Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis

It’s official, I have moved into the new and improved Sarah Kolis Studio!

In this special episode, I recap the exciting journey of transforming a raw garage into my dream studio and celebrating its grand opening in style! You may have heard me share information about this before, but this episode gives you a thorough re-cap of this fabulous event!

From beautiful flowers and delicious food to live music and over 165 amazing guests, this grand opening party was a day filled with love, laughter, and lots of celebration! I share details on what went into this big studio transformation, details from the party, and what is next for me and the business!
If you are watching on YouTube, I am showing you the outfits and accessories that I wore to the party as well as some bonus dresses!

Thank you so much for your support on this incredible journey. If you were at the party, a big thank you for making it so special! And if you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—I’ll fill you in on all the fun details!

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]
Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

In this episode, sisters, Caitlin and Hannah sit down to discuss Hannah’s recent wedding, and how Caitlin, a wedding planner and coordinator, made it extra special! 

Hannah shares the story of her wedding ceremony and reception, planned by her sister, Caitlin, a renowned wedding planner with Bunny & June Events. Hannah’s dress was altered by yours truly, and she also shares her experience with that whole gown process!

Caitlin shares her best tips for women planning their wedding, and how to know if you need a wedding planner, day of coordinator, or month of coordinator so you can actually enjoy your wedding day to its fullest! We also chat about wedding preparations, logistical challenges, and sentimental moments that can make your special day even more special!

Follow along with Caitlin! Her website is https://www.bunnyandjuneevents.com/ and instagram @bunnyandjuneevent

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Beth Anderson from Ivory Loft Bridal joins the podcast again! In this episode, we build on our conversation that we started in episode 26, such as Natural Fiber Fabrics vs Synthetic for wedding dressings, the bridal experience overall, and much more. 
Beth shares details about her wedding dress and the experience she had when shopping (that is a fun story!), as well as what was on her wedding registry, monetary gifts at weddings, and other wedding etiquette!
We also dive into her thoughts on wedding trends, the timeless vs trendy bride and her own style preferences and how that translates to what she carries in her store. She also mentions the new trends she is seeing when it comes to what brides really care about within their budget and priorities. Thank you Beth for another fabulous interview!

Listen to the first interview with Beth! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dressing-up-with-sarah-kolis/id1654996671?i=1000638339033

Connect with Ivory Loft Bridal:
Website: https://ivoryloftbridal.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivoryloftbridal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivoryloftbridal

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

What IS a preservation kit? And how does it work? These questions answered and more in this in-depth step-by-step guide about how to box up your preservation kit for your wedding dress and the benefits of doing so! Pro tip: give your gown to a friend the day after the wedding to box it up for you while on your honeymoon…and send them the link to this podcast episode! (or Youtube!)

If preserving your wedding dress is on your mind, this episode is for you! To see step-by-step, head over to YouTube for the video tutorial, or follow along on this audio-only version. 

Preserving your wedding dress is one of the best things you can do for the longevity of your gown! We will go over what a preservation kit is, why do it, where to store your dress once you get it back, and step-by-step instructions!

Today, I am showing you how to preserve your dress with a product that I sell in-store or on my website. The Wedding Gown Preservation Company has been in business for over 100 years - they are the go to company for wedding dress preservation! The preservation kit includes everything needed and easy-to-follow instructions to send your dress off to be cleaned and preserved for a lifetime! Sarah Kolis highly recommends this service to all brides! This listing is for preservation kits purchased after bridal fittings with Sarah Kolis, and includes standard shipping. Link below to purchase!

https://sarahkolis.com/shop-cleaning-preservation-kit

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

I am starting a new series on this podcast called Hot Topics with Hana! Hana Abboud, the founder and creator of L'Amour Bridal, and founder of her own label, Hana Abboud. 

To kick off this series, Hana and I talk about our opinions on ordering a wedding dress on Amazon, alterations, natural vs lab grown, and wearing shapewear on your wedding day.  

Do you have hot topics you want us to talk about in this series? Send us an email or message on Instagram!

Listen to episode 17 with Hana: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dressing-up-with-sarah-kolis/id1654996671?i=1000619227174

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

In this episode of The Dressing Up Podcast, there is a lot to catch up on! Sarah dives into the soft opening of her new studio, what to expect from the new space as a bride coming in for an appointment, and everything that's been happening behind the scenes. 

Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive details about the grand opening party! You won't want to miss it! (Or…scroll to the bottom of the homepage of the website to enter your email address to get that party invite!)

Sarah also shares details from her sister’s wedding, Melissa and Cam. From what went perfectly to what went wrong, she shares takeaways and tips. She shares how sometimes, things not going according to plan might just be the best part.

There will be more Kolis family wedding content coming soon, so be sure to stay tuned in!

Boombas discount code: “SarahKolis10”

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

With Sarah’s sister, Melissa, getting married soon, all of the (4) Kolis sisters have been in full wedding planning mode. In this episode, Sarah is joined two sisters, Angela and Colleen Kolis, to talk all about their recent Nashville Bachelorette party!

From planning transportation, food, games, and outfits, to having “The Ultimate, Completely Unnecessary, All Inclusive Guide to Your Best Weekend Ever”, the girls recap the trip! 

There will be more Kolis family wedding content coming soon, so be sure to stay tuned in!

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Kristy, the owner and founder of The White Dress in Michigan joins the podcast today to talk all about Michigan’s bridal scene, why she opened her own bridal shop, as well as social media’s impact on brides while dress shopping!

Social media is great for brides to see what types of dresses are out there, but oftentimes, this can come with dress overwhelm, dress regrets, and stressful indecisiveness when shopping. Kristy and Sarah discuss this topic during the conversation and advise on the best methods to avoid such stressors and maximize enjoyment of this fabulous once-in-a-lifetime experience!

A bit about Kristy: Kristy has been dreaming of wedding dresses since she was a little girl.  Never once did she think she would be lucky enough to be surrounded by their beauty on a daily basis.  But after lots of hard work, and a little bit of fate, her dream came true when she opened up The White Dress in 2011 in Brighton, Michigan. Though she loves all aspects of running her boutique, her favorite part is meeting the brides and helping them achieve their dreams. “Seeing the dresses come to life and be loved by another is so rewarding.  And making their dream dress a reality is the best!” Thank you Kristy for sharing your journey with Dressing Up podcast listeners!

Prom! Kristy also shares with us their all new Prom selection of gowns, each one unique and different, Kristy advises to shop early because when they are gone, they’re gone!

Website: https://the-white-dress.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitedressmi/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitedressmi

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Sallie Holder joins the Dressing Up Podcast to talk all about business and confidence. Sallie is Sarah’s personal business coach, and is what Sarah calls a true “girl boss of all girl bosses”!

Sallie is the founder of The BRIMM, a coaching program with a goal to help women make more money. Sallie has poured more than 20 years of business knowledge and experience and distilled it into a revolutionary program, The Sales Accelerator (TSA).

In this episode, we talk about why Sallie works with women and how she helps them, beliefs that may be holding you back from having a successful business, and in true dressing up fashion, her favorite workwear designers as well as how the way you dress can directly correlate with your confidence!
Interested in learning more about The BRIMM? Connect with Sallie and her team through the links below!

Connect with Sallie:
Website: https://growwiththebrimm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_brimm/

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Amber Frankhuizen, the host of the Old Money Podcast, joins us today to talk all about the new ways to old money financial practices, old money fashion styles, and timeless trends. We discuss understanding quality, investing in quality, quiet luxury, her style inspirations, and old money tips!
 
Amber is newly engaged, and also shares with us the process of picking out the perfect old money ring! In addition, she shares about her brief wedding planning, including a fabulous engagement party soon!
 
Connect with Amber:
Website: https://oldmoneypodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldmoneypodcast/

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ