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Retailer Spotlight: Renee Austin Wedding
Discover West Michigan's premier bridal salon, Renee Austin Wedding, offering the latest in bridal couture for the modern bride. Their exclusive collection caters to diverse tastes, featuring elegant, glamorous, and chic gowns. Their personable staff provides an intimate and warm experience, ensuring your unique personality is complemented with the perfect gown. Whether you're a destination or traditional bride, Renee Austin Wedding has your dream gown waiting. Learn more about the history of their store and favorite Casablanca Bridal styles below! As an original Casablanca retailer for more than 25 years, we are so honored to showcase everything that makes this store special and unique!
How do you make the wedding dress shopping experience special for your brides?
“When we welcome our brides into our boutique, we want them to feel completely at ease. We love to provide a space where they can feel at home, and where they are able to sit back and completely take in the experience while our dedicated and trained stylist help to create the most special bridal shopping experience. We love to break out some beverages, take mini “yes” photoshoots for our brides in front of our floral arch, and send them away with a little gift from us when they find The One!”
Is there something you do that sets you apart from other retailers in your area?
“At our boutique, we take the time to get to know each of our brides personally to create a trusting relationship and stronger connection. Learning more about the bride's personality and her wedding helps our stylists pull things that feel natural and comfortable to the bride. We are more than bridal stylists, we are your bridal experts & besties!”
What is the history behind your retail store?
“Renee Austin Wedding got its start back in 2009 and has since grown exponentially to be what it is today! While the boutique grew, the store owner, Maggie, grew alongside it. Starting out at only 23 years old, Maggie has since been able to build a beautiful family both personally and professionally. She is a dedicated mother of two and has eight women working for her as part of the Renee Austin crew, many of whom have been working at the boutique for over five years! While we are not technically a family business, we try our utmost best to treat each person that steps foot into our boutique like a member of our family. We pride ourselves in being a woman-owned and run business and a close-knit team.”
What is the bestselling Casa gown at Renee Austin Wedding?
“Our Renee Austin brides have been loving the CALLIE wedding dress from the Beloved Collection by Casablanca Bridal.”
What is your favorite gown from our more recent collections?
“We have been obsessed with Style Rudi from Beloved by Casablanca Bridal!"
In your opinion, what makes Casablanca Bridal unique?
“Casablanca Bridal’s customizations open a whole new world of possibilities to help our brides find the most perfect dress. Between gown personalization's and custom sizing to fit every bride and body, Casablanca Bridal is prepared to create the dress of every bride’s dreams.”
What advice do you have for brides who are looking for their dream dress?
“Be open minded, especially in the beginning. It is helpful to understand what types of dresses you’re looking for, but you may be surprised at which styles you feel special in! It is okay to let go of the idea of what you were originally envisioning in your head and to embrace what makes you feel the most beautiful wearing. Keep in mind that you want your gown to feel like you, but a special, elevated, bridal version of you.”
What is the best way that brides can contact you to make an appointment?
“Booking online at reneeaustinwedding.com/appointments is the easiest way to secure an appointment with us, but you can always call us at (616) 224-0092 or email thereneeaustinladies@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @reneeaustinwedding to stay updated on our store inventory - we get new beautiful gowns all the time!”
