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Expertise

I can answer any questions related to what body style suits what style of wedding dress, wedding dress fabrics, wedding dress train lengths, and anything related to wedding dresses, veils, tiaras, etc. Can also answer any questions related to flowers, decorations, invitations, rentals, etc.

Experience in the area

Past owner and operator of very busy bridal boutique in Alberta, Canada.

Publications

WeddingBells Magazine (Canada-Calgary edition) website Calgary Inside magazine Calgary Herald newspaper

Education/Credentials

12 years solid in the wedding industry doing wedding planning, running boutique, trade shows, wedding decorating and rentals, wedding invitations and fresh and silk wedding flowers.

Awards and Honors

Very good reputation. Won national "Table Top Competition Award" sponsored by Canadian Event and Marketing Exhibition for table theme/decor

Past/Present Clients

Served thousands of brides in the Calgary, Okotoks areas. Many clients from overseas that were getting married in Calgary also were clients.

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    P = Politeness
UserDateKCPComments
izura10/21/11101010 
Lyn01/08/111010 
toni07/29/10101010Thanks Melanie! Your advice is great and .....
Holly03/15/10101010Thank you sooo much for all your .....
melissa09/16/09101010 

Recent Answers from Melanie Lauren

2011-10-20 need an opinion about my wedding dress:

Hi Izura!  Thanks for the question and congratulations on your engagement!     Any gown style does very well in a garden setting, so in that regard there's really no certain 'style' that you have to take

2010-07-26 advice on a dress.:

Hi Again Toni!    I would be a bit hesitant, if it were me, to buy online, unless you know it is a reputable boutique you are dealing with. You will also need to gain the support of their sales rep to

2010-06-22 Bridal diapers:

Hi Heather!  Well, I have to say this is the most unusual question I have ever had, to date!   Nonetheless..the idea of a bride wearing a diaper is very new. Believe me, it is not anything that was ever

2010-03-13 Wedding Gown Style For Me:

Hi Holly! Congrats on the upcoming wedding!!  I know how exasperating gown-shopping can be. Not to worry.. I know exactly what you need...  You gave me some very key information about your build, thank

2009-09-16 wedding dress:

Hi Melissa!  Congrats on finding the near perfect dress! I know that can be a lot of work!  Without seeing the dress, I can't say for sure, but, in my experience, yes, with the help of a great seamstress

 

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