From a fairy tale
From big, ruffled wedding gowns to sophisticated bridal blazers, boho-chic to floral fantasies, today’s designers offer brides the opportunity to express their individuality when they step up and say, “I do.”
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Wedding Ready: Doreen Leaf Designs
Doreen Leaf Designs gives brides a choice between something old and something new. The Hartville bridal salon has 300 dresses in its inventory and also offers restoration of vintage wedding dresses.
Wedding Ready: Unbox the Dress
Unbox the Dress was born after Grace Rojek’s family found her aunt’s wedding dress and didn’t know what to do with it. It was too sentimental to part with. But they knew it likely wouldn’t be worn again and would be forgotten again in a closet.
On the Job: Dress Stylist
Nick Tuttle knows what dress a bride will wear to her wedding before she even tells him hello. That’s a skill that comes with experience, he says. And he’s got it.
Something old, something new
No matter when you get married, brides are faced with what to do with the wedding dress after the big day. And, how about the veil or even the engagement ring?
Flatter your figure
The fashion industry is not friendly to plus-size women, so it’s no surprise that finding a wedding gown for a full-figured woman is more challenging.
