Iowa bridal shops Archives

Prom 2017 Trend: Simple Sophistication

January 30, 2017
InUncategorized

For Prom 2017, simple and sophisticated is a huge trend that appeals to many shoppers. Timeless styles, with clean and sexy lines, rich fabrics, and bold colors are show-stopping choices. We love to find dresses

Two for You!

January 27, 2016
InIntroduction, Prom, Uncategorized, Wedding Planning

Hope’s Bridal is proud to offer two locations in Eastern Iowa. We work hard to provide exceptional service in each store and want to encourage brides and prom shoppers to take advantage of the opportunity

Fall Bridal Market Recap

October 9, 2015
InEvents, Wedding Dress

This fall, we made our way to two bridal markets. Mark and Diane headed to Atlanta, and Diane, Ariel and Cathy attended the Chicago market. We’d love to share some of the highlights with you

Sottero and Midgley Trunk Show Preview

September 30, 2015
InBride, Events, Wedding Dress

Hey all you Brides-to-Be! We are so excited to bring you a much-anticipated trunk show this weekend of Sottero and Midgley new fall designs! We will have fifteen sample gowns straight from the designer in

Falling in Love: Fall Wedding Inspiration

September 23, 2015
InBride, Bridesmaids, Men's Wear, Tips, Wedding Dress, Wedding Planning

Happy first day of FALL! In honor of many people’s favorite season, here is a little color inspiration for those brides planning a fall wedding! Of course, you are free to do ANY color you

Hope’s How-To: Pregnant Bridesmaid

September 12, 2015
InBridesmaids

It’s almost inevitable. One of those ladies you love the most says “YES” to standing by your side on your big day. And then what? She ends up pregnant. I laugh, because I just got

Buyer Beware: Purchasing Authentic Bridal and Formalwear

September 3, 2015
InBride, Bridesmaids, Prom, Quinceanera, Tips, Wedding Dress

Photo from www.knockoffnightmares.com – see more at their website or Facebook page. “While online shopping is always risky, buying a wedding dress online may be biggest gamble of them all. Still, many brides-to-be will scour

Real Wedding by Hope’s: Sarah and Ryan

August 28, 2015
InBride, Real Weddings by Hope's, Wedding Dress

Sarah and Ryan’s June 26th wedding may have had some classic touches, but these Iowa transplants made it anything but traditional! Read on to swoon over their love story and be inspired by their vintage

Real Wedding by Hope’s: Danielle and Cody

August 21, 2015
InBride, Real Weddings by Hope's, Wedding Dress

Danielle and Cody perfectly pulled off a Great Gatsby themed wedding in Des Moines on August 8th. We love the rich gold tones and glamorous details of this real wedding! The couple met on Thanksgiving

Real Wedding by Hope’s: Corrie and Jared

August 12, 2015
InBride, Bridesmaids, Real Weddings by Hope's

The July 11th Iowa City wedding of Corrie and Jared was truly unique, incorporating thoughtful touches from family members and their favorite things to create a fun shabby chic event. The two met in junior

Independence Day Reflection: Love and Unity

June 29, 2015
InDevotion

It’s almost Independence Day. I’m thinking a lot today about the division I’ve seen in my newsfeed since the huge SCOTUS ruling that was given Friday. For Iowans, we’ve had several years to “celebrate” or

Designer Spotlight Davenport Event

May 27, 2015
InBride, Events, Wedding Dress

We are excitedly gearing up for a big weekend June 6th & 7th in our Davenport store. You should plan on joining us! For two days only, we will bring together all our samples from

Shopping at Hope’s: A Mother-Daughter Tradition

March 25, 2015
InFamily, Marriage, Prom, Wedding Dress

Faith, hope, love. We love what we do because we are constantly reminded of these most important things by our customers. We want to share the beautiful story of a Hope’s bride from 1992, and

Favorite Wedding Dresses under $1,000

March 16, 2015
InBride, Wedding Dress

If you are planning a wedding, you have probably thought quite a bit about your budget. We pride ourselves on having dresses for everyone at Hope’s. Our current (available to order from the designer), formal

Real Weddings by Hope’s: Bree and Luke

February 5, 2015
InBride, Real Weddings by Hope's, Wedding Dress, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Our Real Weddings feature today showcases Hope’s bride Bree and her new hubby, Luke. Both of our stores had the privilege of working with this lovely couple, outfitting the bride and the handsome men! Luke

Don’t freak out, but your wedding might not be “perfect”…

January 24, 2015
InDevotion, Wedding Planning

It’s so easy to fall into a pit of overwhelming stress when you are planning something as big as a wedding. The details. The money. The people who aren’t on the same page as you.

Real Weddings by Hope’s: Shannon and Preston

January 21, 2015
InBride, Bridesmaids, Real Weddings by Hope's, Wedding Dress, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Shannon and Preston offer us a real weddings feature full of fun details with an eclectic vintage feel. The two met freshmen year of high school and started dating junior year. “Preston is extremely hard-working

Spring 2015 Wedding Dress Style Guide

January 5, 2015
InBride, Wedding Dress

2015 is here and so is the winter weather! While you cuddle up for your snow day, warm up with these hot new styles for SPRING 2015. While we have tons of gorgeous dresses in

Real Weddings by Hope’s: Nicole and Shawn

December 4, 2014
InBride, Bridesmaids, Marriage, Real Weddings by Hope's, Tips, Wedding Dress, Weddings

The Real Weddings by Hope’s union of Nicole and Shawn Wurzer shows just how beautiful your big day can be on a tight budget. “Everything for the wedding was handmade, except for the attire of