The Gown and Beyond – Details, episodes & analysis

Listen to hear all about what happens at New York Bridal Fashion Week, get the inside-scoop of how the industry functions and what this huge event is all about!

In one of the most important episodes we have recorded, Ramona and Ashley discuss the top 4 reasons most brides become overwhelmed during wedding planning. They offer their takes on how to avoid these pitfalls and also how to keep your focus on the most important parts of this entire process! Share this episode with any of your engaged friends, as it is filled with so much goodness!

Ramona gets vulnerable and shares her life story, from growing up in Romania, to her move to the States, to her crazy career path that led her from law school to eventually founding her bridal salon, Love & Lace. She shares her vision for the salon’s future as well as some interesting facts about herself that might surprise you.

Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona & Ashley share some of their wildest stories serving their brides, both from personal experience and through fan submissions. From the jealousy of bridesmaids to overbearing parents to possessive in-laws, there is no shortage of drama in the wedding planning process. These stories are sure to entertain and make your jaw drop at least once!

Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

There have been many of changes to how you shop at Love & Lace, but it’s not all negative! Ramona and Ashley talk about what wedding dress shopping looks like now due to restrictions for COVID-19.  They reminisce about pre-COVID days, and how some of the new protocols are actually lending themselves to a more intimate experience.

Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Ramona and Ashley reflect on the events of this crazy year from wildfires in Australia, the death of Kobe Bryant, COVID-19 and how it has affected business, to being evacuated from their own homes during fires in California.  They also reveal the 3 words their brides used to describe 2020. Some of them might surprise you!

Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

Shopping for your wedding gown can be exciting and fun.  However, there is a growing trend of brides who are window shopping for their gowns without the intent of making a purchase.  Ramona explains how and why this is having a negative impact on small bridal salons who offer a very personalized experience.  She also suggests options if you are not yet ready to purchase your gown but would like to get an idea of what you want. 

Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

With everything going on, it can be really hard to stay excited about your wedding day.  However, as a veteran of the wedding industry, Ramona offers some strategies to prepare your mindset so that you can still have an exciting and memorable wedding during these really difficult times. 

She also reminds brides that being flexible and willing to compromise will help you avoid disappointment.  Picking the right tribe of people around you to stay focused and centered will help.  And why having open communication with your vendors will ensure seamless execution of what you want.

Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

On this episode, Ramona sits down to discuss how the pandemic has impacted operations at Love and Lace Bridal, from the shutdown to closing one of her locations, and all of the regulations in place as they reopened to service the bridal community.

She also offers advice to those who are planning their wedding right now and need to start shopping for a dress.  How far in advance they should look, what the shopping experience is like, and a reminder that the most important opinion on what will look best on you is your own

Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com

You just ordered your bridal gown, congratulations!  This is such an exciting and emotional time for a bride and hopefully, you found “the one”.  But more and more often we are seeing brides change their minds soon after they’ve placed their order.  In today’s episode, Ramona and Marissa are giving you a step by step guide to help prevent the feeling of buyer’s remorse and second-guessing your purchase.

Learn more at TheGownandBeyond.com. And if you’re ready to get that perfect wedding gown, come see us at loveandlacebridalsalon.com