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Finding the perfect dress can be the most exciting part of wedding planning. You have endless options to choose from and trying to find the right fit can be challenging. Luckily, the Bridal Boutique of Lewisville has experienced, knowledgeable consultants to help you find the perfect dress for your day. We were able to hear about how this quaint boutique was established and why they have made a name for themselves in the wedding industry when Amy Hidalgo, manager of the boutique, answered a few of our questions.

When and how did you get into the wedding industry?
Caroline, my mother, started the business back in 1990 when it was originally called Bridal Balcony. She was a stay at home mom that worked very part time at a local flower shop. People in town constantly came in asking if they had wedding dresses and after saying no to multiple people, “you have to go to Dallas,” she decided to start her own business. She rented out the space above the flower shop, took out a loan, and headed to Dallas Market to buy wedding gowns.

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Twenty seven years later the business has grown into one of the longest standing and most successful bridal businesses in the Dallas- Ft. Worth metroplex.

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Describe your favorite type of client.

My favorite type of bride is the one that is getting married because she is just so in love. The type of bride that just wants to feel beautiful and truly cannot wait to walk down the aisle to the man of her dreams. The type of bride that is so genuine and sweet and will allow you to help style her.

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What makes you different at what you do?

Bridal is in my blood, it really is. Our main objective as a company is customer service. We pride ourselves in making the experience at our boutique the best it can be from the second a bride and their family walks into the salon, to after the wedding is over. We go above and beyond for exceptional service and hospitality.

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What are some of the best compliments you’ve received from your clients?

When a bride has a wonderful experience and tells all their friends they have to come see us too… it is the best! That is the best compliment we can get! Our referral system is the reason we are so successful and we appreciate it more than anything. We truly want to help each and every bride find their dream dress that they feel beautiful in!

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What do you love most about weddings/engagements?

Weddings are such a special time in people’s lives and we get to be a part of it every day. Two people finding each other and vowing to spend the rest of their lives together is a big deal… and we get to help find the most important dress that the girl will ever wear in her life… it’s amazing!

Thank you for sharing with us Amy! You can contact Amy Hidalgo to set up an appointment today to find your perfect dress. Call 972.219.8500, email amy@bridalboutiquelewisville.com, or visit their website.

Jamie & Sean's Cinematic Highlight Film - Short Version from Nice Shot Films on Vimeo.

We're so excited to highlight an up-and-coming videographer today on the blog! David Myers with Nice Shot Films might be new to the DFW area, but he brings a wonderful eye and a great sense of storytelling to his films, and our couples just can't get enough! Read more to learn about David and Nice Shot Films.

When and how did you get into the wedding industry?

As a filmmaking teacher, I spend a lot of time researching new equipment and meeting people in the filmmaking industry. A few years ago, Canon started using a wedding videographer from Austin as part of their online video resources. I was intrigued by his work and impressed by his wedding films, particularly since they utilized truly cutting-edge techniques and equipment. It was the love of filmmaking that drew me into the wedding industry, but it's been the people in the industry -- the planners, the photographers, and especially the couples -- who have made us fall in love with the vocation. It's a great honor to be invited into a person's most special day, to see them exchange love in authentic and sometimes quirky ways, and then to craft them a keepsake from the day, a visual record, that they'll be able to keep with them for their entire lives. Nice Shot Films opened its doors in 2014.

Marissa & Justin's Preview Film from Nice Shot Films on Vimeo.

Where are you based and where do you meet with clients?

We are based in two locations: Dallas, Texas, and San Jose, California. One weekend we'll be on the coast in Half Moon Bay. The next weekend, we'll be on a ranch in Aubrey. It's exciting to work in two different markets that offer two very different types of venues.

Describe your favorite type of client.

Our ideal clients cry during the exchange of rings and then howl with joy during the reception. They write their own, personal vows. They aren't afraid to speak about their love, and they kiss each other with real passion right in front of the cameras. It's those expressive, fun, vibrant couples that my shooting partner and I have really come to enjoy. Their films tend to be filled with that same energy, and it makes for great viewing.

Carley & Cole's Preview Film from Nice Shot Films on Vimeo.

What makes you different at what you do?

Unlike most videographers, we get films back to clients within three weeks of their wedding. That means we are downloading and editing our films on the day after we shoot them. That adds an element of immediacy to the process. The feel of the wedding is still fresh. When I'm editing, I still remember who everyone is and what felt the most important. I think that's a fairly unique quality in the industry, and it makes our clients feel like our films have a very truthful, accurate portrayal of the day.

If you'd like to know more about Nice Shot Films or see more of their recent work, please head to their website at www.niceshotfilms.com. You can contact David by email or by phone at 469.665.9963

David Myers, Filmmaker & Owner