Guest Author - Tonya Callihan

If you are a bride-to-be than you know by now that the most important thing about your wedding day is the wedding gown. I’m sure you are already in a panic trying to find, not only the perfect gown, but the perfect gown you can afford. I have done extensive research on wedding gown designers and I have narrowed it down to my top ten picks. Over the next ten weeks I will discuss each designer, how long they have been designing wedding gowns, where you can find their stores, average cost ranges, and much more information.

My number ten pick is Sophia Tolli; www.sophiatolli.com

The following information about Sophia, the designer was taken from www.sophiatolli.com under about the designer.

After ten years as Head Designer at Maggie Sottero, Sophia Apostolides created a new bridal collection, Sophia Tolli. With its unparalleled craftsmanship and exceptional fit, the Sophia Tolli collection provides an array of gorgeous, show-stopping bridal gowns. A seamstress since her early teens, Sophia grew up surrounded by fabrics, sewing machines and dress patterns. Her aunt, a talented dressmaker, handmade a majority of Sophia's wardrobe and allowed Sophia to select her own fabrics. Sophia considers this early exposure to dressmaking as the base of her informal education in fashion design. Sophia developed a strong foundation in made-to-measure design by crafting custom prom, bridesmaid's dresses and bridal gowns in her teens. During college, Sophia challenged traditional sewing techniques and explored alternative methods of dressmaking. Her award-winning expertise in fit and construction is the result of both her childhood experiences and college education.

Sophia adds, "My collection has two distinct feelings: soft classic romanticism and traditional bridal drama. My signature style will always be gowns with an exceptional fit and cut."


Sophia has 39 dresses from her Fall 2007 collection and has 39 dresses posted for Spring 2008. If you visit her website you will see that each dress is different and unique. Sophia really pays attention to detail on each dress. You have some dresses that about body hugging and you will view some dresses that are in the style of a princess. Just about any type of dress you would like to see can be viewed on this website.

If you like what you see on Sophia’s website and would like to view her dresses in person, she has her brand in several stores all over the Canada, United States, and Internationally. You can choose your state or country and then you will be given the store’s name and location that host her brand.

Tune in next week for my number 9 pick. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please visit the forum or send me an email through my site contact.