Today we’d like to introduce you to Melissa Lopez.
Melissa, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Bella Brides began as a virtual “hobby” in the ‘90’s and while perusing the shops of Paris I soon began to dream of one day owning my own quaint little boutique filled with beautiful gowns. So following retirement from the corporate world in 2015, I built my store and Bella Brides came to life.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
In the beginning the stars in your eyes help you to not see the clouds in the sky so thankfully even when it hasn’t always been a smooth day, there is always something to be grateful for because the bridal industry is by far a happy business filled with love and kisses. But even in perfect moments things can go wrong and sometimes they do. Brides change their minds, weddings get cancelled, people get sick, etc. so you have to be flexible and willing to adapt to the situation at hand and roll, roll, roll with the punches because you are not just selling a gown, you are supporting a Bride. And at Bella Brides, we are always “Team Bride!”
Please tell us about your business.
Bella Brides is a premiere boutique specializing in bridal, prom and special occasion gowns. We are very much a one stop shop type of boutique in that a client can purchase a gown, veil, head piece, jewelry, bridesmaid gown, mother and grandmother of the Bride or Groom gowns, reception gown, honeymoon gown, prom gown, debutant gown, pageant gown, flower girl dress, and hand bag without having to drive from store to store. We carry sizes 00 to 32 women’s along with beautiful plus size lines in bridal, prom and special occasion gowns as Bella Brides loves to cater to real women of all shapes and sizes. The most important aspect of our gowns is that all Bella Brides gowns come with built-in undergarments so the fit is comfortable and flattering!
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
As a child I loved to play dress up. Now I get to dress beautiful Brides every day, and it is such an honor to be entrusted with one of our Bride’s most cherished life moments!
Pricing:
- Bridal starts at $700
- Bridesmaids $132-$400
- Special Occasion $250-$1,000
Contact Info:
- Address: 305 West FM 1382, Suite 206
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 - Website: www.bellabrides.us
- Phone: 469.272.3552
- Email: bellabridesinfo@gmail.com
- Instagram: BellaBridesCedarHillTx
- Facebook: BellaBridesCedarHillTx
- Yelp: BellaBridesCedarHillTx
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