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Wedding Factory Direct at The National Bridal Market Chicago

Wedding Factory Direct — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:50:03 +0000

Elegance by Carbonneau & Wedding Factory Direct are traveling to Chicago for the National Bridal Market™ Chicago; the longest-running and biggest bridal market in the country. Elegance by Carbonneau will display their extensive collection of designer inspired wedding accessories. Join us at the state-of-the-art exhibition space on the 7^th-floor of the Market Suites of Merchandise Mart, where you’ll find ‘everything but the dress’ at our booth, 7-9073.

Come to see us in Chicago October 2-5, 2011; the Bridal Market is a full-service stop for everything bridal and special occasion related. At our booth you’ll find both trendy and timeless styles featuring a sampling of our full line of bridal jewelry as well as prom fashions. Buyers can enjoy special luxuries including complimentary lunch, interesting seminars and exciting special events! Stop by the Wedding Factory Direct booth (7-9073) and enjoy looking through our collection of necklaces, earrings, cake top jewelry, bracelets, headpieces and much more…

March Newsletter- PROM!!!

Wedding Factory Direct — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:28:10 +0000

Prom 2010

Well it’s that time of year again when your shops are flooded with teenage girls ready to find the perfect dress for the party of the year-PROM!

But it is not just the dress that makes them feel like a Hollywood movie star, the accessories are just important. Any stylist to the stars will tell you a couture gown walking down the red carpet is nothing without the jewelry to add dazzle and shimmer. The perfect necklace and earring set is just as important as the dress.

Prom comes from the word promenade which means to walk for the pleasure of being seen. So have your customers strut their stuff with these attention grabbing accessories and hopefully they will all win Prom Queen.

Fashion Trends for Prom 2010

With the most popular style of dress for prom being the strapless, a girl can really adorn her neckline with large necklaces. And that is a trend that we have been watching for a few years now. Chunky, bright stones are a hugely popular item. So are matching necklace jewelry sets with a lot of silver and encrusted rhinestones and crystals.

Below you will see Necklace N 2580 a breathtaking silver plated Cubic Zirconia drop necklace. A very elegant piece this necklace is from our high end line of Cubic Zirconia pieces here is the direct link to that page on our website: http://www.weddingfactorydirect.com/necuzi.html

N 2580

Layering necklaces is a huge trend right now supported by all the Hollywood stars. The always trendy Blake Lively is shown in the picture below sporting this very trend.

We have a fantastic piece that is on par with the trends. A necklace with built in layers, so there is no need to stress about which strands would go well with eachother. Necklace N 998 is a stunning piece to wear for prom, and to keep wearing long after to always have a memory of prom.

N 998 White

NE 233 Fuchsia AB

And above is a piece to add color and sparkle. Necklace Earring Set NE 233 is from out illusions line, floating effortlessly across your customer’s neckline, this set comes in 16 different colors including the hot 2010 prom colors of Fuchsia, Purple, Blue, and Aurora Borealis (AB) which will look different colors in the changing light.

Another hot color for prom 2010 is aqua, and we have a very trendy rhinestone drop necklace in aqua. NE 313 actually comes in 14 colors, below it is shown in aqua.

NE 313 Aqua

A trend that has been around for a few years now is chandelier earrings. Fortunately, we have a huge selection of chandelier earrings here is the direct link to that page on our website: http://www.weddingfactorydirect.com/chandelier.html. Make a statement with a boldly colorful pair of chandelier earrings like E 20426 in fuchsia (pictured below.)

E 20426 Fuchsia

Unique pieces are a hot trend for prom 2010, let your customer’s personality shine through with “one of a kind” pieces. Wedding Factory Direct has a plethora of unique pieces like these shimmering silver plated rhinestone encrusted shooting star earrings.

E 8294

Cuff style bracelets are another huge trend that we are seeing this year. Bright and colorful our bracelet B 916 comes in turquoise, fuchsia, silver clear, and red (pictured below.) Here is the direct link to our bracelets webpage: http://www.weddingfactorydirect.com/allbracelets.html .

B 916 Red

Top Off the Night with a Tiara

HP 11109 Silver Clear

Of course any good prom ends with the crowning of the Prom King and Queen. We carry hundreds of tiaras that would be perfect for the queen of your local high school. Here is the link to our tiara webpage: http://www.weddingfactorydirect.com/alltiaras.html .

Remember prom is not only for teenagers- throw a prom themed party to celebrate the start or end of the busy prom season. Wear your old prom dress, or buy the cute dress you have been eyeing for a while now, invite friends and take those awkwardly posed prom pictures, and forget the jewelry! Enjoy the upcoming spring and the busy prom season!

Wedding Factory Direct — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:46:32 +0000

September Coupon!

Buy five jewelry sets and get one free! Just type “Coupon Code: For Members Only” into the comment section of your online purchase. The coupon will be applied to the item of equal or lesser value after your purchase is made. One discount per customer. Offer valid online only for a one-time use, and does not apply to previous orders.

‘Tis the season once again: the season for football and raking the yard, for homecoming and semi-formals. We at Elegance by Carbonneau and www.WeddingFactoryDirect.com are bringing you yet another spiffy newsletter full of products that your Homecoming Queens will love. So pour yourself a cup of apple cider, turn off the air conditioning, and enjoy!

Accessories make the outfit. That’s why we’re excited to show you what we’ve got in stock this season. Evening bags are the perfect way to add something elegant to your semi-formal or Homecoming dress while they hold your keys, money, gum, and cell phone. Practical and stunning. And that’s why we can’t get enough of them. Our EB 302 comes in White, Ivory, Black, Claret Red, Silver, and Champagne, and the bag features an accent of sparkling rhinestones across the top.

No matter what style you’ve chosen for your Homecoming hair, our twist ins are a subtle and sweet way to dress it up. Our floral KSP 0113 may be just the thing you’re looking for. Find all of our twist in styles at: http://www.weddingfactorydirect.com/twistins.html

And if you’re looking for a way to add a touch of sparkle to your Homecoming dress, try one of our crystal or rhinestone brooches. Our rhinestone and pearl Brooch 3441 is exquisite with our KSP 0113 twist ins, or worn by itself.

Let’s Talk Brand New Jewelry Sets

If you love jewelry as much as we do (and oh, we hope you do), we are about to make your day with some of our brand new jewelry sets. All three will arrive in early October, just in time for Homecoming and semi-formal season. Our modern and chic NE 8317 features faceted crystals that will leave you speechless.

NE 8309 is a pearl, rhinestone, and crystal fantasy of classic elegance: the perfect way to accessorize a simple dress.

NE 8316 is, in a word, fabulous. Faux pearls and Swarovski crystals dazzle along four strands of the necklace, coming to a brilliant finish at the dangling faceted crystal drop.

We hope we’ve given you some ideas for this season! As always, we would love to hear from you. Email us with questions or concerns at: info@weddingfactorydirect.com.

August 18

Wedding Factory Direct — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:06:59 +0000

Mention coupon code (For Members Only )with your order of $150 or more, and receive a free Swarovski Crystal Vintage Monogram Cake Top of $35 value!
Not applicable on previous orders.

What’s New With Us?We’re so glad you asked. We’ve just added several new items to our evening bag line, and we think you’re going to love them.

This classic rhinestone accented ivory clutch (EB 303) is a beautiful addition to your store’s evening bag collection. If you don’t have an evening bag collection, now is the perfect time to start one.

Red is the color of romance, passion, and the best kind of wine. It is also the color of this claret clutch (EB 302) Your customers will love this piece, whether as an accessory to their wedding, prom, or cruise.

Complete with a chic bugle beaded bow, this black clutch is the must-have evening bag equivalent to the Little Black Dress.

The Swarovski Crystal Story
The name sounds important. We proudly add it to the descriptions of our Swarovski crystal jewelry and headpieces, and you add it to the descriptions of your Swarovski pieces. But what does it actually mean? Once again, we’re glad you asked.

Daniel Swarovski I began as a glass cutter in Northern Bohemia, a part of today’s Czech Republic. In 1892, he became a crystal revolutionary, inventing a new process of machine crystal cutting that perfected the art. The Swarovski Company was founded in 1895 by Swarovski and his financier, Armand Kosmann. The company was originally known as A. Kosmann, Daniel Swarovski & Co, and later shortened to K.S. & Co. Decades ahead of the green movement, K.S. & Co. established a factory in Wattens, Tyrol that depended upon local hydroelectricity.

These internationally sought-after Swarovski crystals are featured in hundreds of our bridal accessories at Elegance by Carbonneau and www. WeddingFactoryDirect.com. It is no surprise that these pieces are some of our most popular items.

Keshi Pearls
I’ll be honest with you, Retailers. Before working for Elegance by Carbonneau, I had no idea what a Keshi pearl was. Some of you may be gasping in horror. Others may be clutching your coffee cups to your chests in disbelief. Still more of you might be scratching your lovely heads and thinking, “Wait: what is a Keshi Pearl?” In that case, Head-scratchers, I’ll go ahead and tell you about them. (This may also be a good refresher for you who are All Knowing in pearl matters.)

Keshi pearls are, to put it simply, beautiful accidents. They are pearls with no nucleus, which explains the unique shape. These pearls are formed in a couple of ways. When an oyster discards a nucleus before the pearl has had time to form, the nacre remains, resulting in a Keshi pearl. If loose epithelial cells find their way into an oyster during nucleation, Keshi pearls are, once again, the stunning result.

These pearls have a wonderfully lustrous surface, and have become a staple in many bridal accessory collections.

Why Buy From Us?

No Minimum Order Requirements
Drop Shipping Available
We Ship Fast (Usually Same or Next Business Day)
Thousands of Products in Stock
New Products Added Weekly
One Stop Wedding Accessory Supplier
24 Hour Online Ordering
Competitive Wholesale Prices
Domestic and International Shipping

Our extensive product line includes:

Crystal Monogram Cake Jewelry
Crystal Bouquet Jewelry
Bridal & Prom Jewelry
Tiaras & Veils
Dyeable Bridal Shoes & Evening Shoes
Guest Books, Pens, Garters
Flowergirl Baskets & Ring Pillows
Bridal & Evening Gloves
Wedding Flutes & Cake Servers

Spotlight on the Staff

Laurie Carbonneau is our fearless leader and Jill of All Trades here at Elegance by Carbonneau and www.WeddingFactoryDirect.com. As our company buyer, her impeccable taste comes in handy. She continues to attend bridal shows and expositions around the country in order to make the newest and most delicious bridal accessories available to you.

She owns the company with her dad, Gary Carbonneau, who you will remember as the guy who cries during “The Notebook”. Laurie admits to me that she, also, cries during “The Notebook”. The entrepreneurial apple does not fall far from the tree.Do not hesitate to email us with questions, concerns, or suggestions at: info@weddingfactorydirect.com.

August 03

Wedding Factory Direct — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:21:24 +0000

10% off Orders Placed (Online Only)
Over $100 by August 10th

Online Coupon Code: (Members Only)

If there is one thing we love here at Elegance by Carbonneau and Wedding Factory Direct, it is all things bridal. If there is a second thing we love, it is staying in touch with our retailers. That’s why we’ve come up with a newsletter. We’ll be able to keep you updated with the goings on in our office, new products, and wedding trends. Sound good to you? It certainly sounds good to us.

Ready for more exciting news?
We’re blogging. Visit our blog at www.weddingfactorydirect.wordpress.com The blog will keep you informed about our products, and is a great resource for your buyers.

What are we thrilled about just now?
Cake jewelry. You heard us right. Wedding cake and the dazzle of jewelry come together in one irresistible accessory to your customer’s fairy tale wedding. Whether you are dressing a modern or traditional bride, we have all sorts of style-appropriate cake jewelry. Brides can add numbers, hearts, beach shapes, and initials in a number of styles (including our curling Renaissance, French, Vintage, and Crystal Encrusted) You’ll find that our cake jewelry is one tasty and unexpected topping to your buyer’s wedding cake. You can find them at:

http://weddingfactorydirect.com/caketoppers.html

Tiaras, Headbands, and Combs, Oh My
Every bride dreams of her wedding day long before the actual event, and can usually envision how she will appear on that day, down to each minute detail. However, pulling all of those details together to make that dream a reality is not a simple task. Coordinating the wedding gown to the jewelry to the hairstyle requires a great deal of thought. That’s where we come in.

One of the many important elements a bride may incorporate into her wedding ensemble is the headpiece. Are you dressing a classic bride? Check out our Gold and Champagne Tiara (HP-7539). It might be just the thing she’s looking for.

Or maybe your bride is looking for something simpler. A headband is a beautiful choice. Try our Ribbon Style Bridal Headband (HP-8205).

For your modern bride, you may want to check out our Swarovski Crystal Bridal Side Comb (HP-7811).

Whatever you and your buyer decide is the most enchanting way to complete the wedding she’s always dreamed of, Elegance by Carbonneau and Wedding Factory Direct are here with a stylish and helping hand.

Why Buy From Us?

No Minimum Order Requirements
Drop Shipping Available
We Ship Fast (Usually Same or Next Business Day)
Thousands of Products in Stock
New Products Added Weekly
One Stop Wedding Accessory Supplier
24 Hour Online Ordering
Competitive Wholesale Prices
Domestic and International Shipping

Our extensive product line includes:

Crystal Monogram Cake Jewelry
Crystal Bouquet Jewelry
Bridal & Prom Jewelry
Tiaras & Veils
Dyeable Bridal Shoes & Evening Shoes
Guest Books, Pens, Garters
Flowergirl Baskets & Ring Pillows
Bridal & Evening Gloves
Wedding Flutes & Cake Servers

Spotlight on the Staff

The wizard behind the proverbial curtain at Elegance by Carbonneau and Wedding Factory Direct can usually be found packing boxes, inspecting inventory, and weeping heavily through the most heartbreaking scenes of The Notebook. (No, we aren’t kidding.) “Who is this weeping wizard”, you might be wondering. He is none other than Gary Carbonneau, co-owner of Elegance by Carbonneau. He runs our wholesale business with his daughter, Laurie Carbonneau, and knows an awful lot about the bridal industry. Gary began working in the industry twenty years ago, and has since learned more about wedding accessories than one might think possible.

Gary, along with his daughter and the rest of the staff here at Elegance by Carbonneau, cares about the satisfaction of his retailers. Do not hesitate to email us with questions, concerns, or suggestions at: info@weddingfactorydirect.com.