Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Brides Beware, Counterfeit Wedding Gowns Investigated!


    An article from Inside Edition was recently brought to our attention discussing counterfeit wedding gowns and the dangers of buying online.  This is a topic that hits home to us because we frequently see the results of gowns purchased from illegitimate sources and the problems they can cause.  Save yourself the stress, time, and money and research before buying!

    When price is the main concern, there are still ways to get the look you're dreaming of, our consultants are experts on our stock so we can find you a gown with all the details you love!  You can also consider shopping for sample gowns, and receive a discount for buying off the rack.  Another option is to select a simple gown that can be customized with accessories and alterations to achieve your dream wedding day look.  We will always go above and beyond to help a bride make the right choice in selecting her gown and provide you with something you can be proud to wear and feel beautiful in!

    So what does buying a counterfeit gown online get you?  Well, here is an image of a popular Maggie Sottero wedding gown, and the counterfeit version of that gown.  You can see clear differences in the quality of materials, fit, and construction, and color.  It really goes to show that the old saying, "you get what you pay for" is true!


Maggie Sottero's "Sabelle" on the right, with a counterfeit gown on the left.

    Unsure of where to purchase a gown?  Many designers will provide you with information on legitimate retailers, and where NOT to buy.  One of our designers, Mori Lee has a comprehensive list of sites that are known counterfeiters; here is a link to that page:  http://www.morilee.com/beware. And for more information on the Inside Edition report, here's a link to the original article: http://www.insideedition.com/investigative/5048-inside-edition-investigates. 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Congratulations Michele & Andy!!!

We just received these beautiful pictures from one of our November Brides, Michele.  We wanted to share them and give our Congrats and Best Wishes to the happy couple!  It was a pleasure to be a part of your special day!



Michele included a sweet note to Mia with her photos, here's what she had to say:
 
Dear Mia~

I wanted to share some photos of our recent wedding, and again express our thanks and gratitude to you. Your customer service, talent, and genuine dedication to your brides is unmatched by anyone else. You are the best of the best, and I consider myself so lucky to have found you. My wedding gown was a dream come true and I have never felt so beautiful!!!

Thank you very, very much!
Michele




Photography by Amanda Perry + Photography
Flowers by Emmy Ray

Thursday, November 1, 2012

How to Get the Gown of Your Dreams

When our Bride, Brooke came into the shop to search for her wedding gown, she had a very clear picture in her mind of what she wanted; a fitted lace gown with cap sleeves, a low back, and a sweetheart neckline.  Once she tried on a few dresses, she fell in love with Dillon from Blue by Enzoani.
With Mia's expert tailoring skills, Brooke was able to customize her strapless gown into the dress she had dreamed about.  Mia started by creating a sweetheart neckline and lowering the back of the gown, then she used trim lace to create the cap sleeves and a dramatic V-back.
Brooke was thrilled with the results and so are we!  Small changes to an already beautiful gown gave her a custom, one-of-a-kind dress to wear on her big day!  Not to mention, the gown is perfectly on trend with the styles we saw at Bridal Market this year!
Congratulations Brooke and Gus!


Wedding & Reception held at the Lenexa Conference Center
Photography by Stacey Schmitz and Maria Brenny of Stacey Schmitz Photography
Flowers by Erica Smail of The Flower Girl