The Gown and Beyond

There is one wedding decision that falls on the bride's shoulders and hers alone, It's the dress. Armed with a warm blanket and new stories Ramona and Marissa brave the elements to bring you their additional thoughts on last Thursday's topic revolving around the psychology of dress shopping. With an opinionated bridal party and a fiance usually nowhere in sight. The experts have the answers on how...

Pop culture and social media add a lot of pressure to saying yes to your dress. It can be easy to get caught up in what curating the perfect experience for those who come with you dress shopping other what other brides wear on Instagram. Ramona and Marissa explore the psychology behind wedding dress shopping and provide some helpful tips for avoiding negative influences while finding your dress at...

Your wedding party isn't just there to fill in your wedding photos. Ramona and Marissa break down the role of Maids of Honour and Bridesmaids in your wedding. Avoid drama by picking the right bridal party of friends and family that can weather the storm when it comes to the financial and emotional cost of being a bridesmaid or maid of honor.  Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're read...

Scheduling an appointment and meeting with a consultant may seems easy enough at first. However some brides find themselves more concerned with scoring a deal on their dress than enjoying the boutique experience. Can penny pinching give consultants and designers the cold shoulder?  Ramona and Marissa dive into the do's and don'ts of dress budgets.  Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you'r...

It's easy to get caught up in the pressure for a perfect wedding. However, as we learn in this week's episode with Ramona and Marissa, there's always a fix for when things go wrong.  Here's how to find kindness through death, delays, and "damaged" dresses.   Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

You've got the perfect wedding dress, now how do complete the look? Marissa and Ramona talk bridal accessories, including their history, types, and why should be wary of deals too good to be true. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Before shopping for the that perfect wedding gown, you are going to want to have some ideas about what your wedding will be like. Ramona and Marissa explain why it's so important to prep your Vibe, Vision, and Venue before your first fitting. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona and Marissa discuss factors that make up a cool bride and an easy group to work with.  The salon has enjoyed a recent string of amazing brides and their friends thanks to many of you checking out the podcast.  Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com  

Ramona and Marissa spend this week's episode introducing you to some of the amazing designers behind the gowns you will find at Love and Lace Bridal Salon and Tailor . This week, Lena Medoyeff and Carla of Made with Love Bridal share their background, inspiration, and more. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsa...

Ramona and Marissa recap a trend that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the bridal gown buying community, brides who are requiring several trips before landing on a final purchase. The pair share what to think about when making your first visit to have a successful and stress free experience. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us...

Ramona and Marissa sit down with recent bride Ashley who just returned from her wedding to discuss how things went. She shares her experience and provides some advice for other brides who are getting ready to walk down the aisle. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona and Marissa share stories of the most memorable, weird, and mean brides that they have worked with over their careers as bridal consultants. And then the two share their ideal encounter. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona recaps the the New York Bridal Show with Marisa as they discuss the upcoming trends in bridal gowns. Then the two pivot and address concerns with online shopping when it comes to your wedding dress and how to bargain buy your gown. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona and Marissa preview the New York Bridal Show and what that means for future brides-to-be. Ramona outlines her itinerary for the show and why its so important for her to be there to meet with designers, see the latest trends, and build relationships that will benefit women shopping for gowns at Love & Lace. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding...

Very excited to invite my good friend Hope, a 30 year veteran of the bridal gown industry, to sit down and discuss how the experience has changed over that time frame, what pitfalls she sees brides-to-be struggling with today, and advice to help you find that perfect dress. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsa...

Ramona and Marissa review the different types of group that show up to the salon for the bridal dress shopping experience.  Brides should have a loving and supportive group when making this important decision, but often these groups can put undue stress on the bride and the consultant.  Keep these in mind when picking out who will accompany you to your bridal appointment. Learn more at TheGownandB...

What helps a bride find the perfect dress. What factors should be checked off her list and what will facilitate you finding the perfect wedding gown. Ramona and Marissa cover the prerequisite to think about so you know how and when to say yes to the dress. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com  

What you should expect when you have your first appointment at a bridal salon. Marissa and Ramona run through not only what you WILL experience at Love and Lace Bridal, but what should be common place anytime you go in to shop for and buy your wedding dress. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

This week, Ramona and Marissa, take you through a typical day at Love and Lace Bridal.  Marissa shares what the bridal consults do when they're not conducting a fitting with a bride-to-be, and how she runs her appointments.  Ramona shares her day-to-day responsibilities running the shop and what she expects of all of the amazing folks who work at Love and Lace Bridal. Once you listen, you'll under...

The tables are turned this week as co-host Marissa puts Ramona in the hot seat to talk about her bridal experience. In this conversation Marissa asks about the inspiration for opening Love & Lace Bridal, her time as a bride planning her own wedding, and why the ladies of this shop are her family. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us...

Ramona and Marissa take a deep dive into the world of Bridezillas. They define the various characteristics that make up different nightmare brides along with some real world stories, and offer some great wisdom for potential brides so that they can focus on what really matters most during the wedding process. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown...

While we'd love to have all of you stop by Love and Lace Bridal for your wedding dress needs, we recognize not all of you are local. So this week, Marissa and Ramona give you advice for knowing how to pick the right bridal salon in your local community. How to start your search, recognize a credible business, and garner the right relationship. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're rea...

Marissa is back this week with Ramona to discuss the more technical side to picking out a wedding dress by discussing all of the different shapes, cuts, and necklines that are available for brides. Knowing the right shape and necklines can help you pick out the right gown for your wedding day. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at...

Love and Lace designer Ashley, whose wedding is coming up soon, sits down with Ramona to discuss her transition into the bridal industry, the concerns she helps current brides with, and how her own bridal shopping/wedding planning experience has gone. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona and Marissa take listeners on a deep dive into their journey to working in the bridal gown industry and their motivation to do this. It's more than just earning a living, it's unleashing their creative juices and doing what they can to make sure brides have wedding dress that can make them feel like the beautiful bride that they are. Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com . And if you're ready...