We are so excited to be opening our second location on beautiful West 3rd St. in West Hollywood! We can't wait to help the Los Angeles brides shop for their wedding dress! For any inquiries, please email LA@kinsleyjames.com. We plan to open by March. See you soon!
KJ Bride - Kristine
Sebastian and Kristine's wedding at Calamigos Ranch in the heart of Malibu Wine Country has everything we love about weddings - elegance, classic touches and top-notch style! Kristine wore KJ Designer, Angel Rivera, for her flawless event. This trumpet lace gown with a horsehair trim skirt captures this bride's exquisite taste. Through the lens of Heather East Photography, let's take a glimpse into Kristine's perfect day!
Dress | Angel Rivera from Kinsley James Couture Bridal
Photography | Heather East Photography
Venue | Calamigos Ranch
Hair & Makeup | Marissa Garcia from Bliss Bridal Beauty
Floral Design | Tiana Scharf from The Exotic Green Garden
Coordination | Angela Mitchell from Love & Elegance
Liz Martinez Haute Couture
Liz Martinez Haute Couture
We are beyond excited to have the stunning gowns by Israeli designer, Liz Martinez, at Kinsley James for one weekend only! The use of unexpected materials, unconventional cuts, strict attention to details and ability to flow with current trends, have placed Liz Martinez as one of the most significant, fresh, and innovative designers in Israel.
Brides will have the opportunity to try on and shop the Liz Martinez collection October 30 - November 1 as well as receive 10% off. Appointment times are very limited due to the high demand!
To book an appointment
Call 925.330.9228 or
Email info@KinsleyJames.com
To see more of the collection, visit our Pinterest.
KJ BRIDE - Chelsea
Chelsea was married September 13, 2015 on the lakeside of beautiful Tahoe at West Shore Cafe in Alyne by Rita Vinieres. It was the first dress she tried on during a Rivini trunk show and she fell in love instantly! After 15 other dresses, nothing compared!
We asked her if she could share some wedding tips with our brides. Here are some of the tips she had that made her day special!
Make sure to take the time to thank people throughout the process (parents, bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc.). They are your support system, they invest a lot of time and money to make your day special. Make sure they know you're grateful!
Entertain the idea of doing a first look. Not only was this such a special moment between Anthony and I, but it allowed us to spend more time dancing and mingling later in the evening.
Write your own vows if you feel it is right for you. Anthony insisted on it and the ceremony ended up being one of the most special parts of the night. Hearing each other's words was incredible.
Take 10 minutes alone as a newly married couple to take it all in. Anthony and I went out to the pier and just took in the whole experience from the first look, the ceremony, the decor, the guests, our family, the dancing and each other - it goes by so fast.
DANCE YOUR BOOTY OFF!
I keep telling people there really truly isn’t anything I would change about our wedding day. The most important part of the day was that I was marrying my best friend. Although I couldn’t have been more ecstatic about how the décor came together, my most favorite parts of our day were because of the amazing people surrounding us.
Dress & Veil | Alyne by Rivini from Kinsley James Couture Bridal
Photography | Mag B Photography
Venue | West Shore Cafe
Hair & Makeup | Greco Rose Beauty / Kari Addison Beautiful
Floral Design | Art in Bloom
Rentals | Classic Party Rentals
We're Hiring!
We are looking for a new addition to our wedding-loving team! Our consultants work directly with the brides, from helping to find their dream dress all the way up to the wedding day. We want to make sure each bride has the Kinsley James experience and leaves here happier than when they came in. The ideal consultant is upbeat, passionate, team player, hard working, tech savvy, personable and self motivated.
We are looking to fill this position asap! Our consultants must have sales experience, love leopard (haha) and knowledge of the bridal industry is a plus. Weekends are required especially during trunk shows which are very common August - April.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to info@kinsleyjames.com with the following included...
1. Why do you want this job, what interests you about bridal?
2. Share a customer service experience and how you think that will help in this position.
3. What are your salary expectations?
4. What skill or quality can you bring to add to our team?
KJ BRIDE - Kim
Kim knew what she wanted as soon as she walked through Kinsley James doors. Inka by Tulle New York was exactly what she envisioned for her rustic summer wedding at Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate. The warm ivory tone of the Chantilly lace paired perfectly with the yellow and gray color palette of her wedding.
Photographer - Esmeralda Franco
Build-A-Bride by Heidi Elnora
We are SO excited to announce the newest designer to Kinsley James Couture Bridal is the lovely Heidi Elnora! Build-A-Bride by Heidi Elnora is a fun way to create a personalized look for your wedding day! Bride's start with a basic silhouette and from their can build up their gown with a wide range of accessories. The Build-A-Bride collection has it all from keyhole backs, tulle skirts, beaded belts to lace peplums, brides truly can create a one of a kind look with this collection. This video shows the Coco Marie gown transformed into eleven different looks!
Heidi also has a new show on TLC, Bride By Design, which shows off her Build-A-Bride collection from her flagship store in Alabama ! The show aires Friday nights, so stay tuned! To learn more about Heidi's show, Bride by Design on TLC check out this interview she did with The Knot!
Heidi Elnora and the complete Build-A-Bride Collection will be at Kinsley James Couture Bridal May 15 - 17! Heidi will be here all weekend to help style brides and is offering 10% off! Call 925-330-9228 for an appointment time!
#KJTurnsTwo
This past weekend we celebrate our 2nd birthday with a party celebrating all the brides, vendors, friends and family who have helped us get this far. We are so thankful for each bride that walks through our door and every vendor who recommends us. The big day could not have come together with out the help of these talented people....
Our feature designer, Rivini, shot by Olivia Smartt Photography!
A special MAJOR thank you to
Petite Pomme Design for design & coordination!
And to all the vendors who helped make tonight possible:
In-Store Goodies:
Thank you to the gorgeous models wearing Rivini gowns & Untamed Petals accessories.
Lastly, thank you to our family and friends for their help and support, especially Donald & Martha Silva!
Taylor's Galia Lahav Appointment
Meet Taylor, a recent #KJbride who fell head over heels for a stunning Galia Lahav gown from their most recent collection, Tales of Jazz Age! Taylor brought along her photographer, Tony Chu, so she can always relive the moment of finding her dream dress along side her closest friends and family.
From Taylor - "What I learned from trying on was best described by this 'It's nice to have people around you that you love when trying on the gowns! Take their advice and listen to them, but ultimately the decision is yours. Whatever you feel best about is the choice you should make.'
A lot of people have told me they ended up choosing the first dress they tried on. I didn't quite believe it that until the same thing happened to me! And a small side note. The moment [looking for THE dress] is bigger and more important than you could ever imagine and hiring a professional photographer to capture it has been the best decision I've made so far!"
The moment Taylor knew it is was 'The One'.
Lisa #KJvip Bride!
A few months ago a bride-to-be came to us with an idea of having the store to herself to try on gowns for a more intimate shopping experience. We naturally loved the idea but of course wanted to put our own spin on the event- and that is how the #KJvip appointment service was created! Meet Lisa, our very first #KJvip bride, and also an A Touch of Grace bride; she is sharing some tips from her swanky shopping experience and details every bride-to-be should do before heading into their dress appointments!
Every girl dreams of the day she gets to try on wedding dresses, and Kinsley James made this a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. Out of all the fun aspects of wedding-planning, this was the thing I was looking forward to the most. Before my VIP appointment, I made sure to check out the Kinsley James website to find out which designers they carry. Then I went to each individual designer’s website to view their collections. I highly recommend every bride-to-be do this. I knew I wanted lace and I found that they carry Sareh Nouri, who makes some gorgeous lace dresses. While looking at the Kinsley James website I found out they would actually be having a Sareh Nouri trunk show in October where they would be bringing in additional dresses that they don’t normally carry. I made sure to make my VIP appointment for the weekend of the trunk show so that I would get to try on these special dresses as well as get some expertise from the designers rep who would also be there that weekend.
I arrived at Kinsley James and was immediately whisked away to get my hair done. I got a beautiful up-do and almost felt like this was my wedding day! I invited my mom and my Matron of Honor to share this special experience with me. I kept my group small because I didn’t want too many different opinions to cloud my judgment or steer me away from any dress I really loved. I was a little nervous that they might be pretty opinionated and not like some of my choices, but everyone was so complimentary, even when I came out in a lavender ball gown! The rep gave me some great information and even gave me suggestions of what accessories to wear. Katie made me feel so comfortable and helped me pick out so many great options to try. As soon as I slipped into “The One”, I knew I had found my wedding dress. We paired it with a custom veil and I could not have been any more excited. And the best part was, my photographer captured the whole thing so I will have these photos to cherish for years to come. I highly recommend any bride to book the VIP appointment at Kinsley James for the most unique and one-of-a-kind wedding dress experience that you will never forget.
Photography - Courtney Yee, Photoflood Studio
Hair - Taylor Cercone, I Do Dry Style
Custom Desserts - Kitty Wong Pastry Shop
Cake Pops - Pops by Lisa (the bride is also an amazing baker!)
Flowers - Angel's Petals
For more information on pricing & booking your own #KJvip appointment, email us info@kinsleyjames.com
January #KJsale
To keep our inventory fresh and make room for new gowns, we are having a HUGE sample sale with 60+ gowns and accessories marked down as low as 70% off! Dresses will be priced from $300 - $3,500!
Doors open at 10am, there will be no appointments. Brides will be seen on a first come, first served basis so plan to get here early. We will have a seating area so you don’t have to wait in the cold.
Each bride will be limited to 40 minutes. You will have an experienced consultant with you that will figure out what you are looking for and help pull gowns for you to try. The rooms will be limited to 3 gowns at a time.
Only sample sale gowns will be on display. To try on full price gowns please set an appointment for a different date.
We recommend only bringing 1-2 guests, the ones that will help you make your decision.
Gowns are sold as is and alterations are not included. We will give you information on local seamstresses to help.
Sample sale gowns are floor models that range in size from a bridal size 4 to 18. We do not offer holds on these gowns so being early for the sale is recommended.
Payments will be made in full at time of purchase and the gown will be yours to take home that day. We will only be accepting cash or credit card.
Sample sales are for experienced shoppers, if you are still trying to figure out the shape and style you would like for your dress, please set up a regular appointment by calling 925-330-9228.
If you are unable to attend the sample sale, we can do phone orders and will ship for an additional fee.
Come ready to buy! This is the only time to get a steal of a deal on our gowns and we can’t wait to make you a #KJbride!
Galia Lahav - Tales of Jazz Age Party!
Being one of few stores to carry the coveted Galia Lahav Haute Couture collection we know we have to really impress not only our brides but Galia with how we showcase the gowns. Before we went to New York for Bridal Fashion Week in October we had already begun the planning for our party with an art deco vibe, so when the collection was debuted we were thrilled that it is based of the Jazz Era! Not to mention Petite Pomme Design had already set our holiday window install with metallics to play up the gold details for the big event! Everything was falling together perfectly!
A little bit of the window display created by Petite Pomme Design especially for us!
We were lucky enough to have Brian MacStay shoot the event. His work has a dark, sexy edge to it that fits well with Galia's collections. For store decor we love to go all out, so we partnered with A Touch of Grace , our sister wedding coordinating company, to finalize details. They created gorgeous gold art deco invitations that were mailed to some of our closest friends in the industry! Between Enchantment Florals berry arrangements, A Touch of Graces attention to detail and Petite Pomme's metallic fringe throughout the store, we were ready for a great night! Champagne from Nottingham Cellars and custom cocktails were poured along with delicious sweets from Kitty Wong Pastry Shop, who is basically a culinary artist!
Models were posed on our runway all night, the guests loved every minute of taking in the beauty! The two looks that stole the night were Katharina (the dress is named after Sharon; the lead designers muse & model) which has geometric placed beading that fully embodies the Jazz Era and Marilyn from the Moonstuck evening wear collection! The black gown was a complete show stopper!
We could not have asked for a better turn out, many of our brides who had appointments for the trunk show loved being able to see the gown they had purchased modeled in person! We cannont wait for our next event or to see what Galia comes up with next!
The next Galia Lahav Haute Couture trunk show is January 9-11! Please call us (925-330-9228) today to set up an appointment to try on the gowns from Tales of Jazz Age as well as past favorites!
A huge THANK YOU to the team behind the party....
Dresses - Galia Lahav Haute Couture
Photography - Brian MacStay Photography
Holiday Decor - Petite Pomme Design
Hair - Taylor from I Do Dry Style
Linens - Napa Valley Linens
Makeup - Adele Nader
Desserts - Kitty Wong Pastry Shop
Invites - A Touch of Grace
KJ Bride - Emily
Meet Emily, a fun loving blonde and recent newlywed; she was married this past September in Amahlia by Rivini which fit her outdoor ceremony with blush details perfectly. Emily is sharing some of her top tips with future KJ brides, and trust me, they are good!
1. Hire people that are not only talented and completely understand your aesthetic but that also have positive energy!! You are with them all day and you want to not only enjoy them as a person but have fun as well. Ex Hair and makeup, especially photographer. I literally cried when my photographer arrived when I was getting ready b/c we had bonded so much and she just made the experience even more special for both Brant and I and all of our wedding guests.
2. Don’t just assume people know how you want everything set up, be VERY VERY specific if it matters to you.
3. Stop and pause several moments throughout the big day to soak it all in!!! It goes SO fast.
4. Create a playlist for when you and all your girlfriends are getting ready! Setting the vibe is so important, and having someone set up a beverage and food station with different hydrating fruits and healthy snacks was a huge help.
5. Have your MOH handle your cellphone for the majority of the time leading up to the wedding, so many people call for directions or very random things and it can be kinda stressful. Have her take the stress off of your shoulders.
6. As far as dress shopping, don’t try on too many dresses!! And find a place ( Kinsley James ) that has a welcoming, elegant, and fun atmosphere. Its not often you get to try on beautiful gowns that make you feel like you have never felt with all your most favorite friends and family surrounding you with love and admiration.
7. Don’t go to Pinterest crazy! I think keeping things classic and simple with little fun touches of ideas from Pinterest is the way to go. Try to make it your own, and original!!!
Emily added this gorgeous pale pink David Yurman ring to her wedding attire. We were beyond obsessed! It is shown with the earrings she also wore and her grandmother's hankie that was gifted her for the big day.
Dress - Amahlia by Rivini
Photographer - Stacey Pentland
For more photos check our Kinsley James Bride Pinterest!
Diablo Weddings
Shot by Colson Griffith Photography
When Diablo Magazine asked if they could check out the photos from a recent boho photo shoot showcasing designer Tulle New York, we just assumed they were looking for some images to fill in their new wedding book....little did we know they actually wanted to put us on the cover! Not to mention the cover of the very first Diablo Weddings!! Between the energy of Colson, the amazing flower belt & crown, and a few bottles of champagne this shoot truly emobied our vision of a California boho bride! We could not be more thrilled to be apart of this issue and get to work with such talented people in the wedding industry everyday!
Major thanks to the wonderful & skilled team behind this shoot...
Photographer - Colson Griffith
Gowns - Tulle New York
Hair - Taylor Cercone of I Do Dry Style
Make Up - Adele Nader
Flowers - Angel's Petals
Model - Missy Olivares
Venue - Diablo Ranch
White Friday
(Image by Retrospect Images)
Join us Friday, November 28th for a special WHITE FRIDAY sale!
We will be offering an additional 10% off our sample sale rack
OR
waiving the tax on a new gown order!
This is a ONE day only sale and space is limited! Sample sale gowns are sold as is and are final sale. We will not be doing any holds for this event.
For more questions or to set an appointment call 925-330-9228!
15k
We are beyond excited to have 15,000 fabulous people following our instagram account! Kinsley James has been helping brides for less than 2 years so to have this kind of support is overwhelming! We are thankful for each and every like, comment, follow and share!
Thank you again to all of our brides, fellow wedding lovers and of course, our designers for creating such beauty that we get to share every day!
Holman Ranch // Styled Shootout
The past few months we have been teaming up with Seventh Heaven Vintage Rentals to be apart of their Styled Shootouts (you can see behind the scenes on our instagram with #SHvintageworkshop). These are opportunities for photographers to build their portfolio by shooting gorgeous vignettes that Seventh Heaven designs and learning from talented people like Danielle Poff!
Danielle was the guest speaker at July's shoot out which happened to be at one of our favorite venues, Holman Ranch. The theme for one of the vignettes was Whimsical Woodland Love, and Beloved by Anne Barge fit perfectly! The dresses open back, romantic beading and models soft hair mixed with Danielle's major talent made for a perfect shoot! The photos turned out so dreamy- and if you haven't been to Holman Ranch yet, this is just a tiny piece of the beautiful property!
Thank you to all the vendors who helped make this shoot so beautiful! Keep checking back to see the Luxe Outdoor Affair vignette from the same shootout!
Dress - Beloved by Anne Barge
Photographer - Danielle Poff
Flowers & Styling - Seventh Heaven Vintage
Hair & Makeup - Elizabeth Chang
Desserts - Studio Cake Design
If you are interested in this gown or other styles from Anne Barge, we are having a trunk show November 14-16!
KJ Bride - Sarah
We are thrilled to be featuring a bride who has quickly become a great friend to the entire KJ team. Sarah designer and executed her entire wedding with help from her mom and wow, they did an amazing job! Sarah & Chris held their wedding on Sarah's parents 17 acre property in Danville, CA with stunning views of Mt. Diablo.
It's hard to not fall in love with Galia Lahav, and Sarah knew it was the perfect fit for her big day. She was had such a great time trying on Kinsley James that she even sent her sister to our boutique a few months later to get her own Galia gown for her wedding! In her words, the experience at KJ was 'truly magical'
One of Sarah's favorite parts of her wedding was the cake! Designed by Old Towne Bakery they truly made her cake dreams come to life with this five tiered confection!
Photographer - OneLove
Dress - Giselle by Galia Lahav
Flowers - Pairs and Pieces
Cake - Old Towne Bakery
Bridal Fashion Week - Galia Lahav
One prominent trend we saw during Bridal Fashion Week was art deco beading. Galia stayed true to their sexy silhouettes and delicate details to create a line that truly outdoes their past collections. The intricate details on the laces as well as directional beading really flatters a woman's body. For confident brides who want to really make a statement down the aisle, Galia Lahav is it.
In true Galia form, they debuted their collection at a fabulous party on top of The Hudson hotel with 360 views of New York with their models as at very center. The face of Galia Lahav is Katharina Linke, and one of our favorite gowns from the collection was named for her. She was front and center to the army of fabulous models.
Join us November 7 - 9 for a trunk show featuring the 'Tales of Jazz Age' collection! For an appointment please call 925-330-9228 or email info@kinsleyjames.com
Images from KJ iPhones and The Knot
Tulle New York Shoot
When Colson Griffith came to me a few months ago with the idea of shooting a group of brides I was so excited to finally bring to life what my idea of a #KJbride is; fun, flirty, loves to laugh. We had to pick the right dresses and with our Tulle New York trunk show right around the corner things fell together seamlessly. Their view on bridal and current collection fit the look we were going for and I don't think you could find a more fun team to work with. We brought Angel's Petals on board for her creativity which you can see in the boho pieces she created; like a flower belt and veil. My secret Pinterest board of flower veils was finally coming to life!
The team behind the madness! Katie (Kinsley James), Colson and Joy (Director of Sales for Tulle New York)
Messy braids, smiling brides, bright flowers and a killer Pandora play list... what more could you ask for! A few out takes from the shoot....
Thank you so much to all the amazing & talented vendors who helped make this shoot perfect! Also, be sure to keep an eye on Confetti Daydreams to see this shoot published!
Colson Griffith Photography & Colson's blog post!
Flowers – Angel’s Petals
Gowns - Tulle New York
Accessories - Renee Pawele
Hair – Taylor Cercone
Videographer - Hitmaker Films
Venue – Diablo Ranch