NOVEMBER BRIDES

We had a couple of small brides come in this morning. Both were size 2 and could see what each gown looked like on someone else, and both are getting married in November. We still have size 2's and 4's and everything up to size 30 in stock ready to walk out the door with you. However, we are a little surprised at the number of brides we are seeing in our new location (3211 So. Highland Drive). If you have an inkling he is going to pop the question, come in as soon as you can. Call us at 801 463-1799 for an appointment.

CHICAGO MARKET

Sarena and I returned last night after spending 4 days in Chicago. I must admit that after I spend 3 days in Las Vegas buying earlier this month, we did play a little hooky and did some fabulous Chicago site seeing.

We have ordered lots and lots of beautiful gowns for the Spring and are so excited to see them start coming in. We have already received some really fashion forward gowns. LACE, TULLE, RUFFLES AND TIERED SKIRTS! Lots of TEXTURE with three dimensional flowers. Be daring! Do something different. We have. See you soon.

SHORT OR TEA LENGTH WEDDING DRESSES

We are being asked more and more each week about short wedding dresses. We received a short dress from Moonlight Bridal on September 7th and sold it yesterday to a bride who is getting married this month.

It has a lace bodice and full pleated skirt with a belt and small bow at the waist. I immediately ordered another like it and two more. To see the "informal" (no train) collection by Moonlight, go to moonlightbridal.com and look at their Tango collection. Let me know which ones you like the best!

NEW PRICING

We are in the process of repricing all our gowns. We will not be giving a $200 first time in discount. We will have special pricing on multiple accessory items. Come check it out!

WEDDINGS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Since we have moved into our new location, 3211 So. Highland Drive, we are seeing many more brides from the "hood." The other day I had a bride who lives in the same "quadrant" I live in and I've known her Grandmother for years. It is fun to see the brides who live on the East side too. We always have a lot of brides from Provo, South Jordan and West Jordan.

Provo is self explanatory, and South and West Jordan--many homes are 20 years old, the kids are growing up and getting married. We love to see you all and find it fun that we get so many brides from so many out of state places as well (thanks to BYU and BYU Idaho). Sometimes our appointment book hardly has an 801 area code in it--all out of state.

NEW GOWNS

We received some new Fall styles yesterday--and replenished our inventory after two very busy weeks. Most of them are steamed and ready to try on. We are seeing a lot of December brides so if you are getting married in December-February we need to see you NOW!

Regular shipping time for the Bonny Bliss (modest) gowns is December 22. We do have a lot on order, but for the best selection, come in now! We don't yet have any appointments for Monday, Labor Day. We will take appointments in the morning.

WHERE HOPE OVERCOMES EXPERIENCE

I had a non-traditional bride the other day. She was so discouraged. She wanted something informal and short versus long. She had been to one shop and was hardly acknowledged and another that was closed on Wednesday. We chose several to try on and the second dress was THE one.

And then we found that we are practically family. She is the grandmother of my great nephew. She showed me a picture of the toddler, and yes, he does look like all the other Miller kids and grandkids. He has my mother's blue, blue eyes. My mother is his great great grandmother. Maybe this is more family information than you normally see on a blog like this, but after all, marriage is really a family business, isn't it?