Meanwhile, in Durham, the three sisters behind Tre Bella Flowers and Gifts are branching out into women's accessories and wedding dresses.
Tre Bella has opened near Bruegger's on Ninth Street selling T-shirts, lingerie, handbags, jewelry and body care products. In late September, look for the back of the store to be transformed with a selection of higher-end wedding dresses by designers such as Lela Rose, Angel Sanchez and Junko Yoshioka. Dresses will start about $3,000 and go to about $12,000.
The store also will sell bridesmaid gowns and flower girl dresses by Jim Helm, and bridal jewelry, veils and tiaras by Homa Bridal.
The sisters -- Becky Simmons, Kate Price and Rachael Price -- will each take on a specialty in the varied business. Simmons will continue to run the floral business, which is on Broad Street; Kate Price will continue with the gift shop; and Rachael Price will oversee wedding dresses.
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The soiree will feature a fashion show of wedding couture from three of some of New York's best known wedding dress designers: Junko Yoshioka, Lela Rose and Angel Sanchez.
The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m., but the fashion show will start at 7:30 p.m.
Cost is $20 and wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Call (919) 286-1661 to reserve space.