Congratulations, you found your perfect dress! So what’s next? Let's talk about bridal alterations... First of all, good job on making so many big decisions so far in your wedding planning process! You are doing amazing. Finding the dress to walk down the aisle in is...
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Wedding Dress Shopping Do’s & Don’ts
You're engaged and celebrating all the things! You've started the planning process, and the next step is to find your dream dress. You may know when to start looking; now you need to know how to prepare for wedding dress shopping! Finding a wedding dress that...
Sophia’s Trends | Creative Cakes
Cake, cake, cake, cake, cake! Who doesn't love cakes! One of our favorite things to see at a wedding is what the cake looks like! I mean, come on, who doesn't look forward to the slice of cake (or two)? Here are some of our favorite trends of beautiful and...
Wedding Dress Style Cheat Sheet
It's time to start trying wedding dresses on! This is a new experience to most--you may not know what kinds of style, silhouettes, necklines, etc. there even are! So, where should you start? When you start doing your research, you will see many different styles when...
5 Benefits of Shopping a Wedding Dress Sample Sale
It's sample sale discussion time! Our annual sample sale is coming up on April 26th-May 1st, and we couldn't be more excited! We love a good sale, and we know all of you do too. Who would of thought you could find your dream wedding dress while getting a killer deal? ...
Veil or No Veil? | Weighing the Pros & Cons
When you find that perfect wedding dress, a lot of times, the next question is: veil or no veil? It's important to ask yourself this question to put your wedding day look together. To some people, this question is a no-brainer, and to others, it can be a difficult...
Tips on Accessorizing your Wedding Dress
We all know that finding a dress to walk down the aisle is an essential part of the wedding planning process (it might even be the most fun part too)! Finding a dress that you feel comfortable, beautiful, confident, and most like yourself in makes the fact that you're...
JOIÉ BRIDE | What is a Private Label?
Shopping for a wedding dress can be an intimidating process, especially when you start doing research overload. You're probably seeing so many dresses that are beautiful, yet similar to each other. You may be wondering how to pick a dress that is totally unique and...
Sophia’s Trends | Micro-Wedding vs. Elopement
When it comes to planning a wedding, there are many ways that you can go about the process. One of the first things you will want to figure out is how big of a wedding do you want to have? This sets the tone for the rest of the wedding planning process when deciding...
Real Sophia’s Brides | Megan + Allyson
Megan & Allyson got married in two beautiful gowns that expressed their personalities perfectly! What was your bride's reaction to seeing you for the first time in your wedding dress? Tears, so many happy tears! What was your favorite...
DESIGNER FEATURE | Maggie Sottero
Maggie, Maggie, Maggie. Oh, how we love you! We could go on and on for days about Maggie Sottero and the 3 amazing collections that lie within, but we will dive right in and get to the point! In this blog, we'll tell you WHY we cherish Maggie so much and share some of...
Trunk Show | 8 Things Every Bride Should Know
If you are planning a wedding, you know how hectic and stressful it truly can be. There are a million things to think about as you plan the day you get to marry the love of your life. We know it can be a lot, but one thing that we strive to make as stress-free and...
Real Sophia’s Bride | Olivia + Zechariah
Olivia & Zechariah got married at The Silver Palace in LaPorte, IN on a beautiful August afternoon What was your grooms reaction to seeing you for the first time in your wedding dress? Zechariah is a man of few emotions and words, but I could tell he...
Guide to Understanding the Cost of a Wedding Dress
The years you've spent dreaming about your wedding have prepared you for this moment. Once the awaited proposal happens, you can start planning! Before you begin the process, it's smart to set a budget for each asset and follow through. Setting a budget will keep you...
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