New locally owned Bridal Shop in Lancaster County – Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique – Stevens (Lancaster County, PA)
As an Award Winning photo booth rentals provider in central Pennsylvania, we are blessed and fortunate to meet great people in the Wedding “business” that share our passion, not only for a quality product, but for service and commitment to their clients.
We are pleased and proud to introduce you to a new Bridal Shop in Central Pennsylvania. Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique opened in February 2016 and is located just north of Ephrata in Stevens (Lancaster County).
Tiffany Rupert is the owner of Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique and has served in the United States Navy until 2008. Upon returning to the area from her naval service, Tiffany began working part-time in a local bridal store in Ephrata. She worked there for three years until the owner decided to retire and close the shop. In that time, Tiffany developed a passion and dream to open her own bridal store. In Tiffany’s words, “she fell in love with the business and everything about helping making a bride’s wedding day special and memorable.”
So, in February of this year, Tiffany’s dream and passion became a reality with the Grand Opening of Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique.
What can brides expect when they visit Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique?
Brides-to-be can expect to enter a charming and relaxed atmosphere. You can expect Tiffany and her associates to be highly attentive, but without a sense of pressure or being rushed in the process. Tiffany believes strongly that the process of choosing the right dress should be joyous occasion. Tiffany’s goal is to make each bride feel special and have a truly positive experience in choosing the right wedding dress.
In Tiffany’s words, “we will dote on you and your bridal party hand and foot.” Tiffany and her associates want the bride and her party to feel at ease, not rushed and as comfortable as possible. Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique has a “homey” yet elegant feel to the store, which may include some fun music in the background and Tiffany’s very own mascot, Bailey. Bailey is a chocolate lab that is super friendly and greets everyone when they come in to the shop. Tiffany’s will also make sure everyone is well hydrated by offering water, wine, coffee, tea and always have some yummy pastries on hand.
Tiffany believes it is extremely important to listen to the bride and to hear what she desires in a gown. Their complete focus on the bride and that is what they strive to do. Focus on the bride and make her feel special.
What distinguishes Tiffany’s as a provider of Wedding Dresses and accessories?
Among so many fine and positive attributes, Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique is the exclusive Maggie Sottero retailer in Lancaster County. What this means is you will not find this line anywhere else in the area. Maggie Sottero is the one of the most recognized and sought after bridal manufacturers in the world. Maggie Sottero is known for impeccable styling, amazing fit and flawless details, while maintain affordable pricing.
Tiffany believes a bride’s dress should be as unique and beautiful as bride wearing the dress. Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique offers this unique opportunity to her customers by carrying the Maggie Sottero line exclusively at Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique.
Tiffany offers some suggestions for a bride-to-be consider first when shopping for a Wedding Dress
- Try on many different styles and colors to see what looks best on you. Sometimes seeing it in a picture and then seeing it on you… the dress can have a totally different looks.
- Be flexible. Don’t get “stuck” on needing a dress with lace, maybe you will like something with no lace.
- Be open-minded in your options
- Have a realistic budget in mind. You don’t want to try on a dress and fall in love with it, only to find it is way out of your price range.
- Have fun. Seriously, while it may sound weird, many brides get stressed out and feel they have to have “that feeling” or they “have to cry”. Nope. It doesn’t’ happen for everyone and sometimes you need to try on others and if you keep coming back to a certain dress, then maybe it’s the one. Don’t get so caught up that you forget to just relax and enjoy the memories that are being made.
Is there a recommended time for shopping and choosing a Wedding dress?
Tiffany recommends purchasing a dress no less than 6 months away from your Wedding date. This will give the dress time to be ordered, delivered and allow for proper alterations to take place. Ideally, Tiffany suggests brides-to-be should start shopping for their dresses about twelve months from their Wedding date.
Are there any best practices in choosing a Wedding dress?
Tiffany recommends to her clients to try on various styles of wedding dresses. She feels, many times, brides come in with pictures on their phones of dresses they think they might like and many times, end up choosing a dress that is completely different.
Tiffany also suggests it’s best to keep an open mind and just try on many different style options. Dresses always look different on the hangers and on the models in the pictures. Also, keep your party small when you bring people along to shop for a dress. Too many people, can lead to too many opinions and can just be downright overwhelming, not only the bride-to-be, but everyone involved. Keep it small.
Lastly, take pictures wearing the dress if you are permitted. Go to a few different shops. Don’t just buy the first one you think “you love.” In Tiffany’s experience, she has encountered brides who bought a dress too soon, only to fall out of love with it, then find themselves in a rush to find a new dress they actually want to get married in.
What is your long term goal for Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique as a business in Lancaster County?
Tiffany’s long term business goal is to be able to give back to the community and to our veterans. We would love to be a part of Brides Across America. Brides Across America is a program where stores donate brand new gowns to brides-to-be who are either in the military themselves or who are getting married to someone servicing in the United States Armed Forces. As previously mentioned, Tiffany is a Navy Veteran herself, so this program is be near and dear to her heart. Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique also wishes to get involved more in the local community and be able to give back maybe towards the schools, or parks in the Lancaster area.
How can you find Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique?
Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique is located in Stevens, PA, just northeast of Ephrata at 1832 North Reading Road, Stevens, PA, just off Route 222 in northern Lancaster County.
This is less than a thirty minute drive from Lancaster, Lititz, New Holland and Reading and less than forty-five minutes from the Hershey, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Hershey and York areas.
Tiffany’s current hours of operation are:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9-4
Wednesday: Upon Request
Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 10-4
Phone number: (717) 419-2119
Tiffany also stresses on their Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique website and Facebook page that she will accommodate any bride needing a specific time or date. They are very happy to work with brides to accommodate their schedules. Walk-ins are welcome but Tiffany prefers to give potential clients and customers the one-on-one attention that all brides deserve.
As a small business, as well, we’ve been very impressed with Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique’s passion for her business and emphasis providing excellent customer experience to our clients. As a photo booth rental provider in the Hershey – Lancaster – Harrisburg – York area, we strive for the same excellent customer experience with our clients.
If you have a Wedding date and are looking for your dream Wedding dress, check out Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique. Right now, Tiffany’s is running and End of Summer Sale through Tuesday, September 6th.
Look for more information about FX Photo Booths and Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique in the near future.