New York Bridal Market is one of the largest and most exciting events in the bridal industry. From floral arrangements to décor, to next season’s dress collections, Bridal Market has it all. In today’s episode, Editor in Chief of Brides Magazine, Lisa Gooder, is here to discuss the upcoming trends and what’s currently hot from Spring Bridal Market. To hear more about this season’s inspiration and how to implement it into your wedding in a unique way, tune into this episode of The Stylish Bride with Julie Sabatino. Show Highlights: What Bridal Market is Bringing the best of Bridal Market to readers The buying cycle of dresses and advertising them according to their availability Current trends within the bridal industry Having multiple outfits for the wedding and convertible dresses Current 70’s inspired looks The rise of menswear in the bridal industry How shorts are being integrated into weddings Being a modern bride in a sea of tradition Embracing who you are and reflecting that through the wedding How traditions can be beautiful and nostalgic Links: Contact Julie: https://thestylishbride.comInstagram: @Thestylishbride Contact Lisa: https://www.brides.com

Today, Julie has a repeat guest, Bryan Rafanelli on the show! Bryan is here to share with us how fashion has influenced the wedding industry. Bryan Rafanelli is a wedding and event designer with a passion for creating a fantasy for each bride. Bryan has been in the wedding industry for more than 22 years and has a thirst for knowledge that keeps him on the cutting edge of his industry. Join us as we discuss how fashion influences the bridal industry.Show Highlights:The Rafanelli way of doing thingsWhere inspiration comes fromArt, fashion, and theater inspire Bryan’s wedding designsHow to incorporate heirloom pieces and traditions into your wedding as elements of designHow a wedding designer can help the bride achieve her dreamsHow personal style can influence each bride and why it’s important to considerBrides may have more than one style, so then you have to figure out what truly reflects the style she wants to display for her wedding.Details make the difference in sharing the story that your wedding tells.Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Bryan Rafanelli's WebsiteBryan on FacebookBryan on InstagramBryan on TwitterBryan on LinkedIn

Many brides or individuals looking to get into the wedding industry are curious as to how the Bridal Market works but aren’t sure where to start. Today Julie shares all the ins and outs of the Bridal Market and what to expect. From the basic market progression over the years to how to find a dress from your dream designer, this episode will bring you all you need to know about the Bridal Market.To learn more about top trends, finding pieces at a lower price point, and tracking down your favorite runway pieces, tune into this episode of The Stylish Bride with your host, Julie Sabatino. Show Highlights: First experiences with bridal market How the market has progressed over the years What bridal market is How designers showcase their collections What new brides should pay the most attention to Taking inspiration from high-end designs Finding on-trend pieces at a lower price point Accessory pieces designers include When dresses are available Where you can see dresses prior to them being available What you should do if you find a dress you love Finding trunk shows far enough in advance Designers Julie loves that aren’t showing this season Links: https://thestylishbride.comInstagram: @Thestylishbride 

Have you wondered “How am I going to wear this dress all night?” Today, we will discover whether or not you should change into a short, long or any dress at your reception. With Spring weddings coming, tons of first fittings are happening. This is the time when everything starts to shift. Brides go from fantasizing about their day to actually putting everything into place while things and details are decided. Join us and have some help with deciding if having a second dress is for you.Show Highlights:Check out Episode 4 and 8 about first dress fittings and dress bustlesWhether or not changing dresses is right for youImportant to understand when these decisions should be madeThink about when you will be stepping into your dress on the day of the wedding Wearing your wedding dress about 8-9 hours a day or moreHow different is your wedding dress than dresses or outfits you wear every dayGoing away outfit after the weddingDancing dress, something you are comfortable in5 reasons why it might be right for you to change into a dress1. You will be a lot more comfortable2. You will get tired of carrying it around that night3. Setting the tone when you come back into the reception4. Another grand entrance moment 5. It is great to have a backup dress in case of a fashion emergency Budget about 20 minutes for a full wardrobe change with the brideOverskirt dress option to have different looksJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.

Would you want to hear from real brides about their wedding day and have real advice to help you with planning your own day? Today our host Julie is bringing in a real client of hers!  Alexis was a bride married this fall. Alexis will be sharing her knowledge with us, as Julie wants to help us learn what’s going to happen on your wedding and how to put together everything by listening to real experiences from the big day. From being detail oriented to knowing that the bride and groom can set the whole tone of the guests at the wedding. Join us today as we get to hear advice from Alexis from her own experience. Show Highlights:Overview of Alexis' weddingJulie met Alexis through Alexis’s wedding planner Leslie PriceWhat Alexis was thinking of for her wedding dress in the beginningBridal dress shopping with an eye for detailAlexis customizing her own gown with a leap of faithDress change, and bustling your dressChanging shoes can help with pressure points, and how brides underestimate shoes on your wedding dayTaking photos before the Ceremony rather than afterTaking care of your wedding dress on your bid dayAdvice from Alexis for you Julie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast. Leslie Price Website inanyevent.com

Do you want to be a beach bride ready for a fun wedding? Today we are back in Miami with Chic Parisien, and we have the founder’s daughter Catherine the owner, and Patricia the brand manager joining us. Tune in and hear about the new venture they are embarking on, The Beach Bride by Chic Parisien; a new, fresh and fun venture.   Show Highlights: What the Beach Bride will be, a type of a pop-up store What they will be carrying at The Beach Bride Why they decided to start The Beach Bride Listen to episode 27! Wanting something special for yourself as a bride E-commerce for the boutique Items coming in from all over the world They will put packages together as well for brides Thank you bags for destination weddings or bachelorette parties   Julie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and at the Beach!   Links Mentioned in the Show: The Stylish Bride on Instagram The Stylish Bride Website Subscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.   Instagram: @thebeachbride Chic Parisien Website

Are you a curvy bride worried about the process of wedding gown shopping? More and more designers are starting to supply plus sizes. Today’s guest owns his own store and is here to help you be more prepared for dress shopping.Mark Ingram, is the owner of Mark Ingram Atelier in New York City. Wedding Dress shopping for a curvy bride can be challenging emotionally and physically for the bride and on the store. Every bride deserves to have a wonderful experience. Tune in today and hear why you should order the dress size you are the day you buy the dress. Show Highlights:What you can expect going into the storeWhy being curvy can be a challenge for dress shoppingHow sizing can be crazy and is based on an old couture size chart/modelMark’s store offers better size samplesVery important to tell the consultant your proper size before you actually make your appointmentsLarger busts and tall girls are a part of plus sizesDesigners Mark loves that include plus sizesThe commitment when ordering the size you are the day you buy itYou can take a dress in but you cannot make it biggerIt is critical to be the size you are trying for at your first fittingJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Mark Ingram WebsiteInstagram: @markingrambride

Do you have a unique style, personality or relationship? Today we hear from an expert designer and planner. Specializing in personalized events, Jove is known for collaborating with some of the best vendors and has won many awards.Jove Meyer is the Creative Director, Founder, and Guru extraordinaire of Jove Meyer Events. His event company is very different from the others out there. Every year we see new trends, and as time goes there are new traditions being made. It is your day and you should have the vision you want. Join us as we learn how Jove’s Event Company is different from the others!Show Highlights:Background on how Jove found his passion while being authentic Why Jove feels people are drawn to himThe first date/appointment with JoveNontraditional wedding gowns and outfits, colors instead of whiteWearing white doesn’t guarantee a successful marriage Same-sex couples and helping them get started on the fashion sideMatching outfits and making it personalTaking the lead from the couple]The trend in wedding parties right nowPushing the boundaries of designJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Jove Meyer Events WebsiteInstagram: @jovemeyer

Are you a new bride that just does not understand why you have to order your wedding dress so far ahead of time? Today our guest will help us learn more about the timeframe for buying a wedding dress. Catherine Milian is the owner of Chic Parisien, a store out of Miami, Florida. Today, Julie and Catherine will explore more tips on wedding dress shopping and making the most of your appointments. Join us as we learn why wedding dresses can take so long to make and how to make your purchase on a tight timeline.Show Highlights:The History of Chic ParisienPerspective on the different types of brides/clientele they haveWhat makes dresses take so long on the special order dressesBusiness is high with South Americans but does change statistics every yearChic Parisien has hundreds of dressesHow Catherine chooses where dresses goHaving a great alterations departmentJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Chic Parisien WebsiteInstagram: @chicparisien

Did your spouse forget something on your wedding day? Weddings already have many things everyone needs to remember, so if you have an amazing service like Julie’s, you have less to remember! Today’s episode is about not forgetting the guys! Julie offers styling services and wedding day dressers. Join us now and hear how Julie and her team take care of the men on their wedding day.Show Highlights:How guys forget something too oftenNot knowing how to tie the bow tiesAssigning the dresser to the guysProperly preparing a suit and a tuxedoConfusing rentals between the groomsmenTraveling with backups!Julie comes prepared to all weddings with bow tie extenders, shoe shine polish, collar stays and moreWhat to watch for during photos, such as pockets being fullPrepping the guys before they walk down the aisleJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.

Wedding dressing services can easily be perceived as excessive and unnecessary, but often there are details that get overlooked and unaccounted for that only a professional can seamlessly handle. In today’s episode, Julie Sabatino shares behind-the-scenes testimonies on the complexity of weddings, common complications that require professional help, and who wedding dressing services would be the most beneficial for. Tune into this episode of The Stylish Bride with Julie Sabatino for more tips on how to ensure your wedding day is as tranquil and magical as possible. Show Highlights: Finding someone with a non-biased opinion on your wedding dress Hiring individuals that will create a luxurious experience Why dressing services are valuable The benefits of having an expert on hand during your wedding day Having someone to shadow the bride during photos Common complications with bustles How dressing services benefit bridesmaids and groomsmen Having a seamstress on hand to relieve stress Being a need anticipator and providing solutions Who a dressing service would best benefit The importance of having a professional to deal with delicate dresses How dressing services provide a level of security and comfort Managing dresses with complicated and intricate bustles Insuring the bride has the best time on her wedding day Links: Instagram: @thestylishbride [email protected] https://thestylishbride.com

When it comes to planning a wedding, the dress seems to be the first thing anyone is thinking about. It’s easy to overlook all of the details but being well-prepared will set you up for a magical wedding day. Coming up on her one-year anniversary, Charlotte Rossetter is here to share all of the enlightening advice she gained when planning her own wedding.Julie and Charlotte talk about expanding beyond tradition, how to alleviate the stress of the wedding planning, and personalizing every detail. Join Charlotte and Julie in this episode of The Stylish Bride for more advice on how to have a beautiful and smooth wedding day. Show Highlights: Charlottes wedding details Expanding traditional ideas and wardrobe How to know you found the perfect dress Creating custom gifts for bridesmaids Finding unique pieces for the groom The benefits of hiring a wedding planner Advice to have a smooth wedding day Preparing to make sure you’re comfortable in every situation Creating things to look forward to and decompress from the wedding How marriage influences day-to-day life The comfort and security that comes with marriage How marriage strengthens relationships Links: https://thestylishbride.comInstagram: The Stylish Bride 

Are you dress shopping and not sure what you need to bring with you to the stores? Do you want your dress shopping experience to run as smooth as it can? Our host Julie has been professionally dress shopping for 15 years so we can trust her!Today Julie will discuss five things you have to have with you when you are dress shopping. One of them being is a must have, but the rest will make your life a whole lot easier. Join us today as we discover the tricks Julie has learned over the years.Show Highlights:Underwear is the number one thing you need to have with youNude underwear is a big bonus so you do not see through the dressDecide if you’re a person who feels comfortable changing in front of othersSpanx and dress shoppingCoverage for your chestMake sure your phone is charged for photos and bring a wireless chargerSnacks like nuts to help you keep goingBring a robe so you have something to cover withHair ties from KITSCHTravel Jewelry kit, to organize your jewelry and keep it safePouch for all the information you will receiveMakeup eraser that can help take makeup off dresses (The white one)Julie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Amazon Link Click Here

Today, Julie has a repeat guest, Bryan Rafanelli on the show! Bryan is here to share with us how fashion has influenced the wedding industry. Bryan Rafanelli is a wedding and event designer with a passion for creating a fantasy for each bride. Bryan has been in the wedding industry for more than 22 years and has a thirst for knowledge that keeps him on the cutting edge of his industry. Join us as we discuss how fashion influences the bridal industry.Show Highlights:The Rafanelli way of doing thingsWhere inspiration comes fromArt, fashion, and theater inspire Bryan’s wedding designsHow to incorporate heirloom pieces and traditions into your wedding as elements of design How a wedding designer can help the bride achieve her dreamsHow personal style can influence each bride and why it’s important to considerBrides may have more than one style, so then you have to figure out what truly reflects the style she wants to display for her wedding.Details make the difference in sharing the story that your wedding tells.Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast. Bryan Rafanelli's WebsiteBryan on FacebookBryan on InstagramBryan on TwitterBryan on LinkedIn

Do you worry about how you will look in your wedding dress? It’s a worry that many brides have. Today’s guest shares advice from her own experience. Finding the perfect dress is one step in making sure you feel like a princess on your big day.Cameron Rogers owns Freckled Foodie and is a former bride of Julie’s! Cameron started her own business that includes health coaching, meal prepping, meal planning, cooking classes, food writing, and recipe development. Learn everything Cameron knows about dieting for your wedding and learn why Cameron began her business. Join us today and discover tips to help you on one of the biggest days of your life!Show Highlights:Background on Freckled Foodie and why Cameron started itExpectations about weddings and being healthyFitting in your wedding dressWhen things go wrong at a weddingCameron’s top tip at the weddingHow an accessory of Cameron’s went missing at her weddingAdvice from Cameron and Julie Julie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Freckled Foodie WebsiteInstagram: @freckledfoodie

Does wedding dress shopping make you feel overwhelmed, or maybe you don't even know where to begin to find a dress? So many couples get engaged over the holidays, so now it is time to start finding a dress. Today’s guest is a wedding dress expert, and here to help!Mark Ingram from Mark Ingram Atelier is a true tastemaker and icon in the industry. It is January and it is peak season on Wedding dress shopping. On one of the first podcasts you can hear all about what you need to consider before going wedding dress shopping, so go back and listen to it, if you haven’t already. Join us today as Mark dives into the nitty-gritty so you can understand as a bride, the process of shopping for a wedding gown. Show Highlights:How you should asses your budgetThe old fashioned rule of 10% of wedding cost goes to the dressHow you define a couture wedding dressWhy wedding dresses cost what they doAn opening price point for a beaded dressHow an average bride can find out more information on dress shoppingHow social media manipulates the view and thoughts on wedding dressesAverage price of wedding dressesWhy wedding dresses take the length of time to order that they doWhen you should start shopping for your wedding dress, and have fittingsMark’s process on costs when buying a wedding dressHow the fitting process can make it or break it Julie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Mark Ingram WebsiteInstagram: @markingrambride

Ever notice how many people get engaged during the holidays? With the New Year here, our host Julie Sabatino has designed this podcast to empower you, and have you feel you’re very best on your wedding day.On today’s episode, we will hear Julie’s New Year’s resolutions that she would love to share with you. From planning, dress shopping, all the way to the small details Julie is here to help. If you are newly engaged or amidst planning a wedding, listen in today as Julie gives back to help you with one of the biggest days of your life! Show Highlights:Julie’s three main New Year’s Resolution’s1. Put the cell phone down2. Finding more ways to help brides3. Strength training What a bride should do first after being engagedSet details of the location before you go dress shoppingPast episodes you should listen toEpisode 5 is very important to listen to on decision makingTune into next week’s episode with Mark Ingram!Julie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.

Next to having the perfect groom, the perfect wedding dress is the most important part of the wedding. Making sure you feel confident and beautiful in your dress is ultimately every designer’s goal. This is why having a custom-made dress is such a unique and intimate experience.Monica Byrne is a bridal designer with an exemplary portfolio, working with names such as Vera Wang. She has a passion for the creative experience behind every piece and fulfilling every bride's vision. If you’re looking for a custom designer or simply want to understand the design process behind the scenes this episode of The Stylish Bride has all the ins-and-outs of what to expect.Show Highlights:Getting started with Lucy Barns and transitioning into a solo career.Monica having her own label and working with Vera Wang.Creating custom wedding dresses.The quality standards for couture.What the design process looks like.Going through fittings and finding the perfect dress.The opening price point for a designer or custom dress.How to collaborate the brides’ style with the designers’ style.What to expect from the custom dress process Resources:Instagram: Monicabyrnehttps://www.monicabyrne.comInstagram: Thestylishbridehttps://thestylishbride.com 

Is your wedding party located in different cities throughout the Country? Are you worried about having the same look for them, then today’s show is for you! Delivering what girls are asking for, and having them still feeling great the day of.Mother and Daughter duo, Kathleen Casey and Erin Casey Wolf of Bella Bridesmaids, have 55 showrooms through the country and is still growing. A franchise focusing on bridesmaid dresses, making it their expertise. Getting the effortless look is not as effortless as you would think, but having the help of the very talented Bella Bridesmaids family, makes it less complicated. Some brides regret the choice they made for their bridesmaid dresses, get the best advice to make the best choice so that your day is your fairytale. Tune in and hear what is going on today with designers, what’s new and what’s hot right now for bridesmaid’s dresses.Show Highlights:How Kathleen and Erin became a part of Bella Bridesmaids and buying the whole franchiseOpening a Bella Bridesmaid ShowroomGetting the bride comfortable with the decision firstWhat to talk about at the first appointment for the dressesColors with your wedding dresses verse décorTrends in dresses being exactly the same, different styles or different colors in one wedding partyHaving so many locations throughout the countryThe bad rep for bridesmaid dresses and managing expectationsDoing the best work for the best price depending on the client and being a market expertTimeframe for shopping for the dresses to having them hanging in your closetCompetitive noise in the market and not stressing outWhat’s coming in 2019 for Bella BridesmaidsHow they chose weddings to featureJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Instagram: @bellabridesmaidsBella Bridesmaids website

Have you met someone wondering what do they wear this time around for a second marriage? It has become more common, and on Today’s show we will hear the best advice from experts that help guide you in the right direction of wearing what makes you feel great on your wedding day.We have the pleasure of hearing from Mark Ingram of Mark Ingram Atelier once more. Talented in fashion, Mark keeps up to date on all trends. Through time, second marriages and what to wear has completely changed. If you are all about tradition, stick with it but still wear what makes you, your best self on your wedding day. Listen in and find out Mark’s best advice.Show Highlights:Wear whatever makes you feel great on your wedding dayCelebrities getting married over and over again and still having major weddingsThe changes in colors and second weddings back in the dayAdding layers of colors to your wedding dressMarrying at an older age, and the trend of wedding dressesLooking appropriate at your weddingBe your best self on your wedding dayJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish Bride WebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Instagram: @markingrambrideMark Ingram Atelier Website

Ever have any regrets about your wedding day? On today’s show, it will be a little different than the past episodes. Julie is celebrating her 17thWedding Anniversary! We will take a look back and see what really has changed with weddings in the past 17 years, and how a lot has stayed the same.Julie will not only go through some of her top regrets from her wedding, but she will also give some personal advice about the special day. As foundations of weddings have stayed the same, there are so many small details that go into planning a wedding. Knowing what Julie knows now, that she wished she knew then, join in to hear from a special guest, Julie’s husband Mike!Show Highlights:Background on Julie’s engagementJulie’s # 5 Regret, Bridesmaid dressesPaying attention to how important the bustle isBeing more involved with the photographerNot doing the things everyone tells you to doWhom to include in the wedding partyInviting kids to the wedding from the other point of view The significance of hiring a Wedding plannerA few things that Julie and Mike did right for their weddingJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.

On today’s show, Julie talks with Giselle Ghofrani from Dress Doctor about dress fittings, and things to help if your dress ends up being too big. Some brides change weight as they plan their wedding due to stress, and some just want room to dance, and jump around. Either way, there are ways to have a great fitting dress that will hold its shape and not become unmanageable as the wedding goes on!Show Highlights:First dress fitting 6-8 weeks before eventConsultation and come back for 3 fittingsKnow your body, and discuss with the seamstressIf alterations are more than standard find someone that does more custom alterationsWaist belts in the dressPractice sitting down, and moving around in dress at fittingsDress grows with your body as time goesGrosgrain, get one inch wide, and what to do with itDon’t recommend safety pins inside of the dressStrapless dressesFelina longline bra’sYour fitter should help with what you would need for your dress undergarmentsJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:Dress Doctor WebsiteDress Doctor InstagramFelina CorsetThe Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.

Do you let stress get the best of you when it comes to having your photo taken? Today’s guest will help you navigate looking great in your photographs. As a fine art photographer, he is there to think for you and knows how to capture the perfect photos.Jose Villa of Jose Villa Photography finds the beauty in everyone and helps brides look and feel amazing on their wedding day. Starting out when he was only 19 years old, he found his passion for photography in high school. Graduating with a degree in photography, Jose knew all along what he wanted in life. Shooting his weddings with only film brings such beautiful images to life. Listen in and hear about his new presets he has been working on as well to help save time!Show Highlights:Background on Jose’s life and getting into his passionThe process Jose uses to get familiar with the couplesWhy Jose only shoots filmWhat it takes to create great photographsCommunicating with the couplesJose’s secrets on how to look great in a photoHow intrinsic photo shoots areJose’s take on photoshoppingPaying attention to setting up the environment for the shootHow Jose advises his brides of what photographs bestHow different wedding dress materials are better with different settingsAdvice for people who hate having their photos takenPresets Jose is working on right now that save timeJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Instagram: @josevillaJose Villa Website

Are you a bride who doesn’t want to sacrifice the experience of gown shopping for a designer gown, but also doesn’t want to spend too much on your wedding dress? On today’s show, we find out that you can still walk down the aisle in the perfect couture dress, without breaking the bank. Thanks to Ana and Jacquelyn for coming together and finding out there was a need in the wedding gown industry for pre-owned designer wedding gowns and providing this much needed service.Ana and Jacquelyn are founders and owners of Our Story Bridal in New York City, a luxury wedding dress consignment and resale boutique. They know that all brides dream of looking their best for the big day, and a discount on high end designer dresses allows more brides to enjoy their dream wedding dress. Ana and Jacquelyn knew that each dress tells its own story, but that a dress can have multiple stories. Listen in to hear more about their boutique, and how it differentiates from other resale boutiques.Show Highlights:Why and how Ana and Jacquelyn started their boutiqueThree types of brides Ana and Jacquelyn targetProviding alterations on site in the boutique and why it is so importantCustomizing gowns for brides making each dress their ownNot sacrificing the experience of gown shopping in order to find a great dealDifferentiating their boutique from other boutiquesEvaluating dresses and the processWedding dress trends that are popular right nowHow most dress problems can be fixedSelling, and buying back a dress after the weddingAccepting dresses from all over the worldTips for brides when shopping at their boutique and the average discount they offerBenefiting from the resale community right nowWalking out of the boutique with confidenceJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Our Story Bridal on InstagramOur Story Bridal website

If you’ve ever wondered just how far brides will go to have the perfect wedding dress, then today’s show is just for you! Styling a bride goes far beyond the dress choice and there’s no one more capable of sharing her best practices for building a successful business styling brides than Beth Chapman.Beth Chapman founded The White Dress by the Shore bridal boutique and has set the standard for what a great dress shopping experience should be. Beth has also branched out to create a consulting business around helping other bridal boutique owners have a successful business. Beth has truly raised the bar for the level of service that she provides to brides, and that’s one of her keys to success. Listen in to hear more about the current trends that Beth is seeing in bridal fashion.Show Highlights:How Beth started her boutiqueWhy Beth started a consulting business to help other bridal salon ownersKey to success that have helped Beth’s business growThe Princess effect and how it’s changed her businessWedding dress trends that are popular right nowCustomizing gowns can provide creative alternative to “off the rack"Brands of gowns that are currently popularJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Instagram: @bethchapmanstylingBeth Chapman’s Website

On today’s show, Julie talks with Shelley Brown, the fashion editor of The Knot Magazine. We will get to hear all about what they saw at Bridal Market last week. Trends, things that Shelley loved, and all of the new designs brides need to pay attention to is what Julie and Shelley are discussing today!Show Highlights:Background on Shelley and how she got into bridalWhat Shelley loves about BridalWhat Shelley does as at the MagazineShelley does about a dozen a year of fashion shootsHow Bridal Market plays into Shelley’s Job Trends that Shelley saw emerge from this market last weekTrends coming from the Wedding from Princess Eugenie and Jack BrooksbankHaving convertible dresses save time during weddingsColor was in the market, such as colorful embellishments showing up in collectionsBotanical designs this seasonReem Acra collection and showsSome Collections Shelley lovedAccessories at the Bridal MarketShelley’s next photo shootOne dress can inform a whole story for a photo shootHaving the photo shoots be aspirational but still relatableJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Shelley Brown Instagram: @shelley_brown_

We’re on the cusp of COUTURE NYC Bridal Market, and we have so much to talk about in preparation for the show. It’s Julie’s 27th market, and she still can’t wait for it to get started! On today’s show, Julie talks with Alexandra Macon from Over the Moon. We get to hear how her career got started to how Alexandra built Over the Moon. Alexandra shares with us her favorite bridal fashion trends and what she hopes to see more of at the Market!Show Highlights: Where Alexandra started her careerHow Alexandra decided she wanted to be a managing editorWorking with VogueAlexandra talks about Vogue.comHow Alexandra built “Over the Moon”How to submit your weddingReal time weddingsHeavy fashion presence on Vogue.comOver the Moon is more “couple next door”Social Media is very important todayFeaturing collections on Over the MoonWhat Alexandra would like to see more ofAlexandra would like to see more unexpected things on fashionCreating instagramable momentsJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.Over the Moon WebsiteVogue.com

On today’s show, Julie talks with Mark Ingram of Mark Ingram Atelier. Mark has one of the best eyes in the industry for selecting dresses. The topic of today's show is trunk shows. They can be critical in finding your dress, and some brides don’t even know what they are.Show Highlights:What a trunk show isWhy it is important to know what a trunk show isSome information on the bridal marketHow trunk shows travelHow to find out when and where they are happeningBrides need to check store websitesBrides can check on them through social mediaAppointments book up quick, weeks in advancedHints on trunk shows from one designer in one weekendHow brides make sure what they have their hearts set on will be thereWhy some dresses do not come to the trunk showWhat the process of a trunk show isTrunk show dresses are only there for the weekend and whyBrides need to be ready to buyBook trunk shows early so can come back again if neededWhy Trunk shows have changed the industryTiming for all designers are differentDresses can come in differently to the trunk showTrunk shows happen all year round but most near buying periodJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:Mark Ingram Atelier WebsiteMark Ingram Atelier InstagramThe Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast

On today’s show, Julie talks with Giselle Ghofrani, from the Dress Doctor, about your wedding dress bustle. Most designers do not design the wedding dress to be bustled. The designers do not think about the dancing sitting, or jumping around - they only care about walking down the aisle and that you will look amazing. Bustles are not meant to be tucked or folded giving the seamstress a big challenge. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to keep handle the bustle and how to be prepared when the inevitable happens!Show Highlights:Do not recommend bustling layers togetherDresses are bustled almost 50% of the time you’re in itAlmost everything done for a wedding dress bustle is done by handBustles hold a lot of weightExpect your wedding dress bustle to breakTypes of Bustles: American Bustle, French Bustle, Fold under Bustle, Double French bustleStep off the riser when you are trying on your dressEvery dress bustles differently for every personDancing loop for before until bustling the dressBustle the dress to be off the groundAt a fitting try to dance, and sit in your dressDo not let your groom pick you up - resist the urgeMake sure the weight is distributed on the bustle evenlyRecommend having tons of safety pinsHow to fix bustle with safety pinsJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:Dress Doctor WebsiteThe Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.

On today’s show, Julie talks about how to transport your wedding dress to where it needs to be with the least amount of stress and hassle. You will need to ascertain your threshold of dealing with uncertainty. How the dress is packed plays a big part in the condition it arrives in. She will talk about the pros and cons of shipping vs. carrying the dress with you, as well as tips for the best practices.Show Highlights:After final fitting, and alterations, they will steam and pack your dressMake sure they pack the dress properlyBodice stuffed with cardboard and tissue paperA Layer of plastic over the dress before it goes into the bagIf not packed properly you can take to a dry cleaner and ask them to pack it properlyPros and Cons of Shipping vs carrying the dress with youTaking the dress with you best for brides who are nervous to have the dress out of sightSize of the dress the garment bag can be huge Want to lay dress down flat in vehicleMore complicated if flying with your dressLogistics when flying with your dress (Carrying it, going through security, more handling of the dress)How susceptible your dress is to becoming wrinkledWhere to put it on the planeCall ahead to airlines for carrying on a dressPurchase an extra seat for the dress on the planeYou can check the dress onto a planeKeep in mind luggage gets lostMake sure who is shipping uses express overnight with a tracking numberKeep the dress in a box as little time as possibleDon’t forget weekends can change shipping time framesInternational shipping, pay attention to filling out the Customs formsUsing a service you need someone on the other end to sign to receive a packageJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:Wedding Gown Specialists WebsiteThe Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.

On today’s show, Julie will talk about what every bride worries about, and every planner has had to deal with. What to do when your wedding dress is wrinkled. Julie will interview an expert with fabric, Giselle Ghofrani. She will help with tips on how to handle wrinkles on your wedding dress.Show Highlights:Some background on Giselle GhofraniHiring a professional, having someone thereEmpowering women to do it on their ownBeing prepared in advanceAsk the person who was working on the dress what they did for wrinklesBuying a portable steamer & tips on itDon’t recommend laying it down, hang dress once arrives at highest point in roomBe careful where you hang the dressWhat not to do, to un-wrinkle your dressIf the wrinkles are not that bad, leave them aloneIf you do not see wrinkles in a photo it should be fineTroubleshooting the wrinkles per fabricSome dresses should not be steamedDon’t burn yourselfPractice steaming firstJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride website Subscribe to The Stylish Bride PodcastDress Doctor websiteDress Doctor on Instagram

On today’s show, Julie talks about how you will know if you found the ONE, the perfect dress, the dress you’ll want to get married in. Brides today are having a harder time than ever before deciding on their wedding dress. There are more options out there than ever before and you are exposed to a constant stream of gorgeous photos on social media. Plus you know what dress your friends wore, and what their friends’, friends wore, and you want to be different, making it pretty overwhelming. Today, Julie will talk about how to make a decision in a never ending world of options.Show Highlights:Knowledge is powerAll brides react in many different ways when finding the oneUnderstand how you make decisionsDecisions will help you navigate dress shopping Psychology behind decision makingDifference between Cognitive style maximizerMaximization – Seeking the best option through an exhausting searchDifferences between Cognitive style satisfiersSatisficing – Satisfy and suffice, evaluate options til you find the oneHow each of the styles play out when searching for a dressMaximizers need time to make a decisionUsing the collage App called Pic Stitch to help compare dresses side by side in photosSatisfiers typically have no regrets, and do cry when they put on the dressFalling between maximizer and Satisfier happensIn-between still should go to a few appointmentsRemember the 50% deposit is non-refundableJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Bride on InstagramThe Stylish Bride websiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.

On today’s show, Julie continues the dress shopping conversation she had during the first 3 episodes. The anticipation of seeing your actual wedding dress for the first time can be overwhelming. You may wonder if you will still love it, if it will still fit properly, or even if they made the changes you requested. Julie has been to hundreds of dress fittings and today she tells you exactly what to expect, gives you some expert tips on how to make your first fitting go smoothly, and hopefully will alleviate any anxiety you may have.Show Highlights:The number of dress fittings you can expectWhere to have your dress fittingJulie shares what happens if you lose weight after your fitting.Details on what to expect when you try on your dress at the fittingTime you can expect to spend at your first fittingTypes of undergarments to take to your fittingProper shoes to wearThe wedding dress hemFlooring type to take into consideration Expressing to your fitter specific dislikes you have about how your dress fits Comfort of your dressSizing secrets of your dressEstablishing and tweaking your look for the weddingMakeup and hairstyleMoral support at the fittingJulie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish Bride website

Today’s show is the third episode of theStylish Bride Podcast and Julie continues the conversation about the dress shopping experience she began in episodes 1 and 2. Today, Julie discusses specifically how you can maximize your salon appointments, what to do when your consultant just isn’t getting you. What do you need to know about finding THE dress for you, ordering the dress, and paying a deposit?Show Highlights:What should you wear to your appointment?What should I bring to my salon appointment?How to make the most of your appointment time Wedding dress sizing and how it may affect your egoKnow how to communicate with your consultant.Details about your wedding you should be prepared to share with your consultantTrying on dresses that may be outside of your comfort zoneBe specific regarding your likes/dislikes and why you feel that way.Things to know after finding the perfect dressMeasurementsThings to expect to find in or to add to a contractNon-refundable deposit amounts How long do I have to wait for my dress to arrive?What happens if my dress doesn’t fit properly?Reach out to Julie with any questions, comments or concerns so you can be dressed, styled, and down the aisle!Links Mentioned in the Show:The Stylish Brideon InstagramThe Stylish BridewebsiteSubscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast.