show will feature David's Bridal and After Hours Formal Wear's latest spring, summer and fall wedding attire. Following the 2 p.m. bridal fashion show, Henry will be available from 3 until 4 p.m. for a special meet-and-greet opportunity. (Sheperdsville Pioneer News, KY)
DC-G holds first-ever After Prom fashion show Mar 9, 2007
David's Bridal provided all of the girls' dresses and After Hour Tuxedo provided all of the guys' suits. "Elements Studio and Salon came out and for three hours they did hair and makeup on every girl," said Ollendick. (Dallas County News, IA)
Princess for a night: With prom dresses, individuality is the key. Mar 3, 2007
(Center) To flatten a tummy: Lavender chiffon with beaded trim on the empire waistline is cut high in front and ankle-length in back; $150 at David's Bridal stores ... At David's Bridal stores ... (Right) If you are petite: This sleeveless, ruby-red satin dress has bead trim on the empire waistline; $150 at David's Bridal stores. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Federated 4Q earnings rise, plans name change to Macy's Group Mar 1, 2007
In the past five months, the company has shed its Lord & Taylor division, David's Bridal and Priscilla of Boston brands. Over the quarter, Federated lowered its selling, general and administrative costs 11 percent to $2. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Federated 4Q Profit Rises 5 Percent Feb 27, 2007
In the past five months, the company has shed its Lord r division, David's Bridal and Priscilla of Boston brands. The company said about 90 percent of its sales now involve the Macy's brand. (ABC 7 News, DC)
• 2006: Turning point year for business in Bismarck-Mandan Jan 14, 2007
An Old Navy came to town, with a David's Bridal opening close behind it. An I Sold It. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
