Jamaica Gleaner

The 2019 Bliss Trunk Show a hit

- latara.boodie@gleanerjm.com

LAST SUNDAY, countless brides said yes to the dress at the 2019 Bliss Trunk Show, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.

The fourth instalment of the annual event saw women scurrying from one fitting room to the next, in a whirlwind of white couture with members of their bridal party in tow. The ballroom was transforme­d into the ultimate paradise for all the brides-to-be, as they hunted for their dream dress for the big day. Flair was able to steal a quick oneon-one with Bliss Bridal Boutique CEO Sara Stanford, who was seen jumping from room to room, ensuring that each bride had everything she needed.

“This year, we have outfitted the entire Jamaica Pegasus ballroom with fitting rooms. We emptied out our entire store and brought all the dresses here, so brides can fit,” explained Stanford.

All the gowns were from this year’s season, so each bride could fit the latest bridal fashion at hugely discounted prices. “We also have a lot of vendors and sponsors here that brides can go to, such as catering companies, make-up artists,

venues, photograph­ers, everybody is h today,” she said.

Guaranteei­ng the success of such a event was no easy feat.

“It is always a challenge to put on t event, but we are always eager to do i started from 3 a.m., and we had to op doors at 10,” she explained.

PARTNERS

Stanford also admits that partnerin companies such as National Commer Bank, The Jamaica Pegasus, Sparkles Production, Select Brands, Rose Hall Events, GCG Events, Face Forward, F Pharmacy, and Azan Supercentr­e, ma executing the event significan­tly easie

“While it is challengin­g, it is somet we welcome and we love working wit people in the industry, because there synergy between us and it works reall said Stanford.

“My best friend sent me a flier adv it. We are both getting married and th about our weddings, so we decided to and check it out. The consultant­s we nice and helpful. They really worked help us find the dress that we wanted like the environmen­t, everybody is ha They had dresses for all different bod said an excited bride-to-be, Simone G

“My sister was a Bliss bride and because of her, I followed Sara on Bliss Bridal on Facebook. I saw the post and thought it was a good idea to come and check out some dresses. Initially, I did not see anything I was 100% in love with, but by the end of the day, I hope to leave with something,” said another bride-to-be, Regina McBean.

CEO of Face Forward Sharon Wint-Levy explained how important it is to airbrush your make-up on your special day.

“Airbrushin­g is a technique that we recommend to all our brides. We believe that bridal make-up should be timeless and it should not be just a regular applicatio­n. It needs to be something different,”she said.

The major benefit of airbrush make-up is its longevity.

“It will last all day until you are ready to take it off,” explained Levy, who described the applicatio­n as light and not cakey.

“The pixels are very small and require little or no touch up. Photograph­ers love airbrush because they won’t have much retouching to do,” she laughed.

With tears of joy and screams of excitement, the 2019 Bliss Trunk Show was the perfect occasion to find the perfect dress and say ‘yes’.

 ??  ?? If you love lace, then you will love this daring number with a lace off-theshoulde­r bodice and long sleeves. A narrow shape that flows straight down from the neckline to the hem. Ideal for lean frames, and athletic body types. Also great for hourglasse­s who are looking to flaunt their curves! Regina and her mother, Velma McBean, were seen browsing for the perfect wedding dress.
If you love lace, then you will love this daring number with a lace off-theshoulde­r bodice and long sleeves. A narrow shape that flows straight down from the neckline to the hem. Ideal for lean frames, and athletic body types. Also great for hourglasse­s who are looking to flaunt their curves! Regina and her mother, Velma McBean, were seen browsing for the perfect wedding dress.
 ?? PHOTOS BY SHORN HECTOR Shorn Hector ?? CEO of Face Forward Sharon Wint-Levy demonstrat­es the airbrush make-up technique. AT RIGHT:
Slightly more flowy than a ball gown, A-lines have fitted bodices through the waist and cascade out towards the ground, resembling the outline of an uppercase ‘A.’ Ideal for all body types. AT LEFT: The perfect princess wedding gown fashioned with a delicate sweetheart neckline and vast train. The executives behind Bliss Bridal Boutique, Sara and Brian Stanford.
PHOTOS BY SHORN HECTOR Shorn Hector CEO of Face Forward Sharon Wint-Levy demonstrat­es the airbrush make-up technique. AT RIGHT: Slightly more flowy than a ball gown, A-lines have fitted bodices through the waist and cascade out towards the ground, resembling the outline of an uppercase ‘A.’ Ideal for all body types. AT LEFT: The perfect princess wedding gown fashioned with a delicate sweetheart neckline and vast train. The executives behind Bliss Bridal Boutique, Sara and Brian Stanford.
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