Business Spotlight: The Added Touch Alterations
By ANNABELLE ROBERTSON
Item Editor
arobertson@theitem.com
WHAT DO YOU DO?
We provide all kinds of changes for women, men, teenagers and children.We do wedding dresses (about 90 per year), debutante dresses, prom dresses, dresses parade and almost everything else.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN HERE?
Since 1998
Are you the original owner?
Yes.
Where are you from?
I was born in Michigan, but my father and my husband are both retired from the Air Force. We moved here in 1978.
How did you start in the business?
3 Tips for choosing your wedding day hair style - Bunch O' Brides ...
For most brides, their hair style for their wedding is a dilemma. They are not sure whether to wear their hair all up, half down, or all down. I have 3 rules for determining the best hairstyle for you for your wedding day. As you read these keep in mind the overall affect that you want to achieve on your big day. The overall affect includes everything from the decor of the wedding to the wedding location; the time of day you will be getting married; the wedding and reception venue; and most importantly your dress. Where will you be getting married? Keep in mind if you are getting married on the beach, for example, there will be the wind factor. If it is in a hot or humid climate, can your hair withstand and remain in your desired style or will it have a tendency to revert back to what it does naturally? For example if a bride has naturally curly hair and wants to where it straight while having an outdoor wedding and reception in Savannah, Ga. at the end of June, that would probably not be the best idea. The climate here in Savannah that time of year is generally very hot and humid. Having all of the “humidity resistant products” in the world will not save a bride for the inevitable consequences, especially if the bride is a destination bride. Now is not the time to experiment. If you live here year round, you know how your hair will react; however, being a destination bride, like I said, experimentation is not going to be the best option. Keep an open mind to different ideas. For most brides, they have dreamed about this day every since they were old enough to know about being a princess. Your wedding day is your day to be the princess for the day! Although you may have dreamed about everything from your dress, to your shoes, to your prince charming, never rule out a particular hairstyle. The one you rule out maybe the perfect style to compliment your face, dress, and your overall personality. This is what the trial run or consultation with your hairstylist is for. Most...
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Beach Wedding Dress?
Where can I find an (informal) style wedding dress in the beach area of California?
I had a beach wedding fall and not get my wedding dress to David, though I wish I had not, it was too expensive. Someone else said to check the mail, and I agree. Do not stay stuck to the "bride" of places, since you can achieve great things in store for ordinary lot less money, and the bride places usually have great Poofy skirts and long trains. If you wear a veil, make it. Mine cost $ 4.
http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/store/b ridal_gowns_wedding_dress_informal.asp
I have 3 friends who got dresses these people, and rather quickly ...
White House Black Market has some beautiful white dresses that are Shoter in length and always beautiful.
Ann Taylor also stuff too good now!
Good luck!
And he will tell you if stores in your area that sell its stuff. It was really great dresses bridesmaid, too. Personally, I think David's Bridal sucks.


























