Welcome to the Dressing Up podcast! Join Sarah Kolis as she shares engaging 💍 tips about all things bridal dresses, wedding/event day advice, a little bit of sewing content, and all the tips and tricks of dressing up. Sarah talks about lots of bridal and general wedding day content, but not exclusively. Oftentimes, she finds that your wedding day is one of the few days in your life where you truly dress up and feel your most beautiful, and she hopes to encourage women to dress up more and co ...
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Engagement Stories and Wedding Insights: A Chat with My Soon-to-Be Brother-in-Law Kevin
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In this episode, Sarah speaks with a very special guest, Kevin Dombek, who is her soon-to-be brother-in-law! They dive into the fun details of Kevin’s engagement to Sarah’s sister Angela, from their engagement photos to the proposal itself. Kevin shares his thoughts on wedding planning, the process of choosing engagement rings, natural vs. lab-grow…
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41. Bridesmaid 101: What You Need To Know To Be The Very Best Bride Tribe!
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Are you a bridesmaid for an upcoming wedding? Well, you are in luck because in this episode I am joined by my sister, Angela, and we’re chatting all about bridesmaids, from funny stories to helpful tips you don’t want to miss. Whether you’ve been a bridesmaid 27 times or it’s your first go, this episode is packed with advice, laughs, and our experi…
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40. The Studio Grand Opening Party Recap
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It’s official, I have moved into the new and improved Sarah Kolis Studio! In this special episode, I recap the exciting journey of transforming a raw garage into my dream studio and celebrating its grand opening in style! You may have heard me share information about this before, but this episode gives you a thorough re-cap of this fabulous event! …
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39. The Perfect Day: Family, Fashion, and Wedding Planning with sisters, Hannah and Caitlin
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In this episode, sisters, Caitlin and Hannah sit down to discuss Hannah’s recent wedding, and how Caitlin, a wedding planner and coordinator, made it extra special! Hannah shares the story of her wedding ceremony and reception, planned by her sister, Caitlin, a renowned wedding planner with Bunny & June Events. Hannah’s dress was altered by yours t…
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38. Timeless Bridal Fashion and Wedding Etiquette with Beth from Ivory Loft Bridal
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Beth Anderson from Ivory Loft Bridal joins the podcast again! In this episode, we build on our conversation that we started in episode 26, such as Natural Fiber Fabrics vs Synthetic for wedding dressings, the bridal experience overall, and much more. Beth shares details about her wedding dress and the experience she had when shopping (that is a fun…
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37. Preservation Kits 101: Step By Step Tutorial
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What IS a preservation kit? And how does it work? These questions answered and more in this in-depth step-by-step guide about how to box up your preservation kit for your wedding dress and the benefits of doing so! Pro tip: give your gown to a friend the day after the wedding to box it up for you while on your honeymoon…and send them the link to th…
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36. The Tea on Online Dresses, Alterations, Natural vs Lab Grown & Shapewear - Hot Topics with Hana Abboud
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I am starting a new series on this podcast called Hot Topics with Hana! Hana Abboud, the founder and creator of L'Amour Bridal, and founder of her own label, Hana Abboud. To kick off this series, Hana and I talk about our opinions on ordering a wedding dress on Amazon, alterations, natural vs lab grown, and wearing shapewear on your wedding day. Do…
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35. Wedding Recap & Welcome to the New Studio!
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In this episode of The Dressing Up Podcast, there is a lot to catch up on! Sarah dives into the soft opening of her new studio, what to expect from the new space as a bride coming in for an appointment, and everything that's been happening behind the scenes. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive details about the grand opening…
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34. Nashville Bachelorette Recap with The Kolis Sisters
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With Sarah’s sister, Melissa, getting married soon, all of the (4) Kolis sisters have been in full wedding planning mode. In this episode, Sarah is joined two sisters, Angela and Colleen Kolis, to talk all about their recent Nashville Bachelorette party! From planning transportation, food, games, and outfits, to having “The Ultimate, Completely Unn…
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33. Opening a Bridal Shop & Social Media’s Impact on Dress Shopping with Kristy, owner of The White Dress
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Kristy, the owner and founder of The White Dress in Michigan joins the podcast today to talk all about Michigan’s bridal scene, why she opened her own bridal shop, as well as social media’s impact on brides while dress shopping! Social media is great for brides to see what types of dresses are out there, but oftentimes, this can come with dress ove…
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32. Women in Business & Dressing for Confidence With Sallie Holder, founder of The BRIMM
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Sallie Holder joins the Dressing Up Podcast to talk all about business and confidence. Sallie is Sarah’s personal business coach, and is what Sarah calls a true “girl boss of all girl bosses”! Sallie is the founder of The BRIMM, a coaching program with a goal to help women make more money. Sallie has poured more than 20 years of business knowledge …
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31. The New Old Money Aesthetic with Amber Frankhuizen
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Amber Frankhuizen, the host of the Old Money Podcast, joins us today to talk all about the new ways to old money financial practices, old money fashion styles, and timeless trends. We discuss understanding quality, investing in quality, quiet luxury, her style inspirations, and old money tips! Amber is newly engaged, and also shares with us the pro…
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30. Common Myths in the Fashion Industry
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares 9 common myths she hears often in the bridal and fashion industries, and her personal thoughts on them! Listen while she de-bunks the often misunderstood ‘advice’ of dressing up! Sarah also shares exciting updates about her sister’s upcoming wedding, updates on the renovation of her new studio, as well as a new o…
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29. What To Do With Your Wedding Dress After the Big Day: Cleaning, Selling, Donating and Repurposing
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Have you thought about what you want to do with your gown after the wedding? In this episode, Sarah shares some ideas and advice on how to best handle your special gown after your big day! First of all, Sarah highly recommends that no matter what you decide to do with your dress after the wedding, you should clean it asap! Talk to Sarah (or your se…
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28. European Travel Recap: Fabric Shopping, Culture, and More
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Sarah Kolis recaps her recent trip to France, Amsterdam, and Brussels in today’s episode, with a quick chat with her husband, Billy. Sarah and Billy had an incredible time traveling through Europe, and are sharing some of the differences that they saw between America and Europe when it comes to fashion, dining experiences, public transportation, an…
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27. Wedding Invitations & Day Of Stationary with Liz Fons, Jade Social Shop & Studio
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Liz Fons, the founder of Jade Social Shop & Studio. They chat about different types of bridal invitations, current and past trends, how to pick out the best stationary for your wedding, and all things paper!! At Jade Social, they believe that each and every couple's story and wedding vision is a true inspira…
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26. Shopping for a Wedding Dress, Sizing and Keeping an Open Mind with Beth Anderson
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis sits down with Beth Anderson from Ivory Loft Bridal, a bridal salon in Detroit. They chat about all things bridal shopping, Beth’s inspiration behind starting Ivory Loft Bridal, and so much more. Beth fell in love with the bridal shop industry when she bought her wedding dress, but grew in her passion and purpose while …
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis sits down with her husband, Billy, for some exciting business updates! The couple shares about their upcoming travel, moving, how they are planning to spend the slower season of the bridal industry, and more! In true dressing up spirit, Sarah and Billy also share some tips for dressing up during the holidays! The Dressi…
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24. Best Friends, Newlyweds & Wine featuring Sarah Kolis and the Fantastic 5
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis sits down with her friends group from childhood, whom call themselves the Fantastic 5 group! This includes Katherine, Katie, Rachel, and Shelly. They all grew up together and have also all gotten married within the last few years! Recently, they all went on a girls trip and thought it would be the perfect time to catch …
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23. Planning a Wedding? Let’s Chat Photography with Nate, Owner of J&N Studios
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In this episode, Sarah chats with Nate, the owner and lead photographer of J&N Studios. Recently, Sarah Kolis and Nate worked at a wedding where Sarah was the day-of bridal stylist, and Nate was photographing the special day. Nate shares that weddings are a labor of love and hard work that take a village to put on, such as photographers, day-of-coo…
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22. Ask Me Anything with Sarah Kolis
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You asked, and Sarah answered! In this episode, bridal seamstress Sarah Kolis answers questions from her instagram followers about herself, starting her business in the wedding industry, bridal trends, and much more. This episode is great if you want to learn more about Sarah, are interested in getting into the industry, or if you are planning a we…
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21. My Sister’s Engagement Story with Melissa Kolis & Cameron Schreiber
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This is a very special episode of the Dressing Up Podcast because Sarah’s younger sister, Melissa is engaged! In this episode, Melissa Kolis and her *new* fiance, Cameron Schreiber, tells the story of their new engagement! They were surrounded by both of their families, so there was tons of love going around! They both tell their perspectives of th…
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20. 5 Decisions That Will Elevate Your Wedding Day according to Photographer Penny Ralene
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Penny Ralene, a wedding photographer located in Detroit. Penny shares 5 decisions you can make prior to your wedding that will elevate your wedding day! She is definitely someone you can trust with such advice, since she has photographed over 100 weddings! With Penny’s signature soothing tone and sentimental…
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19. Getting Intimate About Intimates - All Things Undergarments
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares details about undergarments for everyday wear as well as on your wedding day! She discusses everything from wearing slips to spanks, pros and cons of shapewear, and so much more! To keep this episode as PG as possible, Sarah doesn’t dive fully but if you have any questions she is more than happy to answer them ov…
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18. Buying and Selling Vintage with Erica Cesarz, owner of Farmstead Vintage
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Erica Cesarz, the owner of Farmstead Vintage. Erica has been in the vintage business for 13+ years and shares many tips about the business! They discuss the pros and cons of buying vintage and secondhand, where Erica sources her vintage clothing from, and they even dissect some myths about buying secondhand,…
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17. Dress Shopping with Hana Abboud of L’Amour Bridal
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Hana Abboud, the founder and creator of L'amour Bridal, and founder of her own label, Hana Abboud. L'amour Bridal is Michigan’s chic bridal boutique. They strive to bring you the bridal industry's newest and most exclusive designers, including their own in-house line Hana Abboud, designed by owner, Hana Abbo…
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16. Reminiscing on Wedding Day, Marriage Advice, and Anniversaries with Sarah and Billy
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In this episode, Sarah does a special episode with her husband, Billy, to celebrate their 4 year anniversary! The couple reminisce on their wedding day, their engagement, and marriage advice from their entire 4 year journey! Sarah and Billy are highschool sweethearts and started dating at the age of 15, so they have been through a lot together! Thi…
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15. Growing a Knitting Business with Emma, owner of Made In The Moment
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Emma, the owner of Made In The Moment, a knit and crochet content creator and pattern designer. Listen in for some engaging fiber arts community conversation! Emma is the mind and hands behind Made in the Moment, a crochet and knitwear pattern design brand with a focus on gender and size inclusivity. Making …
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14. All Things Makeup with Danielle, owner of DN Artistry
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Today on the podcast, Sarah Kolis speaks with Danielle Neiswender, the owner of D Neiswender Artistry. Danielle has been a makeup artist for 12 years, specializing in the “natural makeup look.” She works with brides all throughout Michigan to make them feel their most beautiful on their most special day! She shares makeup tips for everyday wear, as…
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Mothers, this one's for you! In this episode, Sarah discusses all things mother’s of the bride and groom need to know before, during and post-wedding, because mom, this was a big day for you too! Celebrate it! This episode covers everything from picking your dress, what you should take on as responsibility, gifts mother’s can give to the bride and …
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12. Floral Designs for Your Wedding with Niloo, owner of Niloo Rosi Design
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Niloo, the owner of Niloo Rosi Design! Niloo is a Michigan based floral designer. She believes in organic, contemporary yet classic and chic floral design that are personalized and customized for each couple! Niloo shares everything you need to know about picking flowers for wedding day, including how couple…
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11. Hair Tips for Your Wedding Day with stylist Carleana DeLaCruz
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Today on the podcast, Sarah Kolis speaks with hairstylist Carleana DeLaCruz, the owner of Hairpins and Happiness, a bridal beauty business! When she is not on site at weddings, she can be found behind the chair at the studio she rents in East Lansing, Michigan. In this episode, Sarah and Carleana discuss hair tips for the day of their wedding, how …
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares her top 10 general tips for dressing up. This episode is not necessarily just for brides, but for everyone who wants to learn how to dress up more confidently! Attending a party? Or just going out for the day? Sarah has you covered! These tips include not-so-obvious advice for dressing up and making yourself feel…
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9. The Groom's Perspective with Ryan Bell
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Today on the podcast, Sarah Kolis interviews her brother-in-law, Ryan Bell. Ryan recently married his beautiful wife, Megan, on October 29, 2022 at the Shinola Hotel in Downtown Detroit. In this episode, Ryan shares 7 must-know tips for grooms leading up to their wedding day! His tips include how to prepare, how to make the most of the big day, and…
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis talks about all things bustles. If you don’t know what a bustle is, you will now! A bustle is a system that picks up the train of your gown so it is easy to move around during the reception and dancing! Be sure to head over to Sarah’s instagram and watch her “Bustle” highlight to see images of what she is referring to i…
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7. Saying Yes to the Dress with Cayla Johnson from Becker’s Bridal
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis visits Becker’s Bridal to speak with Cayla Johnson about all things wedding dresses! Becker Bridal has been a trusted wedding boutique since 1934. Becker’s Bridal is unlike any bridal salon in so many ways. As one of the longest operating bridal stores in the country, the tradition of family ownership accompanies small-…
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6. Creating A Custom Engagement & Wedding Ring with Custom Fine Jeweler, Mary Frances Maker
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Mary Frances Maker, a custom fine jeweler. She works with clients to reimagine heirloom stones, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and more into new future heirlooms! She is the owner of Mary Frances Maker, a luxury accessories brand with a curiosity for the unique and a passion for storytelling. She and her team a…
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5. Just Got Engaged? Yay! - Important Tips for Newly Engaged Couples
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Did you just get engaged? Congratulations!! What an exciting time in your life. Before you get caught up in the wedding planning process, take a moment to soak up all of the fun and love that comes with being newly engaged! In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares tips for newly engaged couples, including how to protect your ring, how to tell your frien…
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4. Etiquette of Dressing Up with Courtney Opalko
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In this episode, Sarah interviews a very special guest, Courtney Opalko. Courtney is a certified etiquette trainer with a mission to spread kindness and civility through important life skills. Courtney's unique programs are designed to help others feel confident, polished and poised for success. As an etiquette expert, she offers modern advice desi…
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3. What to Plan After Your Wedding Day: A Guide to the Days, Weeks, and Months Following Your Wedding
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares all about what happens after the big day. For some brides, planning their wedding day is so fun and they are almost sad to see it end, while for others, that walk down the aisle can’t come soon enough! Either way, whichever bride you are, what is to come after your wedding day is just as magical as the big day it…
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2. Wedding Dress Alterations: Everything You Need To Know
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares all the details you need to know about wedding dress alterations. Sarah shares the do’s and don'ts of things to do before and after getting your dress altered including picking out shoes, when to finalize your jewelry choices, the common feelings and emotions throughout the process, what to bring for your dress f…
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In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares her backstory about how she got into the wedding dress industry. Sarah Kolis is a couture gown designer based in Detroit who serves the whole Midwest area and beyond specializing in complete custom bridal, veils, and alterations. Sarah has a meticulous approach to quality service and will shape your garment to fi…
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Welcome to the Dressing Up podcast! Join Sarah Kolis as she shares engaging 💍 tips about all things bridal dresses, wedding/event day advice, a little bit of sewing content, and all the tips and tricks of dressing up. Sarah talks about lots of bridal and general wedding day content, but not exclusively. Oftentimes, she finds that your wedding day i…
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