Every culture has its own cherished wedding customs, bringing unique beauty and meaning to the big day. Whether you’re planning a traditional ceremony or want to infuse your celebration with different cultural wedding traditions, understanding the history behind these customs can add even more significance to your wedding. At our bridal boutiques in Kansas City,…
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming. The process can become stressful between choosing the venue, coordinating vendors, managing your budget, making the perfect guest list, and ensuring your big day is exactly what you’ve envisioned. This is where the role of a wedding planner comes in. Many couples wonder if hiring a wedding planner is…
Planning a wedding can be exciting and stressful, especially when deciding who to invite. Your guest list is a major part of your special day, and choosing the right people to share this moment with you is key. In this guide, we will help you navigate the delicate dance of who to add to your…
A bridal stylist plays an important role in helping brides-to-be find their dream wedding gown. Their expertise must extend beyond dress selection, encompassing style advice, sizing consultations, and overall bridal aesthetics. Let’s take a look at a day in the life of a bridal stylist, including daily responsibilities, essential skills and qualities they must possess,…
The tradition of wearing a pristine white gown on a wedding day has been a staple for centuries, as every bride-to-be wants the wedding dress of their dreams. However, in recent years, many brides are opting for a more unconventional approach: preowned wedding dresses. Preowned wedding dresses have their own advantages and disadvantages. Some brides…
Your mother will be your biggest supporter on your wedding day. She has likely dreamed of this day for you from the moment you were born and is excited to be a part of the festivities. This means that she will want to be present at your bridal appointment to help you choose the right…
Planning the perfect wedding can be a long process. There are so many decisions brides must make before their big day, including what dress they will say “Yes!” to, what wedding shoes they will wear, and who they want standing by their side as they say their vows. Choosing your bridesmaids is a very personal…
Navigating the wedding dress shopping world as a curvy woman can be a daunting task. It’s common for some bridal shops to not even have a selection of plus-size gowns, leaving brides with curves feeling frustrated and left out. Thankfully, with the progression of diversity in styles and access to designer-brand plus-size fashion, it’s becoming…
When navigating through the tricky process of finding the perfect dress for your big day, one question has been at the forefront of many future brides’ minds: should you tip your bridal stylist? While the practice of tipping is customary in many service industries, the rules surrounding gratuity for bridal stylists can be less transparent….
Many unspoken rules in the wedding world can catch a new bride off guard if not properly prepared. Knowing how to navigate the etiquette rules of wedding dress shopping is essential in having the best shopping experience when choosing your perfect dress for the big day. In this blog, we’ll dive into what proper wedding…
A new year not only marks new beginnings but also indicates exciting developments in the wedding dress industry. An average of 2.4 million weddings taking place in the U.S. each year. The bridal industry will continue to boom, leading to innovative fashion trends and unique ways to capture the aesthetic of each bride. The semi-annual…
After choosing your dream wedding dress, some can’t imagine taking it off at the end of the night, let alone immediately after the ceremony. With the effort, time, and money it takes to find your perfect dress, it’s time to master how to maneuver in it. Some of the most memorable events happen after the…
After many hours searching for your dream wedding dress, you may find yourself scrambling to prepare for the many celebrations before the wedding, like the bridal shower and bachelorette party. These are prominent parties in the wedding world, celebrating you as a bride-to-be, so of course, you have to show up and show out in…
Every bride prepares for their wedding day in their own unique way. For some, it’s natural to pick out a wedding dress first and then decide on a hairstyle based on the neckline. Some brides might already have an ideal hairstyle and choose a dress based on that decision, while others may search for popular…
The day has come; it’s time to slip into the gown that you’ve spent hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on, countless hours searching for, years of picturing in your mind, and now it’s your reality. But what happens to your wedding dress after the big day? When it comes time to remove the dress,…