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The Smart Bride's Guide to Westchester
By The InTown Westchester Editorial Staff • January 31, 2008
Congratulations!
You're about to embark on that crazy, wild ride known as the "pre-wedding" months (and that crazier wild ride known as marriage). But the weeks leading up to your wedding day don't have to be about bite-your-nails countdowns and cross-your-fingers decisions. In fact, this article includes wedding ideas, inspiration, and wisdom-everything you need to know about tying the knot in Westchester. Which restaurants make the best venues for engagement parties? Need a place to shop for dresses? We even offer sage advice from local brides, who, not long ago, were in your pearly white shoes. There's no reason to sacrifice your sanity for the wedding of your dreams: Let what follows be your guide
Some Local Shops to Search for the Perfect DressYou've found the perfect man; now try finding the perfect dress. Flip through any bridal magazine, and you're bound to spot your dream gown. The trick is finding one that looks as spectacular on you as it does on the model. To make the search a little easier, we've listed a few local bridal shops. Enjoy the hunt!
Alexa Bridal Couture Atelier
914-395-1900
This beautiful atelier is one of a handful of salons that carry the hard-to-find Eve of Milady and Amy Michelson lines but has Maggie Sottero, Demetrios, Pronovias, La Sposa, and several European designers, as well. Owner Lina Garriola also carries her own line-the Silk Dreams collection, which uses specialty laces and intricate beading from Europe and is the exclusive Westchester source for Kirstie Kelly Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collections (DisneyBridal.com), which will have several trunk shows here.
Appointments: Schedule 6 months in advance if possible. Walk ins Invited!
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"My Daughter's Westchester Wedding!"
One of our own custom veils!
as featured in WESTCHESTER WEDDINGS MAGAZINE!
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WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE
Her Fashion
From dainty corsets to gorgeous gloves, everything to complete the bridal trousseau.
Published August 26, 2008 at 03:03 PM
SOFT, SLEEK, SEXY...gently hidden underneath or for all to
admire, no bride should do without...
French Victorian “Shooties”
These French imported shoe boots festooned with white satin ribbons and exquisite beading, come in an assortment of styles, beads and colors. Alexa Bridal Couture Atelier, Yonkers, NY (914) 395-1900 ➤ $199
Cloaked in Sweet Mystery
But what sparkles beneath? Cream sheared rex rabbit wrap with crocheted mink by Linda Richards keeps you warm all the way home.
Excessorize, Larchmont (914) 833-0304 ➤ $1,575
Vixen Bride
Under the gown or at the after-party paired with jeans, a sexy Isolina handmade bustier with custom boning, embroidery and beading ➤ $3999. Sexy Mystique, Alexa Le Bella's matching necklace/garter, ➤ 599
Alexa Bridal Couture Atelier, Yonkers, NY (914) 395-1900
Something "Old"
Antique reproduction comb. Perfect for that bun, updo, or holding the veil in place. By Maria Elena Headpieces, it features a mother-of-pearl center surrounded by Swarovski crystals, set in sterling silver and topped with 18k gold. Available at Alexa Bridal Couture Atelier, Yonkers, NY (914) 395-1900 ➤ $499
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