The Brides' Shop

Best Wedding Dresses

2012-02-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! We're trying to win the shop with the best wedding dresses. Please take a second and vote for us, it's pretty easy. Thank you!!!

http://ksl.cityvoter.com/the-brides-shop/biz/642214?c=956387e7748cf5ab&r=short

I mean take a look for yourself...

You May Kiss the Blog

2012-02-10T10:41:00.001-08:00

Check out our bride Megan on Bride Access!

http://www.brideaccess.com/You-May-Kiss-the-Blog.aspx

Blooms and Co.

2012-02-09T16:01:00.000-08:00

If you want something other than the typical flowers for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, be sure to check out Brynn at Blooms and Co. Brynn's flower arrangements are tasteful and unique to every order. Hurry and get your order in!

357 South 200 East Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-0434

The Lovely, Megan Gee

2012-01-17T13:37:00.000-08:00

"Thank You SO MUCH for all of your help! I loved my dress so much. It was so perfect for me and was everything I wanted!" - Megan

Megan's wedding was timeless and classic. You won't be seeing anything in her pictures that she could potentially regret in 30 years. Her pronovias gown had that Audrey Hepburn/Jackie O style.. She had our seamstress add the half sleeve with a cuff and buttons to the bottom which really kept with the integrity of the gown. I absolutely love and adore Megan's wedding. She knew from the beginning what she was going for and she nailed it. Thanks for the pictures Megan and to Kate Benson Photography.

Chelsea Taylor

2012-01-06T11:59:00.000-08:00

The Brides' Shop and Elise,

I wanted to write and thank you for your fabulous service. It's been six months since my wedding, and I regret not being able to thank you earlier, but I couldn't be happier with my dress. Here are some pictures of how it all turned out. Can you believe this is the same dress we started with? Credit for all the accessories goes the The Bride's Shop.

Thanks again,

Chelsea

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I was so excited to see that Chelsea sent a couple of photos of her dress this week! Her wedding was 6 months ago and I was worried I wasn't going to get to share her outstanding alterations. Chelsea was so sweet to work with and had visions of amazing ideas. I was so glad to help her make these ideas become real. Once upon a time her gown was strapless with vertical pleats and a flower where she added a broach. Take a look.

Thank you Chelsea! I hope marriage is amazing!
Photographed by Annie Randall

Kendra Sorenson

2011-11-19T15:24:00.000-08:00

Kendra fell in love with a very vintage and timeless Pronovias gown. It fit her figure so well and I think the pictures turned out beautifully. We were able to select a few of our favorites to share with you.

We send our best wishes to the happy couple!

Andrea and Andrej

2011-11-12T15:10:00.000-08:00

"I do have to say that in the relentless quest for my wedding dress, I went to dozens of local wedding dress stores, and the service received at The Brides' Shop was bar none. Elise was such a pleasure to work with, so patient, generous, kind, and professional. Thank you for such a pleasant experience." -Andrea

Let me start by saying, I have never had a bride who worked so hard at finding the perfect dress. I feel like I gained two friends during the time before Andrea found her dress, Andrea and her mom. They were such a sweet pair, but they were determined to not stop until they knew it was the one. As you'll see below her search was well worth it. She is so fashion forward in her Pronovias gown and it couldn't have fit the venue any better. Let me share with you what she shared with me about her dress hunt experience.

"I spent a year looking for THE dress. I looked at over 3,000 dresses on the internet, and it feels like I tried on just as many...I wanted a classic dress - no lace, no beading, something timeless but "with the times." No dress could compare to the Alison. The structure of the dress is incredibly beautiful, and the fabric so unique. People on the streets of Dubrovnik were approaching me to compliment the dress. It's truly is magnificent."

The two were married August 6th in what Andrea calls the most incredible city, Dubrovnik, Croatia. The actually ceremony was held at a 17th century church inside the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Church of St. Ignatius.

Andrea said the entire day was incredibly special so it was difficult to pick her favorite moment. They were surrounded with their loving families and friends. They celebrated until four o'clock in the morning! I have to put word for word what she said about their very favorite part of the day. "...If we had to pick just one, we'd say our favorite moment was walking around the Old Town in Dubrovnik. After the wedding ceremony, our guests headed to the reception place, and we had about an hour to ourselves. The pressure was off, the nerves settled, and we had the opportunity to reflect on the new chapter in our lives...finally, husband and wife."

Best Wishes to you both!!!

Rosa Clara

2011-10-18T11:10:00.000-07:00

We are ecstatic to be adding a new designer to our store! We are picking up the 2012 Luna Novias and Alma Novias from Rosa Clara. The gowns have already started arriving so be sure to come by and take a look for yourself. They are a unique and stylish collection. Call to set up an appointment to see our new gowns!

Laura Newman

2011-10-06T11:53:00.000-07:00

Laura was such a fun and down-to-earth bride, I can't use that phrase very often. She was so easy to work with and had very "simply elegant" taste. I was so happy with how she added a very simple strap to her strapless gown. Let me share with you the experience Laura had and also some of the stunning photos she sent me of her big day! Laura isn't only absolutely gorgeous but she's smart too! Yes, fellas she's taken but she did graduate from John Hopkins!

"For a girl who didn't know the first thing about wedding dress shopping... I couldn't have been happier with the service and treatment I received at The Brides' Shop! I had visited one store before my appointment with Elise, and the girls at that boutique shop gave me the same over-the-top routine I imagine they give all brides that walk through their doors. I walked in to The Brides' Shop not expecting much different, but I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised! Elise was honest with her opinions and comments, and listened to me in order to get a better idea about my personality and what dresses I might like. I found my dress that day, per her suggestion, and it was perfect!! The alterations turned out beautifully (I had my entire top re-designed) and incredibly fast too! My wedding date was moved up 2 months, and all other shops were asking for rush fees to get it ready in time -- they had it done for a fraction of the cost. All in all, a great experience... and to top it off, the compliments I received on my wedding day confirmed what I knew all along -- the dress was AMAZING!! Thank you!!"

Laura, we wish you nothing but the best! Congrats!

Megan Corrent

2011-10-04T11:18:00.000-07:00

Megan lit up our little shop when she came in. Her parents were equally as darling as she was, and I knew she would have to have a very special gown. She fell in love with this beautiful raw silk gown by Angelina Faccenda. She made it her own by using a belt to create a really ornate flower piece on the side. Look at the pictures below and see how well the raw silk photographs. Thanks Megan!

Congrats Megan!!!

Jen Rapp

2011-09-30T14:00:00.000-07:00

I don't know of a gown that has photographed better than this one. Jen Rapp looked timeless in her Enzoani lace gown! I was thrilled to received her pictures so I could share them with you. Make sure you see the incredible boots she got before even purchasing her gown. They couldn't have fit together any better. This is the email she sent us along with the pictures.

I am sorry it has taken so long to send you some pictures from my wedding August 13th in Valle Crucis, NC. I couldn't decide on which pictures I liked the best so I sent several, my guess is most brides have that problem :)

I also want to thank you and everyone else at The Bride's Shop for helping me find my perfect dress. The wedding was smooth and easy and that really did start with the experience I had with you when I bought my dress. The alterations were minimal, but Oksana was flexible and wonderful to work with as well. It's too bad this only happens once because it was the best/ most fun day of my life! I wish I could wear my dress again and again- it was actually comfortable!

Thank you again so much and I will certainly tell all my single friends where to go when their big day arrives :)

Jen Rapp

Congrats Jen! We wish you the best!

Two People to Remember

2011-09-27T11:57:00.000-07:00

I have to not only feature my one-of-a-kind, hilarious and stunning bride Brooklyn, but also one of the most miraculous and phenomenal photographers I've seen, the one, the only - David Newkirk.

When Brooklyn walked through the door with her entire posse I automatically fell in love. So much laughter and love. Brooklyn had such good taste, but had a difficult time choosing between two gowns she loved. (I still continue to tell her she made the right choice, although she's aware.) I knew with such a special bride it would be quite the wedding and I knew I would have to see pictures. I was more than ecstatic when I found out that Brooklyn's photographer was my absolute favorite! Previous to the wedding I actually got to meet David and be a part of his work. I am not one to advertise, but friend to friend I am telling you he is who you want to capture your big day. Here is David's website and be sure to check the link to his blog as well, www.davidnewkirk.com. Please, don't take my word for it. David emailed me some pictures of Brooklyn and Tim's wedding so you can see the magic for yourself! Love and adore you both!

I couldn't resist putting this one in. The genuine excitement on her face was too perfect!

Recently David told me, most photographers hate the sun, but it's his best friend. How amazing are the two shots below?

Love this!

Her beautiful Pronovias gown photographs so well.

Congrats Brooklyn and Tim!

Sydney Holbrook

2011-09-23T08:26:00.000-07:00

Syd was such a sweet and surprisingly easy-going bride. She had every reason to be high maintenance, she was anything but. I'll put in the email she sent me explaining her dilemma.

Dear Bride shop,

It was nothing short of a pure pleasure doing business with you. I had made the mistake of going to another shop in town and after they let me down, (to say the least, my dress didn’t get ordered but they had already take my money, and I found out about the mix up just a few weeks before my wedding) I rushed to the bide shop because I was fascinated by the dresses I saw in the window. I was greeted by Elise who was nothing short of amazing this women was accommodating and understanding which is just what I needed, due to the lack of time I had she helped me find a floor sample that was beautiful, I ended up liking this dress more than the original one I bought. Elise went the extra mile and worked with me on every level from setting up alterations, to offering a pressure free environment even though I was down to the wire time wise. I will also leave a review online but I just wanted to let everyone know what an asset she is to your store.

Sincerely,

Sydney

Thank you Sydney! We were happy to help.

Our Sensational Seamstress!

2011-09-03T13:29:00.000-07:00

We feel so lucky to have such an amazing seamstress at our shop! We truly feel like Oksana is one of a kind and know it's hard to find someone as talented as she is. Oksana's work is so outstanding and remarkable. She always manages to amaze me. She is infamous for saying, "It's not easy, but it's doable." Somehow she seems to make everything come together and look like it was originally made to look like what she has created. She has to make a lot of strapless gowns "temple ready" but is equally as gifted at doing a simple hem or taking a gown in for the perfect fit. She has provided me with some pictures of gowns she has altered and I wanted to share them with our readers.

First I want to share two lovely sisters who both found their gowns here. Two of the sweetest brides I have ever met.

Morgan in a Sottero and Midgley gown

Sabrina in a Sottero and Midgley gown

Believe it or not this next gown started as a halter and Ellen wanted to lose the halter, add a sleeve and have a little open triangle in the back.

Ellen in a Pronovias gown

This next dress I have seen sleeves be added quite a few different ways. Here are two of the ways, and I've also seen it with a really beautiful bolero jacket. Oksana totally recreated the bodice of the gown but still kept with the integrity of the dress.

Chelsea and Whitney in Angelina Faccenda

This next bride already had a bit of a sleeve to work with but it had to be a bit wider, higher neck and taken down about 10 sizes.

Megan in Pronovias

Brittany in San Patrick

Jessica's gown was originally strapless (sorry, I don't have the before picture) and she ended up having left over from the belt to make a bracelet and left over from the shoulder piece to make a hairpiece.

Thank you Oksana! We love you!

Discounts!

2011-08-26T13:57:00.000-07:00

We just wanted to inform our followers that we added our shop to Citygro https://citygro.com/b/42 and University Values http://www.universityvalues.com/. If you join Citygro or can get your hands on one of the U's booklets you can receive our discount! You cannot combined discounts, we can only accept one. Feel free to call us with any questions. 801.322.4324.

Melanie Hayes

2011-08-18T12:50:00.000-07:00

Our beautiful bride Melanie Hayes was married in California, and found her elegant gown here at The Brides' Shop. She only needed minor alterations but it turned out perfect!

Congratulations Melanie!

Summer Sidewalk Sale!!!

2011-08-15T11:03:00.000-07:00

August 18th, 19th and 20th we'll be having our Summer Sidewalk Sale! We have marked our gowns down for the sale, and you'll get an additional $100 off the already marked down price. It is these 3 days only so be sure to set up an appointment and clear your calendar. These gowns are in good shape and designed by high-end designers. If you have any questions or want to set up an appointment give us a call! 801.322.4324.

Here are just a few of the many dresses that will be discounted for the sale.

Kaylene Carter Packer

2011-08-02T10:47:00.000-07:00

One of our most memorial brides was married last Thursday in Boston, and is going to be celebrating with friends and family here this upcoming weekend. Kaylene was so much fun to work with and her wedding gown couldn't have suited her more perfectly. We are so excited for her and Kris and wish them nothing but the best! Her gown was designed by Pronovias.

Enzoani

2011-07-29T13:23:00.000-07:00

We are so excited after spending a week at market and ordering next year's line for Enzoani! This means we have to make room for the 2012 gowns! So if you're in a time crunch or just love a good sale, be sure to stop in and see what we can sell off the rack. Our sample gowns are in really good condition and can usually be altered to fit you. Here are just a few:

Call to set up your appointment! 801.322.4324

A Little Bit About Us...

2011-07-07T11:54:00.000-07:00

Sorry it's been a while since I last posted. We've been busy changing the store around and having a lot of brides coming in to get their gowns altered. Wedding season is definitely here!

Weddings are clearly popular in Utah and happening frequently. It seems smart to work in the wedding industry, but it's important to set your bridal shop apart from the other bridal shops. I thought it would be a good idea to do a post on why brides should purchase their gown here and what type of brides are geared to our shop.

Location, location, location. I hate to sound old fashion but it's true. We couldn't have a better location. Our shop is on the north end of downtown, and there if free parking if you don't want to lose your car change to the meters out front. It's an old brick building and connects to a yarn shop, art gallery, furniture store and the old famous Baker's Bakery. It's always nice to go buy a pastry after all the hard work of trying on dresses.

When you walk into a lot of bridal shops it can be a little overwhelming. Multiple brides standing up to the mirrors, dresses everywhere and everyone you know and don't know throwing in their opinion. We do our best to avoid this, although Saturdays are a little busier it still stays pretty calm. We want to give you a calm, once in a life time experience. Shopping for your wedding gown is not like buying a pair of jeans or your new summer swimming suit. Many brides comment that we have a boutique-like feel. We schedule no more than 2 appointments per hour and only except walk-ins if we're free. We like to be able to give our brides one on one attention so if they have any questions we can be of assistance. It's a pretty calming and easy experience.

As far as what brides typically buy here, it is honestly a wide range. It's usually a bride that cares a lot about her dress and wants something really specific or unique. We carry some couture designers and keep our gowns up to date with what's in fashion, but we also like to carry those timeless, classy gowns. We do have a sale room and those gown are usually for brides who need to get a gown quick and buy off the rack, but sometimes brides who have time are surprised to see themselves falling in love with a sale gown.

If you think our shop sounds right for you, call us and set up an appointment! 801.322.4324

An Elegant North Carolina Wedding

2011-06-24T13:45:00.000-07:00

Martusha was one of our many out of state brides who was looking for a unique gown with sleeves. She fell in love with the Medina by Pronovias that I posted below.

After the wedding Martusha sent me this email. "...I LOVED IT! Seriously! She did great with the alterations, especially considering she had to take it in from a size 12! Just to let you know, she took it in from a size 12 to a 4/6, she hemmed it, brought up the vneck a little higher, added sleeves, built up in the back too, and put in a bustle." Martusha looked beautiful in her elegant Pronovias gown. Don't take my word for it, take a look for yourself.

Thanks for the photos Martusha! The dress turned out amazing and your wedding looked lovely.

2011 Sale Gowns!

2011-06-21T14:42:00.000-07:00

We thought since it's the first day of summer we should celebrate with some fresh, new gowns on sale! Come by and be sure to check out our sale room full of beautiful wedding gowns, many even from 2011 collections. Call to set up your appointment! 801.322.4324.

Here are just few:

Pronovias, Candil

Pronovias Feria

Pronovias, France

Sottero and Midgley, Dana Louise

San Patrick, Mito

The Right Way To Do A Headpiece

2011-06-18T15:48:00.000-07:00

Let me start this post by saying, I am all about a beautiful veil! I think every bride should have one for a couple of reasons. First, it's the one and only time you get to wear one, and it really makes you look like a bride. I understand the inconvenience of a veil, so if for nothing else get it for a couple of pictures. I will be sure to do a later post on our veils but this post is all about headpieces. Headpieces are a good alternate or something fun to wear to the reception. There are so many options and it really lets a bride tie her own personality and style into the wedding. Here are a few of the pieces we carry:

SOLD

Feel free to come in and try them on!

Our First Featured Bride!

2011-06-17T11:41:00.000-07:00

I felt so lucky to get to work with the beautiful dancer and bride, Macall Brady. Macall and her group were constantly making me laugh and were so fun to have in the shop. Macall didn't want the traditional wedding gown, but something a little more casual and fun to fit her personality. She fell in love with a short, strapless Jim Hjelm gown but needed to put sleeves on it. Our seamstress Oksana did a wonderful job and her dress turned out exceptional. Thank you Macall!

This is the gown before sleeves were added. Sorry I could only find it in orange!

Welcome!

2011-06-16T13:38:00.000-07:00

We are excited to start a blog to keep brides updated with our store! We have been under new ownership since October and have had a wonderful time making the store our own and getting in new designers. We will feature our brides on the blog and post any events or new gowns we get in. We hope you enjoy our blog and if you have any questions or want to set up an appointment please give us a call!

Here are some samples of our designers:

Pronovias

Enzoani

Justin Alexander

Anais SOLD

Sottero and Midgley

Angelina Faccenda SOLD