Selecting my dress was hands down one of my favorite parts of my wedding process all thanks to Monica at Bellissima! I went into this process not sure of what I wanted.
I didn't have the "it" dress or even the slightest knowledge of the diffe...rent styles but having watch my sister in law go through this process a year before me I did know one thing; I already loved Bellissima!
If you are looking for someone that gives you that "one and one" time, has all different shapes and sizes and the determination to really help you find your "it" dress (even when you don't know what "it" is yet) ...then look no further! Monica, at Bellissima, has created this gorgeous shop in Salisbury that just makes you feel like you never want to leave. It's swanky, crisp and such a beautiful space that makes so pleasant to be in! Not to mention Monica, is one of the most genuine, caring and thoughtful women I have ever met! You can really tell she cares about her brides and her passion for her store shines bright!
From my first appointment, I brought my mother along, while I started to get a better feel of what I wanted. Monica hand selected gowns to help me get a better understand of the different shapes! I would recommend EVERY bride doing this! Let her pull these for you!! This helped me tremendously, but confused me (in a good way) because every gown was so beautiful!
Her selections of gowns might not seem large to the eye but I know from experience Bellissima, will deliver! The way she has her store set up is so neat because you can actually see the gowns! This is very pleasant! When comparing pricing I felt like Bellissima was very reasonable considering the quality of her selections. In the Bridal industry, you do get what you pay for. It might seem a little pricey to some, but overall the selection of gowns at Bellissima are VERY reasonable and all these gowns are worth EVERY penny!
Another thing that I loved about my first appointment was Monica's assistance in the dressing room. It really helps when the professional is there even before you can look in the mirror to adjust and place things where they need to be! She did a wonderful job at clipping the dress so I could get a better feel of how it would look when it would be when the proper size and tailoring. If I had been thrown into a room by myself I would have probably skipped so many gorgeous dresses that I fell in love all because I didn't know how the dresses fit!
For my second appointment after, a good ole southern "think and sleep on it" Monica, had recently picked up a new designer, Kelly Faetanini. If you are looking for that perfect, elegant, timeless, classic with a taste of southern look no further! I had my eye set on "Emmy" after Monica, suggested I research some of the designs until the dresses arrived and I saved the best for last! The moment I put on "Emmy" I knew she was my girl!
Monica, carries a great selection of sashes, broaches, overlays and so many different accessories that your options are endless! Monica's team and the designers she has selected all go above and beyond their call of duty!!! She also carries the best selection of MOB, Bridesmaids dresses and helped me select the most gorgeous Monique Lhuillier dresses for my girls! Monica made my dress shopping one of the best experiences of my life and I feel so honored to be a Bellissima Bride!!
She's the whole package! No need to drive to a big city for a designer dress!! THANK YOU MONICA!!!