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our doors and feel comfortable, to feel like she’s surrounded by
family, not just us as staff …. You know our store is not just like your
average bridal salon. We actually think of it kind of like a beauty
salon,” said Yunesia. “You come in and everybody is kind of sharing
their thoughts and their opinions and everybody kind of unites and
builds each other up so I think they feel that they can walk through
our doors and they’re going to get the vital experience that every
woman deserves.”
Their parents and clients have been supportive and working with
each other has been great too.
“Honestly, Yukia and I are extremely blessed. This is another
situation in which God has come in and continued to put, you know,
bring opportunities in front of us. This has been the best experience
we could ask for. TLC actually reached out to us a few years back
and when BrideDay and TLC come calling, you don’t say no. Yukia
and I are very close sisters. We’re actually best friends. We probably
had three arguments our whole six and a half years of the business.
So, I’m just so happy I had the opportunity to do it with my sister. It
made it easier and I think it’s such a great opportunity. We’re still I
think a little bit in shock,” said Yunesia.
Yukia added, “Yeah and I think for us to be paired with such an
amazing production company that has such a rich history in the
bridal t.v. industry, it’s just been such a blessing and we’ve enjoyed
it so much. I mean it’s an opportunity of a lifetime, so we could not
have passed this up.”
They offer the following tips for curvy girls who are searching for
the perfect bridal gown:
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Be open to different types of gowns:
“Number one tip I always say is be open. You know for years [the]
magazine [and] fashion world has pushed us in this box and told
us if you’re curvy, you should wear this certain style and that’s it
but no, that’s not true. You know, be ready to come in here. Try on