In June of 2017 my husband proposed and we were ready to start planning our wedding at last! The first thing I knew I had to do was get the dress. We wanted a late fall/early winter wedding, so I also knew that I had to act fast if I wanted my dress to arrive on time. I explored the local chains I knew, but had yet to find something that felt perfect. I wanted the kind of ball gown that would make me look and feel like a princess. It had to be easy to move in, not irritate my sensitive skin, and just had to look right for me. Though I had been leaning toward a couple of dresses at Alfred Angelo, I decided to visit Anna in Bridalxoxo at the recommendation of my husband's sister. Anna had assisted her with alterations for her own wedding dress and her family spoke very highly of the service. I'm so happy I decided to give her a try!
My mom arrived at the shop before I did and was enamored with Anna and her husband Vincenzo. I drove over after work to meet them and Anna immediately swept me into three dresses based on the styles I told her I liked. All the dresses were beautiful, but it was the third that I kept staring at, petting the ruffles of the skirt inadvertently and trying to decide if I was ready to say yes to the dress. The fabric was so light and smooth--not as stiff as the Alfred Angelo dresses. It swished when I walked. I felt it flattered my shape despite the fact that the tester I tried on was a size 14 clipped in the back to fit a size 2. Anna even brought out a petticoat and tiara to complete the look (which I also purchased and wore on my wedding day!).
Alfred Angelo ended up going out of business a couple of weeks after I made my choice. Bridalxoxo saved me from losing a dress or my money from them! My Bridalxoxo dress arrived just in time for a December 2 wedding, and I couldn't be happier!
If you are going for a wedding that is glamorous and authentic, this is the right place to go!
Wedding photos by Deidra Wilson Photography