Finding a dress for the mother of the bride can be a trying task, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many factors that make finding the perfect dress for the hostess difficult, but Julie Sabatino is here to help. In this episode, Julie Sabatino shares 7 dress tips for finding a dress that’ll make you feel and look great for your child’s special day. If you’re a mother of the bride or groom this episode of The Stylish Bride offers important advice for you. 

Show Highlights: 

• Why moms have the hardest time finding their dress 
• All of the factors that contribute to making it difficult to find a dress for a mature body type 
• Why the mother of the bride has first choice over her dress 
• Finding the right color and coordinating with the rest of the wedding 
• Letting go of the idea of overshadowing the bride 
• How to make a strapless dress fit your preferences 
• Getting a great bra and getting properly sized
• Bustling your train 
• Buy a dress for the weight that you are now 
• Why self-love and feeling comfortable in your own skin is an important piece 

Most of us have been dreaming of our wedding day since childhood – the florals, the shoes, the venue, the dress. It’s a special day that you want to be perfect, and Spina Bride ensures it is. In this episode, Giselle, founder of Spina Bride, explains the concepts behind Spina Bride, how they curate a unique experience, and what the process of working with an exclusive designer looks like. To learn more about Spina Bride and the one-of-a-kind services they offer, tune into this interview on The Stylish Bride.  

Show Highlights: 

• The concept behind Spina Bride 
• Different pieces and designers Spina Bride carries’ 
• Transitioning from floral design to wedding dresses 
• Incorporating stylists into the business 
• Being curated and reachable 
• Creating a warm and individual experience 
• Being a disruptor in the wedding/fashion industry 
• The target bride for Spina Bride 
• The process of selecting designers 
• Catering specifically to brides needs 
• How custom dresses are designed 
• What roll budget plays in finding a dress 
• How to set a wedding dress budget 
• The timeline for international and small business designers 
• Being present throughout the process

The Bridal Market is one of the largest and most exciting events in the bridal industry. From floral arrangements, to décor, to next season’s dress collections, the Bridal Market has it all. 

In today’s episode, Editor and Chief of Brides Magazine, Lisa Gooder, is here to discuss the upcoming trends and what’s currently hot in the bridal market. To hear more about this season’s inspiration and how to implement it into your wedding in a unique way, tune into this episode of The Stylish Bride with Julie Sabatino. 

Show Highlights: 

• What the Bridal Market is 
• Bringing the best of Bridal Market to readers 
• The buying cycle of dresses and advertising them according to their availability 
• Current trends within the bridal industry 
• Having multiple outfits for the wedding and convertible dresses 
• Current 70’s inspired looks 
• The rise of menswear in the bridal industry 
• How shorts are being integrated into weddings 
• Being a modern bride in a sea of tradition 
• Embracing who you are and reflecting that through the wedding 
• How traditions can be beautiful and nostalgic 

Many brides or individuals looking to get into the wedding industry are curious as to how the Bridal Market works but aren’t sure where to start. Today Julie shares all the ins and outs of the Bridal Market and what to expect. From the basic market progression over the years to how to find a dress from your dream designer, this episode will bring you all you need to know about the Bridal Market. To learn more about top trends, finding pieces at a lower price point, and tracking down your favorite runway pieces, tune into this episode of The Stylish Bride with your host, Julie Sabatino.

Show Highlights: 

• First experiences with bridal market 
• How the market has progressed over the years 
• What bridal market is 
• How designers showcase their collections 
• What new brides should pay the most attention to 
• Taking inspiration from high-end designs 
• Finding on-trend pieces at a lower price point 
• Accessory pieces designers include 
• When dresses are available 
• Where you can see dresses prior to them being available 
• What you should do if you find a dress you love 
• Finding trunk shows far enough in advance 
• Designers Julie loves that aren’t showing this season

Have you wondered “How am I going to wear this dress all night?” Today, we will discover whether or not you should change into a short, long or any dress at your reception. With Spring weddings coming, tons of first fittings are happening. This is the time when everything starts to shift. Brides go from fantasizing about their day to actually putting everything into place while things and details are decided. Join us and have some help with deciding if having a second dress is for you.

Show Highlights:

• Check out Episode 4 and 8 about first dress fittings and dress bustles
• Whether or not changing dresses is right for you
• Important to understand when these decisions should be made
• Think about when you will be stepping into your dress on the day of the wedding
• Wearing your wedding dress about 8-9 hours a day or more
• How different is your wedding dress than dresses or outfits you wear every day
• Going away outfit after the wedding
• Dancing dress, something you are comfortable in
• 5 reasons why it might be right for you to change into a second dress
• 1. You will be a lot more comfortable
• 2. You will get tired of carrying it around that night
• 3. Setting the tone when you come back into the reception
• 4. Another grand entrance moment
• 5. It is great to have a backup dress in case of a fashion emergency 
• Budget about 20 minutes for a full wardrobe change with the bride
• Overskirt dress option to have different looks

Julie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle!

Would you want to hear from real brides about their wedding day and have real advice to help you with planning your own day? Today our host Julie is bringing in a real client of hers! 

Alexis was a bride married this fall. Alexis will be sharing her knowledge with us, as Julie wants to help us learn what’s going to happen on your wedding and how to put together everything by listening to real experiences from the big day. From being detail oriented to knowing that the bride and groom can set the whole tone of the guests at the wedding. Join us today as we get to hear advice from Alexis from her own experience. 

Show Highlights:

• Overview of Alexis Wedding
• Julie met Alexis through Alexis’s wedding planner Leslie Price
• What Alexis was thinking of for her wedding dress in the beginning
• Bridal dress shopping with an eye for detail
• Alexis customizing her own gown with a leap of faith
• Dress change, and bustling your dress
• Changing shoes can help with pressure points, and how brides underestimate shoes on your wedding day
• Taking photos before the Ceremony rather than after
• Taking care of your wedding dress on your bid day
• Advice from Alexis for you