JOIN US for our Summer Sample Sale!
It's that time of year again! We are getting ready for our annual Summer SAMPLE SALE!! And this year the savings are BIGGER than ever, so get excited!! All the details! The sample sale will be held on Saturday, July 13th, 2019! ALL IN-STOCK GOWNS WILL BE ONLY $500! It...
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What to Expect After Purchasing Your Gown
Finding your dream dress is such an exciting part of planning your wedding! After saying "yes" to your dress, you may be wondering what to expect next! If you purchased your gown with us, find more info below. Once your dress arrives Once we receive your dress, we...
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Real Bride Spotlight: Kerry
Leading up to real bride Kerry's wedding day, we were SO excited! We knew she would be a total goddess in her beautiful Stella York gown. From the bride:"I chose colors that went along with my soft and romantic vision. The bridesmaid dresses were "vintage mauve" and...
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2019 Bridal Trends: Art Deco Wedding Gowns
Our stylists LOVE staying up to date with the latest trends in bridal fashion! We strive to bring the freshest, most unique designs to our Tampa Bay brides! What's our newest obsession in bridal fashion?! Definitely vintage and art deco inspired wedding dresses! Each...
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Stella York Spring 2019 Trunk Show
Shopping for your wedding dress during a Stella York trunk show is THEE ultimate bridal shopping experience! Join us as we debut a brand new collection of 15-20 beautiful wedding gowns on April 26th and 27th! What is a trunk show? A trunk show, simply put, is an...
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Blue By Enzoani Spring 2019 Trunk Show
Join us as we showcase the latest designs from the Spring 2019 "Blue" collection by Enzoani. A collection of 15-20 new styles will be available to try on the weekend of April 5th and 6th ONLY! We'll also have our fabulous Enzoani representative, Ellen, in the boutique...
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Real Bride Spotlight: Kelsey
When we first saw the photographs from real bride Kelsey's wedding, we were in awe! She is absolutely stunning! Kelsey said "I do!" in a beautiful ceremony space located at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg, Florida. The lush green setting was perfect for her romantic...
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Justin Alexander Spring 2019 Trunk Show
Join us as we showcase the latest designs from the Spring 2019 collection of Justin Alexander. A collection of 15-20 new styles will be available to try on the weekend of March 29th and 30th ONLY! Don't miss out on these beautiful gowns! What is a trunk show?! A trunk...
read more2019 Bridal Trends: Opal Jewelry
One of our favorite earrings with opal stones! Perfect for brides or bridesmaids! Our stylists LOVE staying up to date with the latest trends in bridal fashion! We strive to bring the freshest, most unique designs to our Tampa Bay brides! What's our favorite trend for...
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The White Closet Exclusive Collection Preview!
Join us as we debut our newest collection of gowns for the first time! Our preview event will be held on the weekend January 18th and 19th, 2019 only!We will be showcasing 15 of the newest designs! These beautiful gowns are available exclusively in our boutique. We...
read moreReal Bride Spotlight: Shantel
Our beautiful bride Shantel walked down the aisle in a stunning ballgown by Kitty Chen Couture. The intricate bead-work and romantic organza ruffled skirt on her wedding gown left her guests in awe! Shantel's gown was showcased in the beautiful greenery at her venue!...
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Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Tips
Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Tips to Follow Let’s admit it – we hardly invest our time, energy, and money when it comes to choosing a bridesmaid’s dress. Why? Because bridesmaids are really not the center of attention at a wedding. This often leads us to go for a...
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5 Types of Wedding Veils for All Brides
Read this blog post to know some of the most popular types of wedding veils.
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Top Tips for Wedding Dress Alteration and Fitting
Read this blog post to know expert tips on wedding dress alteration. Top Tips for Wedding Dress Alteration and Fitting
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Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation Tips
Read this blog post to know some important tips for gown cleaning and preservation that every bride must know.
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The Best A-Line Justin Alexander Wedding Gowns
Read this blog post to know some of the best A-line Sincerity wedding gowns that you could opt for your big day.
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Sorella Vita Luxe Double Knit Trend Report
Sorella Vita Luxe Double Knit Trend Report
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How to Choose the Right Bridal Hair Accessories
Read this blog post to know some of the suggested ways to choose the perfect hair accessories for a bride.
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Sorella Vita Soft Boho Trend Report
Sorella Vita Soft Boho Trend Report Boho-inspired bridal parties, this style is for you! Light-as-air, flowing Luxe Double Knit creates an elegant sheath silhouette – flattering on any bridesmaid! Delicate, criss-cross ruching adds visual interest to the front of this...
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Most Stunning Justin Alexander Wedding Dresses
Shopping for your wedding dress is one of the most demanding aspects of a wedding. However, it is equally fun because a stunning wedding dress makes for a happy and beautiful bride.
It’s important that you choose a gorgeous dress. Otherwise, your goal to look beautiful may backfire. What one should really wear on her big day?
Discover Rompers for Brides!
Learn more about what rompers are and how they make the most comfortable dresses for any occasion, even weddings!
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When Satin met Chiffon – New from Sorella Vita
With these new gowns, Sorella Vita truly offers a style for a range of brides and bridal parties. Whether the bride wants a classic, uniform look for her girls, or maybe a mix-and-match style, these new dresses offer the best of both worlds.
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Select a Forever Gown to Last Your Lifetime!
Pick a Classic Timeless Gown for Your Wedding! You can’t go wrong with classics! Your wedding day will be a proof of that. Each of the traditions and rituals you follow on your wedding, date back several ages. And yet, they add beauty to your big day. A classic...
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Girls Night Out Event October 18th
We are SO thrilled to announce our first ever Girls Night Out! This is going to be such a fun night of crafting, helpful wedding planning info, and laughs at AR Workshop. This event is just for you! Feel free to bring a friend. This is our way of celebrating you and saying thank you for joining our White Closet family. Check out the flyer below for more information. We are also offering $20 off for our guests. Find the discount code and registration information below.
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Gorgeous Wedding Dress Styles for Plus Size Brides
A wedding ceremony is indeed one of the most special events in a woman’s life. To make the day extra-special, brides make sure that they look absolutely perfect. This explains the hunt for the perfect wedding dress that starts months before the main event! When it...
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Kansas City Stella York 2019 Collection Showcase
The newest styles of the Stella York collection.
We we happy to go and see the newest trends, fabrics and styles they’ve selected for their 2019 collection!
Stella York Wedding Gown for our spotlight Bride Genevieve
Stella York Wedding Gown for our spotlight Bride Genevieve Stella York Wedding Gowns are filled with feminine details and flirty styles, the Stella York wedding dress collection is anything but ordinary. Custom dress spotlight/Real Bride! We customized this Stella...
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Bridesmaid Dress Sale!
Bridesmaid Sale! 8/25/2018 inspire your bridal party with all our bridesmaid dresses, styles & ideas. ... gorgeous selection of hues, making it easy to create a beautiful wedding color palette. -All bridesmaid sample dresses will be on sale as is. -Sequin bridesmaid...
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Wedding Dress Style Shoot
Wedding Dress Style Shoot with The White Bridal Closet The White Closet Bridal worked with Photographer Love & Covenant for this style shoot at the Orange Blossom Barn Photographer: Love & Covenant styled shoot @ Orange Blossom...
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Bridal & Wedding Dress Trunk Shows
Upcoming Trunk Shows at The White Closet Bridal in Tampa Trunk show season is upon us! Trunk shows can be a great opportunity to find your perfect wedding dress -- and maybe even meet the designer -Be on the lookout for upcoming Trunk shows by some of our favorite...
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Marry Me Tampa Bay! Aphrodite & Nick’s Tampa Bay Wedding
How would you describe your theme/wedding design inspiration? Rustic elegance. I love wood signage and that cozy rustic feel, so our ceremony contained more of the rustic décor. Our reception fell more under the elegance category with our table...
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Fashion-Forward Flower Girl Dresses
Beautiful Flower Girl Dresses If you could recall the last wedding you attended, you would know how you were all introduced to the bride. Some cute, adorable little girls scattered flower petals on the wedding aisle and welcomed the beautiful bride to the whole crowd....
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Unique Wedding Dresses for a Modern Bride
Unconventional & Unique Wedding Dresses for All the Brides Every bride dreams of looking special and unique on her wedding day. This is why more and more brides are beginning to show their distinctive choices and tastes through their wedding attire. You will typically...
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How to Pick the Ideal Wedding Dress Neckline
The Stylish Wedding Dress Necklines You Need to Know Is it the time to start your wedding dress shopping? If yes, great then! You might have a certain idea about the kind of style, color or silhouette you would want your wedding dress to be but have you thought about...
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Beautiful Bridesmaids Dresses to Wear
The White Closet Bridal: Stunning Bridesmaids Dresses With the wedding season around, the talk of the town among all the bridesmaids is what they would be wearing to their best girl’s wedding. If you are the bride and you have the hefty task of choosing your...
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Plus-Size Wedding Dress Styles
Gorgeous Wedding Dress Styles for Plus-Size Brides A wedding ceremony is indeed one of the most special events in a woman’s life. To make the day extra-special, brides make sure that they look absolutely perfect. This explains the hunt for the...
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Choosing the Best Wedding Dress Neckline
How to Choose the Best Wedding Dress Neckline for Your Body Type Every woman has an individual body shape. What may look good on you may not look good on someone else. Similarly, you may find a particular kind of neckline attractive but it is...
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The Best Bridesmaid Dresses
The Perfect Bridesmaid Dresses for the Perfect Bridesmaids Being selected as a bridesmaid is a huge honor for any girl, not to mention an immense source of joy and happiness too. It is also a bit stress-inducing because you never know what you...
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A Simple Guide to Wedding Dress Silhouette
Bridal Guide: Wedding Dress Silhouette The biggest dream of every bride-to-be is to look absolutely beautiful and dreamy on her wedding day. After all, it is one of the biggest days of her life. A gorgeous wedding dress has a key role in making...
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Tips for Choosing the Best Bridesmaid Dresses
How to Choose the Perfect Bridesmaid Dresses? Let’s admit it that we focus so much on the bride’s clothing that we let the bridesmaid dressing totally slip by. However, as much as important a bride’s dressing is, the bridesmaid dressing is as equally...
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What You Need to Know About Wedding Dress Fittings
Everything You Need to Know about Wedding Dress Fittings Selecting your dream wedding dress sure is fun and exciting but the challenging part begins when you have finally picked out the dress. Now that you have the dress, you need to do everything you...
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SAMPLE SALE June 1st
We are SUPER excited about our SAMPLE SALE that we just announce on our FB page!!! We wanted to share on the blog for more details on ALL that's going on! Today on the blog, we're sharing everything you need to know about our upcoming sale. The sale will take place...
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Bridal Accessories You Will Need on Your Wedding Day
Beautiful Accessories to Complete Your Bridal Look If you think that a beautiful dress is all it takes to make you look stunning on your wedding day, you are wrong. Stunning bridal accessories are just as important to help you look absolutely flawless on...
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Tips for Shopping for Plus-Size Brides
Shopping Tips for Plus-Size Wedding Brides We all know that shopping for a wedding dress can be a bit stressful for any bride but for the plus-size brides, it can be twice as challenging! That’s mainly because plus-size brides often find themselves at a...
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Sincerity Wedding Dresses
Is your wedding a couple of months away? And are you on a search for the perfect wedding dress for yourself? Well, we know how choosing an ideal wedding dress can be complicated. You wish for a dress that is not only modern but complements your body as well. And if...
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Calla Blanche Wedding Dresses
Wedding is undoubtedly one of those days that almost every girl dreams and anticipates about the most. Since the day means a lot to all the girls, they also want to make sure that they look picture-perfect on their big day. But to look stellar on the wedding day they...
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Christina Wu Occasions Bridesmaid Dresses
The bride has the right to look gorgeous on her wedding day. And if there is anyone second in line for that right, it has to be the bridesmaids. Well, when the bridesmaids walk down the aisle with the bride, they instantly lift up the entire appeal of the scene, and...
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Bari Jay Bridesmaid Dresses
Being selected as a bridesmaid is a huge honor as they have special duties which no one else has. They are the centre of attention but of course, after the bride and groom. Hence, it is important that the bridesmaids are dressed to the nines for the main event i.e the...
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Stella York Bridal Gowns
Whether you want to opt for a traditional wedding gown or a dress with a modern twist, Stella York is where you need to look! The best part is that there are dresses that will help portray your personality, so if you feel flirty, romantic, princess-y, or just elegant, you can find something to your taste.
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Choosing the Right Justin Alexander Wedding Dress According To Body Shape
Choosing a dress according to body shape is the most important thing to do. This is so because if you are wearing a dress that doesn’t complement your body, it could ruin your entire look. For your ease, we have chosen Justin Alexander Wedding Dress that will be suitable for the popular body shapes.
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50 Shades of Blue – Blue by Enzoani
Blue by Enzoani offers all modern brides with dresses that are the perfect combination of modern fashion and ultimate sophistication, what more could a bride want? With the perfect fitting of these dresses, intricate embroidery, and an exotic play of fabric, we bring to you the dresses every bride deserves to own! The best part about this designer is that there is something for everyone.
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Casablanca Bridal Dresses for Different Settings
It is important to understand the different requirements of each setting so you can choose the appropriate dress for each setting. Luckily, Casablanca Bridal Dresses has something for every setting!
read moreStella York Trunk Show Exclusive Viewing
Shopping For The Perfect Wedding Dress In Tampa? Look No Further During The Stella York Trunk Show! When you step into a Stella York trunk show, you are entering into one of the most exclusive bridal experiences. For one weekend only, Stella York is sending The White...
read moreHot Bridal Trends For Summer 2015
Hot Bridal Trends For Summer 2015 Check out some of these beautiful hot bridal trends for summer 2015! The White Closet Bridal has many beautiful trendy dresses...
read moreEverything Angelic Bridal Accessory Trunk Show
Everything Angelic Wedding Accessories Trunk Show at The White Closet Bridal Congrats, you've said yes to the dress! It's everything you've dreamed of and more, so be sure your accessories have that same special glow. The White Closet Bridal will be hosting an...
read moreDress Of The Month
Check out our Dress of the Month The dress of the month is one of our many favorite gowns here at The White Closet Bridal is Jackie by Fiore Couture. This gown is absolutely exquisite! This picture doesn't even begin to show you how detailed the beadwork on this dress...
read moreCustomize Your Wedding Gown
Customize the Perfect Dress You think you’ve found the wedding dress of your dreams but there’s something about it that doesn’t make you want to say “yes” to. It’s missing something. It needs a higher neckline. I wish it had full sleeves. If only it had a sweetheart...
read moreJustin Alexander Signature Couture Trunk Show
The White Closet is really excited to be hosting a trunk show for Justin Alexander's Signature couture line! Join us March 20th through March 22nd by appointment to see some of the hottest bridal gowns by leading designer Justin Alexander! The Justin Alexander...
read moreStella York Trunk Show
Mark your calendar ladies!!! This is your Save The Date for the Stella York Trunk show!!! The White Closet Bridal will be featuring Stella York's Spring 2015 line for one weekend only! Stella York trunk shows always fill up very fast and we want to let you know as...
read moreBride Horror Stories: Knock-off Gowns
Beware the online discount wedding dresses: Angry brides share knock-off nightmares after buying gowns that looked stunning online but are HIDEOUS in real life A growing number of websites offer cheap copies of designer gowns But brides often disappointed when real...
read moreFiore Couture Trunk Show
Mark your calendars for this rare, limited-time-only Fiore Couture Trunk Show The White Closet Bridal is proud to announce that we will be an exclusive bridal retailer for Fiore Couture! We will be debuting Fiore here at the store with a trunk show on January 16th to...
read moreBridal Trend: Blush
Check out the Latest Bridal Trend: Blush Pink-hued gowns have been popping up everywhere, and I love how brides are rocking them in everything from modern to ultra-romantic weddings. Even though it's a huge trend, it is a subtle and unique touch to your wedding day...
read morePlanning for I Do: Create Your Wedding Brand First
Time to Plan As you begin planning your wedding, you will quickly notice most of your to do’s are categorized by priority in some sort of timeline. What comes first? Depending on where you do your research or who you ask, you will likely get a few answers. No, it’s...
read moreBuyer Beware!
How to Avoid Counterfeit Wedding Dress Scams If you’re in the market for a cheap designer wedding dress you may want to exercise caution. Wedding dress designers, bridal publications, websites, and bridal shops across the country are working together to spread the...
read moreFall Wedding Inspiration
Fall is here and winter is quickly approaching. The weather is absolutely perfect for some inspiration for your fall wedding next year. The White Closet Bridal loves the girls over at Every Last Detail. They always have the best inspiration and wedding planning advice...
read moreOld Hollywood Red Carpet Bridal Show
BRIDES.....Are you ready to attend the most spectacular bridal show in Tampa Bay??? Please join Flawless Occasions and the Hollywood Venue on Thursday, October 2nd from 6 PM - 9 PM for the Old Hollywood Red Carpet Bridal Show The girls from The White Closet Bridal,...
read moreThe New Justin Alexander 2015 Line Is Out!
The New Justin Alexander 2015 Line Is Out! They are here! They are here! Finally! The White Closet Bridal is happy to announce that the new Justin Alexander 2015 line is out and we will start receiving the new Justin Alexander 2015 line over the next few months. We've...
read moreAmbiance Mother of the Bride Trunk Show
The White Closet Bridal will be hosting a mother of the bride/groom gown trunk show Friday October 3rd through Sunday October 5th. For one weekend only we will have an additional 10-15 beautiful dresses from Ambiance by Andrew Adela. All Ambiance dress purchases...
read moreStella York Trunk Show – Only A Few Appointments Left!
Trunk Show at The White Closet Bridal Exclusive viewing of Fall 2014 gowns! It’s that time of year, again! We are excited to be preparing for our Stella York Trunk Show! We are almost out of appointment times! So please call us to schedule your appointment NOW! ...
read moreWhy Does It Take So Long To Order a Dress?
Why Does It Take So Long To Order a Dress? The Real Reason You Have To Buy Your Wedding Dress So Far In Advance You're newly engaged, and you're excited... to go wedding dress shopping! And while your wedding date (if you've even set one, yet) may seem like it's ages...
read moreFeatured White Closet Bride: Jessica
Featured White Closet Bride: Jessica Jessica and Jason said their I do's at the St. Andrews Memorial Chapel in Dunedin. Jessica wore a beautiful Lillian West lace gown and her something blue was a lace garter with a tiny blue ribbon on it. Jessica's dress was perfect...
read moreJustin Alexander Designer Jose Dias
Someone special is visiting The White Closet Bridal! The White Closet Bridal is gearing up for an exciting visit from Justin Alexander's own designer Jose Dias! Jose loves to visit bridal shops and assist brides in selecting the perfect Justin Alexander gown for their...
read moreOne of Our Favorite Vendors
A Vendor Favorite We work with a LOT of other top notch wedding vendors in the Tampa Bay area. Everything from cakes to planners and linen to limos. We like to get to know our brides and their weddings, which helps us in selecting the perfect wedding gown for you. If...
read moreFeatured White Closet Bride: Melissa P.
Our Featured Bride: Melissa P. Our White Closet Bride Melissa said her I do's at the gorgeous Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Downtown Tampa. We LOVE that the church was decorated in beautiful white lilies, which gave the feeling of a bright and beautiful start to...
read moreMeet Justin Alexander Designer Jose Dias!
Meet Justin Alexander Designer Jose Dias! We’re super excited that the creative force and designer, Jose Dias, will be making a personal appearance at The White Closet Bridal on August 9th for the Justin Alexander trunk show. If you are a bride on the search for the...
read moreEverything Angelic Accessories Trunk Show
Upcoming Accessories Trunk Show Only at The White Closet Bridal We are having an AMAZING bridal accessory trunk show! It will feature Everything Angelic Accessories on July 11 through July 20th. All of the STUNNING pieces are hand-made by the talented Christina...
read moreFeatured White Closet Bride: Amanda
Featured White Closet Bride: Amanda Romantic soft colors, refined floral arrangements, and luxe rustic details came together to create the perfect day. Along with the gorgeous images from K & K Photography, they make us fall in love with this chic outdoor wedding...
read moreAmbiance Mother Of The Bride Trunk Show
Ambiance Mother Of The Bride Trunk Show The White Closet Bridal will be hosting an Ambiance Mother Of The Bride Trunk Show! It is on Friday May 16th through Sunday May 18th. Mothers of the groom are also welcome! For one weekend only we will have an additional...
read moreAnsonia Bridal Accessory Trunk Show
Ansonia Bridal Accessory Trunk Show The White Closet Bridal is proud to announce that we will be hosting an Ansonia Bridal Accessory Trunk Show on April 15th - April 27th. This is the perfect time to find the finishing touches for your bridal look. All Ansonia...
read moreFeatured White Closet Bride: Kathryn
Featured White Closet Bride: Kathryn Check out our Featured White Closet Bride was Kathryn. Kathryn's "something old" was the broach that was on her bouquet from her grandmother. "Something borrowed" was her garter from a family member. She got her bridesmaids furry...
read moreCasablanca Trunk Show Has Been Cancelled
Casablanca Trunk Show Cancelled We regret to inform you due to unexpected events, our Casablanca trunk show has been cancelled for 2/28-3/2. We apologize greatly for any inconvenience by this cancellation. Please stayed tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, blog, and...
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Casablanca Trunk Show! It’s that time of year, again! The White Closet Bridal is excited to be gearing up for our Casablanca Trunk Show! This event always books up quickly, so please call us to schedule your appointment NOW! 813.249.4696 Gowns will only be here Friday...
read moreStella York Trunk Show!
Stella York Trunk Show! Exclusive viewing of 2014 gowns! It’s that time of year, again! The girls at The White Closet Bridal are excited to be preparing for our Stella York Trunk Show! This event always books up quickly, so please call us to schedule your...
read moreFeatured White Closet Bride: Amanda
Featured White Closet Bride: Amanda Our featured White Closet bride Amanda came into our store back in August of 2013 looking for the perfect gown to go with her whimsical garden wedding at The USF Botanical Gardens in Tampa. Amanda chose a stunning lace and beaded...
read moreJustin Alexander Trunk Show
The Justin Alexander trunk show is here! We are excited to be showcasing the new spring 2014 line here at the store! Justin Alexander is know for their stunning detail, vintage laces, unique style, and superior quality. Dresses feature stunning sparkles paired with...
read moreNew Bridesmaids Dresses!
New Bridesmaids Dresses! Tis the season! Not only are we getting new bridal gowns, The White Closet is getting in new bridesmaids dresses as well! Here's a sneak peek of some of these fabulous gowns for your girls! Gather up your girls to make an appointment and be...
read moreLast Minute Wedding Holiday Shopping!
Last Minute Wedding Holiday Shopping! The holidays are just a few weeks away and now is the time to get any last wedding holiday shopping done! Know someone getting married? Have to check off bridesmaids gifts off of your to do list? Come in now until December 22nd...
read moreThe White Closet Welcomes a New Designer!
The White Closet Welcomes a New Designer! The White Closet is always looking for fresh new styles and unique designers. We are proud to announce that The White Closet Bridal is now a stockist for Morli Lee bridal gowns! We are so excited to be carrying this amazing...
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