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.”
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