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The road map to finding the right Fit

It’s remarkable how many times I hear brides say it was easier to find “The guy” than to find “The Dress.” That comment doesn’t really surprise me anymore, but since I started working at my store I have become well familiar with all the factors involved in finding the right dress for the big day. Obviously most girls don’t know what they are getting into when they start the hunt for their wedding gown. It is like beginning a journey into the unknown. The sizing chart is different, at least  6-8 different silhouettes to consider, countless types of fabrics, french or american bustle, haute couture or “just” couture and the list can go on! Then, I remembered that just like finding prince charming, the quest to find the right wedding dress these days is not easy, especially with so many

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Natalee Moldenhauer Designs- Exclusively at ECO-Bridal Gowns!

ECO-Bridal Gowns has partnered with Natalee Moldenhauer a wonderful custom hats, veils and bridal headpieces designer! Now Denver Brides will not only be able to find the best designer dresses at great prices, but also beautiful and custom accessories for their Bridal Attire! Natalee Moldenhauer, owner of NM Designs, is a local designer with over 30 years of experience in the Bridal and millinery industry evident in the fabulous work she does and will have showcased at our store. For details and samples of her work visit us at our Denver LoHi or check out her website: www.nataleemdesigns.com.

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Trash the Dress vs. Cash for the Dress

During my first interview with a local newspaper for ECO-Bridal Gown’s grand opening I was asked about my thoughts on “Trash the dress.”  I had never heard of it. The young writer explained to me that it is a growing trend among brides. They trash their wedding dress and document the event in pictures or video.  My immediate response was: Why would someone do something like that?  Granted cancelling a wedding or being stood up by the man of your dreams can be traumatic, believe me I know since this happened to me. But why release all this negative energy into the world by trashing a dress that very well could have cost thousands of dollars, hello?! Then she added that even happily married brides are doing this.  They even pay lots of money to photographers that specialize in these

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Heirloom ideas ‘in lieu’ of a Bridal Gown

Women are romantic and emotional beings. We value the meaning of stuff that make up the story of who we are and what we have so proudly become. I personally have two small boxes worth of stuff, from pictures when I was elected Prom queen my senior year in high school to dried up roses from past boyfriends, even ribbons won for science projects. But when do we draw a line? I think sometimes this line is blurred and even non-existent for some women, especially, when differentiating family heirlooms from life’s souvenirs. Like for example: THE WEDDING DRESS This specific example is so engrained in women’s brains that it’s become contagious! Last week I even had a bride back-up from consigning her gown because her husband felt awful about seeing it gone.  I mean let’s be realistic! When will a

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