Kate's Kouture Bridal

Date Closing Update

2010-07-24T13:28:00.001-07:00

7/28/10 UPDATE - THE DATE FOR CLOSING OUR DOORS HAD CHANGED. WE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 14TH.

WE HAVE JUST MARKED DOWN OVER 100 DRESSES TO BELOW $250 WITH MANY OF THEM MARKED TO $99.

Here is a partial list of dresses that we have left. We cannot guarantee what will be here when you come in.

Alfred Angelo 2102C - size 8
Eden 7548 - size 8
Venus TB7512 - size 6
Emerald 4142 - size 10
Alfred Angelo 2041 - sixe 8
Eden 7188 - size 10
Casablanca 1773 - size 10
San Patrick - Baltimore - Size 8
Maggie Sottero - Lana - Size 8
Alfred Angelo 1235 - Size 8
Venus 7888 - Size 10
Moonlight E1661 - Size 10
Casablanca 1831 Size 10
Alfred Angelo 2006 - Size 8
Venus 9537 - Size 10
Jasmine F817 - Size 10
Esscence D502 - Size 10
Casablanca 1900 - 8
Jasmine F816 - Size 10
Moonlight D7062 - Size 10
Mia Solano - M489C - Size 10
Maggie Sottero Fredricka - Size 10
Eden 2845 - Size 10
Casablanca 1964 - Size 6
Raylia - W4402 - Size 10
Maggie Sottero V1810 - Size 10
Eden 5427 - Size 10
Jasmine F157 - Size 10
Casablanca 1923 - Size 10
Casablanca 1934 - Size 8
Pattis - Celeste - Size 10
Mon Cheri 23243 - Size 10
Maggie Sottero Dynasty - Size 10
Jasmine TD989R- Size 10
Venus 1938 - Size 10
Essence D444 - Size 10
Jasmine F875 - Size 12
Maggie Sottero - Brittania - Size 10
Jasmine T882 - Size 10
Eternity 8907 - Size 10
Emerald - H126 - Size 10
Venus 9109 - Size 12
Mia Solano - M692 - Size 10
Raylia W8559L 12
Emerald u262 - Size 10
Alfred Angelo 2085 - Size 12
Casablanca 1873 - Size 12
Moonlight M2703W - Size 12
Casablanca 1711 - Size 12
Maggie Sottero - Nevaya - Size 12
Maggie Sottero - Lavina - Size 12
Essence D662 - Size 12
Venus 853010 - Size 12
Ralyia - W87482 - Size 12
Emerald h133 - Size 12
Anjolique 605 - Size 12
Casablanca 1857 - Size 12
Casablanca 1850 - Size 12
Jasmine F815 - Size 12
Jasmine J917 - Size 12
Emerald U032 - Size 12
Maggie Sottero Shanene - Size 12
Mia Solano 4499C Size 12
Anjolique 730 - Size 10
Jasmine F181 - Size 12
Maggie Sottero J1237 - Size 12
Eden 7542 - Size 12
Moonlight E236 Size 10
Jasmine F168 Size 12
Allure 8561 - Size 12
Casablanca 1795 Size 12
Casablanca 1774 - Size 12
Raylia W7646L - Size 12
Casablanca 1865 - Size 12
Jasmine F868 - Size 14
Maggie Sottero Suzanne - Size 12
Alfred Angelo 1708 Size 12
Moonlight 2661 - Size 12
Eden 8245 Size 12
Jasmine F913 - Size 12
Casablanca 1861 - Size 12
Anjolique 767 - Size 12
Allure 2175 - Size 12
Jasmine T995 - Size 12
Casablanca 1898 - Size 12
Jasmine F813 - Size 12
Jasmine T190- Size 12
Casablanca A002 - Size 12
Maggie Sottero A3223LU "Dierdre"- Size 14
Jasmine F171 - Size 14
Eden 29873 - Size 14
Jasmine F866 - Size 14
Eden 2745 - Size 14
Alfred Angelo 2017 - Size 14
Casablanca 1899 - Size 14
Alfred Angelo 2053 - Size 14
Jasmine T815 - Size 14
Casablanca 1898 - Size 14
Allure 2101 - Size 14
Jasmine T684 - Size 14
Alfred Angelo 2015 - Size 14
Maggie Sottero AD3397 - Size 14
Alfred Angelo 2054 - Size 14
Alfred Angelo 2106 - Size 14
Allure 2123 - Size 14
Raylia W4496L - Size 14
Casablanca 1917 - Size 14
Alfred Angelo 1645 - Size 16
Casablanca 1989 - Size 16
Symphony 1615 - Size 16
Casablanca 1977 - Size 16
Alfred Angelo 1140 - Size 16
Casablanca 1912 - Size 18
Jasmine F871 - Size 16
Venus 891001 - Size 16
Alfred Angelo 1143 - Size 16
Alfred Angelo 2024 - Size 16
Casablanca 1831 - Size 20
Raylia W274 - Size 18
Venus W249 - Size 24
Casablanca 1793 - Size 20
Venus W234 - Size 24
Jasmine 781A - Size 16
Jasmine F874 - Size 16
Venus 4253 - Size 28
Maggie Sottero V1631 - Size 24
Bonny A2614 - Size 26
Alfred Angelo 2043 - Size 10
From size 6 to size 24
Gowns from
Maggie Sottero,
Alfred Angelo,
Casablanca Bridal,
Allure Bridal,
Jasmine Bridal,
Kirstie Kelly for Disney,
San Patrick,
and more

510 845 5449

Kate's Kouture Bridal

82 Shattuck Square,

Downtown Berkeley

Open 11:30-6pm Tuesday through Saturday.

www.kateskouture.com

Going out of Business Sale

2010-05-05T12:46:00.001-07:00

Kate's Kouture is going out of business!

We are having a going out of business sale from now until July 31st.

We have 100s of wedding dresses, formal gowns, bridesmaid gown and accessories marked down for clearance. We look forward to seeing you as we close our doors.

The Princess Project!

2010-02-11T12:55:00.001-08:00

Every year many High School girls look forward to their prom day. Just like you dream of finding your perfect wedding gown, these girls dream of finding their perfect dress. The Princess Project is an amazing organization that has helped high school girls make their dreams come true. Through donations and community support the dresses and accessories are made available to these girls absolutely FREE! Kate's Kouture is participating again this year and you can too! Kate's Kouture is a drop-off location, please donate today!

Giveaway dates are fast approaching, so please get your donations in ASAP.

For more information please visit: www.princessproject.org

Now on ABOUT WEDDINGS website and in TODAYS BRIDE magazine

2010-01-31T12:13:00.000-08:00

Kate's Kouture We are now on the ABOUT WEDDINGS website and in TODAYS BRIDE magazine. Visit us here at

http://www.aboutweddings.com/vprofile.php?vendor_id=2631&category_id=3&region_id

2010-01-26T11:47:00.001-08:00

Dear Katy,

I wanted to say a belated thank you for helping me find the wedding dress of my dreams. Your boutique was the first and last place I tried on dresses. I dreaded the dress shopping process, but you made it all so easy! On my wedding day, I felt beautiful and comfortable. Thank you so very much for everything!

Mara

WeddingWire 2010 Bride's Choice Award Winner

2010-01-20T14:15:00.001-08:00

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Kate's Kouture Bridal has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Bridal Shops! The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds. Kate's Kouture is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. “We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.” We are happy to announce that Kate's Kouture is among the very best Bridal Shop within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards.

Twitter & Facebook

2010-01-19T16:16:00.000-08:00

Follow Kate's Kouture on Facebook and Twitter now

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-CA/Kates-Kouture/260582613429?ref=ts

Twitter - http://twitter.com/kateskouture

2010-01-09T16:58:00.000-08:00

Hey Kate, thanks for your sweet note! The wedding was amazing - like a fairy tale. The dresses looked great together that day.

Thanks again for all your help with the lovely gowns. We both felt so elegant on our special day. At the end of the day, neither of us wanted to take off our gowns.

-Shana and Deborah

Our Brides - Katie

2009-12-08T15:20:00.000-08:00

Kate,

My wedding was 08/07/09. I am definitely glad I decided to go with this dress. Thank you for all your help.

Katie

Our Brides - Rosaland

2009-11-19T12:49:00.000-08:00

Hello Kate,

I had a dream wedding on September 5th, 209 at Coyaba Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. After looking through tons of magazines and websites, it was difficult trying to find a dress in the exact color and style that I wanted without being able to try anything on. All of the dress shops I had previously gone to didn't have my size to try on so I was getting quite frustrated.

By luck I found your shop on the Internet and when I got there it was so wonderful to be able to try on dresses and find my perfect dresses on the 2nd selection. It was the style, length, color dress I envisioned and the veil you suggested completed it all.

The location of our wedding in a garden setting was picture perfect as you can see from the photos. so thanks to you my wedding day was a dream come true!

Rosaland.

Our Brides - Eve

2009-10-13T13:46:00.000-07:00

Hi Kate,

Here are two pictures of my special day! Thanks for all your help!

Eve

Why You Should Make an Appointment with a Bridal Salon

2009-10-13T11:18:00.001-07:00

Why You Should Make an Appointment with a Bridal Salon

The months leading up to your wedding are among the most exciting times of your life. While there may be a substantial number of errands to run and decisions to make, there is a sense of satisfaction and completion as you cross things off your list and the big day approaches.

One of the most satisfying parts of wedding planning is finding the perfect bridal gown. If you are looking for a personalized experience, consider visiting a bridal salon for a consultation. Rather than pawing through endless racks of dresses, have an experienced professional narrow down your search to find the gown of your dreams. Here are some great reasons to make an appointment with a bridal salon.

Get Pampered at a Bridal Salon
The experience at most bridal stores is less than ideal. You might spend hours walking through a warehouse, searching though rack after rack of gowns that every other bride in town will be wearing down the aisle. If you have questions, good luck finding a customer service associate to help you. In general, these associates are there because they have to be, not because they care about making your pre-wedding experience the most special it can possibly be. And if you want something extra done to your final selection, like beadwork or custom tailoring, they will most likely be at a loss.
Luckily, these are nonissues when you visit a bridal salon, especially if you select one that has a reputation for phenomenal service and selection. Imagine your ideal bridal salon outing. Does it involve settling into a plush chair and sipping a glass of champagne while the bridal gown experts bring you the dresses that meet your criteria, and offer helpful creative input? If so, you owe it to yourself to make an appointment at a bridal salon.

Find Variety at a Bridal Salon
The problem with most chain bridal stores is that their selection leaves a lot to be desired. Although they may have a wide range of designers within their stock, they tend to carry only a small variety of each designer’s dresses. Sometimes, this lack of selection is based on what has sold well in a specific location in the past, and other times it is based upon projected sales. Chain store selection is usually determined by someone sitting in a corporate office far away from the actual store. This makes it difficult for the staff to provide in depth knowledge about what’s in stock and what your options are in terms of alterations and custom tailoring.
However, at a bridal salon, consultants are extremely familiar with the stock, because they usually only sell the dresses made by their in-house designers. This gives everyone at the salon an intimate understanding of what can and cannot be done to the gowns. It also affords them the ability to bring in designs that are on display at another location. So, rather than the bride having to run all over town to find the perfect gown, the gowns come to her. What could be a more convenient way to explore all of the options a designer has to offer?

Find Original Designs at a Bridal Salon
Perhaps the best reason to visit an upscale bridal salon is the fresh ideas that the consultants can offer. Too often, the chain bridal stores offer a bulk of cookie-cutter dresses. This can result in a one-size-fits-all approach to finding just the right bridal gown. But a bride deserves an individual experience and a chance to find a dress that reflects her personality. Every bride wants to be beautiful and elegant when she walks down the aisle, but she also wants her special look to be unique.
This is why making an appointment with a bridal salon early in the wedding planning process is important. Bridal salons have styles and designs that are not available in big chain stores. And they have the ability to work directly with a designer to give you the exact dress of your dreams. This means that the frugal bride could potentially end up with a designer original bridal gown for an off the rack price. Even the brides who do not have to be quite so mindful of their nickels and dimes can appreciate the chance to work with a designer for their gown. Who would not love the opportunity to wear a gown as original as they are on their big day?
Shopping for your wedding dress can be a creative and pleasurable experience if you take the right approach. If you want real variety, originality and a little bridal pampering, make an appointment with a bridal salon today.
Rachel Jackson is a freelance writer who writes about weddings, often focusing on one aspect of a wedding such as visiting a bridal salon

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Our Brides - Ashley

2009-10-08T20:03:00.000-07:00

Ashley bought one of our clearance dresses for a "trash the dress" photo shoot. She was nice enough to share some of her photos with us. The photographer is Anika London Media. These photos are so much fun and I hope you enjoy them.
Kate

Our Brides - Tamar

2009-09-12T10:15:00.000-07:00

Hi Kate!
We are married, back from our honeymoon, and settling into life again so I thought it would be a good time to send you some pictures. Of course I didn't forget!The dress was perfect, the veil was perfect. I felt like a princess!Most of the photos I have right now are in black and white, but I think you can still see how wonderful the dress looked.Thank you so much! You were a pleasure to work with and I will definitely recommend you to my friends (because EVERYONE is getting married now!).
Take care,Tamar

Our Brides - Anne-Gaelle

2009-09-12T09:54:00.000-07:00

As I promised you, a few months ago, here are some pictures of our French wedding!!! I'm very glad I purchased my dress at your shop in Berkeley. I still have a lovely memory of the day you helped me choose it. My mum couldn't be there because she was in France while I was in California, but she LOVES the dress. I had a lot of very nice comments about it during the wedding, and I was very proud to tell everyone who was asking where my dress was coming from (the other far end of the world...literally!)
Thanks again. I'll never forget this day in your boutique.
Love,Anne-Gaelle

Win a gorgeous pearl necklace

2009-08-08T15:29:00.000-07:00

Modern Bridal is giving away to five lucky brides a gorgeous pearl necklace.
I would love for it to be one of my brides here.
Click on the link below and good luck!!!
http://www.brides.com/sweeps/pearlnecklace09/enter/long/

Get a free honeymoon!!!

2009-08-07T11:53:00.000-07:00

Brides magazine is giving away 9 amazing honeymoons. The honeymoons go from the exotic, French Polynesia, to our own back yard, Napa Valley. The values range from $4,500 to $10,000. But hurry up to enter..... Entries can no longer be received after August 10th at 11:59 pm. Good Luck

http://www.brides.com/brides/honeymoonsweeps

Sample Sale

2009-07-09T13:19:00.000-07:00

Come visit us for out sample sale.
We have hundreds of gowns marked down!
Some marked down to as low as $200
Designers include Maggie Sottero, Alfred Angelo, Casablanca Bridal, Justin Alexander, Mon Cheri Bridal and more!
We cannot accommodate walk ins so please book your appointment now.
www.kateskouture.com

Wedding in a Week

2009-03-09T15:49:00.000-07:00

Kate's Kouture is proud to be a sponsor of WEDDING IN A WEEK!!!

Attention San Francisco area engaged couples, how would you like to win a FREE $40,000 wedding at Viansa Italian Village & Winery in beautiful Sonoma, CA? Sounds amazing, right? There’s just one catch…you only have ONE WEEK to plan!
WeddingWire and Star 101.3 FM have teamed up to give one lucky couple the wedding of their dreams! You’ll get it all from the dress to the reception and everything in between.
Registration ends March 19th, the winners are announced March 27th and the wedding is on April 3rd!
Enter now to win the wine country wedding of your dreams at Viansa Italian Village & Winery!

Enter here http://www.star1013fm.com/cc-common/globalcontestfinder.html?contest=34459
Participating vendors include:

and many more!

What to do with your bridesmaid dress......

2008-12-11T16:11:00.000-08:00

Have you been wondering what to do with that bridesmaid dress just sitting in your closet?
Coming up are two great events. I will keep you posted on both of them.
The first is THE PRINCESS PROJECT. This is a great organization that donates formals so that girls can go to their prom. http://www.princessproject.org/princess/
The second is PROJECT BRIDESMAIDS. This is a great even where you can donate your bridesmaid dress and celebrate with friends. http://www.brides.com/promotions/projectbridesmaids/
I will keep you posted on both as they come closer.

September Sample Sweep

2008-09-07T11:33:00.000-07:00

We are clearing out Wedding Dress Samples for our influx of new 2009 samples. All samples even new 2008 designs are 25% off. This event will be through September 30th.
Give us a call and make an appointment.
510 845 5449
kateskouture.com

Alfred Angelo On Tour - Trunk Show

2008-08-24T14:36:00.000-07:00

I just got the dresses in!!!! Yeah!!!
Come check them out!

Alfred Angelo On Tour - Trunk Show

2008-08-22T14:54:00.000-07:00

AA Trunk Show - Now through Sept 7.
Come visit our selection of.....
- Best Sellers
- Preview Styles only available at Trunk Shows
- New for 2009
There will be a gift with purchase for every Alfred Angelo Bride.

Book your appointment now.
510 845 5449

Alfred Angelo's Bridesmaid Bash

2008-08-02T15:01:00.000-07:00

Come visit our store from August 8th - 17th. During this time, Alfred Angelo is allowing us to give $20 per bridesmaid dress. Plus there will be prizes and an all around fun time!
Make your Appointment now as this is a once a year event!

Who Wants To Have A Million Dollar Wedding

2008-06-20T13:27:00.000-07:00

http://www.millionairetv.com/info-weddingweek.html

The TV Show Who Wants to be a Millionare is giving engaged couples a chance to win money for the wedding of their dreams. Check it out and do it soon - Try outs are in Sacramento next week.
Good Luck.

Tell the World!! - The new LGBT Wedding Announcements

2008-06-12T13:24:00.000-07:00

Are you excited about your upcoming wedding and want to tell the world - or at least the bay area. The chronicle is doing a special section in the sunday paper. Check it out http://www.sfgate.com/classifieds/proudcelebrations/

US Weekly Wedding Give Away

2008-06-08T14:46:00.000-07:00

US Weekly and the Wedding Channel are giving away a dream wedding .
You must enter fast though!!! The deadline is on the 12th.
Here is the link. http://www.usmagazine.com/wedding-2008
PS - remember if you heard this from me, I get an invitation to the wedding. :)

Kate
www.kateskouture.com

Mini-Pin Help

2008-06-07T07:36:00.000-07:00

Well for most of you who have been to the shop, you have met the shop mini-pin Lightning. I also do volunteer work for the mini-pin rescue. http://www.minpinrescue.org/ I love dogs. But I wanted to share this story.

Martin and Mindy are two mini-pins who were brutally attacked earlier this week by a pit bull. Their surgery costs will be upwards of $10,000. They need all the help that they can get.
Please check out their blog and you can donate through Pay Pal. Even $10 can help.
http://martinandmindytheminpins.blogspot.com/

YOUR WEDDING HORROR STORIES!!!

2008-06-06T10:11:00.000-07:00

i Report is looking for your wedding horror stories.
I hope none of my brides have them but just in case here is a link to tell your story.

http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stories.jspa?topicId=28399

Kate's Kouture Bridal
www.kateskouture.com

Adrian Ruiz Memorial Fundraiser.

2008-06-05T11:15:00.000-07:00

I can't personally say I knew Adrian. But who isn't touched by the unnecessary loss of a young talented human being.

My cousin John happened to be on the surfing trip where Adrian lost his life. I know that this was hard for him.

So girls - bring your guys and go support a wonderful cause. There are great prizes and I am sure this will be a fun evening. I hope to see you there.

1st Blog

2008-06-05T11:01:00.000-07:00

So this will be my home where I hear about new things in the bridal industry or just important things in our community or events that effect the lives of our brides.
Lets just have fun!
If you have anything you want me to research or any questions you might have.... Let me know.

Kate's Kouture Bridal
82 Shattuck Square
Berkeley, CA 94704
510 845-5449
www.katesskouture.com