Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode, I am taking you on a behind-the-scenes journey into one of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever undertaken: creating my youngest sister Melissa’s wedding dress! From the initial sketches to the final fitting, I share every detail of the process, including designing her entire wedding wardrobe, working with luxurious fabrics, and collaborating with family members to bring Melissa’s Cinderella-inspired dream to life.Melissa joins me to reflect on the process, the fittings, and her favorite elements of her gown. I also talked to my mom about her involvement in the dress, and what she thought of her daughter all dressed up!Whether you're a bride-to-be, a couture sewing enthusiast, or someone who just loves a good wedding story, this episode is for you.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The creative process behind making Melissa’s wedding dress.
• Why luxurious fabrics and couture techniques make a difference.
• The importance of personalization, including pockets in the gown and Melissa's one-of-a-kind poof sleeves.
• Family collaboration and the funny (and sweet) moments that shaped the experience.
• A look into Melissa’s entire wedding wardrobe and the unforgettable photo shoot that captured it all.
• Reflections on the big day and how Melissa feels post-wedding.

Time Stamps:00:33 Starting the Wedding Dress Journey01:57 Cutting and Sewing the Skirt02:36 Working on the Bodice04:47 Fitting and Adjustments06:24 Fabric and Design Details08:44 Sewing Techniques and Challenges13:04 Finalizing the Dress26:32 Lace and Appliqué Decisions featuring my mom, Cynthia40:22 My mom’s thoughts on the dress!50:08 Melissa's Wedding Reflections & Thoughts on the dress!
If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com
Connect with Sarah:Website: https://sarahkolis.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Welcome to a brand-new series on The Dressing Up Podcast! In this special Real Brides series, I’m inviting past brides I’ve worked with to reminisce about their big day, share insights, and relive those unforgettable moments. If you’re planning your own wedding, or simply love hearing about all things bridal, you’re in for a treat!In today’s episode, I chat with three incredible women who each have unique and beautiful stories to tell:

• Alexa Starnes (2021 Bride): Alexa shares her post-wedding journey, her favorite wedding moments, and how planning her wedding led her into the world of event coordination. She also talks about the importance of giving yourself time to order your dress and we reminisce on our alterations experience together 3 years ago!
• Tara Freni-Kenbeek (The Fashionista Bride): Tara talks about her stunning, classic bridal look, her incredible Prada shoes (yes, you heard that right!), and how she and her husband anchored their planning decisions on staying connected and present!
• Rachel Rossini-Rhoades (The Nostalgic Bride): Rachel wore her mother’s 90s wedding dress, honoring its original style while making it her own! From a custom corset to preserving her wedding flowers, Rachel’s creativity shines through!

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com
Connect with Sarah:Website: https://sarahkolis.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

I am starting a new series on this podcast called Hot Topics with Hana! Hana Abboud, the founder and creator of L'Amour Bridal, and founder of her own label, Hana Abboud. 

To kick off this series, Hana and I talk about our opinions on ordering a wedding dress on Amazon, alterations, natural vs lab grown, and wearing shapewear on your wedding day.  

Do you have hot topics you want us to talk about in this series? Send us an email or message on Instagram!

Listen to episode 17 with Hana: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dressing-up-with-sarah-kolis/id1654996671?i=1000619227174

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

In this episode of The Dressing Up Podcast, there is a lot to catch up on! Sarah dives into the soft opening of her new studio, what to expect from the new space as a bride coming in for an appointment, and everything that's been happening behind the scenes. 

Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive details about the grand opening party! You won't want to miss it! (Or…scroll to the bottom of the homepage of the website to enter your email address to get that party invite!)

Sarah also shares details from her sister’s wedding, Melissa and Cam. From what went perfectly to what went wrong, she shares takeaways and tips. She shares how sometimes, things not going according to plan might just be the best part.

There will be more Kolis family wedding content coming soon, so be sure to stay tuned in!

Boombas discount code: “SarahKolis10”

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

With Sarah’s sister, Melissa, getting married soon, all of the (4) Kolis sisters have been in full wedding planning mode. In this episode, Sarah is joined two sisters, Angela and Colleen Kolis, to talk all about their recent Nashville Bachelorette party!

From planning transportation, food, games, and outfits, to having “The Ultimate, Completely Unnecessary, All Inclusive Guide to Your Best Weekend Ever”, the girls recap the trip! 

There will be more Kolis family wedding content coming soon, so be sure to stay tuned in!

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Kristy, the owner and founder of The White Dress in Michigan joins the podcast today to talk all about Michigan’s bridal scene, why she opened her own bridal shop, as well as social media’s impact on brides while dress shopping!

Social media is great for brides to see what types of dresses are out there, but oftentimes, this can come with dress overwhelm, dress regrets, and stressful indecisiveness when shopping. Kristy and Sarah discuss this topic during the conversation and advise on the best methods to avoid such stressors and maximize enjoyment of this fabulous once-in-a-lifetime experience!

A bit about Kristy: Kristy has been dreaming of wedding dresses since she was a little girl.  Never once did she think she would be lucky enough to be surrounded by their beauty on a daily basis.  But after lots of hard work, and a little bit of fate, her dream came true when she opened up The White Dress in 2011 in Brighton, Michigan. Though she loves all aspects of running her boutique, her favorite part is meeting the brides and helping them achieve their dreams. “Seeing the dresses come to life and be loved by another is so rewarding.  And making their dream dress a reality is the best!” Thank you Kristy for sharing your journey with Dressing Up podcast listeners!

Prom! Kristy also shares with us their all new Prom selection of gowns, each one unique and different, Kristy advises to shop early because when they are gone, they’re gone!

Website: https://the-white-dress.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitedressmi/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitedressmi

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Sallie Holder joins the Dressing Up Podcast to talk all about business and confidence. Sallie is Sarah’s personal business coach, and is what Sarah calls a true “girl boss of all girl bosses”!

Sallie is the founder of The BRIMM, a coaching program with a goal to help women make more money. Sallie has poured more than 20 years of business knowledge and experience and distilled it into a revolutionary program, The Sales Accelerator (TSA).

In this episode, we talk about why Sallie works with women and how she helps them, beliefs that may be holding you back from having a successful business, and in true dressing up fashion, her favorite workwear designers as well as how the way you dress can directly correlate with your confidence!
Interested in learning more about The BRIMM? Connect with Sallie and her team through the links below!

Connect with Sallie:
Website: https://growwiththebrimm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_brimm/

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Amber Frankhuizen, the host of the Old Money Podcast, joins us today to talk all about the new ways to old money financial practices, old money fashion styles, and timeless trends. We discuss understanding quality, investing in quality, quiet luxury, her style inspirations, and old money tips!
 
Amber is newly engaged, and also shares with us the process of picking out the perfect old money ring! In addition, she shares about her brief wedding planning, including a fabulous engagement party soon!
 
Connect with Amber:
Website: https://oldmoneypodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldmoneypodcast/

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares 9 common myths she hears often in the bridal and fashion industries, and her personal thoughts on them! Listen while she de-bunks the often misunderstood ‘advice’ of dressing up!

Sarah also shares exciting updates about her sister’s upcoming wedding, updates on the renovation of her new studio, as well as a new offer she has, an Upgraded Private Luxe Fitting.
Boombas code: “sarahkolis10” for 10% off!

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com

Connect with Sarah:Website: https://sarahkolis.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Have you thought about what you want to do with your gown after the wedding? In this episode, Sarah shares some ideas and advice on how to best handle your special gown after your big day!

First of all, Sarah highly recommends that no matter what you decide to do with your dress after the wedding, you should clean it asap! Talk to Sarah (or your seamstress) or your bridal shop, to learn more!

Tune in to hear Sarah’s favorite ideas for cleaning, selling, donating or repurposing your dress!
If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ