Weddings in Houston Magazine (2011)
Best Dressed
Natasha Garber
"...If there's one thing that's certain, it's that brides are embracing figure-hugging silhouettes. Erika Ferretti of Belle Mariée Bridal says that her 2011 and 2012 brides 'really like the elongated waist, as well as fit-and-flare.' Her favorite snug style is the trumpet-silhouette 'Cherise' gown by Ines di Santo, in silk shantung— 'a beautiful fabric and one of my favorites,' she notes. The gown features a ruched bodice, dropped waist and sweetheart neckline, with Baroque beading at the hip. The dress is 'amazing and looks fantastic on the bride,' she adds...
2011 I Do! Bridal Soiree at The Houstonian Hotel
Deborah Quinn Hensel
"...Brides often visit Belle Mariée Bridal with a vision of their ideal dress, but frequently leave with something entirely different after they've tried on several styles, said shop owner and manager Erika Ferretti. The River Oaks salon limits the number of appointments it schedules to make sure a prospective bride has all the time and carefully focused attention she needs to choose the most important dress she'll ever wear, and Ferretti and her staff offer expert assistance in styling each bride's complete look, which includes helping the bride choose accessories and footwear....