More than meets the eye — the gown, the veil, the jewels & the shoes

Bliss Bridal is located at 4 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville, NY; (315) 638-5200

There are countless TV shows that depict the good, the bad and the ugly of what it is to find the gown. By “the gown” — I am of course referring to that dress that makes you feel special and the most beautiful you have ever felt in your life — your wedding dress.

So much goes into the overall effort — definitely more than meets the eye. From one blushing bride to another, I wish you all a beautiful experience like I had. 

Lucky for me, finding my wedding gown was not only easy, but it was a fun and fascinating experience. After sharing a few thoughts about the styles I like, Gina Bush, owner of Bliss Bridal & Formal Wear in Baldwinsville, N.Y., took matters into her own hands. She researched my best options and sent me photos of dresses she had in her store and also a few that could be ordered, if need be. She truly understood my style and also the look I wanted to achieve on my wedding day.

Gina is truly exceptional at what she does and it shows in the way she treats each of her clients with care. She wants to help all of us feel like that fairy tale bride we have all dreamed of and she never misses the mark.

Necklace by Elisha Joy Jewelry Boutique

Also, I must mention that Gina took the same approach when helping me select the dress for my wedding party. With all the styles, swatches and fabrics ready to go, I made a selection in less than an hour. Again, it was a positive experience and I couldn’t be happier with my choice in the end. Each and every bridesmaid looks stunning in the selected style and that makes me one happy bride!

When it came time to decide from my final four of wedding gowns, I actually made my ultimate decision based on the fact that the Bliss seamstress, Wendy, was going to tweak some aspects of the dress and truly create my dream dress. While some brides might view this as a gamble, I viewed it as an adventure! Over the course of a few months and some exciting trips to Bliss to see Wendy for fittings, I started to see my dream (dress) come true. I started to imagine what I would look like on my wedding day and that was definitely an exciting feeling.

Gina even helped me find the best look for my veil and shoes within the beautiful selection she has at Bliss — talk about a one-stop shop for everything I needed.

(Note: Our wedding bands along with my engagement ring were designed and purchased from Welch & Co. Jewelers! Owners Dan and Luz Welch did an amazing job on our wedding bands. They were also part of making our engagement night so special. Needles to say, I love my engagement ring!)

In addition to finding the perfect gown with the help of both Gina and Wendy, I was also lucky enough to Elisha Joy Jewelry Boutique. I tried on quite a few pairs of beautiful chandelier earrings, but I did find the pair that added the right amount of glamour. Along with the earrings, there is one other amazing accessory that Elisha created for me, but I must keep that one a secret until the big day! (I still want my groom-to-be to be completely surprised for my walk down the aisle!)

Accessories by Elisha Joy Jewelry Boutique

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I recommend any and all brides and bridal parties visit Bliss Bridal & Formal Wear because the time and attention to detail are impeccable. From choosing my dress, veil and shoes, to the alterations (which I truly believe were a thing of magic), and finding the right accessories — everything simply fell into place. I could truly feel genuine interest and dedication from Gina, Wendy and Elisha.  

In addition to my extended “thank you” messages — I am still figuring out how to fully show my gratitude to each of these ladies for their time and talents, but also their good hearts.

Until my next post, be beautiful and genuine ― in other words, be you!

Bride-to-be Farah F. Jadran shares her wedding plans, interests and other delightful happenings on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Vine and Pinterest — @FarahJadran.