Consignment bridal is a savvy choice for budget-conscious brides
23.02.12
Cam Fogg, owner of Love Me Two Times Consignment Shop in Taftville, says that she never gets “Bridezillas” in her formal wear shop. Brides, she said, “have a lot of pressure. There’s a lot for them to worry about: the flowers, the venue, the mothers. We try to put these things in the back and say, ‘Let’s just take care of this moment.’”
And at Fogg’s shop, the moment is all about the wedding dress: the color, the style, the accessories. The recession may have hit many prospective brides squarely in the pocketbook, but that hasn’t dimmed their dreams of a beautiful wedding. While their budgets may be limited, they don’t want to compromise their fantasy of a perfect stroll down the aisle. And that’s where Fogg and her staff of six, including a veteran seamstress who does custom alterations, come in.
“People have accepted consignment. It’s smart, it’s savvy, it makes sense. It’s a win-win situation for everybody,” Fogg said. Fogg likes to say that her business has been “green” for 30 years. Years before “reduce, reuse, recycle” became an ecological mantra, she was offering “gently-loved” clothing in one of the region’s first consignment shops. Although she initially sold clothing for children as well, over time she narrowed her focus to fine women’s wear with an emphasis on formal attire.
Source: Reminder Newspapers
Lapp-Wise wedding
23.02.12
Kaci Lapp of North Canton and John Wise of Atwater were married Oct. 15, 2011, at Glenmoor Country Club by the Rev. Jeffrey Witherspoon.
Parents of the bride are Bob and Lori Lapp of North Canton. Parents of the bridegroom are John and Becky Wise of Atwater.
The bride’s college roommate, Whitney Saleski, was the honor attendant. Bridesmaids were childhood friends Melissa Cyperski, Sarah Kotila and Kristy Ferruccio, and sister of the groom, Jessica Isaac.
Brett Goodyear, childhood friend of the groom, was the best man. Ushers were friends Mark Greathouse, Matt Adelman and Don Bulgrin, and the groom’s brother-in-law, Bo Isaac.
The bride wore a Mori Lee strapless ivory organza gown with a ruched bodice, sweetheart neckline, and a beaded sash and flower. The bridegroom wore an ivory tuxedo, vest and tie. Attendants wore truffle gowns with ivory sashes and truffle tuxedos with ivory vests and ties.
A reception was held at Glenmoor Country Club. Wild mushroom strudel, marinated chicken, and veal roulade and a white almond wedding cake with white chocolate ganache were served. Entertainment was provided by Dan Sibila of Get Down Sound.
Source: Canton Repository
Bridal and Event Expo showcases new trends, old favorites
23.02.12
Hannah Hunsinger is getting married in — you guessed it — June. She has a lot of the details already ironed out, including her preference for the presence of peacock feathers. Plans are to put them in her bridesmaids’ hair and in their bouquets.
She’s not so sure she’d like a print of them in the bustle of her wedding dress, however.
But she could if she wanted to. That’s one thing brides-to-be are finding out this weekend at the Bridal and Event Expo at Century II.
“We’ve got country girl, biker girl, leopard, zebra, camouflage,” Scott Presley of Tomorrow’s Memories told bride-to-be Amanda Bryson as he pointed out wedding dresses on the mannequins in his booth. His business, with its store in Andover, decided to skip the few years that it usually takes to bring a trend to the Midwest and is offering white bridal gowns accessorized with wild prints and distinct personalities.
“Traditional is not in style anymore,” Presley said, though he was quick to add that the store also sells traditional gowns.
Source: Kansas.com
