Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Engagement Party Video

Had the pleasure of being a part of the Bridal Bar's Engagement Weekend about a month ago. The amazing Ryan from Rodinis Films did this video that does a re-cap of the weekend. My gowns are featured at the beginning of the video as well as some gowns from the fabulous Heidi Elnora.

Check out the video. If you're looking for a videographer you should book him!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

What have I been up to?

Hello All,

Over the past few weeks I have been busy, busy with multiple projects. I have been working closely with 3 brides whose weddings are coming up. One is Sarah who was the cocktail gown winner from my trunk show. I cannot wait for you to see her dress!

I've been working very hard at totally re-branding my business. This takes a lot of time, effort, prayer, and patience. It's taken me a while to really focus and decide what direction I want Chaviano Couture to take. I'm working on a new website/blog, planning two fantastic photo shoots. One with my personal wedding photographer Garrett Nudd ( If you don't know him and his wife Joy, you should, they are fabulous), and secondly with the amazing team at Our Labor of Love( I can't say enough about how wonderful they are)

Get ready to see a whole lot of things happen over the next few months, including a big announcement!! I want you to know that there will be changes, but they are for the better, and my business will be more than just about making fabulous dresses.

I have been blessed beyond words over the last few months. So many people have been an inspiration to me and for that I am so very, very grateful! I look forward to sharing all the happy news soon, so stay tuned.

I encourage you to keep pressing forward in your business and in your personal life, God has big plans for you!

Warmest, Annette

Alecia Lauren




A few weeks ago Alecia borrowed one of my gowns to do a fun photo shoot with one of her previous brides. She gave me some of the images so I could share them with you! If you have not met Alecia she has a wonderful personality and smile all the time. Here's a little info on her.


Alecia Lauren found her passion for photography six years ago by creating images that captured people, places and emotions in unique ways. She approaches every photo shoot with her trademark classic, modern and clean style. Alecia’s portfolio includes weddings and dogs! She recently launched a website dedicated to photographing dogs, www.alecialaurenphotography.com/Dogs. Alecia Lauren has been featured for her wedding photography on Deserving Design on HGTV, published in The Knot Georgia and Atlanta Brides. When Alecia is not traveling photographing weddings, she lives in Atlanta with her husband and two dogs.


My sister-in-law has two puppies and I cannot wait to have Alecia photograph them! Check out her site here

Here are a few images from her shoot.