Where to Find: Sincerity Bridal

Sincerity Bridal is a more moderately priced gown collection. I'm surprised that more retailers do not carry the gowns.


Shops that carry the Sincerity Bridal collection are:

Jewel's Bridal Boutique- Delano
The Wedding Shoppe- St Paul
Our Shop- Stillwater

Where to Find: Stephen Yearick Gowns

Stephen Yearick is, in my mind, synonymous with pageant gowns. The NY based designer also does wedding gowns.

His gowns can be found at:
The Pageant Shop by Michaels in New Brighton
The Wedding Shoppe in St Paul

Color Scheme... Groom is on board

On Monday, MLK Day, my fiance and I had the whole day to spend together as neither of us had work or school. It was so much fun. We went to the mall of all things- and while we were there we checked out Macy's tie selection. They really do have a great selection of ties. I was trying to show him what I was thinking about doing for bridesmaids dresses and then what to do for the groomsman's ties. I was happy when he liked my idea of charcoal dresses with sashes of different colors from our color palate- he thought it was a fun idea. Yay! We also looked at what tie patterns and colors he liked. It was so much fun and reassuring that he likes the colors we've chosen.

Where to Find: Bellissima Couture

Bellissima Couture is the higher end line from The House of Wu. Cara Mia is also found at this web page but the gowns are password protected. This is definitely a fabulous line- that is modern but classic.

In Minnesota you can find these gowns at:
Satin and Silks Bridal- Byron
The Loft Bridal- Lakeville
Mestad's- Rochester
Mestad's- St Cloud
Our Shop- Stillwater

Where to Find: Dere Kiang

Dere Kiang is an affordable gown line that is a division of the House of Wu.

Jackie J's Formal Wear- Alexandria
Chapel of Lova- Bloomington (Mall of America)
Pearls and Lace- Burnsville
Bridal Center- Plymouth
The Wedding Shoppe- St Paul

Maggie Gowns I'd Love to try! Upcoming trunk shows!

Heartstrings in Hopkins is having a Maggie Sottero trunk show January 15-25 (you get 10% off with your order!). There are two more scheduled for February '10:

The Wedding Shoppe in St Paul is Feb 5-7
The Wedding Chapel in Crystal/ New Hope is Feb 12-14

I love to marinate on what dresses to try- and Maggie has a ton of them! I've tried some but there are so many! Does anyone have a favorite Maggie Dress they would suggest? Dress shopping is so daunting.

Here are some that I would love to try:
April
Dayle
Desirae
Emma
Gwenyth
Hilary
Holly
Rachael
Rosalyn
Tuscany
Aria
Barbara
Caprice
Christy
Fiorella
Greta
Laura
Madison
Melanie
Melissa Bouquet
Meryl
Windsor
Annette
Gatsby
Harlow
Hala
Krystalyn
Monroe
Noreen
Sapphire
Ruby
Winnie
Zinnia
Brinkley
Carla
Cosette
Kym
Marilyn
Sosi
Vivien
Lindon Marie
Viera
Freya
Vogue
Rosemary Leigh


Here are some that I have tried:
Aspen- I'm short- it looked like a tent
Karena- I remember liking this one with the halter top and lace.
Karena Royale - the same as above but strapless- I've tried it on twice- when I went back to try it on I didn't love it as much as the first time
Reese- I like this dress a lot- but I'll have to get to the gym to work on my back.
Brielle- When looking at the magazines this was the "it" dress in my head. When I had the opportunity to try it on though... heavy. SO. HEAVY. Next.
Brielle Marie- Similar to the Brielle, but no pick up skirt, a shorter train made this dress nice and light in comparison. The dangly thing below the waist kind of weirded me out though. Next!
Ireland- another tent. Next!
Whitney- I thought I would like the bow at the waist- it just didn't look right though. I'd like to try on a larger sample size (not a 6!)
Adelaide- It just felt blah. Again- not the one.
Dallas Marie- Did not like the pick ups.
Rhianna Royale- Big flower here, there- big flowers everywhere. I felt splotchy. Maybe cancerous is a better term....or is it?

Where to Find: Forever Yours Bridal Gowns, Maids, Mothers, Flower Girls, Quinceneras, Beaded and Informal Gowns

Forever Yours is a more international gown company than others out there.It's dress line was carried by the shop I worked for once-upon-a-time.


Here's where you can find the Forever Yours line in Minnesota. Lines offered will vary so check the FY website or call the shop to find out if they have what you're looking for.

The Special Event Boutique- Alexandria
St. Germaines Creations- Argyle
Arlene's Bridal- Brainerd
VIP Wedding and Gift- Brainerd
Bridal Elegance by K Elizabeth- Cloquet
Red Magic Bridal- Cloquet
Jewel's Bridal Boutique- Delano
Amoree Bridal is not Affairs by Brittany- Detroit Lakes
Weddings By Deb- Faribault
Barb's Bridal- Hastings
Rush's- Minneapolis
Alan Evan's Bridal- Moorhead
Mrs. B's Bridal- Owatonna
Elgance by Lindee- Perham
Bridal Center- Plymouth
Jenni's Bridal Boutique- Rochester
Monique's Bridal- Roseau
Cynthia's Bridal Emporium- Rush City
Bridal Boutique and Outlet- St Cloud
The Wedding Shoppe- St Paul
The White Rose Bridal and Formal Wear- St Charles
Now and Forever Bridal Gallery- Wadena
Bridal Boutique- Wadena