This is Part Four of our series of interviews with Jay's Bridal and Special Occasion, a one-stop bridal salon located in Gainesville, Florida and online at jaysbridal.net. Throughout the series, we'll discuss everything wedding, ranging from bridal gowns to music to tuxedos. In this installment, we'll chat with Jay's associates Erica Lyn and Joann.Jay's Bridal and Special Occasion might be small in terms of staff and size, but they have a vast selection. They carry a wide range of designers, like Alfred Angelo, Mori Lee, Maggie Sottero, Mon Cheri, Justin Alexander, and their favorite new designer, Sophia Tolli.
"Sophia Tolli was a designer for Maggie Sottero, and she's come out with her new line and we just love it," gushed Joann. "Her designs look a little European, with some really classic, beautiful styles, but some of her dresses have a bit of a funky, edgy appeal, too."
"And, she offers colors that you don't always see in bridal," added Erica Lyn. For example, one of her gowns is available in Antique Gold and Rose, and for each one sold, 10% of the proceeds will go toward the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.
Some of the Sophia Tolli dresses epitomize the trends that Jay's sees emerging. "It used to be that every bride wanted the big, bouffant-style dress," said Joann. "Now, we're seeing a lot of gowns with a sleeker cut. They're more modern, more sophisticated."
Erica Lyn said that the corset back was coming back into play in a big way, too. "It's great because it can give any woman a waist, and she has a little more flexibility in sizing." Who doesn't love that? Gain a pound, lose a pound, it doesn't matter -- just loosen or tighten the lace-up back as needed. Brilliant and beautiful!
Some of the Sophia Tolli dresses epitomize the trends that Jay's sees emerging. "It used to be that every bride wanted the big, bouffant-style dress," said Joann. "Now, we're seeing a lot of gowns with a sleeker cut. They're more modern, more sophisticated."
Erica Lyn said that the corset back was coming back into play in a big way, too. "It's great because it can give any woman a waist, and she has a little more flexibility in sizing." Who doesn't love that? Gain a pound, lose a pound, it doesn't matter -- just loosen or tighten the lace-up back as needed. Brilliant and beautiful!
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