Allison sent Nancy, our artistic director, pictures of her gown as well as this sweet note.

“Dear Nancy and Staff,

I was married over three years ago so I would ask you to please excuse my extremely late thank you. The recent wedding of a good friend has prompted me to look through my wedding pictures and I wanted to let you know that every time I look at my wedding pictures I fall in love with it again. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with the world, and helping make my wedding day one of the best of my life. As you designed and made my dress I was amazed at your skills, and by how much you love what you do. Thank you for being so helpful and kind throughout the entire process. I will always fondly remember working with you and your staff.”

Thanks Allison, you and your dress are stunning!

Call today to schedule your custom consultation with Nancy, or to try on our designer gowns. 801-373-0194

Nancy, our artistic director, puts so much time and love into her work and she is paid back in kind thank-you notes from sweet brides.

A recent note that Nancy received in the mail from Real Bride Lindy read:

“Dear Nancy,

Just wanted to thank you for all of your help and kind support in selecting the perfect wedding dress! I had a tight schedule during my visit to Utah, and your willingness to stay late and assist in making the dress fit our budget was very much appreciated. Your kindness will always be remembered, and I hope that everything good comes your way for your benevolent heart.”

The mother of Real Bride Dara called Nancy to report how happy she was with her daughters dress. Dara was here in Utah by herself and did not have her mother here to help with the sometimes overwhelming gown selection process. Her mother wanted to express gratitute to Nancy for “taking care of (her) daughter so beautifully.” She then mentioned Nancy’s expertise in alterations saying “(they) were perfect, you know just what to do to make it fit beautifully.” Dara’s mother ended the conversation expressing how happy she and her daughter were and that “(they) will send everyone (they) know to you!”

We are so happy to have Nancy with us here at Avenia Bridal. As testified, she works miracles and really understands the body and how to make gowns fit perfectly.

Thank you Lindy and Janet, and thank you Nancy!

To meet with Nancy call and schedule an appointment @ 801-373-0194

A couple months ago Stephanie sent us a picture of her dress that Nancy custom made for her in 2005!

She then entered our September Facebook contest…

and won!!

Congratulations Stephanie!

“I chose Avenia Bridal because I saw Nancy’s website even before I ever considered getting married, and fell in love with the custom gowns that she made for brides.  I knew that in my mind, I would have her make my dress for my big day!  To me, they didn’t look like all the other “LDS wedding dresses”.  I went into her shop, looked through her books, and chose a 3/4 sleeved classic A-line gown because I thought it was beautiful, classic, something that I would look back on and always love, and perfect for a Fall wedding!” -Stephanie

Thanks Stephanie, and congratulations again on you one hour massage!

Call today to schedule your custom gown appointment: 801-373-0194

Shauri chose the AMAZING Junko Yoshioka gown Tasha. It was originally designed strapless so Shauri worked with Nancy to design sleeves and shoulders to fit her standards and personality. It is a work of art and looked fabulous on the gorgeous bride!

Here is Shauri’s story!

“I married James Dewey and I am now Shauri Quinine Dewey. We married later in life, I’m 40 and he is 32.  Because of that we both had careers, I am a director of video productions for a consulting firm and he works as an officer in the foreign service for the state department.”

“We held our ceremony in the Boston temple on May 7th and did a weekend event in Newport, Rhode Island.  On Thursday we went to a Red Sox game. Friday morning we had a big bike ride around Ocean Drive and Friday night we rented a theater, a nod to my career, and had a welcome dinner, film festival and vaudeville show. Our guests submitted videos and performed.  Saturday night our reception was at the Newport International Hall of Fame, we did a theme that combined the movie The Natural and the 20′s.”

“I love Nancy and am amazed at the quality of work she did with zero stress. She did an amazing job, made great recommendations and created a dream dress. My biggest worry was having a dress with “pasted” on sleeves to fit LDS standards and that would look too “mormony” and pasted together. It didn’t at all. It was amazing. Nancy can create anything.”

Thank you Shauri!!

Photography: Zuma Photo-Mitchell Burt

To try on Junko Yoshioka or other designer gowns make an appointment at Avenia Bridal today: 801-373-0194

Victoria found an Angelina Couture gown that was absolutely everything she wanted! The designer did an exclusive design for our store that added sleeves and shoulders to this originally strapless gown. We do not have a picture of what this dress looked like strapless we only have a picture of Victoria in the version that was modestly designed.

Victoria had a wonderful wedding day and agreed to share with us her story about meeting Brett, picking out her dress, and enjoying her magical day.

“My husband’s name is Don Brett Candland and my new name is Victoria Kerin Candland.  We were married on June 25th, 2011 in the Oaklands LDS Temple.

We met at BYU two weeks into my freshman year at a dance party called Rock the Block.  We became friends, and then best friends and then gradually started dating.  After more than a year of dating, Brett proposed on March 11, 2011, also the day that I found my dress.”

“My experience at Avenia Bridal was fantastic.  Out of all the other bridal galleries that I went to, the service at Avenia was the best.  The people were so nice there and my helper knew exactly what I was looking for in a dress. I chose my dress because I loved the color, the soft pearl off-white color and I loved the lace up back.  Furthermore, I loved how the back looked very much like Belle from Beauty and the Beast with the roses and billows of fabric, and the front was more chic and sophisticated.  For me, it was the perfect blend of princess and fashion diva.”

“We had an open house in Danville, CA on our wedding day held at my husband’s family’s beautiful home.  After that we went on our honeymoon for a week at a high-end seaside resort in Goleta, CA called the Bacara.  On July 1, we held a reception in San Diego, CA at a Spanish villa called the Darlington House.”

“Both the wedding day and the reception day were magical.  I remember feeling very nervous right before we were married, but then such excitement and peace after the ceremony/sealing.  The reception was a blast especially because the dancing was so fun.  The whole wedding experience was absolutely exquisite and I want to thank Avenia Bridal for helping me find the dress of my dreams.”

Thank you Victoria for letting us be a part of your special day!

Call Avenia Bridal today to make an appointment to try on gowns or to discuss the option of a custom gown: 801-373-0194

Sandra married Brice, the love of her life, in an amazing Lis Simon gown. This gown comes strapless or in a built up version with shoulders and sleeves.

Sandra and Brice met years ago and were finally able to tie the knot, they couldn’t be happier. Here is Sandra and Brice’s story of how they met and how Sandra found her perfect dress!

“Brice and I studied at the same dance studio as young teens, so we were distant friends years before we started dating. I thought Brice was a nice shy boy with cute curly brown hair, and he thought I was a cute shy girl. We both made summer intensive dance programs in NYC the summer after I graduated high school, and that is where the magic began. We spent the summer of 2004 realizing how much we loved spending time together. We spent hours talking as we walked through Central Park, every moment more exciting than the one before. At first I fought my feelings for Brice because he was nearing 19, the age of an LDS missionary. But by the time summer was over, we both knew we had found something special in each other. The next few years we shared together were full of laughter, joy, and love. We both wanted Brice to serve a full-time mission for the LDS church, but Brice had to wait until the timing felt right for him. We performed together, taught together, and traveled together. I moved across the country to study dance at OKCU, and we spent hours talking every night. When I decided to move back to Utah we committed that Brice would have his mission papers in before I moved back. We knew how tough it would be to be together again and face the decision of when he should serve. He flew out to Oklahoma to help me drive home, and we opened his mission-call the same weekend, December of 2008. He left in February of 2009 for Little Rock, AR, the week after Valentine’s Day. We wrote each other beautiful letters at least every week for the entire two years. The only thing that made the time apart easier was receiving a tape or a letter from Brice. Even though I felt like I had lost my best friend, I knew he was where he needed to be. Brice and I grew so much during the two years apart. When he came home, February 2011, I was filled with butterflies, unsure of how things would work out. When I saw Elder Brice Morgan walking down the terminal after two long years, I felt warm tears fill my eyes and run down my cheeks. I couldn’t believe my best friend was really back. We were ecstatic to pick up right where we had left off. Brice proposed four weeks later, at the same place we had our first kiss. After 6 ½ beautiful years of courtship, Brice and I were so happy to be engaged.”

Choosing the Gown:

“I took a trip from Cedar City, where I was working on my MAcc, to look for wedding dresses at Avenia Bridal. My experience at Avenia was dreamlike. I felt like a princess as Caroline helped me try on dress after dress. These dresses were one-of-a-kind and all uniquely beautiful. I was delighted that Avenia gave the option to “build-up,” or add sleeves to, almost any dress. I knew they had beautiful dresses, but I was not expecting to find a dress that fit my personality so perfectly. I could never have imagined a dress so unique, fun, and gorgeous. My favorite qualities about the dress were the petal-sleeves, the sparkly waistline, and the huge swirly skirt. It made me want to dance! It was such a memorable experience. My mom, my new sister-in-law, my cousins, and Aunt helped me choose the dress that fit my personality best. I returned later to choose the perfect shoes and veil as well.”

Thanks Sandra for sharing your cute story! You are GORGEOUS! More about the actual wedding day to come!!!

Call today to schedule an appointment to find your perfect dress: 801-373-0194