Hello, I’m the bride. My name is Doormat.
I have only been working in a bridal salon for near a month now and already I have seen some appalling behaviours that seriously need to stop. I have seen far too many people come in and out of my store who have let themselves be walked all over by family members and loved ones. It isn’t right.
The other side of the veil: one bridal shop employee shares her perspective
For four summers during my college years, I worked at a bridal and formal dress salon — it was one of my favorite jobs.
Seamstress secrets! Wedding dress alteration & bridal fitting advice
Unless you are one of those lucky ladies who never, ever has trouble finding items that fit you perfectly straight off the rack, there’s a good chance your bridal attire will require alterations. If you are having something custom-made, you will probably need to have at least two fittings. Here’s how…
Cool stuff does not cease to exist just because it doesn’t make it into my wedding
You can’t have five dresses. You can’t use five different photographers. You can’t get married in five different locations. (Okay, some of you may be able to. I can’t. Budget, budget, budget.)