Anthropologie Wedding Fair at BHLDN

Anthropologie Wedding Fair at BHLDN

Long gone are the days of puffy-sleeved bridesmaid dresses and over-tulled wedding gowns.  With the modern bride in mind, BHLDN, a stylish bridal boutique, offers a wide variety of dresses and accessories.  

On October 8th, BHLDN partnered with Anthropologie for a Wedding Fair at their 8 East Walton Street location.  The event featured a collection of Chicago wedding vendors , including Magnolia Bakery, Magnificent Milestones, and Amy Jo Royall Photography.  

A delicious array of desserts and small bites were provided by Feast & Imbibe Events and Magnolia Bakery throughout the evening.  Champagne was served while a live DJ provided upbeat musics for a fun night. 

BHLDN Senior Store Manager, Faymi Winters shared a recap of the event with us, as well as her forecast for this seasons bridal trends!

Halfstack Magazine:  How did Anthropologie and BHLDN collaborate for this event?

Faymi Winters:  Anthropologie and BHLDN are brands under Urban Outfitters, Inc.  We wanted to partner for this event as a way to introduce Anthropologie's gift registry program to our customers and meet our newly engaged brides to be.

HS:  Can you tell us a little about what makes BHLDN unique?

FW:  BHLDN offers wedding gown appointments, as well as products for your event or gifts: accessories, lingerie, dresses and decor.  We offer variety.  

HS:  What is one bridal trend that is going strong this season?

FW:  Brides are loving light beading and sparkle, intricate black detail, lace and a variety of color, especially shades of blush.  Oops.  That's four! 

HS:  Who were your favorite vendors who partook in the event?

FW:  Everyone was a joy to work with!  DJ Andrew from Style Matters set the tone with an amazing playlist, Feast & Imbibe and Magnolia Bakery provided delicious treats.  Amy Jo Royall Photography and Kara Gordon from Magnificent Milestones displayed their beautiful work.  Honeybee Weddings and blend beauty greeted customers in our gown gallery and A Stem Above provided lovely, elegant floral arrangements.  Customers also enjoyed Shutterbooth.   

On Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th, brides to be are invited to enjoy a private accessories styling appointment with designer, Debra Moreland at BHLDN.  Guests can reserve an appointment by calling 312.573.2573.  

Anthropologie Southport Fall Runway Show

Anthropologie Southport Fall Runway Show

I am a lover of fashion any season, all year long, but there is just something about the transition of autumn that sparks a whole new kind of inspiration and excitement in my wardrobe. Buckle adorned ankle boots, over-sized flannel, tweed-patterned leggings; I love it all. I want it all!



Thank goodness for gorgeously stocked stores like Anthropologie. The whimsical, meets modern selections are always fun to peruse, even if it's one of those "window shopping only" kind of weeks. You gals all know what I mean.



In celebration of the season's amazing fashions, Anthropologie at 3532 N Southport Ave, hosted a fall fashion show on Thursday, October 2nd. Featuring a selection of pieces and accessories exclusively found at Anthropologie, the show was modeled by local bloggers, employees, and customers.







Anthropologie Southport Apparel Department Manager, Maureen Sullivan assisted with planning, as well as operating the event. "This year’s fashion show focused on some of our key buys and inspirational layering silhouettes," said Sullivan. "There was a focus on dress up/ dress down and versatile looks."

With so many wonderful looks to choose from, Sullivan said it would be difficult for her to choose a favorite of the evening, but admitted she loved the sense of community the fashion show encapsulated. My favorite part of the show? The fluffy pomeranian that strutted the runway rocking a bow tie! (scroll down and prepare for the cuteness).











True to the Anthropologie aesthetic, the evening highlighted a beautiful display of unique and on trend fashions. Sullivan shared with me that her favorite trend this season is feminine floral prints mixed with masculine plaids and knit textures. "We love to see that juxtaposition of different prints, colors, and fabrications to create a well curated narrative."





As a fun finale, guests partook in a raffle with the possibility of winning some amazing prizes! "All the raffle prizes were curated around specific gift themes, that we feel will be important this coming holiday," said Sullivan. "We have such strong home vendors that create really unique bar ware, kitchenware, and candles that we wanted to be able to inform [guests] of all our great product, but also give [guests] a chance to experience it [themselves], and of course it was such an exciting way to thank [them] for being a part of our event."

For more information about upcoming events at any Anthroplogie location, sign up for the email list on their website!