Guess Where We Will Be This Valentine's Weekend?

Jorge Manuel and Hitched salon have a duo affair this weekend as they celebrate two events for two very different, but fantastic reasons.

The designer's IRIS COLLECTION 2012 will be front and center at a TRUNK SHOW at HITCHED in Washington D.C. this FEBRUARY 17 and 18. If you are a bride that loves texture then this trunk show might just be what you have been waiting for. The IRIS COLLECTION is a collection inspired by color and the feelings a spectrum of hues can emote with each designed gown. If you haven't done so, or aren't familiar with the collection visit the designer website (jorgemanuelweddings.com) for pictures, details and information by accessing the bridal tab under IRIS COLLECTION 2012 folder or you can click on the links found on the left side of this blog to see each dress. It is a collection for those who truly love art and the timeless quality significance of the wedding dress.

The IRIS COLLECTION 2012 is a 17 piece collection of gowns each named after the color it was inspired in. In celebration of romance, Jorge Manuel, named the gowns in the five languages of Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian and Spanish.

We are also so excited for Friday's official launch of the 'UPON A STAR' win a couture wedding gown contest by the designer and sponsor HITCHED. We have already released the sketch for the gown one very lucky bride will be able to win and walk down the aisle in. It is a truly beautiful and a one-of-a-kind dream in Taffeta and Lace! [click the following link to see the sketch for this year's Upon A Star Gown]  Upon A Star Official Sponsors and Gown Revealed .We will be posting pictures of the dress reveal shortly after contest launch.

If you are a bride who just got "hitched," or a bride who just hasn't found that "it" so uniquely beautiful in a dress then allow us to suggest for you to check back with us on Friday, February 17, 2012 when the official kick off for the 'UPON A STAR' win a couture wedding gown contest goes live on the designer's website. You never know....it might just be you who will win! Brides and fellow wedding fanatics...start your engines because this weekend looks like its going to be a lot of fun!

If you are in the Washington D.C. area and would like to see the IRIS COLLECTION gowns in person or want to stop by to meet the designer please call 202-333-6162 to let them know you are coming!