White Dress Optional

Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to White Dress Optional! With the air growing cooler, the sun setting a little earlier, and the aroma of pumpkin spice filling the air – it's a surefire sign that the holidays are near. Join us this week as Mel + Malea get real about the 'Yeah...No's' of the holiday season – we're talking boundaries, plans, and how to advocate for your ideal festive celebration. So, if you are newlyweds or soon-to-be married, make sure to tune into this merry discussion on conquering the holiday season together!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome to White Dress Optional, your go-to podcast for all things weddings and marriage! In this episode, Mel + Malea are joined by Eric Acuña of Friar Tux and Stitch & Tie to dive into the world of men's formalwear. Since 1974, Friar Tux has been styling grooms and groomsmen in their 26 store locations across California and Nevada. During the pandemic, their white-glove styling experience expanded into the online space with Stitch & Tie to serve grooms and their parties all across the country. Join us as we discuss current style trends, debunk the myths about suit shopping online, and hear how their company has revolutionized the styling and shopping experience for grooms and groomsmen both in person and online!

Connect with Friar Tux and Stitch & Tie at https://stitchandtie.com/ and https://www.friartux.com/ or on Instagram @friartux @stitchandtie!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome back to White Dress Optional and part 2 of "The Enneagram + Mindfulness in Marriage". Mel + Malea aim to answer a notably vulnerable yet crucial question for couples: Could you and your partner be loving each other better? Is there room for increased curiosity in understanding each other's needs within the relationship? Growth and strength in marriage stems from mutual learning, and the Enneagram offers deeper insights into how to communicate, show love, and set boundaries tailored to each type's preferences. In this episode, we conclude this topic with Enneagram types 5-9! And don't forget to catch up on last week's episode, where we covered types 1-4.

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome back to White Dress Optional! We are thrilled to have you join us for another episode filled with Enneagram Wedding Wisdom. This week, Mel + Malea explore the perspective of each Enneagram type within a romantic partnership and share personal stories of how the Enneagram has been beneficial in their own marriages. As you step into newlywed life, our hope for this episode is to encourage mindfulness and understanding of your own needs as well as those of your partner. Come along as we discuss the powerful and positive impact this tool can have within a relationship!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome back to 'White Dress Optional'! Mel and Malea are here with an exciting episode full of expert wedding dress shopping tips tailored to your Enneagram type. No cookie-cutter advice here; we're all about empowering and equipping you with personalized knowledge to make this special day everything you've dreamed of. After all, your perfect wedding dress will be the second best "yes" you'll say along your wedding journey, and we've got your back! Join us as Mel and Malea share all the best insights for a shopping experience that is true to YOU. 

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome back to the White Dress Optional Podcast! This week, Mel and Malea kick off our Enneagram Wedding Wisdom series with an episode dedicated to understanding each Enneagram type and how this insightful tool can play an effective role in planning the wedding of your dreams. Just like our personalities, every celebration of love is one-of-a-kind. Knowing your own Enneagram type can be the key to putting together a wedding that is free from stress and authentically you! Join us as Mel and Malea explore each Enneagram type 1 through 9, sharing invaluable wedding planning tips tailored to each personality. 

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome to the 'White Dress Optional' podcast! We are thrilled to have you join us on this trip down memory lane. In this week's episode, Mel and Malea take us back to 2011 when Brilliant Bridal first came to be and share the heart behind the company. With human babies in one arm and a blooming business in the other, the past 12 years of Brilliant Bridal have been full of special memories, incredible milestones, and certainly a few mistakes (c'mon, no one's perfect!). But through it all, our journey creating brilliant life moments for countless brides through beautiful, affordable wedding dresses has been nothing short of extraordinary. It is such an honor to get to do what we do; we wouldn't trade it for anything!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Happy Wednesday and welcome back to the ‘White Dress Optional’ podcast! This week, Malea and Melanie sit down with expert dog trainer, Jen Holden of Liberty Dog Training, to fetch all the best tips and tricks on how to include your furry friend in your wedding and make your celebration a truly paw-sitive experience for all! From teaching them how to be a well-behaved ring bearer to becoming a picture perfect pup when it’s time for photos, join us as Jen shares expert advice on the do’s and don’ts of dogs at weddings. 

Connect with Jen Holden, expert canine trainer, at https://libertydogtrainingaz.com/ or on instagram @libertydogtraining!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome back to this week’s episode of ‘White Dress Optional’! Has a “Private Label” gown ever caught your eye and made you wonder ‘what does that even mean’? The feel and look of the gown is of the same quality as the designer labeled gown hanging next to it BUT it’s a fraction of the price. So what is that all about? Today, Melanie and Malea uncover what “Private Label” means, why top designers and bridal boutiques embrace the Private Label approach, and all the remarkable benefits that these wedding dresses offer to brides-to-be.

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome to the first episode of White Dress Optional! This week, Melanie and Malea share savvy strategies from their own weddings that will make your special day unforgettable without the big price tag. Hear how Malea’s simple trip to Costco evolved into the ultimate cheesecake bar, or how Mel cracked the code to transforming your everyday expenses into a dream honeymoon. One of the first tasks to tackle on your wedding “to-do” list is creating and sticking to a wedding budget and we are so excited to spill all of our favorite budget hacks with you!

Free wedding budget calculator: https://www.trulyengaging.com/wedding-budget-guide

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!