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Brideside.com abruptly closes; cites COVID as cause
Nov 18, 2020
Brideside.com ceases operations and closes its five corporate stores, impacting approximately 3,500+ maids and brides

Moonlight Bridal's team sees industry as well suited to adapt
Nov 17, 2020
Moonlight Bridal's Valerie Chin, Creative Director and Stephanie Chin, Operations Director, suggest that bridal is well suited to adapt to changes in brides, marketplace and industry, and quite capable of answering the challenge.

Madeline Gardner, Morilee creative director, on Covid's impact on design
Nov 15, 2020
Morilee creative director Madeline Gardner, offers encouragement and insights on Covid's impact on bridal

Essense's Martine Harris excited for future, sees positive trends
Nov 13, 2020
Martine Harris, Essense of Australia, sees an exciting future as design trends continue to evolve and boutique’s innovate the in-store experience

Crystal Lu outlines Casablanca Bridal's Covid response, suggests optimism
Nov 13, 2020
Crystal Lu, Casablanca Bridals, comments on the steps Casablanca continues to offer during Covid, and predictions for future

Joseph Murphy, JLM Couture, sees a "snapback" year for 2021
Nov 12, 2020
Joseph Murphy, JLM Couture, predicts snap back year for 2021 that will likely result in strong demand

Q&A with Mon Cheri's Steve Lang on industry now and post COVID
Nov 6, 2020
Steve Lang, Mon Cheri Bridals, offers his thoughts on the current state of industry and post-COVID forecast.

Interview with Bari Jay's Parker and Rosenfeld on status of Maids
Oct 30, 2020
Erica Rosenfeld and Susan Parker, second generation owners of Bari Jay offer their thoughts on the status of the bridesmaid category

Q and A with Kelly Midgley, new CEO of Maggie Sottero Designs
Oct 21, 2020
Kelly Midgley, recently promoted CEO of Maggie Sottero Designs talks to VOWS about the transition, and on having a member of the family leading the firm again.

BridalLive Tipping option resonating with brides, stylists
Oct 14, 2020
Q&A with BridalLive President Tim McKee on the success of its Stylist Tipping option
To newly engaged brides to be...
Oct 5, 2020
Planning a wedding can be stressful. This year, with COVID-19 there are unique challenges to face. I want to reassure you that, amidst all the turmoil, there is one stable element you can always count on: Your local bridal boutique.

Enzoani rebrands company as Bridal Collective
Sep 28, 2020
Enzoani is re-branding to Bridal Collective under which each of the company's six bridal collections will operate

NBRA offers free membership; provides webinar recording on selling as incentive
Sep 21, 2020
The NBRA launches new cost free membership; offers webinar recording on selling as incentive