UtahWeddings.com met up with Hilary Anderson, owner of Alta Moda Bridal Boutique in Salt Lake City. Hilary shared with us her passion for couture bridal dresses and why she does what she does.

Tell us about Alta Moda Bridal Boutique. Alta MODA bridal is a special order bridal boutique with a focus on couture gowns and high service. We carry some of the best made and most fashion-forward designs available.  Never waiting too long to bring something new to Utah, we are constantly working on adding interesting ideas, services, and designers for our brides.

What brought you into the bridal dress business? My interest in couture clothing and a penchant for well-made items led me to work in the bridal industry. A complete love of the bridal business now keeps me here.

What person or people inspire you, in terms of what you do. I have made friends with several boutique owners in many different states. We all share a love for what we do and seeing their joy and success leads and inspires me to be more creative and attentive.

What is unique about your approach in what you provide? Alta MODA strives to give every bride full attention and personal service; never stuffy or formal, but always professional and enjoyable. Our gowns and staff keep Alta MODA on the forefront of all things wedding.

What unique offerings do you provide to your clients, and how is Alta MODA unique in the Utah wedding industry? With 12 exclusive designers, we have the most varied and comprehensive selections of gowns in the state. Not only are all of our gowns unique to Utah, but many of the designers we work with have custom designed exclusive pieces just for Alta MODA brides.

What couture lines do you offer and what can they expect when buying a dress from Alta Moda? Our selection continues to grow, this year adding the quintessential American designer Vera Wang to the mix. Our other designers include: Monique Lhuillier, Anne Barge, Atelier Aimee, Melissa Sweet, Rosa Clara, Amy Kuschel, Model Novias, Amy Michelson, Augusta Jones, Ines Di Santo and McCaffrey Haute Couture. We also now offer two exclusive in-house lines.  All couture, already modest.

A couture gown, like couture service, is about attention to detail and unmistakable quality. A couture gown will come alive in photos.

Based on your experiences, what wedding-planning and wedding-day advice would you want all couples to know? Savor the wedding planning process. The wedding day itself will sweep by you away and be gone in a flash. Taking time to relish in the plans, your  family, and the decisions will give you pause to enjoy the actually day.

What mistakes do many couples make concerning their wedding day? Timing. So often, a couple will try to fit so much into so little time. Give your events space and then add an extra 30 minutes to an hour between events to allow room for spontaneity, glitches, and travel.

How do you keep what you do from not being work? Passion! I love what I do and can’t ever imagine not doing it.

Do you have a favorite designer? Presently, my favorite designer is Rosa Clara from Barcelona. Her designs take what is classic Spanish tradition and recuperates them in fresh, modern ways. She crafts silhouettes that no other designer has yet to achieve.  A bride wearing a Rosa Clara gown will make a statement, all while having a classic feel.

What trends are you seeing in wedding dresses this year? There are three big trends coming for wedding gowns:

1. Full skirts are back – the new traditional.
2. Modern and architecturally inspired.
3. New Necklines - from one shoulder to sleeves.

How is a wedding dress an investment? The wedding dress is the one and only true fashion statement a modern woman gets to make.  Make it right.

Visit the Alta Moda Website - www.altamodabridal.com

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