Dress Deals : Consignment sale to benefit Sandwich High post-prom activities Feb 26, 2008
For those who don't have money to go to a bridal shop, this is the experience. And since the hotel includes a restaurant, prom dress shopping can be a family affair, McMahon said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Runaway Brides Might Have to Pay Up Feb 26, 2008
Laura Gomez, a 33-year-old, bride-to-be perusing a bridal shop in downtown Mexico City, said the contracts were "a perfect idea."They would "give more security and trust to both people involved," Gomez said. But Pamela Montiel, a 19-year-old getting married in April, said she would never sign such an agreement. (FOX23 News, NY)
Wedding trends| Jan 31, 2008
Many years ago, Ralph Mayer, owner of the well-known Mayers the Bridal Shop, assured me that you could gauge the state of the economy by wedding dress styles. Over the years I have often thought of Ralph's words as I have watched wedding gown designs change from slinky (when the economy was down) to full ball-gown styles, when it was buoyant. (iAfrica.com)
Boonslick Area Chamber holds annual awards night Jan 31, 2008
At the time, he had his own bridal shop where he sold wedding gowns and helped future brides and grooms plan the wedding of their dreams. Nolte was in the hospital for 10 weeks and said that without the help of his family, friends and business colleagues during his recovery, his business wouldn't be what it is today. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
All the Details Jan 15, 2008
A seasoned veteran of the Northern Illinois Bridal Expo, Sarah Russell of Bridal Shoppe by Ruth had a different mission while chatting with potential customers Sunday ... It's a great location because DeKalb didn't have a bridal shop, so we need to get the word out that we're now from DeKalb. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Flathead First Night party set Dec 25, 2007
Three Roses and a Thorn (they're not saying who's who) will get folksy at Avalanche Creek, while over at the Bridal Shop a DJ spins dance music. If you live near Colter Coffee, don't worry. (Missoulian, MT)
Money Saving Wedding Gown Tips Nov 22, 2007
More and more brides and bridesmaids are choosing this option, so look in local bridal magazines and call bridal shops to find out where this option is available near you ... Don't bother buying shoes at a bridal shop because you can probably get very similar shoes on sale at a department store or at a discount store like Payless. (Suite101.com)
KJJ Kreations opens in Mecca Specialty Shops Nov 15, 2007
One particular hand-made item available by special order is a beautiful beaded bridal veil offered at approximately one third the price of those available in a bridal shop. All of the hand-made items are guaranteed for life. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Historic Canton building holds many memories Nov 14, 2007
Canton Daily Ledger - News. Wednesday, November 14, 2007. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
New knitters' haven is cooperative effort Nov 12, 2007
"People want to come to the farm, but it's not open year round." So, when the former Traditions bridal shop location next door to Countryside Chevrolet came up for lease, Martin jumped at the opportunity. "I pay a lot for storage across the street from the store," Martin says she thought at the time. (Middletown Press, CT)
Taking a turn Nov 6, 2007
Brown took over ownership of the bridal shop when long-time owner Bernice Strotter announced that she was going to retire. "Bernice prayed she would find the right person to take over the store. When she met Marie, she told me immediately that she found that person. Marie is a wonderful person and I have really enjoyed working with her," Dorothy Green, seamstress at Sentiments said. (Niles Star, MI)
Water damages Cheryl-Lee’s Nov 4, 2007
It s not a good thing to happen in a bridal shop. Nelissen estimates that he lost more than a third of his inventory to the flood. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bridal chain says 'I do' to Sioux City Oct 30, 2007
As the Journal first reported earlier this year, the bridal shop occupies about 6,300 square feet on the west side of a multi-tenant building in the middle of Lakeport Commons, one spot down from Maurice's and just around the corner from the new Buffalo Wild Wings. David's Bridal offers five bridal gown collections, including Oleg Cassini, Monique Luo, Galia and its own David's Bridal and Bridal Woman. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Study: Supercenter could have a huge drain on Lodi retail Oct 19, 2007
WEG wrote on Oct 18, 2007 9:53 AM:" What is going to go out of business downtown if Walmart opens a Supercenter? A hair salon, a bridal shop, photographers, restaurants, movie theatre, boutique clothiers, bars, banks, upscale furniture store, barbers, insurance companes, lawyers, frames, outdoor sporting goods, copy machines, fancy cooking gadgets, etc. Last I checked those items are not sold at Walmart. If you dont want it, just say we dont want it. ". Crown wrote on Oct 18, 2007 9:21 AM:" This... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bridal shop owner closes retail store Aug 22, 2007
August 22, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. Simply Elegant Bridal has closed its shop on Floyd Boulevard, six months after the owner opened the store amid more than 30 customer complaints from her previous dress store in Minnesota. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Suspect in attempted robbery, assault found competent Jul 31, 2007
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A (New Hampshire) judge has found a Concord man competent to stand trial on charges he attempted to rob a downtown bridal shop and sexually assault three female employees last year. Police said Robert Clayton, 35, showed the three women a knife and ordered them into a closet, demanding money and trying to assault them sexually. (Concord Monitor)
KCRA 3 Problem Solvers: Bride Reunited With Dress Jul 26, 2007
-- Six weeks after a bridal shop closed, the Call 3 Problem Solvers helped create a happy ending. Bridal Boutique, in Citrus Heights, shut down without warning Memorial Day weekend, leaving brides scrambling to find new dresses, and one woman hoping to be reunited with her old one. (KCRA 3, CA)
• Glad You Asked Jul 24, 2007
The deli was located on Sixth Street near Ruth Karnes' bridal shop, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, a nearby fruit stand and a fur store run by a Mr. Korn. Cherie, who worked in the deli when she was 15, could remember her father meeting the train from Chicago to pick up Jewish rye bread and twisted bread to sell at Fuhrman's. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
READ MORE > Jul 21, 2007
Sioux City Journal: Largest bridal chain says yes to Sioux City. July 21, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. (Sioux City Journal)
* FEATURE: Japanese `house weddings' come to Taiwan Jul 16, 2007
Dears Brain says that in addition to having wedding planners that map out detailed procedures for each couple, the firm also plans to open a bridal shop next spring. Dears Brain president Hirokazu Kogishi was quoted by CNA on Thursday as saying he is also considering setting up a school to train more professional wedding planners in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Latta Java changing hands, to reopen July 16 Jul 13, 2007
During Gulledge s ownership of the property, the location on the corner of North Johnson and Main hosted a bridal shop for a brief time and various community events. Gulledge will exit business management after 25 years. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Some Brides Still Waiting For Gowns After Shop Closes Suddenly Jul 13, 2007
-- Dozens of brides who were concerned that they wouldn't get their dresses from a well-known Mandarin bridal shop after it suddenly went out of business have received their merchandise. However, several other customers who are preparing to tie the knot said they're still trying to avoid a wedding dress disaster. (News4Jax.com, FL)
How will traveller fare in new rail deal? Jul 11, 2007
The company still has a bridal shop in Manchester but it was not one of his biggest successes. Virgin Cars Ltd An Internet automobile retailer started by Branson in May 2000. (The Herald)
Marrying on that lucky '7' Jul 3, 2007
Hotels, catering halls, bridal shops and wedding consultants have been rolling out triple-7 wedding packages and beefing up inventory and staff to accommodate the demand ... Nancy Aucone, co-owner of The Wedding Salon of Manhasset, said her bridal shop has been fielding more calls than usual for months. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Bridal Shop Shuts Doors Suddenly, Leaves Brides Concerned Jun 26, 2007
-- Dozens of brides in the Jacksonville area are facing a wedding-day nightmare after a well-known Mandarin bridal shop suddenly went out of business ... Edie Anderson also works at a different store next door to the bridal shop ... A former bridal shop employee's comments reflected what the leasing company said and spoke on the phone with Channel 4 reporter Emily Pantilides about what she called severe financial problems at the store. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Dollhouse offers glimpse into American life Jun 25, 2007
We are working from a kit to construct a row of shops that will hopefully be finished and available for viewing by October this year, Baugh said, adding that the buildings include a bridal shop, toy store, gardening center, jewelry store, pet shop, quilting store, furniture store, Christmas shop and soda fountain. The exhibit will be presented at the Orangeburg County Library and state and regional meetings of miniature society enthusiasts. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Texas bride wins B'klyn wedding gown Jun 22, 2007
It is still in the original box that was sent to Zuritsky after the bridal shop where she purchased it closed suddenly, delaying the delivery of the dress and forcing Zuritsky to buy something else off the rack. And Ann plans to keep the tradition alive. (Newsday -- New York City)
A welcome Wal-Mart Jun 13, 2007
"If you had a wedding to go to, you'd have to go all the way to Fresno to get a really nice gift."Many businesses in Sanger's quiet downtown won't compete with a Wal-Mart: restaurants, barber shops, a carpet store, a bridal shop. And a housing boom that increased the population by about 7,000 to a total 25,000 over the past nine years has left plenty of residents driving to Fresno or Clovis to shop, Montelongo said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Area couples betting a July 7 wedding will ensure them a future of good fortune Jun 10, 2007
There are various reasons for the selection, said Cindi Freeburn, spokesperson for David s Bridal, a national chain of bridal shops ... We actually have quite a few weddings that day, said Thea Cochrane of Head to Toe, a bridal shop in Dunmore. (Scranton Times, PA)
Boy falls from shopping mall escalator Jun 7, 2007
The student from Juying Primary was making his way to his parents' bridal shop at the fourth level of Bukit Timah Shopping Centre by himself when the accident happened around 4. 30pm yesterday. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
PATSY BRUMFIELD: Oh, glory! Look skyward when the bride's wearing a strapless May 24, 2007
Jewelry or none, it looks wonderful in front of that mirror in the bridal shop. Yet, I believe a new rule must be instituted. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Seafood restaurant, grocery store slated for Lenoir May 18, 2007
A bridal shop has rented two spaces and will feature a complete line of name-brand bridal dresses, Morton said. He added that there are several prospects for the remaining spaces. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Cut from the same clothGowns evoke fond wedding memories May 10, 2007
"I was working in New York at the time, and I went to bridal shops without my mom. I felt I had to get something. I had trouble making up my mind." ... She and Meghan found it at Betsy Robinson's bridal shop in Pikesville on the second outing of their search. (Towson Times, MD)
POSTCARD FROM... May 4, 2007
03, 2007 By A Tehran bridal shop employee checks the fit of a traditional hijab on a model which showcases a wedding dress ... Newsha Tavakolian / Polaris for TIME A Tehran bridal shop employee checks the fit of a traditional hijab on a model which showcases a wedding dress. (Time.com)
Adult Learner course got immigrant started Apr 29, 2007
"They said they have a school for mommy, too. I said, 'Ohhh!'" Before long she spoke enough English that, when work picked up and she returned to sewing at the bridal shop, she could ask for a raise. "I got $8.". (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Choosing Your Bridesmaid Dresses Apr 29, 2007
Searching the Bridal Shop for Gowns They Won't Hate ... Ask a consultant at the bridal shop to help you choose a dress that looks great on everyone. (Suite101.com)
Bridal store taken to court Apr 14, 2007
The owners of a Burlington bridal shop that closed its doors last month have been ordered to pay more than $90,000 in civil judgments. Meanwhile, some customers with outstanding orders continue to wait for merchandise, or in some cases, a refund. (The Hawk Eye)
$3 million worth of stolen wedding dresses found Apr 10, 2007
One Arizona bridal shop donated about 500 dresses to the charity organization after the owners learned what had happened. The driver of the trailer seized in Nogales has been taken into custody. (FOX 11, AZ)
When to get tough with customers Mar 30, 2007
McCoy, president of the American Academy of Wedding Professionals, used to own a bridal shop in Boca Raton, Fla. She recalled that a persistent problem was customers who expected her to absorb the cost of bridesmaids' dresses that had been made, but that no one wanted because bridesmaids had pulled out of a wedding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Money and You Mar 20, 2007
Online they even spotted a designer wedding dress - complete with a signed sketch from the creator - that was cheaper than the ordinary gowns at their local chain bridal shop ... Online they even spotted a designer wedding dress - complete with a signed sketch from the creator - that was cheaper than the ordinary gowns at their local chain bridal shop. (Townhall.com)
Nice Day for a Green Wedding Mar 19, 2007
When my grandmother closed her bridal shop five years ago she insisted on giving me a dress. Let's not discuss that there wasn't a prince charming on the scene. (BusinessWeek)
Jodhpur: Who's Elizabeth Hurley? Mar 11, 2007
JODHPUR, India (Reuters) -- "Is it this old woman who's getting married?" asked Kastury Ghosh, a bridal shop manager in the west Indian city of Jodhpur, as she peered over her glasses at a picture of Elizabeth Hurley. "She is the oldest bride Jodhpur has ever seen," Ghosh said of the 41-year-old actress. (CNN -- International)
TED CONFERENCE: Reporters Notebook Mar 11, 2007
" That happened 21 years ago. Since then, he's also had his not-so-successful ventures, such as Virgin Brides, a bridal shop. "We couldn't find any customers," he joked. He also recounted his experience in a hot air balloon, when he almost died when the balloon malfunctioned. He was eventually able to pilot it back down to the ocean, but before he did, he wrote letters to his family. Lessig on copyright Technology is transforming pop culture, Stanford law Professor Lawrence Lessig told the crowd... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
• New retail rumblings in Bismarck Mar 11, 2007
Right now, the couple is updating the bridal shop, Bridal and More, which is on the first floor of the building. They're also putting flooring in the other storefront, she said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Medal for father who leapt to a stranger's rescue Mar 11, 2007
They are Elaine Townshend, a bridal shop owner, and Mary Ann Nicdao, a shop worker. A NSW policewoman, Senior Constable Leah Rudder, will be one of two Australians to receive the Star of Courage, earned when she pulled an unconscious man from a burning house at Tarro, in the Hunter, as its ceilings and walls collapsed around her. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Big-spending bloggers bare all about their credit card debt Mar 11, 2007
Online they even spotted a designer wedding dress complete with a signed sketch from the creator that was cheaper than the ordinary gowns at their local chain bridal shop. The enterprising debtors do not seem to be living the life of ascetic monks. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Whos Liz Hurley? ask locals in Indian city Mar 8, 2007
asked Kastury Ghosh, a bridal shop manager in the west Indian city of Jodhpur, as she peered over her glasses at a picture of Elizabeth Hurley ... An Anglo-Indian wedding has never happened here before, said Durgsingh Rathort, another bridal shop worker. (Khaleej Times)
"Who's Liz Hurley?" ask locals in Indian city Mar 8, 2007
asked Kastury Ghosh, a bridal shop manager in the west Indian city of Jodhpur, as she peered over her glasses at a picture of Elizabeth Hurley ... " asked Kastury Ghosh, a bridal shop manager in the west Indian city of Jodhpur, as she peered over her glasses at a picture of Elizabeth Hurley. "She is the oldest bride Jodhpur has ever seen," Ghosh said of the 41-year-old actress. "This is how they dress in the West, isn't it. (Reuters.uk)
Ask the experts: A prom Q&A Mar 7, 2007
"Tailoring gets a little complicated if your dress has a lot of beading on it, so your best bet is to get your dress altered at a bridal shop, where they're pros at dealing with dresses like that," she says. Q: How do I choose what shoes to wear with my dress. (Star-Telegram, TX -- Living)
Sunny new digs for Main Street law firm Feb 23, 2007
Revere Bank's lobby and a bridal shop, Genesis Bridal and Formal, will eventually flank either side of the building's columned entrance. Both businesses will also have a share of the sunshine, with walls that are nearly all windows. (Laurel Leader, MD)
More tales of wedding dresses Feb 14, 2007
It was in pretty good shape, so I hung it on the front of Kaitlin's closet with a note saying: 'If you don't find anything you like at the bridal shop, feel free to use this. "However, Anderson's daughter chose a bridal shop wedding gown."So, mine went back into the cedar chest. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
A.F. woman enjoys acting Feb 10, 2007
The 41-year-old has been acting in plays since the early age of 11, she was a runway model for a bridal shop in high school and she appeared in no less than 52 Cole Chevrolet commercials. She says her life has been filled with excitement. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
West Side Story - energetic musical tells tragic love story Feb 7, 2007
The chemistry between the two actors is sensed throughout the production, especially during the balcony and bridal shop scenes. Erin Spears portrays Anita, Bernardo's wise and feisty Puerto Rican girlfriend. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
More of this story Jan 27, 2007
"Art CenterThe Victor Clothing Building's artistic roots go deep. The store originally opened a few blocks away in 1920, and during its heyday in the '40s and '50s stocked 8,000 men's suits and some furs and dresses for women - it also dressed a number of Hollywood's A-list stars. In 1964 it moved to its current location, where former employee Ramiro Salcedo later took over the business.Before the clothing store closed in 2001, about a dozen artists lived and worked in studios on the largely... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Frock horror: bridal shops given a dressing down Jan 21, 2007
bridal shop owner Jo Durkin shows how it should be done, assisting Kelly Grbin at her shop in Darlinghurst ... bridal shop owner Jo Durkin shows how it should be done, assisting Kelly Grbin at her shop in Darlinghurst. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
In the Garden Jan 20, 2007
From 1981 to 1995, the designer owned a bridal shop on Paces Ferry Place. Her 5,000-square-foot emporium will feature cafe au lait-colored walls accented with off-white Corinthian columns and black touches. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
