By: Darren Wilson

Your newly engaged and now that the fun and excitement of the moment have passed, the reality is that you have a lot of planning ahead of you. Maybe the most important part of your entire wedding day is what you will be wearing. Every bride wants that perfect gown that will make her look her best, but brides-to-be often feel lost when it comes to shopping for bridal gowns. With so many choices and so many bridal stores to shop, how and where do you start?

At Claire’s Fashions, we feel that the best way to start the process is to do some research in bridal magazines and on-line (you can see the bridal gowns we carry at clairesfashions.net). Bring copies of the styles that appeal to you to your bridal appointments. As you are researching, ask your self some specific questions:

What types of dresses do you currently own that you love? This may give you some guidance on the shapes and styles that will be the most flattering for your body type.

What mood are you looking to convey at your wedding and reception? Formal and grand? Intimate and romantic? Informal and carefree? You probably want your dress to match that mood.

What types of gown materials and designs do you like? How much fullness did you want in the skirt of the gown? How about colors? Are you looking for pure white or a shade of ivory? Were you considering a color accent on your gown?

At Claire’s Fashions, our bridal consultants will use this information as they work closely with you to find the perfect wedding gown. Once you have found the gown, our staff will guide you in choosing the right bridal accessories to create your unique look. Our relaxed, stress-free environment, will put you at ease, as we believe that making your bridal gown selection should be a fun experience.

Claire’s Fashions Inc., located at 1312 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington, is the premier women’s social occasion boutique in Delaware. Besides being a full service bridal store, including several great bridesmaid lines, Claire’s carries a tremendous selection of gowns and dresses that are perfect for mothers-of, grandmothers-of, and guests of the affair. Claire’s is also Delaware’s prom and pageant headquarters, with over 1500 gowns in stock during prom season, from the hottest and most sought after designers in the industry. Claire’s registers every gown they sell by vendor and style number to ensure that the same gown will not be sold to the same prom.

Claire’s also carries a great selection of upscale casual apparel, perfect for any social occasion or a day at the office. Great jackets and tops, fun daytime dresses, and fantastic slacks and skirts make up a diverse inventory not found in other stores. Claire’s is the exclusive Delaware retailer for noted designer Joseph Ribkoff.

Claire’s Fashions has an unbeatable combination of excellent customer service, great selection, and competitive prices. Whatever the occasion, the staff at Claire’s will make sure that you have the perfect ensemble. When it’s time to impress, Claire’s Fashions!

Claire’s Fashions Inc
1312 Philadelphia Pike

Wilmington, DE 19809

302-798-1312;Clairesinc@aol.com

www.clairesfashions.net
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6, Wed &
Thurs 10-8;

Sun by appointment only.

Testimonials:

“I always dreamed of having the most beautiful wedding gown. Colleen and the gang at Claire’s made that dream come true! THANK YOU”

~ ES

“Thanks again for all of your efforts in getting the dress for/to me in time for the wedding. It would not have been the same without it. I have received many compliments on it. The Aruba wedding planner said she has never seen anything like it.”
~TAP

“After visiting a few other bridal stores, I was completely stressed out about finding my perfect wedding gown. Thanks to a friend who recommended Claire’s, I not only found my dream wedding dress, but dresses for my bridesmaids and my mom. Thanks for everything”

~EB