The mother of the bride is the closest guest to my heart. Within weeks of my engagement my mom took on a multiple roles- mother of the bride (by birth), best friend (by choice) and stellar wedding planner (by love). The last role has been a challenge. While I do not exactly fit the criteria […]
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The majority of my second dress fitting was spent selecting a veil for the ceremony. The options were plentiful. Aside from choosing the length, I also considered design, fit and sparkle. I ended up ordering a medium length veil with rhinestones that will be woven into the fabric to compliment my dress. Kleinfeld Bridal is […]
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Yesterday, I spent my twenty-fourth birthday wearing two tiaras. After all, birthday hats never go out of style. a timeless accessory and a forever friend. Bridal tiaras, however, are treasured because they are ephemeral. This was my last birthday as a single Sarah. Aside from waking up to two-dozen pink roses on my doorstep, I […]
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…probably. A few days after my makeup trial, I stopped by salon Eiji for a brief hair consultation. Brides-to-be will quickly learn that there are multiple components to the wedding day glam plan. Everything bridal pertaining to beauty is a process. In my opinion, a bride’s makeup shouldn’t stray far from her everyday routine (just […]
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After almost a full week home I received the text of the trip: The customer service line at Kleinfeld Bridal is exceptional; after learning that I am an out of state bride, they accommodated a next day fitting without hesitation. My highly organized wedding planner (otherwise known as mom) was very pleased to see a […]
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In preparation for my trip home this week, I have been obsessing over all things Kleinfeld Bridal including Facebook official updates, “Say Yes to the Dress” re-runs and the store’s customer service line which remains on speed dial. My dress should be arriving from Israel any day now. Will I have my first fitting this […]
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My love for Pnina Tornai wedding gowns began over five years ago when my cousin Bryan married Jamie, one of my favorite gals. As the years progress, more people say we look alike, without realizing that Jamie is actually married into the Drew clan. Meet Jamie: she’s a beauty inside and out! Regardless of our […]
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Photo credit: http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/index.cfm?pid=8 Kleinfeld Bridal was the seventh stop on my dress search, which I considered the “the last resort.” I was under the impression that there was something special about a boutique and besides, wasn’t Kleinfeld an enormous bridal factory? I imagined finding my dream dress in an intimate setting free from the drama […]
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