Wednesday, June 29, 2016

How to Safely Shop Online for Your Wedding Dress

Our online wedding dress store is listed as an " authorized dealer" or "authorized retailer" of all Mori Lee Bridal Collections. These are very important phrases to look for when you decide to do your bridal gown shopping online rather than in-store. It means that Brides of America is selling designer gowns directly from Mori Lee, and you will never have to worry about receiving a knock-off, copycat dress. 


Shopping for a wedding dress online may be the best option for you if you simply cannot make the time to go to the store, or if the store that you know you want your bridal gown from is too far away from where you live. At Brides of America, we carry only the most exquisite wedding dresses, and we want to make sure that every woman has access to them, not just the lovely brides that are able to travel to our Miami bridal boutique. 



Warning Signs of a Possible Counterfeit Dress

The sale of counterfeit wedding dresses has become a huge problem, especially online, but there are warning signs that you can look out for. If you notice any of the following, proceed with caution. You may be looking at a retailer's site that is not authorized to sell the product that they claim to have. 

Discount of 50% or more
Weddings can get expensive quickly, and finding a beautiful bridal gown at an incredible price can be very tempting. We are not saying that it's impossible to find the perfect brand-name dress at a great price, but if the discount is more than 50% off, more than likely that's too good to be true. 

If a retailer is offering a gown at too low of a price, this could mean that the dress that shows up in the mail is not the one that you thought you were ordering. Instead, it could be their own version, made by an unknown seamstress, with inferior materials and skill. 

Lots of unhappy customer reviews
Reviews reveal a lot about a company. Do an online search for reviews posted outside of the store's own website. WeddingWire.com is a great place to start. 

No one is perfect, so 1 or 2 bad reviews is a possibility for any company, but if the majority of reviews are filled with angry comments and horrible experiences, then you should definitely stop looking at that retailer. If they have made a large amount or women unhappy with their products, your experience is very likely to be similar. 

Retailer's name not on designer's website
Every reputable designer will have a list of places that their gowns are sold. If you cannot find the list, reach out to the company and they will gladly tell you if the store you are researching is actually authorized to sell their products. If the designer has never heard of a store, then you will know that the wedding dresses being sold there are not the real thing.   

No clear contact information or guarantees
If the return information and dress guarantees are difficult to understand, it may be because they don't care about actually guaranteeing your satisfaction. Once that company has your money, they are no longer worried about your experience. 

Also, if there is no clear contact information listed, or if it is impossible to get a hold of anyone through the phone numbers or emails provided, then that is a store you should not be doing business with. If you do have any problems or questions, you want to be able to talk to someone that can help. 


Choose a Store You Know You Can Trust

Brides of America has earned the trust of many extremely happy brides over the years. A quick look through the amazing Wedding Wire reviews that have been left for us will show you that our Miami wedding dress store means what we say, and we only sell the highest quality bridal gowns available. We have even been given the Wedding Wire Bride's Choice and Couples' Choice Awards for the past 8 years in a row!



We exclusively sell all of the Mori Lee lines, and you will find us prominently displayed on their authorized retailer page. Our dresses come in a wide variety of styles at many different prices points, and you will never be pressured into buying a gown that is out of your budget. Our goal is not to make a sale, but to get you into the wedding dress that is perfect for you. 

If you have any questions or concerns at all, you can always reach us by phone, email, and even through our social media channels. When you order a wedding dress online from Brides of America, one of our talented bridal consultants will call you within 48 hours to confirm all of the details before the order is officially placed.     


Shopping for your bridal gown online can result in you finding the dream dress that you have been searching for, as long as you are careful and keep an eye out for the warning signs we have listed above. If at any point you are in need of assistance, reach out to us at Brides of America. We are always happy to help our customers in any way that we can. 



The gown of your dreams awaits you.
Brides of America is an authorized retailer of all Mori Lee Bridal Lines.



Blog author:  Deanna Powell - WhereBridesGo.com


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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Wonderful Ideas for the Summer Bride

This week marked the official beginning of the summer season on Monday, June 20. All of us here at Brides of America love the beauty, warmth, fun, and playfulness that comes along with this season, especially when it is applied to weddings. Here are a few fun ideas from our Miami wedding dress store to help you plan a wedding in the summer. 


Take the fun outside

Summer simply begs for one to get outside and enjoy the glorious weather. It's a great time of year to take your wedding activities outdoors. It can be the entire event, or you can choose certain parts of the wedding, like the cocktail hour, to have out in the open. Just in case the weather decides to throw a wrench in your day, always have a backup plan in place.  

If there is an open area next to your venue, play a few lawn games to entertain your guests. Everyone loves a bit of healthy competition. Having an outdoor wedding is also a great opportunity to cut back on your decorating expenses by choosing an area that is naturally beautiful. Exquisite landscaping and flowering plants can be breathtaking. As the sun begins to set, light candles and maybe even let off a few flying sky lanterns.     


Keep it cool

As lovely as summer is, it can also get quite hot at times. Whether you are indoors or out, make sure that there are plenty of opportunities for your guests to stay cool and comfortable. Personalized wedding water bottles are a brilliant and practical favor for everyone, and so are wedding programs printed on elegant fans. Provide covered areas out of the sun too. Tents are perfect for this.   


Serve refreshing refreshments

The food that you pick out to serve at the reception is another great way to cool off your guests. Fruits are refreshing, plus they are nice and light. No one wants anything too rich to eat on a hot day. Try to keep most of the appetizers on the cold side, and save the hot food for the main dish. 

Don't forget about dessert! None of your guests will want to say no to a scoop of ice cream alongside their piece of cake. You could even have a tub full of ice set up and filled with refreshing popsicles to enjoy between spins on the dance floor. 

Keep plenty of water on hand for everyone, as well as other non-alcoholic beverages. Too many cocktails in extremely warm weather can be a bad thing. Your guests will want to stay hydrated in all of that heat, and enjoying a glass of tea between alcoholic drinks is a great way to do this.   


Play with color


There are many wonderful choices for color schemes at a summer wedding. Take cues from nature itself and try sunny yellows, vibrant greens like a freshly mowed lawn, or blues inspired by an ocean wave. Take an evening to catch a sunset and you will find an entire palette of gorgeous shades to choose from.  

Dress for the season

You will definitely want to choose wedding fashions in lighter materials when you get married in the summer. Silk, organza, tulle, and chiffon are all comfortable fabrics to wear in warmer weather. Remember the gentlemen too. If the wedding is taking place outdoors, don't force them to wear heavy suit jackets. On the other hand, if the wedding will take place inside with the air conditioning on full blast, you might consider picking out a nice wrap to go along your your wedding dress and the bridesmaid gowns to take care of any uncomfortable chills. 



We absolutely adore summer weddings at Brides of America, but then again, we love them in them in the fall, spring, and winter too. In our opinion, every season is wedding season! No matter what time of year you decide to say "I do," know that you can find the best wedding dresses online when you browse our website, and if you are in the Miami area, make an appointment to come in and try them on. We have the gown of your dreams waiting for you.  


The gown of your dreams awaits you.
Brides of America is an authorized retailer of all Mori Lee Bridal Lines.



Blog author:  Deanna Powell - WhereBridesGo.com


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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

7 Tips to Have the Best Wedding Dress Shopping Appointment Ever!

The first step to finding your dream bridal gown is to make an appointment to visit our Miami wedding dress store. What's next? Well, the following tips should help you to have a very successful wedding dress shopping appointment at Brides of America


Do your homework.

During the hour that you are here for your wedding dress shopping appointment, there will be a lot of gowns to go through in a limited amount of time. Browse online and through wedding magazines to get an idea of what your favorite styles are. This will give us a great starting point to begin searching for the perfect dress for you. 


Choose your shopping partners wisely. 

Just as "too many cooks spoil the broth," too many opinions can ruin your shopping trip. Limit the people that come to your appointment with you. Only involve your nearest and dearest friends and family that have good attitudes, know your personal style, and have your best interests at heart. 

Arrive on time & ready to shop.

We are an appointment-only store because that allow us to give you our undivided attention while you are shopping. It is extremely important that you use that time wisely so that you get the most out of it. 

Arrive on time, no more than ten minutes early, and be ready to dive right in. There are many brides wanting appointments at Brides of America every week, and we generally have one booked every hour that we are open. If you show up late, there will not be enough time to give you the attention you deserve, and unfortunately we may have to cancel and reschedule for another time. If it looks like you will not be able to make your scheduled appointment, let us know as soon as possible.   


Ask lots of questions.

Our talented bridal consultants are well-trained and highly knowledgeable when it comes to wedding fashions. In addition to that, we have encountered lots of situations over the years, so there is a very good chance that any question you have about wedding fashions, we'll have an answer for you. At the very least, we should know where to find the answer. Our knowledge and experience are at your disposal.   


Leave the kids at home.

We love children, however, we find that they become impatient quickly and cause unnecessary stress to the appointment holder. We ask kindly that you please leave the little ones at home. If you absolutely must bring them along with you, you will need to book your appointment on a weekday and clear it with the management. Also, please be aware that we cannot allow any pets inside of the bridal boutique.   

Take pictures.

You will be trying on lots and lots of gorgeous bridal gowns, and you will look stunning in many of them. Take photos of your favorites. We love it when brides and their shopping entourage take photos, especially when they find their dream dress and share that picture with us on our social media pages. You are a diva for the day when you come in, so let your paparazzi snap away! 

Have fun!

This is not only a tip for your wedding dress shopping appointment, it's a rule! This is an amazing time in your life, and the more fun you have with it, the better the memories will be. Don't overthink or stress over the decision, enjoy the process. When you slip into the perfect gown, you'll feel it. We'll do our part by spoiling you as much as we possibly can while you are here. All you have to do is take a deep breath, relax, smile, and have a good time. That dream dress is looking for you too.



June is an excellent time to make your wedding dress shopping appointment at Brides of America. We are hosting a very special Mori Lee Bridal 2016 Trunk Show June 3-27, 2016. Give us a call at 305-620-6606 to arrange an appointment, or request an appointment online and we will make it happen. Right here inside our bridal boutique in South Florida, the gown of your dreams awaits you!    



The gown of your dreams awaits you.
Brides of America is an authorized retailer of all Mori Lee Bridal Lines.



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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Champagne & Latte for the Bridesmaids! (Dresses, that is.)

Brides of America carries a large selection of stunning bridesmaid dresses in Miami. You will find a wide variety of styles in a rainbow of gorgeous colors. Today's blog will be focusing on one particular color trend that we have noticed this year. 



Many brides are coming to our South Florida bridal boutique with their bridesmaids in search of neutral colors, leaning toward shades falling between champagne and latte. We could estimate that about 40% of the wedding parties that we assist are wanting this look.

"I personally love it!" says owner David Abadi. "I think champagne is a very romantic color for a wedding, very earthy and classic."




David is not just saying that. Always fashionable and often ahead of everyone else, he and his lovely wife put the bridesmaids in their own wedding in champagne-colored dresses. This was 21 years ago, when no one else was taking advantage of this fabulous look. "To this day," stated David, "people are still talking about how elegant our bridesmaids looked.



Your bridesmaids don't all have to wear the exact same gown. A beautiful look for a wedding party is for everyone to be in the same color, but each girl chooses her own style of dress. Mismatched bridesmaid gowns are very popular, and it's also a wonderful way to make sure that everybody gets to wear a dress that they are comfortable in. 

As soon as you find your own dream dress, begin looking for the bridesmaid dresses. You will need to have them ordered early enough before the wedding day that they will arrive with plenty of time for any necessary alterations to be completed. 


Our Miami wedding dress store exclusively sells the amazing Mori Lee collections of which we are an authorized retailer. These include: 

  • Mori Lee Bridesmaids
  • Angelina Faccenda Bridesmaids
  • Affairs
  • Lace Affairs
  • Tulle Affairs

You can see many of these exquisite bridesmaid dresses at BridesOfAmerica.com. Browse through the collections to get an idea of the dress styles that you like best. When you and your girls come in for their appointment, let us know about your favorites, and we will help you to make the vision you have in mind for your bridal party come to life. 



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Brides of America is an authorized retailer of all Mori Lee Bridal Lines.



Blog author:  Deanna Powell - WhereBridesGo.com


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Friday, June 3, 2016

Appointments Available for our June Trunk Show

Brides of America's June Trunk Show featuring the fabulous Spring 2016 Mori Lee Bridal Collection is finally here. There are some spots left to make your appointment, but don't put it off too long. This trunk show will be happening from Friday, June 3, 2016 until Sunday, June 19 in our Miami wedding dress store. 


Brides of America is a "by appointment only" bridal salon. This allows us to devote every moment of your appointment to you, and only you. There will not be other customers interrupting your session, and our skilled bridal consultants with be with you the entire time, answering questions, making helpful suggestions, and assisting you in finding the perfect wedding dress.






In addition to the exquisite customer service and stunning bridal fashions from Mori Lee, we've got another wonderful surprise in store for you. Every bride that books an appointment for our June Mori Lee event will be automatically entered into a very special drawing for a a $1,000 gift certificate to be used toward the purchase of your bridesmaids' dresses. 

Being able to help your girls with the price of their gown will save them money, and possibly allow you to go even bigger with their fashions than you originally planned. Just like your wedding dress shopping appointment, when you bring your wedding party in to pick out their gowns, you will all be spoiled and catered to with our fashion knowledge and undivided attention.  




Give us a call now at 305-620-6606 to reserve your spot, or request an appointment online at www.BridesOfAmerica.com. You do not want to miss this chance to try on the exquisite bridal fashions from Mori Lee's Spring collection. Our Miami bridal boutique is an authorized dealer of all Mori Lee lines. You may purchase many of their lovely dresses from our online wedding dress store also, if a trip to Miami is not convenient for you. If you can make it to Florida, come by and enjoy these stunning wedding gowns in person.  




The gown of your dreams awaits you.
Brides of America is an authorized retailer of all Mori Lee Bridal Lines.



Blog author:  Deanna Powell - WhereBridesGo.com



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