The Stylish Bride The Wedding Biz Network - Julie Sabatino

Next to having the perfect groom, the perfect wedding dress is the most important part of the wedding. Making sure you feel confident and beautiful in your dress is ultimately every designer’s goal. This is why having a custom-made dress is such a unique and intimate experience. 
Monica Byrne’s is a bridal designer with an exemplary portfolio, working with names such as Vera Wang. She has a passion for the creative experience behind every piece and fulfilling every bride's vision. If you’re looking for a custom designer or simply want to understand the design process behind the scenes this episode of The Stylish Bride has all the ins-and-outs of what to expect. 
Show Highlights: 
Getting started with Lucy Barns and transitioning into a solo career.  Monica having her own label and working with Vera Wang.  Creating custom wedding dresses.  The quality standards for couture.  What the design process looks like.  Going through fittings and finding the perfect dress.  The opening price point for a designer or custom dress.  How to collaborate the brides’ style with the designers’ style.  What to expect from the custom dress process   
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Is your wedding party located in different cities throughout the Country? Are you worried about having the same look for them, then today’s show is for you! Delivering what girls are asking for, and having them still feeling great the day of. 
Mother and Daughter duo, Kathleen Casey and Erin Casey Wolf of Bella Bridesmaids, have 55 showrooms through the country and is still growing. A franchise focusing on bridesmaid dresses, making it their expertise. Getting the effortless look is not as effortless as you would think, but having the help of the very talented Bella Bridesmaids family, makes it less complicated. Some brides regret the choice they made for their bridesmaid dresses, get the best advice to make the best choice so that your day is your fairytale. Tune in and hear what is going on today with designers, what’s new and what’s hot right now for bridesmaid’s dresses. 
 
Show Highlights:
How Kathleen and Erin became a part of Bella Bridesmaids and buying the whole franchise Opening a Bella Bridesmaid Showroom Getting the bride comfortable with the decision first What to talk about at the first appointment for the dresses Colors with your wedding dresses verse décor Trends in dresses being exactly the same, different styles or different colors in one wedding party Having so many locations throughout the country The bad rep for bridesmaid dresses and managing expectations Doing the best work for the best price depending on the client and being a market expert Timeframe for shopping for the dresses to having them hanging in your closet Competitive noise in the market and not stressing out What’s coming in 2019 for Bella Bridesmaids How they chose weddings to feature 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!
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Instagram: @bellabridesmaids
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Have you met someone wondering what do they wear this time around for a second marriage? It has become more common, and on Today’s show we will hear the best advice from experts that help guide you in the right direction of wearing what makes you feel great on your wedding day.  
We have the pleasure of hearing from Mark Ingram of Mark Ingram Atelier once more. Talented in fashion, Mark keeps up to date on all trends. Through time, second marriages and what to wear has completely changed. If you are all about tradition, stick with it but still wear what makes you, your best self on your wedding day. Listen in and find out Mark's best advice.
Show Highlights:
Wear whatever makes you feel great on your wedding day Celebrities getting married over and over again and still having major weddings The changes in colors and second weddings back in the day Adding layers of colors to your wedding dress Marrying at an older age, and the trend of wedding dresses Looking appropriate at your wedding Be your best self on your wedding day  
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!
 
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Instagram: @markingrambride
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Ever have any regrets about your wedding day? On today’s show, it will be a little different than the past episodes. Julie is celebrating her 17th Wedding Anniversary! We will take a look back and see what really has changed with weddings in the past 17 years, and how a lot has stayed the same.
 
Julie will not only go through some of her top regrets from her wedding, but she will also give some personal advice about the special day. As foundations of weddings have stayed the same, there are so many small details that go into planning a wedding. Knowing what Julie knows now, that she wished she knew then, join in to hear from a special guest, Julie’s husband Mike! 
 
Show Highlights:
 
Background on Julie’s engagement  Julie’s # 5 Regret, Bridesmaid dresses Paying attention to how important the bustle is Being more involved with the photographer Not doing the things everyone tells you to do Whom to include in the wedding party Inviting kids to the wedding from the other point of view The significance of hiring a Wedding planner A few things that Julie and Mike did right for their wedding  
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!
 
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On today’s show, Julie talks with Giselle Ghofrani from Dress Doctor about dress fittings, and things to help if your dress ends up being too big. Some brides change weight as they plan their wedding due to stress, and some just want room to dance, and jump around. Either way, there are ways to have a great fitting dress that will hold its shape and not become unmanageable as the wedding goes on!
 
Show Highlights:
 
First dress fitting 6-8 weeks before event Consultation and come back for 3 fittings Know your body, and discuss with the seamstress If alterations are more than standard find someone that does more custom alterations  Waist belts in the dress Practice sitting down, and moving around in dress at fittings Dress grows with your body as time goes Grosgrain, get one inch wide, and what to do with it Don’t recommend safety pins inside of the dress Strapless dresses Felina longline bra’s Your fitter should help with what you would need for your dress undergarments   
 
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!
 
Links Mentioned in the Show:
 
Dress Doctor Website 
Dress Doctor Instagram
Felina Corset
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Do you let stress get the best of you when it comes to having your photo taken? Today’s guest will help you navigate looking great in your photographs. As a fine art photographer, he is there to think for you and knows how to capture the perfect photos. 
Jose Villa of Jose Villa Photography finds the beauty in everyone and helps brides look and feel amazing on their wedding day. Starting out when he was only 19 years old, he found his passion for photography in high school. Graduating with a degree in photography, Jose knew all along what he wanted in life. Shooting his weddings with only film brings such beautiful images to life. Listen in and hear about his new presets he has been working on as well to help save time!
Show Highlights:
Background on Jose’s life and getting into his passion The process Jose uses to get familiar with the couples Why Jose only shoots film What it takes to create great photographs Communicating with the couples Jose’s secrets on how to look great in a photo How intrinsic photo shoots are Jose’s take on photoshopping Paying attention to setting up the environment for the shoot How Jose advises his brides of what photographs best How different wedding dress materials are better with different settings Advice for people who hate having their photos taken Presets Jose is working on right now that save time  
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!
 
Links Mentioned in the Show:
The Stylish Bride on Instagram
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Instagram: @josevilla
Jose Villa Website