Policy Changes at Vianett

Dear Vianett Customers,

It has come to our attention that it is sometimes difficult to pick-up items that have been dropped off for alteration or pressing. We understand that you have busy schedules and things can fall to the wayside during the day. However, we are a small store and do not have the capacity to store items that are awaiting pick-up.

• As of February 1, 2013, Vianett Bridal will no longer store items that are awaiting Pick-up longer than 3 months.
• Upon drop off of items you will be required to fill out an information card. On this card you will be asked for your name, address, a Valid E-mail address, and phone number. This is a one time action and the information will be stored in our computers.
• We will also ask that at least ½ of the estimated bill be paid upfront. ***Note that this is only an estimate and the price can rise because of unforeseen time spent on your garment(s).***
• After completion of your garment(s), you will receive a phone call and e-mail notifying you your garment(s) is ready for pick-up. You have 1month to pick-up your garment(s).
• Upon Pick-up, it is highly recommended that you try on your garment(s). We will no longer accept re-dos after the garment(s) has left the store.
• After 1 month of storage, you will be charged a storing fee of $25 per item per month.
• After 3 months of storage, your item(s) will be sent to you via UPS or FedEx to the address you have provided from the information card you filled out. You will be responsible for any and all charges for shipping as well as the C.O.D. for the bill of your garment(s).
• We will gladly deliver any garment(s) anywhere in St. Helena, Yountville, or Napa free of charge BEFORE the 1 month storage period has ended.

We appreciate your continued support and business. These policies will take effect Thursday, February 1, 2013. These policies will not affect any garment(s) that were received before January 31 2013.

Designing THE Gown

The production of a wedding gown, or any garment for that matter, is a very involved one. It requires not only skill but dedication and a balance between a firm idea and flexibility to bend where the project wants to go. Sometimes the idea will only work on paper and when you realize this you have to be able to think of a new direction that satisfies the design and designer.

For example, a gown that is still in-process at Vianett has undergone a couple changes from its original sketch. This was mainly because when construction started we discovered we did not have enough fabric to finish the gown the way it was originally designed. Well, that's not true. There was enough fabric but the lace we had chosen for the project did not want to lay out nicely on the gown and we would have been forced to sew smaller pieces together just to make the original idea work. This would have created a NIGHTMARE for anyone who needed to to adjust any seams or make any changes. It just wasn't worth it to try to make the lace do what we wanted it to. When designing you sometimes have to veer away from the design because of unforeseen circumstances. Go with the flow is an adage to always keep in mind. It reduces the stress.

Our thought for this bridal season is soft, wispy, and flowy. We have noticed brides are moving away from the big ball gowns and opting for a more mermaid or trumpet style skirt. The original idea of the gown was for the lace to overlay the entire gown. This gown out of the group was going to be the most complicated (and we have been proven right) so we started on it first.

The first step after creating the pattern is sewing a muslin. For this look our muslin was the structure of the gown. After we fit it to the mannequin, we used it for the application of the boning and bust cups. The lining was then added. The center back panel is still not installed because of a specific design feature of the gown.

Next came the self fabric and the lace. As stated before the lace was giving us trouble so we had to rethink the design. We have decided to have a lace overlay until it starts to flare and then we are going to add a layer of organza with ruffles that spiral around the skirt. Below are the pictures of the process so far.

 

The design process is far from done. We are sure there will be other snags and things to think about and adapt to. The next step will be preparing the pattern for the bottom portion of the skirt and then finally putting in the center back insert. After that it should all be touching up little areas here and there to make it sample worthy. See you next week!

We are Bloggers!

This blog is going to spotlight the talents of those who work here and showcase what is new and beautiful. Many may have heard of us from the Napa region over the past 20 years. Through those years, we have worked to establish ourselves as hard working, dedicated creators that strive to make every bride's dream dress become a reality. We get a thrill when the brides are happy and are pained when dreams are not fully realized.

To start off, we want to introduce you to the process of creating a wedding gown. Coming shortly, we will take you behind the scenes of our curtains and show you the blood, sweat, and tears that go into creating our dresses. Having new and relevant ideas for brides is one of our many specialties. We have what brides are looking for but without the cookie mold.

As of now we are a small company but have a large following. We are the little engines that can! There is nothing that we can't do and we will do whatever it takes to prove it.

My name is Ana. I have been creating bridal gowns since 1993. My dream has been to create the gown that brides who come to me have been dreaming of for years. I love to hear the stories of the how-they-met moments, how-did-he-propose stories, and the what-are-the-honeymoon-plans stories. They all are important facts to know when helping a bride discover exactly the look she is looking for.

My assistant, Aurelia, has been a recent addition to the salon. She specializes in couture and children's designs and is a graduate from The Art Institute of California in San Francisco. Together we are working to bring the best of our experiences together to give something new and refreshing to the world of bridal.

www.vianettbridal.com
This is our website. You can review the gowns we have available, our services, and also e-mail to make an appointment. You can also find our store address and hours of operation. We have accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and will be setting up a Pinterest account as well soon. So you can keep up-to-date with everything we are doing and who we are as a business.
https://twitter.com/vianettbridal
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Vianett-Bridal-Couture/200781276614866

We look forward to meeting you, be it through e-mail or other forms of communication, and helping you through your bridal wear needs and desires.

We hope to talk to you soon!

-Team Vianett