Bridal Gowns/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| need an opinion about my wedding dress | 10/20/2011 | Melanie Lauren |
| Q: . I'm really confuse about what type of gowns that i should be wearing for my wedding.i'll be having ... A: Any gown style does very well in a garden setting, so in that regard there's really no certain ... | ||
| mother of bride dress color | 12/5/2010 | Susan Bloom |
| Q: my daughters wedding brides maids are wearing black with fushia what color should I wear that will ... A: Naomi, The short answer: wear what looks best against your skin and hair coloring. You are the ... | ||
| advice on a dress. | 7/26/2010 | Melanie Lauren |
| Q: I hope this question doesn't shock you but I am a gay man getting married next June. However, I have ... A: I would be a bit hesitant, if it were me, to buy online, unless you know it is a reputable boutique ... | ||
| Bridal diapers | 6/22/2010 | Melanie Lauren |
| Q: I'm wondering about the actual use of bridal diapers. Is there such a thing, and where would I go to ... A: Well, I have to say this is the most unusual question I have ever had, to date! Nonetheless..the ... | ||
| dress | 6/10/2010 | Susan Bloom |
| Q: Whats the best way to put on a dress? A: Nicole, I will assume you are taking about a wedding gown, which is a much more difficult operation ... | ||
| Wedding Gown Style For Me | 3/13/2010 | Melanie Lauren |
| Q: Oh my gosh.. I never fathomed how complicated picking the right wedding dress style could be! I have ... A: Congrats on the upcoming wedding!! I know how exasperating gown-shopping can be. Not to worry.. I ... | ||
| Bridal diaper? | 12/16/2009 | Susan Bloom |
| Q: I found another question about bridal diapers here. I was wondering where you can find the cover ... A: Many brides are worried about going to the bathroom in their bridal gowns, particularly if they are ... | ||
| attire help | 11/6/2009 | Susan Bloom |
| Q: the theme is a doctor chic wedding so the gowns (bride) is going to be the color of the hospital ... A: Yes, I mean charms for the necklace. You don't have to wear charms on a bracelet. If you get charms ... | ||
| attire help | 11/2/2009 | Susan Bloom |
| Q: the theme is a doctor chic wedding so the gowns (bride) is going to be the color of the hospital ... A: Weddings are a great way to express yourself and your individual tastes, but they can quickly spiral ... | ||
| maid of honor | 11/2/2009 | Susan Bloom |
| Q: I rarely wear skirts, let alone dresses. I have no idea what kind of dress to pick as a maid of ... A: Patricia, A business suit would probably not be appropriate. The only exception is if the bride is ... | ||
| wedding dress | 9/16/2009 | Melanie Lauren |
| Q: I have seen THE wedding dress that i want for my wedding, my only problem is that it zips up at the ... A: Congrats on finding the near perfect dress! I know that can be a lot of work! Without seeing the ... | ||
| Bridesmaid dress | 7/9/2009 | Susan Bloom |
| Q: I was suppose to be a bridesmaid in a wedding party. I got fitted for and paid for (in full)for a ... A: In all likelihood the shop is within its rights. First, I would suggest double checking any ... | ||
| eden / alexia | 4/21/2009 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: she then told me it could also come under Alexia, as they are the same company ? its not on that ... A: I found the dress in style 1136 you will want to go to AlfredAngelo.com and click on the UK/Europe ... | ||
| dress | 2/2/2009 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: I love this love but only problem I have with it is there nothing on front of the dress its plain. ... A: This is a nice gown, and the only option you have is to add sleeves, but the only thing I can tell ... | ||
| bridesmaid dress money | 1/30/2009 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: I am getting married in May, but due to friendship problems I made a change in my bridal party. The ... A: Why would she come after you for the money she spent on the dress when she paid for it? She can do ... | ||
| bridesmaid dress money | 1/30/2009 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: I am getting married in May, but due to friendship problems I made a change in my bridal party. The ... A: If you bought and paid for this ex bridesmaid dress before the problems started the bridesmaid has ... | ||
| wedding dress | 12/7/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: im getting married in naples florida in jan 09.. i really want to hire a dress and not buy one, im ... A: Sorry if I didnt understand your question most places don't rent out gowns because of the fact they ... | ||
| wedding dress | 12/7/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: im getting married in naples florida in jan 09.. i really want to hire a dress and not buy one, im ... A: Sorry if I didnt understand your question most places don't rent out gowns because of the fact they ... | ||
| bridesmaid dresses | 10/28/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: My wedding was suppose to be in Sept. My former fiance cancelled it. As a result, two of my six ... A: If you told your bridesmaids when the dresses were fitted and ordered that they were responsible for ... | ||
| Confounded | 9/29/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: My wedding is October 18. I need a dress by the 15th. I'm a "bridezilla" that must have it "her way" ... A: You can look up the seller's name and screen name in the search feature, but I would never ever have ... | ||
| Wedding dress for a asian bride | 9/18/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: My fiance is a typical asian lady very petite and I am trying to help her by finding her body type ... A: The best place I can think of that has a pretty good way of getting a bride fitted for a dress is ... | ||
| Bridal diapers | 8/26/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: Can you tell me about bridal diapers? I'm thinking of wearing one at my upcomeing wedding A: I went on Google to look up bridal diapers and from what I read it's a cover for disposable diapers ... | ||
| 2nd marriage | 8/14/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: I was married for 15 years to my childhood sweetheart. We divorced for 4 years and decided we ... A: According to tradition brides going into their second marriage are suggested to wear cream or ... | ||
| Perfect Wedding Dress | 8/4/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: I'm looking for the perfect gown; I want something simple, but elegant, and geared for an outdoor ... A: In today's fashion plus size brides are outdoing the normal size women in style and flair which ... | ||
| wedding dress and brides maids' dresses | 6/22/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: My wedding gown is a maggie sottero. It is white with champagne color on it. YOu can see a picture ... A: Nice gown and if you can contact who you got your dress from and ask if you can exchange it for the ... | ||
| bride maids dresses | 6/14/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: my question is regarding my bride maids dresses and the so called contract we signed with a dress ... A: he promised us the dresses on wednesday the 4th of june. and again the 6th and again the ... | ||
| bride maids dresses | 6/14/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: my question is regarding my bride maids dresses and the so called contract we signed with a dress ... A: Actually you do have a basis for a lawsuit because the dressmaker who issued the contract is ... | ||
| gh wedding dress | 5/29/2008 | Nafeesah Abdullah |
| Q: i Am huge fan of general hospital and i just got engaged and i really would like to know how i could ... A: The wedding gowns used on General Hospital are knock-offs of actual designers because of the expense ... | ||
| Gown Advice | 7/28/2006 | Sarah Maloney |
| Q: as I don't expect to find a gown to fit me easily. I live in Cardiff, South Wales and I'm a size 14 ... A: You'll be pleased to hear you are most certainly not alone! To be honest you will need to try ... | ||
| hello | 7/12/2006 | Sarah Maloney |
| Q: What wedding dress is Cameron Diaz wearing in the movie 'my best friends wedding'? A: I haven't seen this film for a long time and I cannot find any pictures on the internet, but I ... | ||
| Winter Wedding Gown | 6/6/2006 | Sarah Maloney |
| Q: I just moved my wedding date to February instead of the original June. I had already picked ... A: There isn't really any hard and fast rules about what colour scheme to have according to the season. ... | ||
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Melanie Lauren
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer any questions related to what body style suits what style of wedding dress, wedding dress fabrics, wedding dress train lengths, and anything related to wedding dresses, veils, tiaras, etc. Can also answer any questions related to flowers, decorations, invitations, rentals, etc.
Experience
Past owner and operator of very busy bridal boutique in Alberta, Canada.
Publications
WeddingBells Magazine (Canada-Calgary edition)
website
Calgary Inside magazine
Calgary Herald newspaper
Education/Credentials
12 years solid in the wedding industry doing wedding planning, running boutique, trade shows, wedding decorating and rentals, wedding invitations and fresh and silk wedding flowers.
Awards and Honors
Very good reputation.
Won national "Table Top Competition Award" sponsored by Canadian Event and Marketing Exhibition for table theme/decor
Past/Present Clients
Served thousands of brides in the Calgary, Okotoks areas. Many clients from overseas that were getting married in Calgary also were clients.
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