Xtabay Bride Kelly

Congratulations to Xtabay bride Kelly who married her sweetheart Greg in Corvallis, Oregon on October 4, 2015. Kelly wore a 1950's lace wedding gown with tiers of chantilly lace, a sweetheart neckline and small cap sleeves. Our expert seamstress Erin modified the neckline, lowered the back and shortened the sleeves.

We are all so happy for this beautiful couple!

Photos by Nakalan McKay.

To visit the bridal salon, call 503 234-7568 and make an appointment. We would love to help you find your dream dress.

Baby Please Don't Go…..

Rachael Allison marries Ben Braun in her Xtabay wedding gown. 

We have bittersweet news to share at Xtabay. Our beloved Rachael (and Toby) are moving on up in the world. Rachael is leaving the Xtabay family to start a new job up at OHSU. We are excited for her to start this new chapter in her life but also sad to lose such a wonderful friend and employee.

Rachael is the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful person I have ever met. She is genuinely nice and earned us loads of positive online reviews. 

We will all miss her unabashed love for the holiday season, her adorable gifts, her sense of humor, her unfailing ability to see the bright side of EVERYTHING, her endless ramblings on Disneyland, favorite foods, restaurants, Star Wars, and her beloved husband Ben. 

We will miss Toby, a lot. 

Rachael's last day is Tuesday the 26th, so if you have a chance to come by this week and bid her farewell I bet she would really appreciate it. 

Fall in love with….

An ethereal 1930's english net wedding gown with cascading ruffled tiers and trim,  available in our bridal salon.

                 

An exquisite and rare Belle Epoch wedding gown from 1908. Made in France, and available exclusively in our bridal salon.

Antique lace details which beg the phrase, "they sure don't make 'em like they used to". So sad and so true. 

The most sumptuous 1920's absinthe green silk velvet and lace shawl, ever.

A whisper of green 1950's formal gown, perfect for a homecoming queen or
 an out of the ordinary bride. 

A Cinderella blue 1950's tulle party dress!

A 1950's style wedding/party dress in rose gold paisley embroidered organza.

A hand-made antique pearl and mesh sash, custom made by yours truly:)

A romantic ballerina length 1950's wedding dress, available in the bridal salon.

A delicate hand embroidered net gown from the Edwardian era. Perfect for
a garden wedding. Available in the bridal salon.

 The Xtabay is bursting with beautiful things to fall in love with….come by and see for yourself.  

The bridal salon is open by appointment Weds, Thurs, and Friday. We are open to the public on Saturday for walk in visits. Call us at 503-234-7568 to make an appointment. 

P.S. We just got our fall candles in from Voluspa~ Cozy fall fragrances like Golden Cypress and Warm Perique Tabac are back in stock. 

Love Is In The Air at Xtabay Vintage Bridal Salon....

1950s William Cahill satin and lace wedding gown, waist 27".

Early 1950s Priscilla Of Boston peau de soie with lace appliqué wedding gown.  Waist 25".

Exquisite 1950's lace and pleated accordion tulle princess gown, waist 24".

1960s petit point lace and net wedding gown by Bianchi, waist 26".

Fabulous 50s eyelet taffeta wedding gown, waist 25"

1950s Alice in Wonderland tulle party/bridesmaid dress, waist 24".

 Bridal season is here and we have been filling the bridal salon with beautiful, one of a kind vintage wedding gowns. 

The Bridal Salon is open by appointment Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. We are open for walk in's every Saturday from 11-5. 

Call us at 503-234-7568 to make an appointment. We look forward to helping you find your dream dress! 

End of year SALE starts now!

Chrismas Cookie Party and Sale Tomorrow!

 This Saturday (that's tomorrow) we are having a Christmas cookie party and sale! 

I've been feeling really nostalgic lately and missing the days when ladies would host holiday cookie exchanges. I remember growing up and our house being filled with odd assortments of delicious and sometimes bizarre Christmas cookies. Every neighbor had their signature cookie- Roni made Bourbon Balls and Aileen made spritz. My mom made lemon bars and chocolate in-betweens. I loved it- it was a chance to see what the glamorous neighbor ladies were wearing and to eat their cookies.  In essence, this event is really just a ploy to hang out, shop and eat some cookies. Even Liz Gross is making cookies.  

Here's the deal- everything in the store will be 10%off...but if you bring us some cookies we will give you 20% off! 

The sale starts tomorrow at 11am and we will be serving up Mimosas and a TON of Christmas cookies.  

All of us at Xtabay just want to thank you for a fabulous year and wish you a very happy holiday season. We love you.  

  Besides cookies, here is a little peek at some of the beautiful things you will find in the

 store tomorrow...

1950's cherry red satin party dress, waist 25"

1950's California Originals black velvet and tulle party dress, waist 27".

Super sexy rhinestone studded 50's Sandra Sage wiggle dress, waist 28".

Toby, king of Christmas sweater mountain.

and us....Happy Holidays from all of us at Xtabay!

New Arrivals...

Fabulous fall party ensemble: 1950's dress waist 26", hat 68. shoes, 68.

1950's Renior copper necklace- with matching earrings-78.

1940's red rayon novelty print dress, sold--

1940's Andrew Geller peep-toe pumps, 7 n 125.

1960's Pink Poodle knit dress by Edith Flagg. Size 6-8, 198.

1960's Count Romi velvet leopard print trench coat. Size Large, 198.

Scenes from the Xtabay 12 year birthday party! 

1930's silk watercolor print dress, small. 398. 

1960's Ivory 2 pc. courthouse wedding ensemble, 398. Size 8.

Stunning 1960's alencon lace with pearls and low back. Size 6-8, available in the vintage bridal salon.

1950's lace and tulle tea-leangth wedding dress, waist 26". Available in the vintage bridal salon.

1950's Taffeta and Lace wedding gown, waist 28". Available in the vintage bridal salon.

 The best thing about having sale is that when it's over I get to restock the store with tons of new dresses! Today is the first cool day in Portland in what seems like forever and I hate to say it but I am glad. I'm starting to get the urge to be cozy again.

Come visit the Xtabay this weekend and see all the cozy fall dresses, coats and accessories that have come in this week. We look forward to seeing you!

The Xtabay Vintage Bridal Salon is full of new arrivals this weekend too! Come by on Saturday while we are open to the public or call us at 503-234-7568 to schedule your private appointment.