Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis

In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares 9 common myths she hears often in the bridal and fashion industries, and her personal thoughts on them! Listen while she de-bunks the often misunderstood ‘advice’ of dressing up!

Sarah also shares exciting updates about her sister’s upcoming wedding, updates on the renovation of her new studio, as well as a new offer she has, an Upgraded Private Luxe Fitting.
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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

Have you thought about what you want to do with your gown after the wedding? In this episode, Sarah shares some ideas and advice on how to best handle your special gown after your big day!

First of all, Sarah highly recommends that no matter what you decide to do with your dress after the wedding, you should clean it asap! Talk to Sarah (or your seamstress) or your bridal shop, to learn more!

Tune in to hear Sarah’s favorite ideas for cleaning, selling, donating or repurposing your dress!
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

Sarah Kolis recaps her recent trip to France, Amsterdam, and Brussels in today’s episode, with a quick chat with her husband, Billy. Sarah and Billy had an incredible time traveling through Europe, and are sharing some of the differences that they saw between America and Europe when it comes to fashion, dining experiences, public transportation, and overall culture. They also share their best travel tips!

Sarah was most excited about fabric shopping in France, and hit some unexpected surprises along the way, listen to learn more!

She also talks about her 2024 goals for business and life, and takes a look back at 2023. Last year, Sarah tracked all of the clothes that she bought for herself, and is sharing the results!

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, Sarah Kolis speaks with Liz Fons, the founder of Jade Social Shop & Studio. They chat about different types of bridal invitations, current and past trends, how to pick out the best stationary for your wedding, and all things paper!!

At Jade Social, they believe that each and every couple's story and wedding vision is a true inspiration. Every detail is conceptualized, designed and produced with the utmost standard and care! Using a contemporary design eye and artwork/illustrations to create exquisite wedding stationery.

Growing up Liz was always drawing, painting or creating something and her early aspirations led her to attend art school, where she graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2008. Following her education, Liz ventured into designing wedding invitation packages. Upon relocating to New York after college, Liz immersed herself in the world of event design while working for an advertising agency. Driven by the desire to establish her own venture, Liz took a bold step and founded Jade Social in 2013. Since then, she has been joyfully collaborating with couples, contributing her creativity to one of the happiest moments in their lives.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadesocial/
Website: https://www.jadesocial.com/

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, Sarah Kolis sits down with Beth Anderson from Ivory Loft Bridal, a bridal salon in Detroit. They chat about all things bridal shopping, Beth’s inspiration behind starting Ivory Loft Bridal, and so much more.

Beth fell in love with the bridal shop industry when she bought her wedding dress, but grew in her passion and purpose while shopping for her two daughters who are shaped and sized very differently! She was determined to make sure both felt absolutely beautiful. She would scour stores, boutiques and the internet until she found the perfect dress. From years of shopping for her daughters, Beth learned just how important it is to learn body types and really grasp how different styles and fits work for those body types.

Beth shares a lot of advice on bridal sizing and other tips for shopping!

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

In this episode, Sarah Kolis sits down with her husband, Billy, for some exciting business updates! The couple shares about their upcoming travel, moving, how they are planning to spend the slower season of the bridal industry, and more!

In true dressing up spirit, Sarah and Billy also share some tips for dressing up during the holidays!
The Dressing Up Podcast is 1 year old, and Sarah is so appreciative of all the support from the listeners and supporters. She reflects over the past year of podcasting, sharing some of her favorite memories and episodes!

Sarah also would love to send you her first ever print newsletter! If you would like your own copy of this newsletter, please send her an Instagram DM or an email with your name and address.

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, Sarah Kolis sits down with her friends group from childhood, whom call themselves the Fantastic 5 group! This includes Katherine, Katie, Rachel, and Shelly. They all grew up together and have also all gotten married within the last few years!

Recently, they all went on a girls trip and thought it would be the perfect time to catch up and spill all the tea about married life. They share the best moments of their wedding, advice for other newly married couples and navigating married life. Also, now living all over the US, they discuss their favorite fashion styles and advice, in true Dressing Up fashion.

Watch the full video on YouTube to see the Fantastic 5 in action!

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, Sarah chats with Nate, the owner and lead photographer of J&N Studios. Recently, Sarah Kolis and Nate worked at a wedding where Sarah was the day-of bridal stylist, and Nate was photographing the special day.

Nate shares that weddings are a labor of love and hard work that take a village to put on, such as photographers, day-of-coordinators, stylists, and so much more!

We chat about how he captures the best pictures for the couples he is working with, how he found his unique photography style, where couples can put their money to have the most impact on their photos, and how to pair logistics with experience, feeling and mood for an incredible wedding day!
Nate is the owner and lead photographer of J&N Studios. He has the distinct privilege of photographing the greatest moments of his Detroit couples’ lives for over 15 years!

He has a background in architecture and interior design by education, but he intentionally chose photography to meld his love of people, art, architecture, travel and experiences that have touched his life. Having both the technical & artistic expertise of lighting & composition, he uses that knowledge to highlight the unique style, feeling & authentic moments that are all part of a wedding day celebration. He currently resides in the Ann Arbor area with his loving wife & two children.

Connect with Nate:
Website: https://www.jandnstudios.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandnstudios

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

You asked, and Sarah answered! In this episode, bridal seamstress Sarah Kolis answers questions from her instagram followers about herself, starting her business in the wedding industry, bridal trends, and much more.

This episode is great if you want to learn more about Sarah, are interested in getting into the industry, or if you are planning a wedding soon!

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected], message them to her on Instagram (@sarahkolisdesigns), or leave them as a review for this podcast!

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

This is a very special episode of the Dressing Up Podcast because Sarah’s younger sister, Melissa is engaged!

In this episode, Melissa Kolis and her *new* fiance, Cameron Schreiber, tells the story of their new engagement! They were surrounded by both of their families, so there was tons of love going around!

They both tell their perspectives of the event, including Cam’s planning of the engagement party, ring shopping, and preparing for the day. They also tell highlights of their 4.5 year relationship so far!

Be sure to check out episode 5 of the Dressing Up Podcast for more tips on things to do post-engagement!

Follow along on Cam and Melissa’s wedding planning journey! Melissa (@MelKolis) and Sarah (@SarahKolisDesigns) will be sharing all the fun details along the way! An iconic custom couture gown perhaps? A beautiful custom wedding wardrobe for the bride? You won’t want to miss this one!!

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