Lucky enough to be invited to go with your bride-to-be friend on her gown shopping ventures? Then you should keep a few of these bits of info in mind. You'll be so glad you did, and so will she. Gown shopping is an event, but friendship is for life! The Bride is the Star Despite the fact that she is going to be the center of attention on her day, she is still nervous. She is still making 90 decisions - or amendments to her wedding plan - every day. Your job is to let her shine. We always like to say "look beyond the dress to the person." Be that friend who may not like every style she tries on ..read more

Could we just start with the widely-known truth that the "horrible" can also be the "hilarious?" And mishaps often create the best memories? Everyone either has a story, or knows a story, of something happening at a wedding that was unexpected, unplanned and memorable. photo credit: Kathrin Ziegler We've all fallen down the rabbit hole of wedding fail videos. A little light Googling, and suddenly you've lost a half hour belly laughing and wondering what you would do in the same situation.  That said, no one wants to have the wedding that everyone is talking about for the wrong reasons ..read more

From time to time, we consider it our duty to educate our prom goers and brides about our particular industry, and this is one of those times. We aren't just sharing what is happening in our shop, but rather what is trending industry-wide and nationwide in the bridal world. If you want to be an informed and respectful shopper, heads-up! This will give you some needed wisdom and insight. What is Showrooming? You probably know what this is, even if you didn't know the term for it. Showrooming is when you visit a small business or store and make it your own personal place to explore and tr ..read more

Dear Clients! We've updated our appointment types and terms, and wanted to remind brides and their parties to take note. Head here for details or see below for a brief recap!  ​**NEW** BRIDAL SUITE  ​This luxurious fitting room boasts seating for up to 7 of your nearest and dearest, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of our other fitting rooms. Your guests will love the more comfortable seating, and we also provide complimentary sparkling juice and snacks to ensure your visit is as enjoyable as possible. And, who doesn't love more time to shop for the perfect bridal go ..read more

In case you missed it, Bridal Traditions celebrated 20 years of business in 2020. We know! We're nearly 25! But even since that time, we've continued to make changes and upgrades to our boutique, some of our services, and worked to make the whole experience of shopping with us easy and fun.  If you haven't been to the boutique lately, or if you're about to start your gown shopping or prom shopping journey, here's a little tour. Bridal Shop at 21 Sparta Road, North Wilkesboro Plenty of Places To Explore Some of our clients come in and make a B-line to the section they know has the sele ..read more

There is a tendency to shop online these days. It's more than a tendency, we've developed a dependency on it, and believe us when we say that we get it! The ease of scrolling through online options while wearing your comfiest clothes feels like a no brainer, but we beg to differ when it comes to purchasing bridesmaids gowns. Ladies, you need to have the in person, in store experience when it comes to this purchase, and these occasions. You'll always be glad you did, and following are a few reasons why. Shopping In Store means you see the colors clearly Is it sage? Is it parakeet, or moss ..read more

Minimalist Brides think Less is More Or maybe first you want to know WHAT makes a minimalist bride.  These are brides who want simplicity; they're seeking a gown and wedding atmosphere that is clean, elegant and understated. If you've not seen the celebrity wedding photos from 1980s, please do a little light googling and get back to us. The headpieces alone are the size of Mini Coopers. Those were decidedly NOT minimalist brides. Meanwhile, minimalism is about getting rid of clutter and focusing on the elements that matter most. Think less is more. We have options for this bride and this ..read more

Shades of Pink Prom Perfection Valentines Day is just now in the rearview mirror and we are gearing up for prom season at Bridal Traditions! If pink is your signature color, or if you're looking for a particular style that just happens to be a shade of lavender, pink, or rose, we have incredible options for you.  Prom Gowns with Sparkle and Shine The styles we chose for this year's prom season have tons of sparkle and shine, as well as gorgeous details like embroidery, tulle, side slits, full skirts, corset bodices and lots of elegance. These gowns are statements, ladies!  Time ..read more

From necklines to hemlines, jewel tones to winks of color, we've rounded up some pretty gorgeous bridesmaids gowns for you to consider. Here is just a sneak peek to get you thinking, and get you excited. Jewel Tones in Bridesmaids Gowns Jewel toned fabrics, ... boy do we love them. They are anchors of the color wheel, they are the crayons that excite us as kids, and those colors that we're drawn to in bridesmaids' gowns here at Bridal Traditions. These gowns in emerald green, sapphire blue and ruby red are exceptionally well-designed and in statement colors for the bride who wants to be surro ..read more

The Great Tipping Debate Picture this: You race into a family restaurant to pick up your "grab-and-go" dinner. You opened the app, you placed the order, you entered your payment info, jumped into your car, drove to the restaurant, and brought everything home for your family to eat.  Did you tip the person who handed you the bags of dinner?  Should you tip when no one served you? If you haven't had this conversation with friends recently, you've probably seen news stories about it. We find ourselves in a tipping culture, where economics and perceived service blend into a moment that ..read more