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DIFFERENT TYPES OF EMBELLISHMENTS

Wanting a way to jazz-up your bridal look, and take your ensemble to another level? Embellishments are a fabulous way of achieving a glamorous bridal aesthetic, and are great at instantaneously changing a gown into something personal, and special to you. After securing your dream gown, the next step is often deciding if you would like to add any finishing details or touches to enhance your bridal piece. Wedding dress embellishments can vary from adding lace appliqué, sequins, pearls, beadings, crystals, and so much more! 

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BELLE AT THE BALL

Are you a bride searching for a unique, one-of-a-kind gown that is completely tailored to you? We have the answer: a custom wedding dress! By opting for a custom bridal gown instead of an off-the-rack dress, you can be certain no one else will have your exact design. We thrive in seeing your dreams come to life, and this dream became a reality for our stunning client, Shawn. On the blog today, we will showcase to you Shawn's gorgeous bespoke ball gown, and share some details about the gown and our process. 

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CUSTOM WEDDING DRESSES 101

This post is part one of a series on the ins-and-outs of ordering a custom wedding dress.    For most of our clients, their wedding is a huge milestone in their life and comes with a unique vision. Every couple has a different dream wedding. Some couples want beautiful cathedral weddings with 500 guests, and others want an intimate, cozy backyard wedding with only friends and family. No matter the style, each wedding holds a great emotional significance in the memory of the couples and guests.    

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FIVE REASONS TO CONSIDER A CUSTOM WEDDING GOWN

As one chapter ends, and we enter into a new year, our hearts are filled with hope for all of the 2021 brides out there. Despite the hardships of this past year, we are choosing to celebrate aspects of your wedding that no pandemic can take away—like finding and creating your dream wedding dress. You may have had to postpone or rearranged certain aspects of you day but compromising on your dress does not have to be one of them.

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The Evolution of Áo Dài

Many have heard of the Áo Dài (pronounced ow yai), a traditional Vietnamese dress that is comprised of a long tunic with splits on either side worn over pants. And while it may be called a dress, it is not reserved exclusively for women.  Source: Life Magazine Áo Dài is a garment that can be worn daily by anyone - men, women, and even children. It is a style that is used for children's uniform as much as for special occasions such as weddings. The difference is in the fabric, embroidery and the intricacy of the finished gown.  While no one is entirely sure when Áo Dài was invented, most agree that it was popularized in the late 18th century during the Nguyen dynasty. Vietnam was then divided...

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