Interview With Rhonda Potters of Alfred Angelo

A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to give away our first 10th Anniversary package at Alfred Angelo's Boutique in Short Pump. We thought that you may want to know a little more about the shop so we interviewed the Manager, Rhonda Potters, and here is what she had to say about their wonderful store!

R&P: What sets you apart from other bridal stores?

Rhonda: We are a family owned bridal gown company that has been in business for over 77 years. We design and manufacture only Alfred Angelo Dresses that are made especially for you so that they are fresh and perfect!

R&P: What's New at Alfred Angelo?

Rhonda: We have recently partnered with Disney to offer a new line called " Disney Fairytale Weddings by Alfred Angelo".

R&P: What do you have to offer in your stores?

Rhonda: We have a large selection of bridesmaids and social occasion dresses, all in 55 different colors, as well as customizable gowns and accessories. We carry gowns in all sizes that can fit any delivery need or budget.

R&P: What else do you want your customers to know?

Rhonda: Our staff is dedicated to working with only one bride at a time to make sure you are given the utmost attention. Your personal specialist with keep notes on your event, gown choices, and party members creating a personalized relationship with you. We hope to see you in our shop in Short Pump soon!

Alfred Angelo

11341 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA

804.360.5780

Convertible Bridesmaid Dresses

Convertible dresses are all the rage! I just finished watching an episode of WE TV’s hit show My Fair Wedding with David Tutera and he took the bridesmaids to the Two Birds dress shop in New York, to get their new dresses. Everyone is getting into this trend because it is easy, creative, and it gives your bridesmaids a dress they can wear over and over and over again.

I actually came across the idea of a convertible dress while strolling through the mall in Charlottesville one afternoon. There was a kiosk that had really pretty dresses on display. I went over to speak to the lady at the register and was amazed when she told me that it was actually one dress, made out of two pieces of fabric that you could wear almost 100 ways!
Later that week, I was flipping through a popular wedding magazine and saw an ad for what I again thought was a line of dresses that looked similar, but were not the same dress. I was floored when I saw that it was a convertible dress by Two Birds.

I immediately went to the website to look at the prices and colors available. Two Birds has a wide range of colors and ways to wrap the dresses with a style to fit each and every body type. They offer tea length ($270)and floor length ($290) dresses. There are other versions, such as the twist by Dessy and the one I found to have the largest choice in colors, Butter by Nadia. They have an amazing selection of styles, colors and fabrics. But, with all of these styles running $200+, they may cost more than what bridesmaids can afford.

On a further search, I found that Victoria's Secret has a more affordable dress coming in at around $110. If that price is still too much. Another option for the more crafty bride is a DIY convertible bridesmaids dress that you could give to the girls as their gifts. There is a simple guide making this dress at rostitchery.com that almost any bride can make in an hour or two.

In the Richmond area, you can soon find convertible bridesmaids dresses at Tiffany’s Bridal.

Happy dress hunting!

Ruby and the Lovely Ladies of R&P