Dressed, Styled, and Down the Aisle - The Stylish Bride

Today, we are diving into the age-old debate of whether or not wearing black to weddings is acceptable. By the end of this episode, you will have a clear verdict on this contentious matter. You will also have learned valuable tips on wearing black stylishly to any event you may attend. Get ready to step out in style with our expert tips! The Controversy Surrounding Black Attire The debate around t...

Today, we are excited to dive into crafting your ideal wedding dress shopping plan. Julie, our founder, is a seasoned pro. With twenty years of experience shopping for wedding dresses, she has a wealth of insights to share. Get ready for an episode filled with expert advice on creating a shopping plan that is uniquely yours! Considerations Before Shopping  Four essential aspects to consider w...

We are excited to dive into what it means to be your own bridal muse today!  In this episode, we get into ways to find inspiration within yourself instead of relying on external sources. This topic is very close to our hearts! Join us as we explore the concept of being your own muse during your bridal journey. The Concept of Being Your Own Muse With all the opinions flying around and images b...

Today, we are excited to dive into what to do after you have become engaged. In this episode, we will guide you through your wedding timeline, explaining which steps to take first and sharing our top-notch tips for your wedding dress search.  Join us for all the knowledge you need to begin this beautiful chapter of your life with style and grace. Evolution of Bridal Fashion In the past, bride...

Hello everyone, and a warm welcome to the first episode of our brand-new season!  We are your hosts, Julie Sabatino and Di Mercado, and we can’t wait to tell you about all the fun things we have in store for you this season. By the end of this episode, you will have learned what it means to be your own bridal muse and understand why that is so important. Meet Di, Our Senior Stylist  Di i...

Although the children’s attire is a vital aspect of any wedding, it is often the last thing that gets thought of and planned. That’s why today’s guest, Courtney Prince, the Founder and Creative Director of Doloris Petunia, feels that we need to reframe the way we look at Flower Girls.  Doloris Petunia is the foremost Flower Girl brand company in the industry. Courtney is a Flower Girl expert...

Hair and makeup are two of the most crucial elements to preparing any event, especially a wedding. Today's guest, Natasha Cornstein, is the CEO of Blushington. Blushington offers beauty services with trained artists in over 25 states for any milestone event. Their mission is to make you feel like the best version of yourself for your big day. Natasha shares the story behind Blushington, how she go...

Shopping as a curvy bride can be exhausting and an unnecessary amount of frustration. Who wants to spend the day they’ve dreamed of their whole life feeling insecure or crying in the dressing room? Julie’s seen it too many times, and that’s why she created the “Sample Size Solution.” The Sample Size Solution is a kit designed for curvy brides to actually be able to see what a dress looks like on t...

We all feel the societal pressure to look our best, “skinniest”, and most “in shape” we’ve ever been for our wedding. But the truth is, you don’t have to be. Today’s guest, Lizzy, is a wife, mother of two, and a one-on-one weight watchers coach. In this part 3 of the curvy bride series, Lizzy shares her personal experience of wedding shopping when she wasn’t feeling the most confident with her wei...

Wedding dress shopping is one of the most magical and vulnerable experiences most women will ever experience. While many of us have dreamed of this day for most of our lives, there are unique challenges that can accompany it. In part two to the Curvy Bride series, Julie shares strategies to overcome the unique challenges that curvy women face when shopping for a wedding dress. If you want tips on...

As a curvy woman myself, I know and understand the unique challenges when shopping for a wedding dress. This topic is so near and dear to my heart that today’s show is the first in a multi-part series covering the issues that curvy brides face. Join me as we lay the foundation in understanding the wedding landscape for a curvy woman. Show Highlights: Why helping curvy brides has been some of my mo...

We all know it’s a crazy time to be planning that most extraordinary event in your life. You have to be prepared for every possible twist and turn in your wedding journey, and one thing that is a huge part of your special day is your wedding dress. Join me for this solo episode as we discuss how to tackle finding a dress you love in an uncertain world.  Show Highlights: Five tips to navigate...

Today’s show highlights the artistry of wedding floral design in the time of COVID. Like every other aspect of the wedding industry, floral designers have had to make considerable adjustments to their normal way of doing things. My guest is rolling with the punches to continue providing beautiful floral creations to accentuate that all-important wedding day. Kiana Underwood is the founder of Tulip...

Join us for this informative episode about wedding photography. You’ll learn why choosing your wedding photographer might be THE most important aspect of your big day, what it’s like to handle the nuances of celebrity weddings, and how smaller weddings due to COVID-19 restrictions give you the freedom to make your wedding day exactly what you want it to be.  KT Merry is a luxury destination w...

This year has brought a lot of uncertainty, but also a lot of opportunity to highlight special moments. Today’s guest, Willi, was originally planning on having a wedding this May, when COVID hit its peak. This transpired into changing plans multiple times, until a more intimate and magical wedding took place. Willi shares what her experience was like trying to navigate through COVID, as well as ho...

Wedding planning takes a lot of time, energy, and focus. During this time of uncertainty, there’s a lot more obstacles to overcome in that process. Today’s guests, Alison from Alison Events and her client, McKenna, share their experience of planning and having a wedding during COVID. Despite all of the drastic shifts and last minute changes that had to be made, Alison shares how she curated a beau...

Wedding dress shopping is one of the most eventful and exciting lead ups to your big day. While COVID may have changed the process, it’s still equally as fun and momentous.  In this episode, Julie Sabatino discusses the changes that wedding dress boutiques are implementing post-COVID and how to navigate them. She shares 5 shopping tips to help you prepare for your exciting day. Join Julie in...

This year has been a whirlwind for all of us, especially brides. Planning a wedding can already be an overwhelming and intimidating process and COVID has shaken up a lot of brides. This season of the podcast Julie Sabatino is focusing on helping brides navigate this difficult time. Planning your wedding SHOULD be exciting, and it still can be.  Join Julie in season 2 of the Stylish Bride for...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Stylish Bride! One of the hardest parts of the most beautiful day in the life of many brides is the photo session. What can start out as an exciting adventure can quickly turn into an arduous event.  Wedding portraits are one of the most important ways to preserve cherished memories of the big day, and Julie Sabatino will help us to navigate the proc...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Stylish Bride! Today Julie Sabatino sits down with Gena Jaffe, in honor of pride month. They discuss taking time out of each day to focus on fitness for its mental health benefits, and how Gena can assist women who are prepping for their wedding to feel better in both their body and their mind. Gena is a member and advocate of the LGBT community, a virtua...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Stylish Bride! Today Julie Sabatino chats with special guest, Michael Andrews, owner of the largest premier custom tailor shop in New York. As an ex-M&A attorney, Michael wasn’t happy with the suit and tie options available in the marketplace, so he decided to take matters into his own hands, and his namesake tailor shop, “Michael Andrews”, was born.&...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Stylish Bride! Today Julie Sabatino introduces the launch of an amazing new service, Virtual Styling Consulting. This new service takes the complicated elements of finding the perfect dress and creates a blueprint for dress success based on your personal style and budget.  This new service has a plethora of benefits and is an affordable platform for...

Finding the perfect dress can be a daunting task, especially for a destination wedding. When selecting the perfect dress for a destination wedding there are many additional factors to consider.  Today, Julie Sabatino shares her guide for finding a dress that you’ll not only feel comfortable and magical in, but also provides the convenience and flexibility for a destination wedding. For Julie’...

Making sure you have the right hair and makeup team is a crucial part of your wedding day, but it takes lots of planning and preparation in advance. Today’s guest, Ashlee Glazer, is a celebrity makeup artist and beauty expert with over 13 years of experience with weddings. Ashlee shares tips on how to make the most of your makeup trials, how to find the right makeup team for you, and how to be eff...

Welcome to another episode of The Stylish Bride! In this episode, Julie Sabatino answers some of the most commonly asked questions about finding the right dress as the mother of the bride/groom. From length, color, to outfit changes, Julie covers it all. To hear more about how to find the perfect dress as a mother of the bride/groom, join Julie in this episode of The Stylish Bride.  Show Highlight...