Archive for January, 2009

Launch information

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Alisa Benay bridal couture is so much more than just a dress.  I am launching in March of 2009 a line of couture bridal gowns, veils, and jewelry.  With 15 years experience as a custom designer and a BA in fashion design, I come onto the national scene with a rich understanding of what a [...]

Photo shoot: behind the scenes pictures

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Yesterday was my first full photo shoot for the new dresses.  Below are candid shots from the day (and yes, you may also consider this your sneak peak of the week, b/c you’re seeing two dresses you haven’t seen before.)   Overall is was a great day; exhausting, freezing cold, but much fun.

This is my favoite [...]

Sneak Peek of the Week

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

I have a photo shoot on Monday for 4 dresses, matching veils, and jewelry.   Just wanted to show you a quick peak at my 2nd cameo.  You’ll see more photos both here & on the website by the end of  next week.

25 Random Things

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

I’m working hard & fast on delayed production issues this week to get us ready for Monday’s photo shoot.   I leave you today with my list of 25 Random Things, a Facebook chain mail thing:
 
1) I tagged every 3rd person on my list at random.
2) I got married when I was 21.  Which was apparently [...]

Josephine

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Friday I had a photo shoot with the re-make of the Josephine gown.  This was just a quick photo shoot to get the new pictures up on the website before the save the date cards go out for the launch party, but I’m very pleased.  This is also your indroduction to Christina, my new spokesmodel.  [...]

Sneak peak of the week

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Well, I was trying to make sneak peaks just little bits of each piece without showing you the whole thing.  Then I opened my e-mail just now & got this picture from my jewelry designer:

I’m just too excited not to share it with you.  It’ll be here for the photo shoot on Friday, so you’ll [...]

An open question for Wedding Designers & Event Planners

Monday, January 5th, 2009

I’m hoping you can help me out with something.  I have a launch party coming up March 14 & 15 to debut my new couture line of bridal gowns, veils, and jewelry.  We’ve established our corporate culture to start from the beginning in a manner that will best serve, not just our bottom line, but [...]

Spare Parts

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Well, if you think I’ve been remiss at posting over the holidays, you are correct. But I had a good reason.
On December 15th I was scheduled for a hysterectomy due to complications from fibroid tumors. We made it all the way to the hospital & 45 minutes before the procedure was supposed to [...]