Vera's Ladies Apparel 330-865-5100 3265 W Market St, Suite 656 Akron, OH 44333 web site | eMail | gallery
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9-12 months : order gown and decide on bridal party dresses
6-9 months : schedule fittings and shop for accessories
3-6 months : attend fittings and mothers-of select dresses
1-3 months : after final fitting make arrangements for your gowns to be pressed
expert advice
"Make sure the
quality of the gown is what you're expecting compared to the price. When
looking at gowns, notice the craftsmanship of the dress," suggests Doreen
Leaf, owner of Doreen Leaf Designs. "You should be checking for finished
seams, even hemlines (lesser quality gowns tend to have uneven hemlines), and
making sure beads/sequins are adhered securely."
Meg Walters of Henri's Cloud Nine points
out that "Most full-service bridal shops offer a much wider selection of
gowns in a variety of styles that can be purchased off-the-rack in addition
to their custom-order gown inventory. Full-service shops may carry upwards of 500 different gown styles,
whereas a discounter may only carry 25 or so styles and has no means of
custom ordering."
When shopping for your dream wedding gown,Cathie McCullough of Lavender Bridal Salon suggests bringing, "The people whose opinions you value most, aside from your fiancé. Your mom, sister or grandma are usually your best bet. The more opinions that are being voiced, the harder it is to hear your own. You need someone you trust and that their guidance is of value to you. After a decision is made, you should keep it quiet, you don’t want everyone to know what your gown looks
like before the wedding.
Sara Recker of The Dress Bridal Boutique states "I tell brides all the time that they should wear the dress, the dress should not wear them. Each bride will have a certain style of gown that will be a perfect fit for them. I see it as an honor to help the brides find 'the dress.'"
Vera Boumadi of Vera's Ladies Apparel recommends, "When looking for mother-of gowns, you should go to a place where personal attention, latest fashions and professionals are what you encounter when you first walk through the door. Because it is an exciting time in your life, mothers-of should take comfort in working with a trusted professional who can meet their needs. With individual attention you can enjoy the wonders of the wedding day, stress-free, with the perfect fit."
"There is always a personal touch when you chose a full service bridal shop" says Daniela Ghinga of Dora’s Bridal & Formal. "Full scale salons will be able to offer you everything from expert advice to alterations all under one roof."
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