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year, is the only full-service
Vera Wang bridal salon in
the state of Michigan. Every
Vera Wang creation can be
purchased here, including the
hard-to-find Vera Wang Luxe
collection. "The gowns are
gorgeous, unique and elegant
— and there was no place
in the state where a bride
could find the full range of
Vera Wang creations," says
Ristivojevich. "I wanted to
offer brides a place where
they could find exactly what
they've always dreamed of
wearing down the aisle."

Maria's Bridal Couture, West
Bloomfield (248-539-3090;
mariasbridal.com)

Choose a color, a theme, a
favorite pattern, even a story
of how you and your hus-
band-to-be met, and Stylin'
Bride will custom-create party
favors, out-of-town guest
baskets, monograms, ribbons,
place cards, menu cards, even
invitation designs — that can
be carried throughout your
entire wedding. Love your
grandmother's china pattern?
Integrate it into a special
accent piece, linen or table
decor. Planning a destination
wedding? Create custom lug-
gage-tag favors. A division of
Lisa's Gift Wrappers, Stylin'
Bride will sit with you for a
free consultation to help you
personalize your shower or
wedding, while sticking to a
budget. Stylin' Bride, Royal

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Oak (248-547-9094;
stylinbride.com)