Wedding dress shopping. This is an endeavor filled with as much excitement as it is with drama. When do you go? Who do you take with you? What dress style should you wear? In today’s episode, I talk with Stella Jones, owner of Stella's Bridal, a boutique wedding gown shop with two locations in New York. Not only do we answer these very important questions, but we also talk about body positivity, what she said when a bride asked her how to prepare for the wedding night, and so much more. Here's a summary of our interview: Meet Stella Jones [02:55]When should brides start looking for a wedding gown? [10:56]Should brides know the venue before they purchase their dress? [16:35]How should a bride prepare for a wedding dress appointment? [19:12]What makes a wedding gown more or less expensive? [23:28]Who should brides bring with them to pick out their dresses? [28:35]Are there types of dresses that certain figures should avoid? [39:32]What bridal fashion trends excite you or are you tired of? [45:15]What’s been the hardest challenge you have had to overcome as a woman-owned business?  [51:19]Embarrassing bridal stories [58:00]Favorite bridal memory [1:01:52]How do you know it’s the ‘perfect dress’? [1:06:45]If someone doesn't know what they’re looking for in a dress, where do they start? [1:08:30]What is a trunk show and when should I consider going to one? [1:10:00]Never Have I Ever: Have you ever worn a bridesmaid dress again? [1:11:25]“This or That” [1:12:20]For the full show notes, visit  verveeventco.com/115. Connect with Stella Jones Stella's BridalInstagram: @StellasbridalLinks Mentioned in the Show Wedding Planning template shopNew Product! Wedding Day Master Organizer and Day-of Spreadsheet1-on-1 Wedding Planner CoachingTHANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSOR!  Proven Skincare. Enter the code DESIREE during checkout to save 20% off your first order.Connect with the show! 📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-3467 IG: @asktheplannerpodcast TikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast 💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/ 💌: [email protected]