Ramona gets vulnerable and shares her life story, from growing up in Romania, to her move to the States, to her crazy career path that led her from law school to eventually founding her bridal salon, Love & Lace. She shares her vision for the salon’s future as well as some interesting facts about herself that might surprise you. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona & Ashley share some of their wildest stories serving their brides, both from personal experience and through fan submissions. From the jealousy of bridesmaids to overbearing parents to possessive in-laws, there is no shortage of drama in the wedding planning process. These stories are sure to entertain and make your jaw drop at least once! Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

There have been many of changes to how you shop at Love & Lace, but it’s not all negative! Ramona and Ashley talk about what wedding dress shopping looks like now due to restrictions for COVID-19.  They reminisce about pre-COVID days, and how some of the new protocols are actually lending themselves to a more intimate experience. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona and Ashley reflect on the events of this crazy year from wildfires in Australia, the death of Kobe Bryant, COVID-19 and how it has affected business, to being evacuated from their own homes during fires in California.  They also reveal the 3 words their brides used to describe 2020. Some of them might surprise you! Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Shopping for your wedding gown can be exciting and fun.  However, there is a growing trend of brides who are window shopping for their gowns without the intent of making a purchase.  Ramona explains how and why this is having a negative impact on small bridal salons who offer a very personalized experience.  She also suggests options if you are not yet ready to purchase your gown but would like to get an idea of what you want.  Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get...

With everything going on, it can be really hard to stay excited about your wedding day.  However, as a veteran of the wedding industry, Ramona offers some strategies to prepare your mindset so that you can still have an exciting and memorable wedding during these really difficult times.  She also reminds brides that being flexible and willing to compromise will help you avoid disappointment.  Picking the right tribe of people around you to stay focused and centered will help.  And why having...

On this episode, Ramona sits down to discuss how the pandemic has impacted operations at Love and Lace Bridal, from the shutdown to closing one of her locations, and all of the regulations in place as they reopened to service the bridal community. She also offers advice to those who are planning their wedding right now and need to start shopping for a dress.  How far in advance they should look, what the shopping experience is like, and a reminder that the most important opinion on what will...

You just ordered your bridal gown, congratulations!  This is such an exciting and emotional time for a bride and hopefully, you found “the one”.  But more and more often we are seeing brides change their minds soon after they’ve placed their order.  In today’s episode, Ramona and Marissa are giving you a step by step guide to help prevent the feeling of buyer’s remorse and second-guessing your purchase. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding...

Dress shopping for weeks or months can be exhausting, but setting aside a full day to find a dress will keep you cool and collected. Ramona and Marissa suggest ways to enjoy yourself and be decisive while choosing a dress, from planning your day ahead of time to showing up with the right objective. Here's how to take the stress out of your decision and avoid sleeping on it when you already knew it was the dress for you. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that...

Your wedding dress makes a big statement about you. From the style you choose, the color of the fabric, to where your dress is made and who makes it. Ramona and Marissa dive into fast fashion's effects on the wedding dress industry. Discover where wedding dresses come from, what's the real cost of a cheap dress and how a bride can be an ethical shopper. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Modern, Classic, Clean It's not too early in the new year for the ladies of Love and Lace to start calling this year's bridal treads. Marissa returns to the show to Co-host with Ramona where they discuss what they are seeing and what they hope to see in wedding dress trends this year. From the fabric of the dress to the style of gown new trends embrace old and new for the modern bride. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see...

Feeling like everyone is ahead of you and doing better than you are? Maybe you aren't as far off as you feel. This week, Emily and Ramona talk about their own struggles with comparing themselves to others in business and in personal growth. From growing at your own pace to healthy social media habits to stop over comparison at the source. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona and co-host Emily try to help brides get back control of the wedding planning experience in the age of social media. There are so many places where you can search for and get inspiration for your wedding, but they often send brides into a tailspin in the endless stream of ideas without clarity.  Ramona and Emily will provide tactics to keep your sanity. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Brenda Maldonado owner Bella Lily Bridal was ready for something new when she left her corporate career for the bridal industry. She joins Ramona to discuss how she got her start, how they meet and her take on running a bridal shop. There's no competition between these friends, just double the helpful information. Website: https://bellalilybridal.com/ Instagram: @bellalilybridal (Recommend to Follow) Instagram: @almosttherefostercare Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if...

The process of getting married is filled with a lot of emotional ups and downs. One of those emotional drop-offs happens after the wedding is over when there is no more planning left to do and no guests around. Faith, Ashley, and Marissa discuss what to do when you are no longer a bride or the center of attention. Say goodbye to being a bride and control your wedding withdraw with new creative outlets, adventures and more helpful advice from the ladies of Love and Lace Bridal. Learn more at ...

It's not everyday that you get your photos taken by a professional photographer. From communicating what you want your photos to look like to feeling relaxed when the flash goes off, This week's episode has great tips on how to navigate finding and feeling comfortable with a wedding photographer. Photographer Emily Saenz Co-host's with Ramona to discuss finding the right photographer for your wedding, her bridal story, and tips that she has for Photographers and their clients. Whether you...

Subtle comments from your group while dress shopping can affect what dress you walk out the door with. Ramona and Faith discus being decisive and confident while finding your dress. Knowing what you want and what you don't want can get you most of the way there, but staying true to yourself is a little more tricky when what you want is not what others want for you. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at...

There's no way you can book your dream venue a week before your wedding. Love and Lace Bridal consultants Faith and Ashley join Romona to break down the top things to decide on and get done months before your wedding day. Make sure to plan ahead for everything with these helpful tips. You can't go on your honeymoon to Bali with an expired passport!  Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com