Thursday, September 25, 2014

I love my non-traditional brides.....

This is why I love what I do. I cater to those individual brides who want something unique, something that speaks to them, that suits their personality.  No cookie cutter strapless mermaid gowns here -oh no! I love it when brides tell me they are looking for something different than the usual strapless gown. Yea! You've come to the right place.  In addition to the fact that I love vintage, I love working with the women who have a sense of their own style and are coming to me to find that perfect fit. (That's why vintage bridal gowns are so exciting - you get so many choices of styles. On top of that - we can make modifications to really personalize the dress.) 
If any of you have called and wonder why I ask so many questions it's because of this.  I am not your typical bridal store. I am a designer who helps you find the right style for you. With over a hundred gowns (and styles!) to choose from I need to hone in on the look that fits YOU.
Take a look at some of my brides and you will see what I mean...

And of course, take a look at my previous posts with Darci, Jennifer and others...

Friday, September 5, 2014

More about sizes

This is why I ask for measurements when you call about vintage gowns. These patterns are from the 1960's. Note the size and bust measurement. Even IF one of my dresses has a size tag in it it might  be something like this: a size 12. Now you know that is not the same as a size 12 today. Another thing to keep in mind is that many vintage gowns have been altered to fit the bride as many are today. So nothing is a standard size. I have fit many brides who say they are a size 6 but one many have a smaller bust than the other. Or a different waist or different hips. Now you get the idea...