We often get asked where we get our gowns from. We completely understand! We have designer gowns for a fraction of what the other boutiques are charging for them and we would be curious too (but we already know!) Our gowns come from a few different places so we wanted to line out the different…
Every bride dreams of the long walk down the aisle and the pictures of her train behind her. Even if you don’t end up with a long train, you know you’ve thought about this at least once! A train is a great way to create a dramatic statement and also something that definitely demands pictures!…
Many times we refer to a gown by the shape of the gown but the neckline also plays a major role in the design and how it looks on a bride. Styles change over the years but at the base of all fashion are some simple designs. Bateau/Sabrina aka the Jackie O: Open from shoulder…
As discussed in our last post, there are very grey lines between each defined “shape” of a bridal gown. We will do our best to describe each shape but please understand that one designer will call it one thing and another will call it something else. If your bridal consultant says you need to try…
If you have followed our Instagram story, we have touched over some of these terms but we thought we would put them all in one place for your reference (they are also listed on our Highlights in Insta) Silhouette: The shape of the gown mostly defined by the shape of the skirt. Neckline: The top…
Ah! The age old question! How much should I spend on a wedding gown? Unfortunately, that decision varies for each bride. It is best to have a good overall budget for the entire wardrobe and then know that if you spend more in one area you have to spend less in another than having a…
Somewhere between the wedding and the reception, you are going to want to bustle your gown. (I’m going to what?) A bustle is when your train is buttoned up, tied up or pinned up so that your gown becomes one length all around aka shortens your train so you don’t have to carry it and…
Queen Victoria started the Western world’s white wedding dress trend in 1840 – before then, brides simply wore their best dress. The white wedding dress first became popular with Victorian era elites, after Queen Victoria wore a white lace dress at her wedding; however, the term now also encapsulates the entire Western wedding routine. European…
