Involving Your Family and Friends

Volle’s had a great turn out for our Allure trunk show this weekend, and we were so lucky to have been able to see the most current bridal line from our new designer! Whether you are looking for a gown that is soft and romantic, modern, or vintage, Allure has a dress to impress any bride and her budget. We can’t wait to share this new line with all of our future brides!

In other bridal news, I’m quickly gaining great deal of knowledge and experience with every day that passes by. I have been fortunate enough to meet brides from all different walks of life, and with every kind of style and personality to match. One thing that unites all brides that walk through our door is their desire to feel beautiful and have the best experience possible when looking for their dream dress. A question that many brides might ask themselves before making an appointment is, “Who should I bring to my bridal appointment? Should I just take my family or do I want to involve my friends/bridesmaids?” While sharing this experience is very personal and emotional for most brides, and they want to have everyone that they can involved, a general rule to follow is that less is more. Bringing in a large group can easily overwhelm you as a bride because no matter how well you get along, there will always be opinions. Select the people that you want most to be part of the choosing of your dress , whether that be a relative or friend, and let others know that you can either show them pictures, bring them back to a first fitting, or even keep it as a surprise until your wedding day. There are plenty of ways to involve as many people you want after you have chosen your dress. Remember, you are the bride and if you and your small group love a gown, then it is the one for you.

Fairytale Endings Happen at Volles Bridal!

Volles is having a big event this weekend as we will be featuring an exclusive Allure trunk show from May 3^rd- May 6^th! Volles is proud to be a new home to Allure’s gorgeous wedding gowns, and whether your style is classic and traditional or bold and dramatic, nothing feels quite like an Allure. At Volles, you are sure to find your dream dress and we have consultants who genuinely want to make you feel your most beautiful. We strive to provide the best experience for all brides, and with our exceptional on-site alterations team, you can feel confident that the gown you choose will be made uniquely yours. It is truly unfortunate when we hear stories of brides that go dress shopping elsewhere and tell us about the sub-par service they received, or about a dress they had ordered that did not get altered properly. Take a look at a recent testimonial from a bride we had in the store whose wedding nightmare was turned into a dream come true thanks to the help of Volles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2ZjMUBkM5E

The Volles team takes pride in providing the best possible shopping experiences for our brides, and with our upcoming Allure trunk show, we can’t wait to make more dreams come true. Don’t take the risk of having an incident happen like our bride featured in the testimonial, and make your appointment at Volles today! http://www.vollesbridal.com/

Never Second Guess Your Dress

A common misconception when looking for the perfect dress is the worry about purchasing too early. Take it from someone with experience – it’s never too early. Even in the short amount of time that I have been part of the Volles team, I hear it quite often. Brides come in and are hesitant to buy a dress they have fallen in love with because they think they are jumping the gun too quickly. They want to shop around or are simply worried that if they buy their dress a year or more in advance that they could change their mind down the road. You will hear this from most bridal consultants, but as someone who purchased a dress over a year in advance of my wedding, it’s worth it to make sure you have the dress of your dreams. This is one of the most important parts of the wedding process, and the dress sets the tone for many other details including bridesmaid dresses, Mother of the wedding gowns, tuxes, and color pallets. Customers frequently ask me if it’s difficult to work as a bridal consultant around so many beautiful gowns when I have already bought my own, but like I tell every bride that I meet, it’s not a challenge because I know that I found the dress that is perfect for me. I have never second guessed my decision because on the day that I chose my dress, I knew when I had it on that it was what I wanted to wear when walking towards my future husband.

What many brides have a problem with is letting themselves fall in love with one dress. Although it’s exciting to be surrounded by gorgeous designer gowns, it can also be an overwhelming experience. This is why it’s so important to focus on how you imagine yourself to look walking down the aisle, and not worrying about what other opinions could influence your decision about your dress. Remember, YOU are the bride and it is your dress. If it is your first time shopping and you step into a gown and completely fall in love, don’t second guess yourself just because it is your first time out. You know how you feel, and if you can see yourself walking towards your future spouse in that dress, then it’s yours. You knew in your heart when your fiancé was “the one,” and you will know it when you find your dress. You just have to learn to trust your instincts and let yourself be in love with the dress. When you’ve found the one, just be ecstatic that you can envision your dream wedding and all of the other details can then fall into place.

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Listen to a bride who faced her worst nightmare and how Volles came to the rescue!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2ZjMUBkM5E&feature=youtu.be

Fashion Forward Bridal Party

 Imagine being able to walk into a bridal store and pick out whatever dress you want, and then strutting your new look down a runway. Sound like a dream? Well today we made it happen! We had such a fun day selecting some of the best gowns that Volles has to offer for the Good Shepard Hospital fashion show. Our faux bride-to-be wanted something bold and memorable, so we put her in a gorgeous show-stopping sherbet wedding dress complete with a cathedral length veil to complement the dramatic style. And what, you might ask, would complement a sherbet wedding gown? Something traditional would just not suit this daring wedding party, and Volles just so happens to have the perfect Maid of Honor/Bridesmaid dress with just the right amount of sparkle, feather, and sass to accompany the bride. To complete the look, we put the MOB (Mother of the Bride) in a gorgeous gown with a beaded and lace bodice in a neutral color pallet. The three looked absolutely perfect together, and we all agreed that this would be one wedding that we would definitely want to be invited to! Volles is so happy to loan these gorgeous dresses to the Good Shepard Hospital fashion show and we know we will be represented well!

Experiences like these are rewarding for me not only as a bridal consultant, but as a member of the Volles team. It’s encouraging to know that Volles goes above and beyond not only for our customers, but also for our fashion show representatives so they can feel their most beautiful in whichever gown they will be wearing.  I absolutely loved being part of dressing up this fashion forward bridal party and every day I am more eager to help brides find their dream dresses!

Bridal Bliss

How often does an opportunity come along that is exactly what you’ve been hoping for, and that will allow you to work in an industry that makes girls’ dreams come true? As a future bride preparing for a wedding this coming September, I have always looked at bridal consulting as one of those careers that I would love to get into if I were only given the chance. When embarking on my own search for the perfect dress, one of the first things I ever said to a consultant was, “This must be such a great job. I wish I could do this one day.” Something about finding the perfect dress captivates me, and as a soon-to-be bride myself, I understand how important it is for each bride to feel her most beautiful. As someone who received a Bachelor's degree in English, never did I think anyone would give me a chance to work in a position that is so fulfilling. But as fate would have it, seven months after finding my dress, here I am as a bridal consultant in training at Volles Bridal.

I am so fortunate to be able to put my two passions of writing and bridal consulting together to report the wonderful benefits of purchasing your gown with Volles. It is more than just selling a dress, but rather helping each bride find what she has envisioned for herself. In my short time that I have been part of the Volles family, I have already come to realize that I am meant for this position when I get just as teary-eyed (if not more) when a bride says yes to her dress. Because I have my own wedding soon approaching, I identify with every bride that comes through our doors and I understand that this is a very emotional and exciting time in their lives. It's rewarding to be part of one of the most important decisions the bride will make about her wedding day, and to know that I or one of my fellow consultants have played a role in her dream wedding. There are so many new things for me to learn, but with each bride that comes in I have a better understanding of each dress and how to make every girl feel like she is the most beautiful bride she can be. Volles has so much to offer a bride from the wide selection of impeccably designed gowns to the flawless execution of our alterations department. Follow me and my updates on my journey as a bride-to-be and as a newbie to the bridal consulting industry at Volles Bridal!

Prom Fashion Show This Weekend

Lake Zurich boutique to offer first glimpse of 2012 prom dress and accessory styles this weekend; reservation required

Lake Zurich, IL – (February 27th, 2012) – Chicago area prom goers and the press are invited to Volle’s Bridal & Boutique Sunday, March 4^th for an exclusive preview of this year’s prom dress styles.  Gowns from Blush, Cassandra Stone, Dave & Johnny, Faviana, Jovani, MacDuggal, Scala and Terani, will be modeled by area high school students at 3:00 p.m. at the family-owned boutique. The boutique, rated #1 bridal retailer in the Midwest, will remain open after the show exclusively to attendees, where they will have the opportunity to shop for dresses at 10% off. The discount can be applied to gowns, shoes, purses, accessories and garters.

“We’re anticipating at least 100 girls to attend,” said Vice President at Volle’s Deanna Dean. “We have 15 area high school girls who will be modeling 4-5 designer dresses each; showcasing the different colors, styles and fabrics that are being shown for prom 2012.” Dean added that Volle’s will also be awarding prizes throughout the event.

To make a reservation for the “Rock Your Style” event, call 847-438-7603.

About Volle’s Bridal & Boutique

Volle’s Bridal & Boutique, located in downtown Lake Zurich, IL and online at http://www.vollesbridal.com, is a family-owned and operated full-service retailer of wedding and special occasion apparel. It is consistently rated the #1 Bridal Boutique in the Midwest.  Since opening in 1971, Volle’s Bridal & Boutique has outfitted more than 50,000 brides and three generations of women. Known for tradition, style and service, the boutique’s mission is to make each bride feel like the only bride in the world. The boutique attracts national and international customers who seek high-style without sacrificing personal service.

Tara Keely of JLM Couture Available at Volle’s Bridal & Boutique

Volle’s Bridal of Lake Zurich, IL is accepting appointments for weekend trunk show

Lake Zurich, IL – (February 20th, 2012) – Volle’s Bridal & Boutique will host a trunk show showcasing designs from Tara Keely of  JLM Couture - a leading design house of luxury wedding apparel - this weekend.  Tara Keely bridal gowns will be featured from February 23^rd – 26^th, at the popular family-owned boutique, consistently rated #1 bridal retailer in the Midwest. The boutique will be open on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Volle’s is expecting brides from across the entire Chicagoland area to schedule fittings.

“Area brides look forward to our JLM couture trunk shows every year. Gowns from Tara Keely are sought after because of their combination of glamour and modern sophistication,” said Vice President at Volle’s Deanna Dean. “At Volle’s, we’re also known for our talented in house alterations department, who make sure every bride walks out feeling like the only bride in the world – no matter what size or personal style.” Dean added that while appointments are filling up, there are still appointments left.

The gowns feature lush silk fabrics paired with rich color. Keely offers brides the option of eye catching sparkle from a delicate brooch, a satin ribbon accent, or refined pleated lace and flowing organza overlays.

There are two ways to schedule a private showing:

1.  Request an appointment online, http://www.vollesbridal.com/register.php
2. Call the boutique to schedule an appointment at 847-438-7603

About Volle’s Bridal & Boutique

Volle’s Bridal & Boutique, located in downtown Lake Zurich, IL and online at http://www.vollesbridal.com, is a family-owned and operated full-service retailer of wedding and special occasion apparel. It is consistently rated the #1 Bridal Boutique in the Midwest.  Since opening in 1971, Volle’s Bridal & Boutique has outfitted more than 50,000 brides and three generations of women. Known for tradition, style and service, the boutique’s mission is to make each bride feel like the only bride in the world. The boutique attracts national and international customers who seek high-style without sacrificing personal service.

Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, and Tara Keely of JLM Couture available at Volle’s Bridal & Boutique

Volle’s Bridal of Lake Zurich, IL is accepting private appointments for February 2012 trunk shows

Lake Zurich, IL – (February 10th, 2012) – Volle’s Bridal & Boutique is now accepting appointments for their February trunk shows which feature top designs from JLM Couture, a leading design house of luxury wedding apparel. Featured designers will include Jim Hjelm, Lazaro and Tara Keely. Designs from Jim Hjelm will be featured first, from February 9^th – 12^th, at the popular family-owned shop that’s consistently rated #1 bridal retailer in the Midwest. The boutique will be open on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lazaro gowns will be showing on February 16^th – 19^th, and customers will have a chance to try on Tara Keely designs February 23^rd – February 26^th.

“Brides in the Chicagoland area look forward to our February trunk shows every year. Gowns from JLM Couture are sought after because of their glamorous and timeless design and great attention to detail and fit,” said Vice President at Volle’s Deanna Dean. “We also are known for our very talented in house alterations department, who make sure every bride walks out feeling like the only bride in the world – no matter what size or personal style.” Dean added that while appointments are filling up, it’s not too late to try on your favorite designer. There are two ways to schedule a private showing:

•         Request an appointment online, http://www.vollesbridal.com/register.php
•     Call the boutique to schedule an appointment at 847-438-7603

About Volle’s Bridal & Boutique

Volle’s Bridal & Boutique, located in downtown Lake Zurich, IL and online at http://www.vollesbridal.com, is a family-owned and operated full-service retailer of wedding and special occasion apparel. It is consistently rated the #1 Bridal Boutique in the Midwest.  Since opening in 1971, Volle’s Bridal & Boutique has outfitted more than 50,000 brides and three generations of women. Known for tradition, style and service, the boutique’s mission is to make each bride feel like the only bride in the world. The boutique attracts national and international customers who seek high-style without sacrificing personal service. 

3 Tips For A Memorable Senior Prom

Senior prom is symbolic of a last-hurrah, a celebration of the past 4 years and a final sendoff to life’s next chapter. Whether that means sharing the evening with your high school sweetheart or dancing the night away with your best friends, prom night should be one to remember. While many girls obsess about their appearance, their date, or miniscule drama, it’s important to remember that years from now, these details won’t matter. Here are 3 tips to ensure you have positive memories from your senior prom.

Choose A Dress Style You Feel Comfortable In 

No matter what your best friend is wearing, the color your mom likes best, or what dress styles are most popular this season, it’s important to choose one that you feel comfortable wearing. If black’s your color, go for it! Always wanted a princess dress? Do it up!  Not a dress kind of gal? Go for pants! The point is, be yourself and choose a style that makes you happy. 

Take a lot of Photos

Likely, this will be the last major school event with all of your high school buds. Plus, let’s face it, parents LOVE taking pictures of their kids. Let them have fun with their cameras before prom. You’ll thank them when you’re an adult and can look back at your date’s hairstyle and your best friend’s Sherbert colored dress.

Enjoy The Moment

Try your best to shake off little hiccups that might come up. So what if you get a zit the night before, your boyfriend’s clunker stalls on the way, or you get basil stuck in your teeth at dinner (bring floss)? This is a night you likely spent quite a bit of money on, or quite a lot of time thinking about, so enjoy it! Take a minute to take it all in. If you don’t recognize it now, you’ll likely look back on this night fondly later in life. Reflect on the friendships you’ve made and the laughs you’ve shared because that's what matters most anyways.

About Volle's Bridal & Boutique

Volle’s Bridal & Boutique, located in downtown Lake Zurich, IL and online at http://www.vollesbridal.com, is a family-owned and operated full-service retailer of bridal gowns, special occasion attire and accessories. It is consistently rated as the #1 Bridal Boutique in the Midwest.  Since opening in 1971, Volle’s Bridal & Boutique has outfitted more than 50,000 brides and three generations of women. Known for their family values and providing a superior level of customer service, the boutique’s mission is to make each bride feel like the only bride in the world. Volle’s attracts national and international customers who seek high-style without sacrificing personal service and tradition. 

Volle’s Bridal To Host Enzoani And Blue By Enzoani Trunk Show

From January 26^th through January 29^th, Volle’s Bridal & Boutique will showcase the chic silhouettes of Enzoani and Blue by Enzoani . The store will be open on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-owned and operated bridal salon is encouraging brides to make an appointment to view this fantastic collection.

“Since 2005, Enzoani has blended traditional and modern European influenced couture design. They expanded to include Blue by Enzoani,” said Vice President at Volle’s Deanna Dean. “We’re thrilled to be an authorized retailer of this elegant and timeless collection.” Dean added that in the boutique will stock the most popular Enzoani gowns, so brides who wish to try on the collection will be able to during the trunk show. There are two ways to schedule a private showing:

• Request an appointment online, http://www.vollesbridal.com/register.php
• Call Volle’s Bridal & Boutique to schedule an appointment at 847-438-7603

The Enzoani collections are designed by Taiwanese native, Kang Chun Lin. For the 2012 collections, subdued colors were introduced into the bridal collection and exaggerated ruffles and pleating were added to provide texture.  According to the Enzoani website, the designer is inspired by classic beauty with modern flare.

About Volle’s Bridal & Boutique

Volle’s Bridal & Boutique, located in downtown Lake Zurich, IL and online at http://www.vollesbridal.com, is a family-owned and operated full-service retailer of bridal gowns, special occasion attire and accessories. It is consistently rated as the #1 Bridal Boutique in the Midwest.  Since opening in 1971, Volle’s Bridal & Boutique has outfitted more than 50,000 brides and three generations of women. Known for their family values and providing a superior level of customer service, the boutique’s mission is to make each bride feel like the only bride in the world. Volle’s attracts national and international customers who seek high-style without sacrificing personal service and tradition. 

Come Try On The Lazaro Dresses Featured on Say Yes To The Dress!

Friday night marked the season premier of the latest installment of TLC's "Say Yes To The Dress." This time, the salon featured is Bridals by Lori in Atlanta, GA. Being in the business, we're huge fans of the show, and we know our brides are too! In fact, I think we'd be hard pressed to find a girl who hasn't spent at least one Friday night curled up on the couch watching the weekly dress-try-on marathon.

On the first episode of the show, designer Lazaro Perez made a special appearance and 4 of his dresses were featured. The good news for our brides, is that we have in stock RIGHT NOW, 3 of the 4 dresses featured on the show! If you'd like to try one on for yourself, please call and make an appointment! We can't wait to see you!

About Volle’s Bridal

Volle’s Bridal & Boutique, located in downtown Lake Zurich, IL and online at http://www.vollesbridal.com, is a family-owned and operated full-service retailer of bridal gowns, special occasion attire and accessories. It is consistently rated as the #1 Bridal Boutique in the Midwest.  Since opening in 1971, Volle’s has outfitted more than 50,000 brides and three generations of women. Known for providing a superior level of customer service, the boutique’s mission is to make each bride feel like the only bride in the world. The boutique attracts national and international customers who seek high-style without sacrificing personal service. 

Volle's Top 10 Dress Picks of 2011!

We see girls try on beautiful dresses almost every day. It's safe to say, we know our dress styles! This year, we put together a list of our favorite dresses. See one you like? Come on in and try it on! We're looking forward to seeing you!

Volle's Top 10 Picks of 2011

Bridal

Dillion - by Enzoani Blue
Fanal - by Lasposa
3108 - by Lazaro
Fabi - by Enzoani
Parisianna - by Maggie Sottero
Sasha - by Matthew Christopher
1104 - Jim Hjelm Blush
3018 - Lazaro
2052 - Tara Keely
Diana - Enzoani
Bridesmaids
594 - by Bill Levkoff
374 - by Bill Levkoff
B2096 - by B2
5033 - by Jim Hjelm
5084 - Jim Hjelm
675 - Bill Lefkoff
5121 - Jim Hjelm
670 - Bill Lefkoff
B2078 - B2
528 - Bill Lefkoff


We also have 2012 dresses available. Come in to see what's new! To make an appointment, please call (847) 438-7603.

About Volle’s Bridal

Volle’s Bridal & Boutique, located in downtown Lake Zurich, IL and online athttp://www.vollesbridal.com, is a family-owned and operated full-service retailer of bridal gowns, special occasion attire and accessories. It is consistently rated as the #1 Bridal Boutique in the Midwest.  Since opening in 1971, Volle’s has outfitted more than 50,000 brides and three generations of women. Known for providing a superior level of customer service, the boutique’s mission is to make each bride feel like the only bride in the world. The boutique attracts national and international customers who seek high-style without sacrificing personal service. 

5 Most Gushed About Celebrity Weddings of 2011

One marriage on our list lasted just 72 days and generated countless headlines across the internet and in gossip magazines. Another one had people on an entirely different continent waking up at the crack of dawn to toast to their nuptials.  As we enter a new year, we take a moment to recap the most buzzed about celebrity weddings of 2011.

5. Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh

Only weeks after his divorce was finalized with Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Camille Grammer, Frasier alum Kelsey Grammer wed his girlfriend Kayte Walsh on February 25^th in a lavish reception at the Plaza Hotel. The gossip columns had a heyday with these nuptials, especially since Grammer’s estranged wife Camille is a staple on Bravo’s hit guilty-pleasure television show.

4. LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian

Keeping with the Real Housewives theme, this next couple also has a tie to the Bravo reality series. Cibrian’s ex-wife is Brandi Cibrian, fellow cast-mate of Camille Grammer on the Beverly Hills installment.  Rimes and Cibrian - who were both married to other people when their romance began on the set of the Lifetime movie they both starred in - married in Malibu on April 22^nd.