OK, OK, so given that I’m an experienced bridal stylist and an expert in finding you the perfect gown, I’m supposed to give you tips and insider how-tos to help you find “the one” (the gown, I mean). Hopefully, you’ve already figured out the right person for you!
Well, I can definitely help you with that. But before I do, allow me to share a little story with you. I’ve recently been watching the entire series of Sex and the City from the very first episode, and I’m absolutely loving it. It’s streaming on Netflix, so all you Gen Z’ers out there, if you haven’t already, I highly recommend checking it out.
Anyway, as I’m binge-watching episode after episode, I find myself feeling inspired. Not only am I reliving the fashion of the ’90s and appreciating how Patricia Field brilliantly put that show on the map with her impeccable fashion risks, but I’m also struck by how real it felt. Each character had her own bag of issues and insecurities. They were honest about it—real. And Carrie was the voice telling their story. That’s when it hit me: what I truly loved about the show was how Carrie wrote her column. She wove their everyday lives into a beautiful tapestry of amazing analogies and witty catchphrases. When she narrated her writing, it felt like she was talking directly to me. Yes, me! Not an audience or a viewership of millions who were all tuning in at the same time every Sunday night at 9 PM. (Yes, this was before streaming. People had to wait weekly to see new episodes. It was barbaric times!)
As I rewatched these episodes, I felt as if I were friends with the fabulous four. I knew them, and Carrie gave me a seat at the brunch table as she shared their story. That’s when it struck me! If I’m going to write a blog or a newsletter or whatever the marketing folks tell me I need to do to gain more recognition, then why not write as if I’m talking to you? Yes, you! I want to write the way I speak. I want to share my thoughts and opinions about the wedding industry and help you navigate through it all. You don’t need another blog post on finding the right gown for your body shape or what to expect when going gown shopping. That information is already out there. I’d be happy to send you links to those articles if you’d like, but I’m not going to do that. Well, maybe a little. I mean, I am still a bridal stylist, and the whole point is to share my knowledge, right? So, I’ll give you a little here and there, but this time around, I’m going to talk to you. I want to share what’s really going on—how I’m feeling about things happening in the industry and that you don’t have to freak out over the little stuff!
It’s my blog, so I can write about anything I want. Some people may love it, some may not. I’ll probably offend someone along the way, but isn’t that a given, considering the world we live in these days? Please note, I have no intention of offending anyone; so if that happens, I apologize in advance.
I’m here to tell you that no matter what tips you pick up along the way from reading my posts, at the end of the day, it’s just a dress. It’s an important dress, of course, but it’s your dress—your story, your journey. Don’t overthink the process. Feel good in who you are, how you got here, and where you’ll end up! So, my beautiful bride-to-be, remember: it’s just a dress…and we've got this!
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