Finding the perfect dress
published:
Monday | June 23, 2008
Sacha Walters, Staff Reporter
Nasolo Thompson of Heavenly Designs, showed the custom-made dress she wore to her wedding. - contributed
Erine Wisdom, 27, was proposed to on her birthday, some weeks ago, and, of course, she said yes.
She is still basking in the glow of the proposal. Just ask her about the event and you'll see it in her eyes. She has begun her search for one of the most important outfits she will ever wear. Her wedding dress.
New to the whole search, the team at Flair decided to accompany Wisdom to experience the highs and lows of the shopping experience. We will be the 'best friend' holding her hand, uttering words of encouragement or discouragement if need be.
Ready to play dress up
We met at Cecille's Bridal, 11 Lancaster Road, and exchanged greetings at about 3:45 p.m. We were meeting for the first time, aside from a couple of phones calls to arrange the event.
So, there we were, ready and willing to play dress up. Sherine Francis, general manager of the store, entered with a pleasant cherubic face and escorted us to a dressing room and, without missing a beat, queried, "Straps or strapless?".
Facts about renting
1. Adjusted to suit your body
2. Usually cheaper than a custom-made gown.
3. There is little waiting time after selecting your style.
Buying custom-made
1. A dress specifically cut for your body and has never been worn by any other person.
2. Includes all the elements you want in a dress.
3. Will have the dress for memories which you and children will enjoy.
4. Can take up to four months to get made.
It's all in the detail when you get a dress custom-made by Heavenly Designs. Most of the work on the dresses is done overseas. - contributed
Another dress from Heavenly Designs that was made for a sassy and bold bride. - contributed
This is the first dress selected from Cecille's Bridal and Wisdom's favourite of the three she tried at that store.- photo by sacha walters
Dress number two had a lot of detail in the back and came close to being her favourite. - photo by sacha walters
Dress number three satisfied Wisdom's request for a long train. - photo by sacha walters
