Exchanging Vows Bridal Boutique
Tara Klein , WPICC ~ www.exchangingvowsbridal.com
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xchanging Vows Bridal Boutique is located
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in Collingwood’s historical downtown. Here
you will find beautifully chosen designer bridal
gowns, bridesmaid, mother of bride and groom,
flower girl dresses and accessories. The experience
and passion of owner Tara Klein along with her
small town service, creates a bridal shopping and
planning experience unlike any other.
“There is not just one quality of a wedding
that I love, I love everything from working with a
bride on her first visit, to our visits and planning
in between, to the day when I help her carry her
gown to the car. I am honoured to be a part of
the process of finding their perfect dress and being
more than just a consultant. Sometimes when I
am lacing or zipping up a gown, I know it is the
dress! It is the look on their face, the twinkle in their
eyes, the way they sway or the goose bumps that
appear when they see themselves in the mirror. I
love the whole process and through it all I am here
to answer any questions, to give any support and
to share any worries and joys every day!”
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Trends For 2018
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ew York Bridal Fashion Week in Spring &
Fall 2017 found designers creating gowns
with deep plunging necklines in the front and
sexy low criss-cross details in the back. Off the
shoulder and portrait necklines were popular as
were gowns with sleeves. Designers were showing
flutter sleeves, bishop sleeves, ¾ length sleeves
and some were using texture and designs to finish
sleeve cuffs. 3D details such as flowers, butterflies
and bows were seen as well as detachable trains to
give the back of the gown as much beauty as the
front. Crop tops and high-waisted skirts as well as
ruffles, feathers and fully tiered skirts were found on
the runway. And for those brides who truly want to
make an impression soft blush, bold bright colours
as well as prints were seen on wedding gowns!
These designs carried over into the bridesmaids
& evening wear collections as well. The pantone
colour for 2017 wedding inspiration is said to be a