All the hard work put into The White Closet Bridal

I always envisioned The White Closet as a clean modern open space where any bride would feel comfortable and pretty! I have been very passionate about offering a new place in the Tampa Bay Area for brides to have as an option!

In order to follow my vision... these are some of the things we had to do!

Stay tuned for pictures of the final look!

Cindy Almanzar Rivera
813.249.GOWN

A Traditional Wedding Gift

Did you know that a Traditional Wedding Gift to the bride from the groom in several European countries were bridal bags or then called Limoges????
In France there's a town by the name of Limoges which was where you could find these famous bridal bags in the 17th through the 18th century.
These flat oval purses would range in the design from the groom's coat of arms to enamel depictions of the bride and groom or saints. Traditionally money would be placed inside as well, such as 13 coins, signifying Christ and the 12 disciples.

I'm glad we now get more than coins from our grooms & guests on our wedding day!

I am delighted to have Oatmeal Lace bridal designs as part of my shop! These modern bridal clutches are perfect for any style wedding and perfect for a groom to give their future bride! You will be able to customize your clutch and the secret is ... most of them have a BLUE lining for your SOMETHING BLUE tradition!! These are just a sneak peek!

Why are sizes soo important to girls?

I overhead a friend saying she felt disillusioned when she was told that she was 2 sizes bigger in her wedding dress than her regular street clothes... she mentioned she was embarrassed & shocked and was not able accept the size. The bridal assistant had to explain to her that the 'size 10' were true to her measurements and that every designer varies in size. And even then she walked out highly disappointed because of the SIZE.

My question is ... Why does the actual number on a piece of clothing mean sooo much to us GIRLS?

Formal wear is not very forgiving to say the least. They run much smaller than regular street clothes. The actual size on each dress is determined by brand, designer and pattern maker. They come up with their own measurements by what they feel the size and label of their clothing should be.

Sooo I say...

Do NOT look at the size, do NOT care about the size, do NOT worry about the size.
Worry about your perfect dress and how YOU feel in it! THATS what is most important, the SIZE is nothing but a Number!

Cindy Almanzar-Rivera
Proprietress: The White Closet Bridal

Inventory

The White Closet Co. is approaching its Grand Opening! The store will be filled with beautiful gowns and exquisite veils. The store will also have many handmade items, such as fabulous jewelry, tiaras and clutches! Here are a few pictures of some of the items we will have!

Dont forget our opening day is Friday September 3rd. Feel free to come in and check our selections or make an appointment to try on any gown. Speak with you soon!

Cindy Almanzar-Rivera
Proprietress

Grand Opening Specials

The White Closet Co. is proud to open its doors to the Tampa Bay brides starting the weekend of September 3rd. We have many dresses in the showroom for everyones style and budget! The Grand Opening is only a month away and I wanted to share our grand opening month specials with all Brides-to-be! If you want to try on our dresses please make your appointment soon! If you already have your perfect dress, we also have beautiful veils, fabulous handmade jewelry pieces and handmade clutches that are just gorgeous! If your in need of a stunning gown or accessories, The White Closet is your place!

Hope to hear from you soon!