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Say yes to the dress
Bliss Boutique proprietor Sara Stanford with model Amira Persaud Webb in a full-beaded sheath Mikelle gown with Swarovski crystals by Sottero & Midgley.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
All Woman, Fashion, Lifestyle, Local Lifestyle, Style, Style Observer, Tuesday Style
April 30, 2016

Say yes to the dress

It’s the dream of many women, even those who deny it most vehemently, to walk up the aisle in the perfect wedding gown. Many brides will attest, however, to just how daunting a challenge it is to secure that one dress with your name written all over it. It truly takes fit after fit after fit. Brian and Sara Stanford, the proprietors of Bliss Bridal Boutique understand this dilemma only too well and judging from the public’s reception of The Bridal Trunk Show held on Saturday, April 23 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston they have found the solution! Brides, and there were many, tried on dresses by international designer labels Maggie Sottero, Lillian West and other top designers. The process was simplified by the presence of Bliss consultants and Stacy Hughes, Maggie Sottero’s international business manager. Brides-to-be were also able to take advantage of discounts and other event specials. AW Fashion takes you inside the show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridesmaid Janett Levy was on hand to support bride-to-be Tamika Spencer, who looked gorgeous in a Pronovias gown with a ruffled organza skirt and diamante belt.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
Attorney-at-law Tamika Spencer (left) and Bliss Boutique proprietor Sara Stanford.<b>Bryan Cummings </b>
After saying yes to her Maggie Sottero-Adorae gown, Pathrel Green was all smiles for our lens.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
Enersave Solutions Limited Sales Manager Kadian Brown fits a Sottero & Midgley ivory gown with a crystal bodice, demure illusion centre neckline and organza skirt with the help of Bliss consultant Sany-Kay Mundle Lawrence.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
Maggie Sottero international business manager Stacy Hughes (left) and Laurie Radlin in a Desiree Hartsock ivory over blush design.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
This beautiful gown with intricate lace details elicited nods of aproval from scores of onlookers.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
This sweetheart dropped-waist ball gown with tulle skirt gave Renae Wilson, host of Wedd TV, the Cinderella effect.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
Bliss Boutique proprietor Sara Stanford unveils the bride, Amira Persaud Webb.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
Rona Wahrmann in a lace bonnie, semi-mermaid dress with a double-layer veil.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
Amira Persaud Webb in a Sottero & Midgley- Elizabeth design with lace floral appliqu&Atilde;&copy;s.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
Will they say yes to this dress?(From left) Future bride and NCB operations manager Tiffany Brown, and bridesmaids Georgette Thompson, St Andrew High School for Girls art educator; and Carol Wheatley, NCB non-branch support delivery officer.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
A Tai Flora centrepiece.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>
Veiled Beauty Amita Persaud Webb in Sottero & Midgley.<strong> Bryan Cummings </strong>
Amira Persaud Webb wearing a Maggie Sottero-Jovi gown with gentle lace appliqu&Atilde;&copy;s and a single-layer veil with beaded edge.<strong>Bryan Cummings </strong>
Stacy Hughes (left), international business manager at Maggie Sottero Designs, and Bliss Bridal Boutique proprietor Sara Stanford (second left), show off one of the many exquisite beautiful bridal gowns to future bride Paula Samuels and her mother Maureen Swaby-Samuels. Bridal consultant Allison Barrett shares in the momenet.<b>Bryan Cummings</b>
Stacy Hughes, international business manager at Maggie Sottero Designs, goes through the collection of gowns for Jamaica’s first bridal trunk show.<b>Bryan Cummings</b>
Bride-to-be Tina Lee tries on a Maggie Sottero design assisted by Bliss consultant Gadiva Ingram (second left) and friends and bridesmaids- (from left) Rebekah Bourne, Lori Chin, Tiffani Sharpe and Kimberley Lue Chin.<strong>Bryan cummings</strong>
The gowns on display certainly impressed patrons.<b>Bryan Cummings</b>
Attorney-at-law Franchesca Francis in a Sophia Talli design, seen here with (from left) her mom Carol Bailey-Francis, bridesmaid Lecia-Gaye Taylor, sister Francene Francis and Bliss bridal consultant Renay Richards.<b>Bryan Cummings</b>
This Maggie Sottero fit and flare Monte Carlo dress received a resounding yes from bride Tiffany Brown as well as (from left) bridesmaids Carol Wheatley, Georgette Thompson and Bliss consultant Shaniq Dallas.<strong>Bryan Cummings</strong>

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