It'z Your Day 2018 Issue #8 | Page 14

Exchanging Vows Bridal Boutique Tara Klein , WPICC ~ www.exchangingvowsbridal.com maggiesottero.com www.maggiesottero.com xchanging Vows Bridal Boutique is located E in Collingwood’s historical downtown.  Here you will find beautifully chosen designer bridal gowns, bridesmaid, mother of bride and groom, flower girl dresses and accessories. The experience and passion of owner Tara Klein along with her small town service, creates a bridal shopping and planning experience unlike any other. “There is not just one quality of a wedding that I love, I love everything from working with a bride on her first visit, to our visits and planning in between, to the day when I help her carry her gown to the car.  I am honoured to be a part of the process of finding their perfect dress and being more than just a consultant. Sometimes when I am lacing or zipping up a gown, I know it is the dress! It is the look on their face, the twinkle in their eyes, the way they sway or the goose bumps that appear when they see themselves in the mirror.  I love the whole process and through it all I am here to answer any questions, to give any support and to share any worries and joys every day!” 14 Trends For 2018 N ew York Bridal Fashion Week in Spring & Fall 2017 found designers creating gowns with deep plunging necklines in the front and sexy low criss-cross details in the back. Off the shoulder and portrait necklines were popular as were gowns with sleeves. Designers were showing flutter sleeves, bishop sleeves, ¾ length sleeves and some were using texture and designs to finish sleeve cuffs. 3D details such as flowers, butterflies and bows were seen as well as detachable trains to give the back of the gown as much beauty as the front. Crop tops and high-waisted skirts as well as ruffles, feathers and fully tiered skirts were found on the runway. And for those brides who truly want to make an impression soft blush, bold bright colours as well as prints were seen on wedding gowns! These designs carried over into the bridesmaids & evening wear collections as well. The pantone colour for 2017 wedding inspiration is said to be a