Get to Know the Store: The Bridal Department

A destination of dressmaker for several decades, the bridal department showcases some of our most luxurious fabrics. Although called Bridal because all of the fine silks and velvets make you think of a wonderful wedding day, anyone interested in fashioning an evening gown or prom dress should make it a point to spend a few hours perusing the racks in Bridal.

To get to the bridal department, simply enter the store and walk straight back down the center aisle until you find heaven. Once there, you'll most likely be helped by Ms. Tina. She'll be able to direct you in whichever direction your plans dictate, and if you need advice she'll be glad to offer it with a great deal of honesty honed by a solid upbringing in the South. Her knowledge of fabrics and her good-natured ribbing will both set you at ease and get your project off on the right foot. She's a true gem and a wonderful resource for any level seamstress.


But, what kind of fabrics do we have in Bridal, you ask? Whatever you could possibly imagine, is our answer. We have it all. So the real question is, what's your project?

Obviously, if you are in the market to complete your perfect wedding vision with a custom dress design of your own, we have beautiful peau de soie, which is a medium to heavy, drapeable fabric with a satin weave and de-lustered finish that comes in many shades of the traditional white. This fabric can also be used for bridesmaids dresses, evening gowns, saris, or homecoming or prom dresses and is available in many colors.

You'll also find silks of all varieties. Silk is such a wonderful fabric for any fine dress, really, and can also be incorporated into a home dec project as well. Which is not to say that you shouldn't also run some satins through your fingers for a dose of luxury as well.

If you can think of a wonderful fabric you want to use in your dress, chances are that we have it in any variety of color -- and if we don't we can more than likely order it for you.

But we know that it takes more than just fabric to complete a wondrous creation. We carry all of the extras such as decadent trims, tiaras, veils, gloves, and silk flowers that finish off your dress like a cherry does a sundae.


The only issue you might have is the overwhelming choices our Bridal department offers you. If you're the type of person who thrives on possibilities, Bridal should be your destination of choice.