BEL FIORE BRIDAL ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF 101 Secrets Every Bride Needs to Know About Buying Wedding Attire. A collection of insider tips where Rachel Esposito from Bel Fiore Bridal is a featured contributor.

Rachel Esposito, owner of  Bel Fiore Bridal announces release of her new book 101 Secrets Every Bride Needs to Know About Buying Wedding Attire written by Rachel Espostio and some of the greatest bridal shop owners in North
America.
This book is a collection of hundreds of years of experience in wedding know how with the people that are on the front lines of the wedding industry. This group of authors knows what it takes to make a wedding work. You will learn the inside
tips and tricks that will make your wedding experience what you want it to be without the hassles and with the highest level of quality, while saving you money.

Stressed out about buying wedding attire? You need 101 Secrets Every Bride Needs to Know About Buying Wedding Attire.

This book makes an excellent gift for the engaged bride, click here to purchase your copy!

Steve Lang CEO of Mon Cheri Bridal and 20 of the leading bridal lines in the world, including Kathy Ireland, Sophia Tolli, Martin Thornburg – designer extrordianaire, Joan Calabrese, America’s foremost designer of children’s formal
wear and the incomparable Tony Bowls has endorsed 101 Secrets Every Bride Needs to Know About Buying Wedding Attire and has agreed to write a forward to the book.

Bel Fiore Bridal Named to the Bulldog 100: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses

Class of 2012

Writer: Stan Jackson, 706-542-8157, ugastan@uga.edu

Contact: Meredith Carr, 404-814-8820, mcarr@uga.edu

January 24, 2012

Athens, Ga. – Bel Fiore Bridal, based in Marietta, was honored on January 21, when the UGA Alumni Association announced the rankings of the 2012 Bulldog 100: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses at a celebration in Atlanta.

Bel Fiore Bridal, helmed by 2001 UGA graduates Rachel and Tom Esposito, ranks as this year’s 50th fastest growing Bulldog business.  The firm specializes in bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedo rentals and other formal accessories and attire.

“We are so proud of our accomplishments and being a member of the Bulldog 100, 2 years in a row is humbling. It’s great to be a Georgia Bulldog!” said Esposito.

The Atlanta CPA firm, Gifford Hillegass and Ingwersen, LLP has annually partnered with the UGA Alumni Association since the inception of the program three years ago to verify the information that was submitted by each nominated company.  GH&I then ranked the companies based on compounded annual growth rate.

Nominations were collected between January and June 2011.  To be considered for the program, an organization must have been in business for at least five years, had revenues of $100,000 or more for the calendar year 2008, and be owned or operated by a former UGA student who owns at least 50% of company or be the CEO, President or Managing Partner. The program recognizes the fastest-growing businesses regardless of size by focusing on a three-year growth rate average.

Nearly 800 nominations were submitted for this year’s program.  The class of 2012 includes companies ranging in all sizes and services, from athletics equipment producers to web design and internet marketing firms. Several different areas of the country are represented, including companies from Connecticut, Nebraska, and New Mexico.

UGA alumni and friends celebrated the 2012 Bulldog 100 honorees at a special event held  at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on January 21, 2012. The evening began with a reception, followed by dinner and the awards ceremony.  Keynote speaker, Deborah Norville, anchor of “Inside Edition” and 1979 UGA graduate, led attendees to the highlight of the evening—the release of the final rankings and countdown of the 2012 Bulldog 100.

“The UGA Alumni Association is thrilled to honor our graduates who demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence that bring honor to their alma mater,” said Deborah Dietzler, executive director of the UGA Alumni Association.  “We are proud of the accomplishments of these alumni, whose achievements during the Great Recession are noteworthy indeed.”

Nominations for the 2013 Bulldog program will open January 30.  The full listing and rankings of the 2012 honorees and photos of the celebration can be found at www.alumni.uga.edu/b100.

Bel Fiore Bridal is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of the Bulldog 100, by the University of Georgia alumni association.

The Bulldog 100 is a program that will determine and award the 100 fastest growing businesses that are owned or operated by UGA Alumni, each year.

We are so proud of this accomplishment. The final rankings have been announced & Bel Fiore is #50! That’s among 100 nominees & over 800 applicants. Click here to view a list of the nominees.

Bel Fiore Bridal will be offering a special in honor of our nomination, to thank our wonderful customers for helping Bel Fiore achieve this exciting award, see our events page for details.

Bel Fiore Bridal is proud to be a part of the Marietta Bridal Association’s Annual Vintage Chic Wedding Show!

It’s held at the Marietta Country Club, January 19th  from 6-9 pm – Come visit us and other prestigious Marietta wedding professionals!

Will we see you there?!

Check out Bel Fiore’s newest addition(s)… Our very own Belt Bar!

We’ve just added BRAND NEW styles of belts and sashes and had to share them!  Customize them with different colors, brooches, and flowers to make them even more perfect for your dress!

Make your appointment today to see our collection of bridal gowns and add any of these uniquely beautiful accessories to your gown!

Already have a dress?  The belts and sashes are available separately!

We are so proud to announce that we are now a member of the Georgia Bridal Association.

What does this mean to you? It means that Bel Fiore Bridal has committed & pledged to conduct business in a moral and ethical manner. We are part of an elite group of wedding vendors who have all made this same commitment.

Schedule an appointment today, to find the dress of your dreams!

November 15-30, 2011, Donate a Toy – Save BIG!
Donate a toy at Bel Fiore Bridal November 15th – November 30th and SAVE big on your wedding gown. For each toy that’s donated you will get $50 off the full retail price of your wedding gown*.

See savings below:
Save up to $100 (2 toys) off wedding gowns under $599
Save up to $200 (4 toys) off wedding gowns between $600 & $1299
Save up to $300 (6 toys) off wedding gowns between $1300 & $2299
Save up to $400 (8 toys) off wedding gowns $2300 & up.
Don’t need a bridal gown? You can still donate!!

*Must be designated as a bridal gown.

All toys will be donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Your generous gifts will help brighten the holidays of children in the hospital. Please check the gift list to be sure your gift qualifies for a discount.

Bel Fiore Bridal is holding two events this month (October 1-30, 2011) and both are in support of Weddings for Haiti!

Weddings for Haiti is a ministry committed to bringing hope, dignity, and respect to couples in Haiti through marriage.  In just 2 years Weddings for Haiti has helped 109 couples remove the shame and guilt  of “living in sin” and restore their relationship with God.

Would you be surprised to know that it only takes $100.00 for a couple to get married in Haiti?

I was shocked when I learned what each couple has to go through to become legally wed and how little it costs. Yet, because of the economic conditions, many couple cannot afford the $100 it takes. This is why Bel Fiore Bridal has dedicated the month of October to helping these brides and grooms.  We help hundreds of brides, here in our salon, have the most amazing day and we firmly believe that every couple deserves the same, regardless of culture, upbringing or economic factors.

Anniversary Special:

It’s Bel Fiore Bridal’s Anniversary & we’re making a donation, in your name! Purchase your gown from Bel Fiore Bridal, October 1-30, 2011 & we will make a donation in your name to Weddings for Haiti. Help a Haitian couple get married & experience the same joy as you & your fiance.

The Great Gown Exchange:

Exchange your SCARY gown for a NEW one (credit up to $299) during this Frighteningly Amazing special, October 1-30, 2011. All exchanged gowns will be donated to Weddings for Haiti.  Must have receipt showing original purchase price. See store for details. Not valid with accessory package or any other offers or promotions. Must mention offer to receive special.

Please join us in supporting Weddings for Haiti and helping these deserving couples make their dreams come true!

Our sincerest thanks, from all of us at Bel Fiore Bridal.

Bel Fiore Bridal is proud to announce that we are WeddingWire Rated for 2011

Marietta, GA – July 7, 2011 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Bel Fiore Bridal is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Wedding Dresses. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

Bel Fiore Bridal has 18 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

“We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. “Bel Fiore Bridal has made a commitment to capturing their clients’ experiences on the nation’s leading wedding review site.”

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Bel Fiore Bridal with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Bel Fiore Bridal on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit Bel Fiore Bridal on WeddingWire at http://www.weddingwire.com/BelFioreBridal.
For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including ProjectWedding.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Weddingbee.com, and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

The Great Bridal Dash, held on Friday, February 25th from 5-9 pm at Bel Fiore Bridal, was a HUGE success!

Bel Fiore brides had a wonderful evening enjoying, food, drinks & some great prizes, including:

Swarovski crystal hairpins, won by Amber Ingram

Bronze & Mocha pearl drop earrings, won by Haley Akins

AND A Beautiful Essense Designs Bridal Gown, won by Marquis Sterling

CONGRATS, LADIES!!!

(Announcing the winners on Facebook!)

Here are some photos from the event. Were you there? What did you think?

(Bel Fiore ladies)