What is Chatfields?

My name is Debbie (Chatfield) Welcher. I started a bridal store in St. Louis, Missouri - Chatfields Bridal Boutique.

I feature bridal gowns that the other bridal stores do not offer.

My store is reflective of my life honestly. I've had the opportunity to travel the entire world and meet wonderful people, different cultures, religions, various ways of life. The whole world opened up to a girl from the midwest. I couldn't afford to put $10 of gas in my car, and my company put me up in 5 star hotels. Surreal.

I'm very close to my one year anniversary. I left a good career as an Executive to open a bridal store, in a city that has 20 or more bridal stores, in the craziest economy since the 1920's.

Modest wedding gowns make up 75% of my bridal shop. I carry Eco Friendly wedding dresses, Destination type wedding gowns - and one my favorites - Vintage-Inspired wedding gowns.

I've spent countless hours reading books and meeting women from various faiths to understand their need for modesty.

I'm grateful for the experience of world travel. I truly feel that my store is a culmination of my life and experiences.

I bring that feeling every day I turn the key to open my bridal store.

I made the right decision.