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Choosing A Bridal Shop That's Right For You

FINDING YOU DRESS. What is the important word in that phrase? It has to be “dress”, right? After all, a bride's search begins with a specific goal in mind, finding the perfect dress for her wedding day. BUT, there is no dress without the second most important word in the above phrase, “finding”.

What do you imagine the “finding” process to look like? Are you picturing a movie montage where the bride tries on dress after dress, searching for the proverbial needle in the haystack.

The right bridal shop will create the perfect environment for the “finding” process. An environment with beautiful surroundings, echoes of laughter, no distractions, room for clarity and emotion. Because finding your perfect dress is similar to finding your perfect person, it is about knowing what it is that you are feeling.

Also similar to dating, you want to enjoy the process of wedding dress shopping. The right bridal shop will work hard to create a customized, personal, once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Here are some quick tips to help you find the perfect bridal shop!

Here are some quick tips to help you find the perfect bridal shop:

  1. Read Reviews: Look for online reviews and testimonials from past brides who have visited the bridal shops on your list. Reviews can provide valuable insights into the quality of service, selection of dresses, and overall experience.
  2. Poke Your Head In: Have an idea of places you want to shop for your dream dress?  Drive by and take a quick look! You should not be pressured to try on a dress at that moment. By dropping in prior to making an appointment you can get a feeling for the atmosphere, ambiance, and stylist personalities.
  3. Trust Your Instincts: Ultimately, trust your instinct and choose the bridal shop where you feel the most comfortable, listened to, and special.

Remember, finding the right bridal shop is essentially about creating a positive, stress-free, fun experience.

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At Ava Laurénne Bride our #1 goal is to celebrate the bride! Every bride receives a customized experience from your choice of beverage, to how many guests you choose, to a personal celebration in our Forever Lounge. We believe the journey of finding your wedding dress should match who you are. It shouldn’t feel like pressure. It should be fun, relaxed, full of options, and full of special moments.

We also believe that anyone who selects their dream gown at Ava Laurénne is Forever an Ava Laurénne Bride. Our brides are always welcome to spend an afternoon in our Forever Lounge and receive invitations to galas, runway shows, and couture celebration events!

Learn more about our appointments and book yours today! Ava Laurénne Virginia and Ava Laurénne South Carolina

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The Ava Laurénne Experience

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"We have every clock in the shop set a minute to midnight because at Ava Laurénne... the fairytale never ends!"

"We have every clock in the shop set a minute to midnight because at Ava Laurénne... the fairytale never ends!"

Celebration Package:

We believe that shopping for your most perfect wedding gown should be a life moment that overflows with love, fun, and CELEBRATION. The celebration appointment package is the perfect way to add that extra dose of "fun" to the day! The Ava Laurénne Team takes special care to add extra details to the appointment that delight the bride and guests from beginning to end.

Brides feel extra loved with the beautiful bridal robes, champagne, and other thoughtful goodies. After finding her most perfect gown we finish the appointment with an iconic confetti popper celebration in front of the shop!

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Princess Treatment:

The Princess Treatment is an experience that rivals the bridal shower, bachelorette celebration, and engagement party. At our Princess Treatments the "wedding planning" gets to be put on pause and really allows the bride to just soak up this incredible time in her life with family and friends.

This after hours appointments is a private, exclusive, and customized experience. The bride can bring as many people as she wants to help her shop for her dream dress with the ENTIRE shop to herself for five-hours! Our team puts out a full spread of food, drinks, and works with family and friends to have personalized touches through out the evening.

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