We have a large selection of dresses for your entire wedding party. Hundreds of current samples available to try on in our 6,000 sq. ft. showroom! Our inventory changes frequently and we have our own seamstress for your convenience.
 
SELECTING THE PERFECT BRIDAL GOWN
Have fun! For some choosing their bridal gown has been their fantasy since childhood and for others it's just another decision. Regardless every bride needs a gown. There's a dress for every bride and a bride for every dress.

Your bridal gown should reflect your personality more than anything. If you want strapless in December or long sleeves in July it's your wedding. It's your wedding and the 21st century so anything goes.

Try on all styles; you might be surprised with your final decision. It doesn't cost a thing to try on dresses; probably the only free event in wedding planning.

I recommend taking photos of yourself in the dress(s) you most like before making a final decision. After all your wedding photos will be the grand finale.

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SELECTING THE PERFECT BRIDESMAID DRESS
The bridesmaid dresses you choose should compliment the desired look of your wedding as well as the body types of your attendants. Bridesmaid dresses can be ordered in many styles and colors with a wide range of sizes.

It's important that you choose a dress(s) that is flattering on all shapes and sizes. Separates work great as you can order the tops and bottoms in different sizes. You may want to have each of your attendants wear the top that most compliments figure and personality. I also feel it is very important to take into consideration the cost of the dresses as some may not have the financial means at the time of your wedding or they may have more than one family member participating.

Ultimately the decision is that of the brides.
     
SELECTING THE PERFECT FLOWER GIRL DRESS
The flower girl dress(s) you choose should compliment your wedding dress but does not necessarily need to match perfectly. Flower girl dresses come in a wide variety of styles and colors making it easy for you to compliment your dress with colored accents such as a sash, bows and ribbons or even rose petals to compliment the color of the attendant's dresses.
 

SELECTING THE PERFECT MOTHERS DRESS
Moms beware of the preconceived thoughts that your dress should be the same color as the attendants or that the mother-in-law should wear beige.

It's important that you choose a style that you feel comfortable wearing and a color that will compliment the wedding. Remember the photos will tell all.

Moms are finding their dresses more and more in the bridesmaid lines. The "Separates" line has been a blessing for moms as you can mix and match tops, skirts and colors. The best part about moms choosing a bridesmaid dress over a "Mothers" dress is the price.
PREFERRED TIME FRAME FOR ORDERING YOUR DRESSES *******
The bridal gown and flower dresses should be ordered 6 months before your wedding depending on the manufacturer.

Bridesmaid and Mother's dresses should be ordered approximately 3-6 months before the date of the wedding depending on the manufacturer.

Planning a last minute wedding? It happens all the time and it is possible to order a dress or dresses in short notice so don't give up before you give us a chance.


 
 
 

SELECTING THE PERFECT TUXEDO
A tux is a tux? Not really! There are many styles to choose from. Black is black but the fabrics, lapel, number of buttons and the length of the coat are all things to take into consideration when choosing a tux for your wedding.

Pin stripes and colored suits are back and now available is the business suit.

The vest and ties are available in so many colors that the choices are unlimited.

Colored shirts are becoming very popular and offer another means of change to help differentiate from the various roles of the groom, his attendants, the ushers and fathers.

The groom is usually set apart from the rest of the wedding party. This can be done by dressing the groom in a different tux style and or by choosing a different shirt or vest and tie color.

The groomsmen and ushers are typically set apart by dressing them in a complimenting vest and tie color.

The fathers most commonly have a look all their own. By dressing the fathers in a neutral vest a tie color (silver, gold or black) or maybe a different tie style, they will still look a part of the wedding and yet not look like a groomsman or usher.

By choosing your tuxedos at least 3 - 4 months before the date of your wedding you will give the wedding party plenty of time to be measured so that your tux order can be placed within 4 - 8 weeks before your wedding day.
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