Laurie Aves and Donna Daniels – long-time friends and business partners – have been in the bridal fashion and retail business for 20 years. During this time, many women have remarked that most bridal gowns available do not fit them. “The sizing for the average women has changed. Instead of a [size] 8-10, it is now a 12-14, which is a 14-16 in bridal wear,” says Donna, the store manager, at The Wedding Gallery & Bridal Plus Boutique.
Wanting to provide all women with more sizing options, Laurie and Donna opened The Wedding Gallery & Bridal Plus Boutique five years ago and are now the owner and manager, respectively. For the past year, they have offered bridal gowns and accessories at their new location, which provides bigger space, better visibility and more parking for their clients.