I am absolutely thrilled that Chatfields Bridal Boutique won the Best Bridal Shop in St. Louis award by KTVI's CityVoter.
A great big thank you to our brides that voted for us.
My mom and I have also read the reviews that were posted. Another thank you for all the kind words.
Link to KTVI CityVoter - Best Wedding Dresses in St. Louis.
How exciting! A Modest-Only Bridal Store won!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Harry and David at West County Shopping Mall
I am so excited to be the wedding dress provider for the display window at Harry and David's store located in West County shoppping mall. Our modest wedding dress, a lovely sheath gown with lace and beadwork is vintage-inspired.
Our wedding gown will be on display for a month until April 10th.
Here is a picture of the dress on display:
En Vogue 3983
I'm so happy when other retail stores choose to display modesty! A big thank you for the additional exposure this front window will give us.
Our wedding gown will be on display for a month until April 10th.
Here is a picture of the dress on display:
En Vogue 3983
I'm so happy when other retail stores choose to display modesty! A big thank you for the additional exposure this front window will give us.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The Bride Makes the Final Decision
You are the bride. You make the final decision about the single most important fashion piece you will ever purchase. You can listen to your maid of honor, or mom, or sister, or the bridal consultant, but you are the one to make the decision.
I offer this advice because of several funny stories I've had recently with brides.
I served a 50+ first time bride. Typically I direct them to the section of "non-princessey" looking dresses. However, she purchased the largest, poofiest dress in the store. She looked amazing - and what a fun bride.
One bride went to Hawaii for a destination wedding. Knowing that she'll have to either mail or hand carry her wedding dress onto a plane, I directed the bride to bridal gowns made of chiffon. I've been to Hawaii it's not 60 degrees year round. But once again, I was surprised that she selected a very heavy bridal satin gown. She loved it and the pictures were amazing.
Another bride was an alternative size 22 bride (I don't care for the phrase plus-size) and was very shy. I showed her several A-line dresses that are super flattering to any shape. It wasn't until she tried on the body hugging, hiney shaping, mermaid style that she beamed. Embrace your curves - it's your day! Funny because she said absolutely no mermaid style dresses. HA She also sent me photo's and looked wonderful.
You should listen to the advice - but that doesn't always mean you have to take it!
I offer this advice because of several funny stories I've had recently with brides.
I served a 50+ first time bride. Typically I direct them to the section of "non-princessey" looking dresses. However, she purchased the largest, poofiest dress in the store. She looked amazing - and what a fun bride.
One bride went to Hawaii for a destination wedding. Knowing that she'll have to either mail or hand carry her wedding dress onto a plane, I directed the bride to bridal gowns made of chiffon. I've been to Hawaii it's not 60 degrees year round. But once again, I was surprised that she selected a very heavy bridal satin gown. She loved it and the pictures were amazing.
Another bride was an alternative size 22 bride (I don't care for the phrase plus-size) and was very shy. I showed her several A-line dresses that are super flattering to any shape. It wasn't until she tried on the body hugging, hiney shaping, mermaid style that she beamed. Embrace your curves - it's your day! Funny because she said absolutely no mermaid style dresses. HA She also sent me photo's and looked wonderful.
You should listen to the advice - but that doesn't always mean you have to take it!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Finding a Wedding Dress that FITS!
In the last 2 months, I have seen 4 brides that had no intentions of purchasing a modest dress when they originally found my store. These four brides were very large breasted and a strapless wedding gown was totally out of the question for them. (that's what was expressed to me by each bride) They all found bridal gowns here that fit them. Several of the brides said they were going to remove the sleeves - but when the dress came in none of them did.
Each girl explained to me that they didn't want to be "hanging out" of their dress, they didn't want to be constantly pulling up on a strapless dress.
If you are uncomfortable or looking to minimize your bust area, consider a more modest wedding dress.
I'd love to show you options!
Each girl explained to me that they didn't want to be "hanging out" of their dress, they didn't want to be constantly pulling up on a strapless dress.
If you are uncomfortable or looking to minimize your bust area, consider a more modest wedding dress.
I'd love to show you options!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Pure Fashion St. Louis Show
I am so excited to be part of the Catholic Pure Fashion Show. The Fashion show is March 27, 2010 at Spazio's Salon in West Port Plaza.
Pure Fashion.com
Pure Fashion is an international faith based program designed for girls 14-18 to help young women re-discover and re-affirm their innate value and authentic femininity.
Pure Fashion is a character formation program that enhances not only a young woman's external appearance, but more importantly, her interior beauty and balanced self confidence.
Our goal is to emphasize a young woman's inherent dignity and therefore create in her a desire to dress and act in accordance with that dignity. We understand that many young women today are losing their sense of innocence at a very young age, and Pure Fashion aims to reverse this trend by offering a fun, exciting and effective virtue formation program that can impress the hearts and minds of young girls at a very critical stage in their lives.
Pure Fashion.com
Pure Fashion is an international faith based program designed for girls 14-18 to help young women re-discover and re-affirm their innate value and authentic femininity.
Pure Fashion is a character formation program that enhances not only a young woman's external appearance, but more importantly, her interior beauty and balanced self confidence.
Our goal is to emphasize a young woman's inherent dignity and therefore create in her a desire to dress and act in accordance with that dignity. We understand that many young women today are losing their sense of innocence at a very young age, and Pure Fashion aims to reverse this trend by offering a fun, exciting and effective virtue formation program that can impress the hearts and minds of young girls at a very critical stage in their lives.
Friday, January 15, 2010
OneWed Best Vendor of 2009
Yesterday I received a letter from OneWed, (one of my favorite bridal websites), that Chatfields Bridal Boutique won the Best of 2009 Vendor award! Yippee!
Chatfields Bridal at OneWed
A special Thank You to many of our brides that wrote a glowing review about the store.
Chatfields Bridal at OneWed
A special Thank You to many of our brides that wrote a glowing review about the store.
Michelle Duggar and a Strapless Wedding Dress
I saw the video of Michelle Duggar going to Kleinfelds in New York searching for a wedding dress to renew her vows. I wonder if the Producers of the Network selected Kleinfelds as "Say Yes to the Dress" is also on the TLC Network.
However, I was still sad to see Michelle looking at strapless dresses. When the dress was finished, to me, it was still a strapless dress with material underneath.
There are some fantastic bridal stores that feature only modest wedding dresses. I've mentioned before in previous posts other all-modest bridal stores.
Of course as a modest bridal store owner, I would have loved to have shown her our fantastic styles that did not require serious alterations.
A designer creates a strapless wedding dress design, it was not meant to have a modest neckline and sleeves - it was meant to be strapless.
Kleinfelds is an amazing bridal store. Their website states that they have the most bridal gowns in the world. Out of all of those incredible gowns, they didn't have ONE dress that was considered modest enough for Michelle?
Interesting.
However, I was still sad to see Michelle looking at strapless dresses. When the dress was finished, to me, it was still a strapless dress with material underneath.
There are some fantastic bridal stores that feature only modest wedding dresses. I've mentioned before in previous posts other all-modest bridal stores.
Of course as a modest bridal store owner, I would have loved to have shown her our fantastic styles that did not require serious alterations.
A designer creates a strapless wedding dress design, it was not meant to have a modest neckline and sleeves - it was meant to be strapless.
Kleinfelds is an amazing bridal store. Their website states that they have the most bridal gowns in the world. Out of all of those incredible gowns, they didn't have ONE dress that was considered modest enough for Michelle?
Interesting.
Couture for a Cause - In Stages Prom Event
We have been asked to participate in the Prom and Party Dress Fashion Show and Expo presented by In Stages.
On Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at the Missouri History Museum, Chatfields will have a booth presenting the latest in Modest Prom and Evening Wear. The event proceeds will be donated to the Women at Risk International (WAR).
Expo hours are 2-6:00pm and the Fashion show is at 4:00pm.
Stop by and see us.
Click here for more information:
What's Your Stage Prom Event
On Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at the Missouri History Museum, Chatfields will have a booth presenting the latest in Modest Prom and Evening Wear. The event proceeds will be donated to the Women at Risk International (WAR).
Expo hours are 2-6:00pm and the Fashion show is at 4:00pm.
Stop by and see us.
Click here for more information:
What's Your Stage Prom Event
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