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Bellissima is one of only six bridal salons in the United States that carries the Sassi Holford Label. Sassi Holford designs for the ultimate English Countryside and elegant American weddings. Sassi is commissioned regularly by royals and dignitaries alike. The current wave of young royals rediscovering classic and timeless elegance...

I've said it before but it's so much fun helping brides that I know find their wedding gown! I knew Jill when was just a kid. She was a super cute kid and has become a beautiful young woman. Jill chose "Justine", a lovely french alencon lace gown by Robert Bullock....

Wow, Molly's wedding was stunning! Molly's wedding was at Boxwood. The gorgeous property was perfect for Molly's timeless wedding. Molly wore "Virginia", a french alcenon lace gown with a sweetheart neckline by Birnbaum & Bullock. It was accented with a beaded sash by Robert Bullock. Her ivory fingertip veil was by Erin...

As soon as Jodi put this Victoria Nicole gown on I knew this was the gown. The bodice of this gown is encrusted with pearls and every size crystal you can imagine. The jewels on the gown paired with Jodi's gorgeous dark hair looked so impressive. We had Victoria make the...

What can I say, Sarah looked amazing on her wedding day! She chose "Chloe" by Sassi Holford Bridal Design, a classic silk gown with a gorgeous shape. Throughout the day she added amazing accessories to change her look. At the  ceremony she added a lace guipure jacket by Sassi Holford....

Laura, her sister and mom came to Bellissima to specifically look at Sassi Holford gowns. I'm always excited for a fall Asheville wedding and Laura chose the perfect gown for it. Laura walked down the aisle in "Paola" by Sassi Holford, her chapel length veil was by Jennifer Leigh Veils. The bridesmaids...

It is such an honor helping brides find the perfect gown and it is extra special when the bride is a friend. Kelly and I met through my husband and she is such a lovely person. When she called to make her appointment I was so excited. Her mom made...

It is extra special when I get to work with a Salisbury bride so I was so thrilled when Mary Katherine found her gown at Bellissima. I adored working with Mary Katherine and her family. Mary Katherine, her mom and sister were all hilarious and so much fun to be...

Jessi and her mom drove from South Carolina to find Jessi's gown. I was honored that they chose Bellissima and so enjoyed talking to them about the wedding plans. They had a clear vision of the day and every detail was thoughtfully planned. The wedding took place on the family...

What is a trunk show? In a nutshell, a bridal trunk show is a traveling collection of wedding gowns. The group of dresses will go from one salon to the next, eventually traveling the entire country. The trunk show is usually in a particular salon for one weekend, which means that...