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It’s official, I have moved into the new and improved Sarah Kolis Studio!
In this special episode, I recap the exciting journey of transforming a raw garage into my dream studio and celebrating its grand opening in style! You may have heard me share information about this before, but this episode gives you a thorough re-cap of this fabulous event!
From beautiful flowers and delicious food to live music and over 165 amazing guests, this grand opening party was a day filled with love, laughter, and lots of celebration! I share details on what went into this big studio transformation, details from the party, and what is next for me and the business!
If you are watching on YouTube, I am showing you the outfits and accessories that I wore to the party as well as some bonus dresses!
Thank you so much for your support on this incredible journey. If you were at the party, a big thank you for making it so special! And if you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—I’ll fill you in on all the fun details!
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, sisters, Caitlin and Hannah sit down to discuss Hannah’s recent wedding, and how Caitlin, a wedding planner and coordinator, made it extra special!
Hannah shares the story of her wedding ceremony and reception, planned by her sister, Caitlin, a renowned wedding planner with Bunny & June Events. Hannah’s dress was altered by yours truly, and she also shares her experience with that whole gown process!
Caitlin shares her best tips for women planning their wedding, and how to know if you need a wedding planner, day of coordinator, or month of coordinator so you can actually enjoy your wedding day to its fullest! We also chat about wedding preparations, logistical challenges, and sentimental moments that can make your special day even more special!
Follow along with Caitlin! Her website is https://www.bunnyandjuneevents.com/ and instagram @bunnyandjuneevent
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 -
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Beth Anderson from Ivory Loft Bridal joins the podcast again! In this episode, we build on our conversation that we started in episode 26, such as Natural Fiber Fabrics vs Synthetic for wedding dressings, the bridal experience overall, and much more.
Beth shares details about her wedding dress and the experience she had when shopping (that is a fun story!), as well as what was on her wedding registry, monetary gifts at weddings, and other wedding etiquette!
We also dive into her thoughts on wedding trends, the timeless vs trendy bride and her own style preferences and how that translates to what she carries in her store. She also mentions the new trends she is seeing when it comes to what brides really care about within their budget and priorities. Thank you Beth for another fabulous interview!
Listen to the first interview with Beth! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dressing-up-with-sarah-kolis/id1654996671?i=1000638339033
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 -
What IS a preservation kit? And how does it work? These questions answered and more in this in-depth step-by-step guide about how to box up your preservation kit for your wedding dress and the benefits of doing so! Pro tip: give your gown to a friend the day after the wedding to box it up for you while on your honeymoon…and send them the link to this podcast episode! (or Youtube!)
If preserving your wedding dress is on your mind, this episode is for you! To see step-by-step, head over to YouTube for the video tutorial, or follow along on this audio-only version.
Preserving your wedding dress is one of the best things you can do for the longevity of your gown! We will go over what a preservation kit is, why do it, where to store your dress once you get it back, and step-by-step instructions!
Today, I am showing you how to preserve your dress with a product that I sell in-store or on my website. The Wedding Gown Preservation Company has been in business for over 100 years - they are the go to company for wedding dress preservation! The preservation kit includes everything needed and easy-to-follow instructions to send your dress off to be cleaned and preserved for a lifetime! Sarah Kolis highly recommends this service to all brides! This listing is for preservation kits purchased after bridal fittings with Sarah Kolis, and includes standard shipping. Link below to purchase!
https://sarahkolis.com/shop-cleaning-preservation-kit
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 -
I am starting a new series on this podcast called Hot Topics with Hana! Hana Abboud, the founder and creator of L'Amour Bridal, and founder of her own label, Hana Abboud.
To kick off this series, Hana and I talk about our opinions on ordering a wedding dress on Amazon, alterations, natural vs lab grown, and wearing shapewear on your wedding day.
Do you have hot topics you want us to talk about in this series? Send us an email or message on Instagram!
Listen to episode 17 with Hana: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dressing-up-with-sarah-kolis/id1654996671?i=1000619227174
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 of The Dressing Up Podcast, there is a lot to catch up on! Sarah dives into the soft opening of her new studio, what to expect from the new space as a bride coming in for an appointment, and everything that's been happening behind the scenes.
Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive details about the grand opening party! You won't want to miss it! (Or…scroll to the bottom of the homepage of the website to enter your email address to get that party invite!)
Sarah also shares details from her sister’s wedding, Melissa and Cam. From what went perfectly to what went wrong, she shares takeaways and tips. She shares how sometimes, things not going according to plan might just be the best part.
There will be more Kolis family wedding content coming soon, so be sure to stay tuned in!
Boombas discount code: “SarahKolis10”
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 -
With Sarah’s sister, Melissa, getting married soon, all of the (4) Kolis sisters have been in full wedding planning mode. In this episode, Sarah is joined two sisters, Angela and Colleen Kolis, to talk all about their recent Nashville Bachelorette party!
From planning transportation, food, games, and outfits, to having “The Ultimate, Completely Unnecessary, All Inclusive Guide to Your Best Weekend Ever”, the girls recap the trip!
There will be more Kolis family wedding content coming soon, so be sure to stay tuned in!
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 -
Kristy, the owner and founder of The White Dress in Michigan joins the podcast today to talk all about Michigan’s bridal scene, why she opened her own bridal shop, as well as social media’s impact on brides while dress shopping!
Social media is great for brides to see what types of dresses are out there, but oftentimes, this can come with dress overwhelm, dress regrets, and stressful indecisiveness when shopping. Kristy and Sarah discuss this topic during the conversation and advise on the best methods to avoid such stressors and maximize enjoyment of this fabulous once-in-a-lifetime experience!
A bit about Kristy: Kristy has been dreaming of wedding dresses since she was a little girl. Never once did she think she would be lucky enough to be surrounded by their beauty on a daily basis. But after lots of hard work, and a little bit of fate, her dream came true when she opened up The White Dress in 2011 in Brighton, Michigan. Though she loves all aspects of running her boutique, her favorite part is meeting the brides and helping them achieve their dreams. “Seeing the dresses come to life and be loved by another is so rewarding. And making their dream dress a reality is the best!” Thank you Kristy for sharing your journey with Dressing Up podcast listeners!
Prom! Kristy also shares with us their all new Prom selection of gowns, each one unique and different, Kristy advises to shop early because when they are gone, they’re gone!
Website: https://the-white-dress.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitedressmi/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitedressmi
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 -
Sallie Holder joins the Dressing Up Podcast to talk all about business and confidence. Sallie is Sarah’s personal business coach, and is what Sarah calls a true “girl boss of all girl bosses”!
Sallie is the founder of The BRIMM, a coaching program with a goal to help women make more money. Sallie has poured more than 20 years of business knowledge and experience and distilled it into a revolutionary program, The Sales Accelerator (TSA).
In this episode, we talk about why Sallie works with women and how she helps them, beliefs that may be holding you back from having a successful business, and in true dressing up fashion, her favorite workwear designers as well as how the way you dress can directly correlate with your confidence!
Interested in learning more about The BRIMM? Connect with Sallie and her team through the links below!
Connect with Sallie:
Website: https://growwiththebrimm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_brimm/
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 -
Amber Frankhuizen, the host of the Old Money Podcast, joins us today to talk all about the new ways to old money financial practices, old money fashion styles, and timeless trends. We discuss understanding quality, investing in quality, quiet luxury, her style inspirations, and old money tips!
Amber is newly engaged, and also shares with us the process of picking out the perfect old money ring! In addition, she shares about her brief wedding planning, including a fabulous engagement party soon!
Connect with Amber:
Website: https://oldmoneypodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldmoneypodcast/
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 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.
Boombas code: “sarahkolis10” for 10% off!
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 - Se mer
