Sunday, September 16, 2012

Geneva Wedding: Finishing Details

by Sarah Hamparian

Now that my dress was safely within the Geneva town limits, it was time to pick out accessories at Veiled in Elegance! When I walked in and looked to my left, my eyes lit up with excitement. Rows of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pins, brooches and belts sparkled with beauty and I couldn’t wait to put the finishing touches together for my wedding day.


Kathy lifted the wedding dress from my arms and whisked me away to the back to try on one of the biggest statement pieces first: The Veil! Clearly, this boutique is named Veiled in Elegance for a reason. There were veils everywhere! From short to long, pearls to crystals, the veils glistened on 4 different stands around the store. 


Once I put my on wedding dress, Kathy asked me about my vision for veils and accessories. After explaining my preferences and looking at the detail on my dress, she asked me to hold one moment and disappeared. Less than a minute later, she emerged from the back room with the perfect veil! It had exquisite detail and was the ideal length. Kathy placed it in my hair and as my Mom’s eyes began to swell with tears, I knew this veil was the one.

Next came the glitz and glamour with jewelry. Since there were so many pieces that caught my eye when I walked in the door, Kathy brought a whole array of items to try on. I quickly put on the largest earrings, 2 bracelets, a necklace, headband and hairpiece. The light reflected on all of the jewelry as I looked up and even I thought it was necessary to reconsider this many pieces. I appeared to be one giant crystal.

Kathy helped me tailor my choices and made sure that it balanced with my dress and veil well. This time, as I turned around on the podium with my dress, veil and accessories, my eyes began to sparkle and the biggest smile emerged. This was it! It was the exact vision that I had for my wedding day and I couldn’t have done this without Veiled in Elegance. Thanks, Kathy!

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