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beginning of September, and that’s when the designers are doing their new visions that the brides are going to be able to get their hands on,” Haag says. don’t look that good on them and we’ll say at some point in the appointment ‘Hey, you want to try something a little more unexpected?’” Haag says. “At that point we’ve won their trust and they’re like, ‘Ok, sure!’ and that’s the bride that’s going to walk out with the most straight, sleek, no- embellishment, super body conscious beautiful gown, and it takes them by surprise. Haag says “illusion lace, sometimes labeled as “tattoo lace” on the sleeve or top is very “now” and “we saw a lot of Mikado satin at the last market, so I’m sure that’s going to carry over as well.” “We can talk about trends, but I feel like every bridal, their dress shopping is a journey and they need to be open-minded.” Does fabric make a difference anymore? Haag said no, “and I’m a big proponent of not really trying to follow trends anyway. … We always say in our bridal appointments that people should have an open mind.” Some brides come in with poof, glitz, Pinterest and “Say Yes to the Dress” on the brain, but once she starts exploring, “they’re not connecting, they Henley full length gown available at Laurel Wreath Bridal. Haag suggests brides not get overwhelmed and to visit as many local high-end boutiques as it takes to find the one that makes her eyes sparkle, “and she almost doesn’t want to take it off,” she says. “That’s the one.” Lead Bartender Brandon Co-owners Michelle Ray and Courtney Cain www.nakedbysunday.com /mobile.bartending.2017 @NakedbySunday @NakedbySunday