Vote for Hand-Me-Gowns, Best of the Press 2024 🤍
We are so thrilled to be nominated again this year for Best of the Press! 🌸 As a small business, hearing that so many of you have had positive experiences is music to our ears!
Last year we were honored with a silver medal in our first full year of business, and we're hoping to place again this year ☺️ We're up against some incredible bridal boutiques, but if we've earned your support please use the link below to support us.
https://pressofatlanticcity.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2024/
This is one of those "vote once a day" dealios, so we'll repost from time to time. But whether you vote or not, thank you all once again for showing us so much love. We hope to keep earning it every day!
At Hand-Me-Gowns, we know your wedding gown is more than just a dress; it's a reflection of your style, personality, and love story. With countless options available, finding the perfect gown can feel daunting and after 8, 10, 20 dresses it can all feel like a sea of white. How does anyone choose? Here's one way! Mastering the art of noticing can help guide you to the dress that resonates with you on a deeper level (so you don't miss the magic when it happens!)
🤍 Self-Reflection: Before your appointment, take the time to reflect on what you truly want in a gown. You'll look gorgeous in LOTS of styles, so consider your personal style, and the theme of your wedding. By understanding your preferences and priorities, you'll be better equipped to notice gowns that align with your vision.
🤍 Gather Inspiration: Explore bridal magazines, Pinterest boards, and wedding blogs to gather inspiration. Pay attention to the details that catch your eye – whether it's the silhouette, vibe, fabric, or embellishments. These subtle cues will guide you in noticing similar espexial lements when trying on gowns.
🤍 Trust Your Instincts: Notice how each gown makes you feel – does it evoke joy, confidence, excitement? Pay attention to the subtle nuances that make certain gowns stand out to you.
🤍 Focus on Feel: While aesthetics are important, don't overlook the importance of fit and comfort. Notice how each gown feels when you move, if you find yourself standing taller, feeling brighter.
🤍 Embrace the Moment: Finally, embrace the journey of finding your wedding gown. Notice the emotions that arise as you try on different styles and envision yourself walking down the aisle. Cherish this time with loved ones and trust that your gown is waiting to be noticed 💖 and we're so honored to help you find it!
Models @autumn.dart @chellss8
@gabi.greeneyes @krystalszatny
Hair/Makeup @trending_wedding @trendingbythetracks
Set design @lucid.ladybug
#southjerseybridalboutique #brida
#dayinthelife come with me to pack up a gown for a bride that lives in another state! 💕✨ Just goes to show, you never know where you'll find your dream dress.
What do you think, would you say yes to the dress sight unseen?
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Oh the joys of having a lil' bridal boutique...we found out with just a few days notice we would be losing power to the whole building on one of our busiest Saturdays of the year! Check out what we pulled together in a pinch for our brides 🕯️ ✨
If you were a bride with an appointment that day what would you have done?? Come in for the romantic candlelight or reschedule?
Special thanks to our mainstreet neighbors @exit28boutique for helping us out with HEAVENLY candles and providing our brides with some special heart chocolates for the extra trouble 🤍
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Which of these princess-inspired gowns would you pick for Ashley?
All of these gorgeous dresses fit for royalty are currently consigned with us! Grab them before they're gone forever 🤍
1) Stephen Yearick for a size 2/4 bride, $3,875 (originally $5,535)
2) Martina Liana for a size 2 bride $3,180 (originally $5,200)
3) Randy Fenoli for a size 4 bride $1,500 (originally $4,480)
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#njbridetobe #phillybridetobe #bridalconsignment #sustainablebridal #princessdresses #weddingdressinspiration
Which era is your favorite? 💖
We had so much fun selecting these newly consigned gowns to represent different #taylorswift eras. How'd we do?
Send us a DM to try on one of these gorgeous sustainable pre-owned gowns this week!
Speak Now: #lillianwest for a size 6 bride, $1,300 (originally $2,000)
Red: #hayleypaige for a size 8 bride, $2,250 with detachable tulle underskirt (originally $3,250)
1989: #hayleypaige for a size 6/8 bride $2,300 (originally $3,600)
Reputation: #janehillbridal for a size 6 $4,000 (originally $4,900)
Lover: #jennyyoo for a size 2/4 bride, $800 (originally $1,300)
Folklore: #wilderlybride for a size 6 bride, $1,200 (originally $1,750)
#weddingdressinspiration #njbridetobe #phillybridetobe
During your bridal appointment you'll have the whole showroom to yourself and be working one-on-one with an experienced bridal stylist. Which stylist will be working with you during your dress journey? Let's meet the crew! 💕✨
If you're a previous Hand-Me-Gown bride, sound off! Who was your stylist?
#southjerseyweddings #bridalboutique
It's been such an incredible year sometimes I am completely speechless with how lucky we are.
It was always a gamble to open a pre-owned bridal consignment boutique, but not just for reasons it's always scary to open a brand new business...but because we simply couldn't do it alone.
We could never have succeed unless the community around us felt the same way we did, and wanted a place where bridal gowns could be given another life. We needed a community of past brides who wanted to pass their gowns on to another bride, AND a community of brides interested in mindful purchasing who were willing to take a chance on a once-worn or once-owned and never worn dress.
And that's where you all came in. We are continually so touched that our mission and values resonated with so many of you. Every day we meet incredible brides, families, vendor partners, and creatives that bring our world to life.
We are so thankful for all of you helping us to grow this dream into a beautiful reality, of a welcoming place where intentional brides can extend the love story of a single gown, helping to lessen wedding waste and put money back into the hands of past brides (and themselves!) It's a win win when we work together! 💕✨
We have some huge plans for 2024 to make this experience even better for everyone involved, and we are grateful for everyone choosing to ride alongside us on the adventure.
Love and light to you all, from the Hand-Me-Gowns team 🤍
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We are so lucky as a boutique to have so many gowns that our racks are simply BUSTING with options! So guess what that means?
DRESS DASH PART TWO!
You guys loved the first one so much and I wasn't even able to be there! So we've expanded to include dresses up to $600, meaning there are over a hundred styles up for grabs for brides street size 0 to 26 🤍
This will take place over two days and you'll need a ticket to save your time slot! Tickets will go live TONIGHT on our website at 7pm.
What other questions do you have? Sarah and I are so excited to meet our budget savvy rebel brides (and second look gown brides too!) We'll post even more info during the week. 🥰
