Melissa & Jon – July 20, 2019

Photography by Maria Harte Photography

Melissa looked remarkable and flawless in her Stella York dress! Her gown was a beautiful soft beaded fit and flare with a unique back. Classic and timeless lace with a twist.

Melissa & Jon’s expressions say it all! They are beaming with joy and you can almost feel the excitement coming from them!

Melissa’s gown was adorned with soft, delicate beading from top to bottom. The extended cage train was perfectly on trend, giving her trip down the aisle drama & awe. The lace pattern and fit on her Stella York wedding dress could not have fit her personality better.

Melissa & Jon had a beautiful and natural wedding at The Danada House in Wheaton IL. Her neutral palate complimented the beautiful organic style of her venue and personal style in the most perfect way.

Her bridesmaids were all in Sorella Vita dresses – her maids of honor were adorned in beautiful bronze nouveau sparkle, while the rest of the party wore rosewood.

Congratulations to Melissa & Jon! You made for a handsome couple and truly wish you both all the best as you take these next beautiful steps together.

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Essense of Australia Preview Show – June 8th, 2019

The Crystal Bride has the pleasure of hosting another preview show from one of our top designers; Essense of Australia!

You may be asking yourself, what is a preview show? Are there discounts? How long do the dresses take to come in? Do I need an appointment? Below are some helpful answers and tips to attending an event like this!

What is a preview show?

A preview show is an in store event where the designer ships their newest collection of gowns to our store for a limited amount of time. These gowns have not hit the market yet and often go through a review process before making the final collection. The designer of these gowns is in attendance which makes for an exciting, once in a lifetime opportunity. These gowns are the hottest trends and most up and coming styles that you can find in the marketplace. That being said, photos of these gowns are a no-no due to the exclusivity of their designs.

Are there discounts?

Typically there are no discounts at a preview show. The main purpose of the show is to expose real brides to exclusive gowns and allow them to meet the designer of the collection.

How long does it take for the dresses to come in?

A preview gown is often going to take 6+ months to come in. You need to allow plenty of time for alterations, so we typically recommend shopping no later than 9 months prior to your wedding date.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes! YES YES!! These events can get a little busy due to the hype and exciting nature of meeting the designer. That being said, try to limit your group to your most important guests.

Do you want to be a #CrystalBride? Call the store to make your appointment TODAY! Space is limited and these events book up very quickly!

Book your appointment today!

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Linda & James – November 3rd, 2018

Photos by Christy Janeczko Photography.

Linda came to us at our Maggie Sottero Pop Up Event this past April. We created an amazingly beautiful space where we showcased tons of Maggie Sottero designs in a fun city environment. Linda had a few ideas in mind when she came to us, but once we tried on this amazing fit and flare, she fell in love. Linda wore Brinkley Lynette by Maggie Sottero and left us all speechless!