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ROMANCE & WEDDING get the hot look
of the partition walls throughout are partial height to maintain the large open feel of the building, which is highlighted by the exposed HVAC and suspended lighting fixtures. You’ll instantly appreciate the huge antique fireproof doors suspended from a structure that was custom built by Chavus using an old I-beam that he salvaged from the demolition stage
of the construction. As you make
your way around the doors, you’ll step into what feels like a large, fancy department store complete with an extravagant, centrally located, custom built glass jewelry showcase and sales wrap system.
Next, your eyes are drawn to
the massive second floor display mezzanine, complete with glass handrail. The lighting throughout the store is welcoming, and the store has a warm and comforting atmosphere. On the left side of the store you’ll find the largest selection of prom, Mardi Gras, cocktail, homecoming, and special occasion dresses on the Gulf Coast. Bridal and Formal Boutique & House of Tux has a total of twenty-six fitting rooms throughout the store, along with multiple three-way mirrors and lots of guest seating to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
“It was nice to have a blank slate to lay out and design a custom floor plan that would maximize space and meet all the demands of the high customer volume that we tend to see during our busy seasons,” said Chavus.
Next, we move into the tuxedo area, which feels more like walking into
a man cave than a dress store as its décor is heavy industrial mixed with automotive artwork. It’s a man’s dream space! Bridal and Formal Boutique & House of Tux carries a large selection of tuxedos and suits for rental or purchase. “We have a huge selection of styles and colors
to suit anyone’s needs. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with outstanding service and an
unmatched selection of merchandise,” Adrian said.
A new feature of the Hollands’ business plan
is a separate full-service alteration department,
which is capable of not
only keeping up with
the high volume of alterations on dresses
sold in-house, but now accepts outside alterations of all kinds.
The main showpiece of the entire business revolves around the bridal area. “With its elegantly designed layout we have been told by many bridal industry veterans that we
now have the largest, most unique bridal store in the entire Southeastern region,” Adrian said.
The bridal area in the new location
is state-of-the-art as it houses three large family bridal suites, with each suite having its own private fitting room. “The bride is our special guest at each appointment, and our staff is committed to work hard to make the bride and her family as comfortable as possible on this special visit,” Adrian said.
Bridal and Formal Boutique &
House of Tux also carries a large selection of mother of the bride dresses, bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses, and a huge selection of jewelry and accessories. They have everything you need from shoes, veils, bridal belts, invitations, and much more. This truly is a one-stop shop.
As previously mentioned, you feel like you’re stepping into a big city department store when entering
Bridal and Formal Boutique & House of Tux. Another reason it feels this way is because the building is shared with another business creation of the Hollands. If you’ve never checked
out their other store, the very popular upscale resale boutique known as Back on the Rack, then you are missing
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