Wedding dress shopping proved to be just as amazing as I had always dreamed it would be. If you’re a sentimental fool like me, you have thought about how this day will be since you were a little girl, so you can imagine how high my expectations were!
From the moment you step into Verità. A Bridal Boutique, you’re surrounded by gorgeous light, pretty purple walls, and sooo many incredible wedding dresses. I’m the kind of person who has to see lots of options before I make a decision (I think it’s the FOMO in me of missing out on something great) and Verità had every kind of dress I could possibly imagine. I couldn’t wait to browse around and try some on!
Jessica Kiss, one of the co-owners of Verità alongside her husband Nicholas, greeted me for my appointment and immediately I had a glass of champagne in my hand (my kind of girl, y’all). Jess has been in the bridal industry for nearly a decade, so needless to say her professional eye can spot what a girl is looking for. She walked me around the boutique and helped me pick out some styles that aligned with my vision, along with a few she picked for me specifically based on what she had picked up on of my personal style.
I brought along this gorgeous lace robe from Artemina to wear while trying on dresses. Artemina is a line of whimsical and heirloom-worthy pieces for brides to help make their special day extra memorable. I can’t wait to wear it again the morning of my wedding and keep for years after as a special memoir of the day!
I felt like a total princess, y’all! I tried on a wide variety of dresses to see which silhouettes and cuts suited me best (I obviously didn’t include photos here of the one I chose), and Jess helped me style them with accessories. Not only are there so many wedding dresses at Verita, there is also a huge selection of veils, hair accessories, and jewelry. When I found my dress, she picked out the perfect veil for me right away and I’m obsessed!
After I said yes to my perfect dress, it was time to get measured, make my order, and sign the Famiglia de Verità wall of brides! All these women found their dress here with Jessica and I was so excited to add my name (including my future new last name!). She actually had just wiped the wall clean only 4 months ago, so it’s crazy how many women Jess has helped make their wedding dreams come true, like me!
If you’re planning to come to Charleston to find your wedding dress, make sure you make an appointment at Verità. A Bridal Boutique for the best selection! It will be hard to find someone who can match the attention and care Jess gives you during your appointment, I couldn’t have found my dress without her!
I can’t wait for y’all to see what I chose!
Photos by: N. Mickle Photography
In partnership with Verità, all opinions are my own.