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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: D&D CREATIONS
When D & D Creations opened 38 years ago, they specialized in designing exquisite Mardi Gras costumes. But as time went on, they found clients requesting gowns for other types of formal events as well.
“Our business grew we found ourselves doing more custom formal dress work for those individuals that had a hard time finding the perfect dress,” says Missy Hildreth, Manager of D & D Creations. “That led to custom bridal.”
D & D Creations now crafts one-of-a-kind gowns that embody the dreams of brides who dare to envision the extraordinary.
“Our style is born out of the creativity of our artists, seamstresses, and the bride,” she explains. “We specialize in unusual bridal gowns. Sometimes a bride likes the top of one dress, the neckline of another and the bottom of yet another. We put all her dream dresses together to create one beautiful, specialty gown.”
Hildreth encourages brides to try on lots of different gowns before deciding what they want to have created. “Shop and try on lots and lots of dresses. Decide what you like and don’t like. What makes you feel beautiful? Then bring those ideas to us and let us create the perfect gown for you,” they advise.
She also advises brides to be open to advice from the designers. “Sometimes one part or another won’t work exactly like a bride imagines it, so as long as they understand the creation process isn’t necessarily the same as magic...we can always end with a beautiful gown.”
Most importantly, when opting for a custom gown you should start early. “We don’t like to rush,” she explains, prioritizing quality over haste. D & D takes bridal design appointments between March and October. “We can certainly make gowns for a December wedding, but you will be finished all fitting and take delivery of your dress very early!” she shares.
