I follow Felicia out of our private suite to a wide, open-ended, chandeliered room with so many dresses tucked into alcoves—white, cream, lace, silk, satin, organza, taffeta, chiffon, velvet, and enough tulle to smother a country—and sample bridesmaid dresses in every imaginable color and length. Right away, I see the alcove with a number of floral-inspired gowns, some with embroidery directly on the bodices and skirts, some with flowers in the overlaid netting, and a couple particularly bright dresses in brilliant fabrics.
Felicia pulls a few different options free from the bar and asks more searching questions about fabric choices, necklines, and dress cuts.
“Is it okay if we just try on a few different shapes? I’ve never really given any serious thought to a wedding gown until very re
