Come on a journey with us to the cutest bridal shop in charming San Luis Obispo! Moondance Bridal not only offers gorgeous luxurious wedding gowns and accessories, but a unique and adorable ambiance that makes a bride's experience unforgettable. Choosing your wedding dress can be exciting and emotional, and making sure you're in the right atmosphere is incredibly important to most brides! This team is the ultimate hype woman team, and we had the pleasure of interviewing them about their wonderful store!
Keep scrolling to see some of their beautiful dresses and read the interview!
What is your team passionate about when it comes to Moondance?
"At Moondance we are super passionate about helping all brides find the dress of their dreams, no matter what their shape or style is. Your wedding dress is a form of self expression and we love to find what that means for every girl. That's the best part-- we have a dress for every bride. Our main goal is to find what makes our brides feel amazing and have a fun time doing it!"
How do you choose the wedding dresses you carry, and what trends are you seeing this year?
"When choosing new gowns for the shop we like to keep an eye on trends, but we really factor in the California style the girls have in our area. We always want to find gowns brides will love to have in their wedding photos for years to come. Our brides have such unique styles-- we see everything from classic and chic, to sparkles and glam, to edgy and boho , so we always make sure we bring gowns into the store for every personality! For trends this year we are seeing the basque and drop waist make a return, which is super flattering on everyone. We have also seen a lot more square, halter, and high necklines coming out. Having a gown that's timeless has been very important, but more and more brides are wanting some unique flare!"
Do you offer custom designs or alterations for wedding dresses?
"A few of the designers we carry in the shop offer custom designs for brides. We love a bride with the vision for a custom gown! We see a lot of custom necklines, backline details, and adding sleeves. We do not offer alterations in house, but we work with an amazing seamstress in town who specializes in bridal, which is so important! The right seamstress can make or break the gown."
What sets your bridal shop apart from others?
"We hear all the time from brides and their guests about how we gave them the best experience during their bridal shopping and I think that makes a huge difference! Shopping for your wedding gown is such a special moment, so we want everything to be perfect for the bride and her tribe. From the super cute aesthetic of the shop to our amazing stylists, we try to create the best atmosphere for a bride to feel comfortable and excited. We don't advertise, so it's truly the praise from past brides that sends other girls our way! Another thing that sets us apart is that we don't focus on one style of wedding dress-- we have many different styles, so that there is something for every bride. Going to a ton of bridal shops can be very overwhelming for brides, so we provide all different styles and shapes that a bride could possibly want to try, so that she doesn't have to stress herself out by over shopping!"
What tips do you have for brides starting their search for the perfect dress?
"My advice would be to do a little research! Decide what your budget is going to be and have an idea of what gowns have caught your eye on Instagram and Pinterest. Doesn't mean you have to stick to that style, but it will definitely give you a jumping off point in the shop! Don't over shop and trust your gut! Ditch the fomo!"
What common challenges do brides face when dress shopping, and how do you help them?
"The most common things we have seen from brides lately is being indecisive and so nervous to choose their gown! We are flooded by images on social media of endless gown choices and brides are dragged down by the "what if" possibilities even when they absolutely LOVE a gown that brings them to tears! Your stylist can sometimes be like a therapist-- they really talk it out with the brides and get down to the bottom of that fear and hopefully overcome it so they can celebrate that special moment when you find your dress, rather than being overcome with anxiety."
Any exciting new collections or events coming up at your shop? If not, can you explain fun bridal events you've done in the past?
"A few of our couture designers have new collections coming out in the fall and we are obsessed with some of the new gowns we will have in the shop next year! To celebrate the new collections we will host trunk shows to highlight their new designs, so keep an eye out for those dates! Brides usually recieve a little discount during the trunk show, so it's a great time to find the one!"
Can you share a memorable experience of helping a bride find her dress?
"Oh my gosh we have had so many amazing experiences with our brides, but just recently we had a stunning bride come in to find a dress and brought her daughter with her, who was about 7 years old. They were so sweet and had the most adorable relationship. Her daughter loved all things fashion and secretly showed us a dress that she wanted her mom to try on. The bride went with it and it ended up being the one she said yes to! She looked gorgeous and it was so special to see that moment happen between mom and daughter. Definitely a moment they will never forget and neither will we!"
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