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You can start your day shopping for your gown or your bridesmaid ’ s dresses at Gracie ’ s Bridal . Gracie ’ s has been at this Brentwood location for about 10 years and is a Springfield area wedding landmark . Andrea Longwell , owner of Gracie ’ s Bridal , says this location is so convenient and centralized to lots of wedding businesses . Gracie ’ s recently remodeled their store in December . In addition , they were also selected as one of 30 bridal stores in the country to have an exclusive “ Morilee ” boutique within their store . Gracie ’ s has carried this line for years , but are now excited to offer area brides an expanded boutique of this line . With an incredible team of consultants that work with each bride , everyone is treated like family . Walking into their store , you can feel the positive , celebratory atmosphere . The extraordinary , talented staff makes a big decision like buying a wedding dress a fun , memorable experience .
Lately there has been a bridal boom , but being in Brentwood shopping center has been a blessing . Often , Andrea will see a bride try on dresses , take a break and walk down to another Brentwood business for coffee or lunch , talk it over , make a decision , then come back and purchase the dress of her dreams ! Andrea enjoys being in the Brentwood Center and often refers brides to other Brentwood businesses for their remaining wedding needs . She loves being surrounded by local businesses who support and promote each other . gracie ' s bridal
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