September 5, 2008 06:55:43
Posted By Your Fairy Godmother

More and more, I am getting requests for styles that are more modest.

I believe the popularity of the strapless gown has peaked. Thank goodness. Every bride is starting to look the same in their wedding photos. 

Many women really shouldn't wear strapless. If you are comfortable with the "back fat" or the "arm-pit fat" that shows itself in a snug fitting strapless gown - I can respect that. But perhaps another style would be more flattering? Or even more comfortable. Will you be pulling up the dress all day or is it a well made gown with interior support?

Unfortunately, that is difficult to determine when all that is in the stores are strapless!

A bride this morning was thrilled to find a selection of long sleeved gowns here. Here wedding is in November and she wanted to be covered. She had printed out one poto from our website, but tried on several others as well.

The one she had in the photo was stunning on her and will fit perfetly with a few minor alterations!

I strongly suggest to everyone...try on many styles. The dress that is the most flattering and comfortable could be a halter, a tank top, could have off the shouler cap sleeves,  or long sleeves. And if you do fall in love with a strapless, great. Keep in mind, most do come with detachable straps. Or you could have a seamstress add wide straps to it.

 

Have fun,

Your  Fairy Godmother
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August 28, 2008 08:46:45
Posted By Your Fairy Godmother

I am a mother of two myself, and I love kids. But bridal boutiques are not a place for children.

But for your own sanity...make every effort to arrange a sitter when you have you bridal appointments. You cannot possibly concentrate and enjoy yourself with a 5 year old in tow. He will either constantly want your attention or amuse herself by running around the store and hiding in the gowns racks unsupervised. It can be stressful for everyone.

If you absolutely have to bring them along - include another adult to help entertain and supervise them. It is in their nature to be curious, full of energy and low on patience. And a bridal store has a of sparkling, pretty and delicate things, and is not child-proof.

When you shop for your wedding gown, it should be an enjoyable experience. Take your time. Try on many gowns. You should be pampered and served. This is the more important garment you will wear in your life. 

Planning a wedding is stressful enough.

 

Your Fairy Godmother

 

 

 

 

 
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August 27, 2008 05:49:35
Posted By Your Fairy Godmother
Yesterday I had a bride visit the store. She told me she has been engaged for about a year and is now getting her act together. Her wedding is... 4 weeks away!
 
Many bridal gowns take 4, 6, 9 even up to 12 months for delivery on special orders. Some designers offer rush services for an extra fee, of course. There are a few lines that do stock dresses for 1 week delivery, but this is uncommon.
 
Even bridesmaids can require up to 6 months for delivery.
Why? There are several factors involved. Most gowns are made outside the US. It is difficult to know the production schedule of each factory. This past spring, one factory just closed its doors without notice. Add to that - the orders are shipped by boat and go through US Customs. Then they get to the designers/distributors who inspect them and send them to the retailers. A lot can go wrong to delay this process.
 
Hopefully we receive the correct size and there is nothing wrong with the gown. If it is getting close to the wedding date and there is a problem, the local store/seasmtress/bride have to work with it - but sometimes the designer can pull someone else's dress of the line for a replacement in an emergency.  (Hey, I hope that's not your dress used as a replacement - they just delayed further.)
 
So you see, the shop has NO CONTROL over your order. That's why we plan on the worst case. I do not promise a delivery I cannot guarantee. Brides are too stressed already. Remember, you still need time for alterations.
 
Now back to the yesterday's bride. She is a size 16 - most boutiques only stock 8-10-12 sizes. But I have many sizes and she found a bridal gown here instock that she likes...though she still wants to shop around.
 
And of course she has to have burgundy for her maids. That limits their choices even further - Bridesmaids that are available for quick delivery are usually only a limited number of styles and colors. Luckily I had a dress we could get in time and in burgundy. Now if she can only get the four women in here to place the order before much more time goes by...
 
My advise for procrastinating brides, don't panic. Just be more flexible in your choices.
 
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August 7, 2008 09:47:30
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August 7, 2008 09:40:18
Posted By Your Fairy Godmother

Designers discontinued gowns with no notice. It happens all the time.

If the style is not selling well, it may not be carried over to the next season.

If certain lace or fabrics are no longer available - the dress will not continue

to be made.

 

This past year, there was a factory that just shut down without warning.

This put may gown order behind schedule. So always order early!

 
This is true for prom, bridal, maids, flowergirls and mother's dresses.
 

Suppliers may have limited stock available while it lasts. So we always check

directy with our suppliers when a dress has been recently discontinued.

 

What is happening more recently are price increases! We are receiveing price

increases on a constant basis.

 

 

Your Fairy Godmother 
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