vendor reviews: gowns: bridal & more

Reviewing some of The Ring's favourite gown shops...

(we've done the footwork so that you don't have to!)

Local online boutique offers raw silk & couture designs for the little ones

 

One of The Ring's most exciting and unique finds to date has got to be Petite Parfait. Owner and Designer Erika Mills offers brides the best in bridal couture style for the smallest members of their wedding party. From luxurious flower girl gowns to baby boy tuxedos and christening attire, Erika uses raw silk to create fabulous custom-made gowns, little boy attire and bridal accessories. Erika and her team create each item based on the measurements of your little girls or boys. You can choose from several different sleeve, sash and colour options for gowns which are clearly laid out on her website. In addition to dresses, Petite Parfait also offers rosebud wreaths, hair buds, ribbon rose carriers and ring pillows. And for the little gentlemen in your party, she can make vests, pants, shirts, suspenders and ties to match the flower girl's dress. Erika has been creating... click for more

Fashion Crimes offers red carpet ready, couture style to brides and maids with an inner fashionista
 

For unique vintage-inspired gowns with a modern edge, found in a local shop that offers each client a completely memorable and personalized shopping experience, Pam Chorley's Fashion Crimes is the place to go. Pam Chorley, Designer and President has twenty-five years of experience in the fashion world with an impressive repertoire of fashion feats for women of all ages, including creating designs for proms, weddings and even the Academy Awards. Fashion Crimes has been a longtime fixture on Queen Street West in Toronto and Pam, along with General Manager, Crystal Rickard, and their team of fashionistas offer brides, bridesmaids, flower girls... click for more